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

Code: TH00CA32-3010

General information


Enrollment

02.06.2023 - 10.09.2023

Timing

29.08.2023 - 15.11.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

40 - 65

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Henri Aho
  • Katri Viippo
  • Janne Hellsten
  • Janina Luoto

Groups

  • PSOSTS23

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