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Get to know Turku UAS (studies) and FinlandLaajuus (1 cr)

Code: YH00DC45

Credits

1 op

Objective

After completing the course, the student can

- discuss Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organization and work community
- identify the regulations and rules governing studying in Turku University of Applied Sciences
- operate the digital learning environments and tools of the university
- locate information regarding studying, safety issues, student health services and recruitment possibilities
- describe and identify values and norms of the Finnish society

Content

Intranet Messi
Cultural information

Enrollment

14.12.2024 - 14.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Reetta Partala
Groups
  • PINFOK25
    Information and Communications Technology (international), K25
  • PINFOK25B
    PINFOK25B
  • PINFOK25A
    PINFOK25A
  • PINFOK25C
    PINFOK25C

Objective

After completing the course, the student can

- discuss Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organization and work community
- identify the regulations and rules governing studying in Turku University of Applied Sciences
- operate the digital learning environments and tools of the university
- locate information regarding studying, safety issues, student health services and recruitment possibilities
- describe and identify values and norms of the Finnish society

Content

Intranet Messi
Cultural information

Teaching methods

Lectures and discussions about the topic of the week.

International connections

During the implementation student gets familiarized with Turku UAS pedagogical approach where studying is based on active learning methods that enable varied and effective ways of learning. Also, the course is aiming to promote ecological solutions in everyday life of a student.

Student workload

Weekly lectures

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active attendance to the lectures.

Content scheduling

The course is optional for international bachelor’s degree programme students. It will be implemented as a lecture series. Topics of the lectures support the student when starting the studies in Finland.
There is one weekly contact day during the course.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

14.12.2024 - 14.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 31.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Administration
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Management and Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Engineering
Teachers
  • Reetta Partala
Groups
  • PIMEK25
    Industrial Management and Engineering K2024
  • PBUADK25
  • PENERK25

Objective

After completing the course, the student can

- discuss Turku University of Applied Sciences as an organization and work community
- identify the regulations and rules governing studying in Turku University of Applied Sciences
- operate the digital learning environments and tools of the university
- locate information regarding studying, safety issues, student health services and recruitment possibilities
- describe and identify values and norms of the Finnish society

Content

Intranet Messi
Cultural information

Teaching methods

Lectures and discussions about the topic of the week.

International connections

During the implementation student gets familiarized with Turku UAS pedagogical approach where studying is based on active learning methods that enable varied and effective ways of learning. Also, the course is aiming to promote ecological solutions in everyday life of a student.

Student workload

Weekly lectures

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active attendance to the lectures.

Content scheduling

The course is optional for international bachelor’s degree programme students. It will be implemented as a lecture series. Topics of the lectures support the student when starting the studies in Finland.
There is one weekly contact day during the course.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty