Study Guide

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