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

Code: TH00CA32-3017

General information


Enrollment

02.07.2024 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

5 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Kirsi Mononen
  • Katri Viippo
  • Tiina Laakso

Groups

  • PSOSLS24E

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