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

Code: TH00CA32-3019

General information


Enrollment

02.12.2024 - 16.01.2025

Timing

16.01.2025 - 10.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Health and Well-being

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

36 - 45

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Social Services

Teachers

  • Henri Aho
  • Katri Viippo

Groups

  • AVOSOSERK25V

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