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Information Technology, Information Search and the Basics of Research (5 cr)

Code: TH00CA32-3002

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

17.01.2022 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Campus

Salo IoT Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Ilkka Uusitalo
  • Liisa Tiittanen
  • Janne Hellsten

Groups

  • PSOSK22V

Objective

• information technology: you know how to use information technology required in your UAS studies and working life
• information search: you have knowledge of key domestic and international information sources, and you develop independent information search skills
• research orientation: you are familiar with the basics of research activities and know how to use research data related to your field

Content

• information technology: introduction to information and communication technologies, usernames and passwords, internet, email, files and online learning environments, word processing and spreadsheets
• information search: introduction to Turku University of Applied Sciences’ library and information services
• research orientation: research and development areas in social services, theoretical framework, reporting, research interview, use of references

Evaluation scale

H-5