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Introduction to Competence TracksLaajuus (2 cr)

Code: TE00CS70

Credits

2 op

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Enrollment

27.11.2024 - 13.01.2025

Timing

13.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

2 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 85

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
  • Anne Jumppanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Golnaz Sahebi
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Annukka Kinnari
Groups
  • PTIETS24A
    PTIETS24A
  • PTIETS24B
    PTIETS24B

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

All materials are distributed through the learning environment (ItsLearning).

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks.
There is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

The methods and assignment requirements for each path are announced in Itslearning

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

Weekly contact hours (twice per competence path) and the assignments for each path.
- Course introduction: 1 hour
- Learning paths: 4 x 2 x 3 hours = 24 hours

Independent work: approximately 35 hours

Total: approximately 60 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To achieve a passing grade, the following are required:
1. Participation in contact hours: 75% (7/9)
2. Successful completion of assignments according to the schedule: 75% of the tasks

There will be one assignment per each class.

Based on these, an average percentage is calculated, and if it is at least 75%, the course is passed.

Content scheduling

In the course, the learning paths are introduced according to the following weekly schedule:
3 + 4: DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
10 + 11: SWIS - Software Development and Information Systems
14 + 15: SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
16 + 17: DEAI - Data Engineering & AI

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment is influenced by:
1. Participation in contact hours
2. Completion of assignments according to the schedule