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Introduction to Competence Tracks (3 cr)

Code: 5000BL70-3009

General information


Enrollment

04.12.2024 - 20.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 25.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

RDI portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Engineering and Business

Campus

Kupittaa Campus

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 130

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology
  • Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology

Teachers

  • Anne Jumppanen
  • Tero Jokela
  • Matti Kuikka
  • Golnaz Sahebi
  • Jani Ekqvist
  • Teppo Saarenpää
  • Annukka Kinnari
  • Jarno Tuominen
  • Jari-Pekka Paalassalo
  • Taisto Suominen
  • Paula Steinby

Groups

  • PINFOK24B
    PINFOK24B
  • PINFOK24A
    PINFOK24A
  • PINFOS24C
    PINFOS24C
  • PINFOS24A
    PINFOS24A
  • PINFOS24B
    PINFOS24B
  • PINFOK24C
    PINFOK24C
  • 22.01.2025 08:00 - 11:00, EMBO, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 29.01.2025 08:00 - 11:00, EMBO, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 05.02.2025 08:00 - 11:00, SEPM, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 12.02.2025 08:00 - 11:00, SEPM, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 26.02.2025 08:00 - 11:00, DEAI, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 05.03.2025 08:00 - 11:00, DEAI, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 12.03.2025 08:00 - 11:00, DNCS, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 19.03.2025 08:00 - 11:00, DNCS, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 26.03.2025 08:00 - 11:00, GAIT, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 02.04.2025 08:00 - 11:00, GAIT, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 09.04.2025 08:00 - 11:00, EHEA, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009
  • 16.04.2025 08:00 - 11:00, EHEA, Introduction to Competence Tracks 5000BL70-3009

Objective

After having completed the course, the student:
• can describe different topical areas of ICT, their interfaces to other fields and application opportunities from different perspectives
• can identify channels to contribute to the development of the society in general and own professional field in particular
• is familiar with the ICT degree programme's competence tracks' contents, applications and business cooperation
• analyze one’s own competences, interests, strengths and development areas

Content

* getting familiar with competence tracks' contents, laboratories, and projects
* career planning and choosing one's preference for competence track

Materials

All materials are distributed through the learning environment (ItsLearning).

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments.

Exam schedules

No exam.

Taking the course requires attendance and finishing the given tasks.
There is no chance for a retake after the course has ended.

International connections

The methods and assignment requirements for each path are announced in Itslearning.

Completion alternatives

None.

Student workload

Weekly contact hours (twice per competence path) and the assignments for each path.
- Course introduction: 1 hour
- Learning paths: 6 x 2 x 3 hours = 36 hours

Independent work: approximately 40 hours

Total: approximately 80 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To achieve a passing grade, the following are required:
1. Participation in contact hours: 75% (10/13)
2. Successful completion of assignments according to the schedule: 75% of the tasks

Based on these, an average percentage is calculated, and if it is at least 75%, the course is passed.

Content scheduling

In the course, the learning paths are introduced according to the following weekly schedule:
4 + 5: EMBO - Embedded Software and IoT
6 + 7: SEPM - Software Engineering and Project Management
9 + 10: DEAI - Data Engineering & AI
11 + 12: DNCS - Data Networks and Cybersecurity
13 + 14: GAIT - Game and Interactive Technologies
15 + 16: EHEA - Health Technology

Further information

ItsLearning

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment methods and criteria

The course assessment is influenced by:
1. Participation in contact hours
2. Completion of assignments according to the schedule