Study Guide

Objective

By the end of this course, the student will:

understand the basics of the CDIO concept.
obtain foundational ideas of problem-solving skills and design thinking.
familiarize with usual ICT project management ideologies.
familiarize with basic concepts in software development.
familiarize with the curriculum contents and structure of their degree programme.
know the opportunities for accreditation of studies and recognition of competence, as well as for cross-institutional studying.
understands the importance of study skills and can assess their own areas for improvement.

Content

This course introduces the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework with a specific focus on the 'Conceive and Design' aspects. Students will learn the principles of the CDIO model and its application in engineering and technological disciplines. Students gain practical experience in conceptualizing and designing solutions for real-world challenges. The student receives information about the curriculum, study and support opportunities, and the necessary study skills.

Materials

Digital material shared in ItsLearning

Teaching methods

Active attendance at contact sessions
Lecture activities and assignments

Exam schedules

-

International connections

Course relies on active and regular participation in contact sessions.

All materials of this course are digital. In addition, student activity is monitored with online tools to reduce the carbon footprint caused by travel.

Completion alternatives

-

Student workload

tutoring sessions 3 x 1h = 3h
info sessions 4 x 1h = 4h
lectures 6 x 2h = 12h

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The final assessment of the cours is based on:
- active and regular participation in contact sessions (present at least 75% of the sessions)
- assignments given in contact sessions returned in time

Content scheduling

The student receives information about the curriculum, study and support opportunities, and the necessary study skills.

This course introduces the CDIO (Conceive-Design-Implement-Operate) framework with a specific focus on the 'Conceive and Design' aspects. Students will learn the principles of the CDIO model and its application in engineering and technological disciplines. Students gain practical experience in conceptualizing and designing solutions for real-world challenges.

Further information

ITS

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

Active attendance
Assignment submission in time

Qualifications

None.