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International Students Orientation 101Laajuus (1 cr)

Code: TE00CP60

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

Digistartti
Intranet Messi
Cultural information

Enrollment

30.07.2024 - 09.09.2024

Timing

09.09.2024 - 15.11.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Reetta Partala
  • Ana Kupri-Karenmaa
Groups
  • PSOSS24EN
    Degree Programme in Social Services, Early Childhood Education, S24
  • PBUADS24
  • PENERS24
  • PIMES24
  • PMECES24
    Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
  • PINFOS24

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

Digistartti
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 and completing Digistart.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active attendance and completed Digistart.

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.

Further information

Lecture once a week

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

02.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

Timing

17.01.2024 - 29.03.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Lemminkäisenkatu

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Administration
  • Degree Programme in Industrial Management and Engineering
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Reetta Partala
  • Henna Leppinen
  • Ana Kupri-Karenmaa
Groups
  • PINFOK24
    Information and Communications Technology, K24
  • PIMEK24
  • PBUADK24

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

Digistartti
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 and completing Digistart.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Active attendance and completed Digistart.

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.

Further information

Lecture once a week
Wed at Lemminkäisenkatu Campus (for PBUADK24 and PIMEK24)
Thu at ICT/EduCity Campus (for PINFOK24)

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Enrollment

31.05.2023 - 16.09.2023

Timing

04.09.2023 - 30.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

60 - 120

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Teachers
  • Reetta Partala
Groups
  • PINFOS23B
    PINFOS23B
  • PINFOS23C
    PINFOS23C
  • PINFOS23A
    PINFOS23A
  • PINFOS23

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

Digistartti
Intranet Messi
Cultural information

Evaluation scale

H-5