Opinto-opas

Objective

After completing this course the student is familiar with the physical and social study environment, and is familiar with the key information systems of Metropolia. The student has an overall understanding about information and communication technolology (ICT) industry, also from the business perspective. The student is able to write a CV and a cover letter; is able to give a professional technical presentation; is able to work as a productive member in a team; has experience with academic studying methods, learning and communication skills; has developed problem solving skills required in learning of mathematics and physics; is able to independently learn and use standard office software; and can produce web based documentation and presentations.

Content

• Orientation to information and communication technology industry, and studies
• Information and communication technology industry as a profession and business
• Communications
• Basic tools in media and information technology
• Learning and study skills
• Academic practices
• Team work skills
• The contents of 1st year Mathematics and Physics are:
- Mathematics: basics of algebra, functions, vectors, matrices
- Physics: mechanics, electricity, oscillations and waves

Location and time

Mon - Fri 9:00 - 16:00
ETYB205 and ETYA1149

Materials

Course material
WWW
Math: Schaum’s Outline of Discrete Mathematics
Physics: Essential University Physics, Volume 1, 2 nd Edition; Richard Wolfson, PEARSON.

Teaching methods

Lecture, Lab/exercises and self-studies

Exam schedules

Math:
* test 1 on week 36 (3-7.09)
* test 2 on week 38 (17-21.09)
* exam on week 40 (1-5.10)
* eventual resit on week 41 (8-12.10)
Physics:
* exam on 11.10 (might change; but on week 41)
Business:
* exam on 9.10

Student workload

All labs/exercises should be doable during teaching hours (weekdays 9:00 - 16:00).
time for "homework" and self-studies is reserved every Fridays afternoon.

Content scheduling

Math: Expressions and Functions
Physics: Basics of Physics, Mechanics part 1, Chapters 1-4 from Wolfson
Business: Introduction, IT industry and business
English: CV and job application, academic writing, communication skills, professional technical presentation
Project:
* Metropolia (and other) services
* Operating System
* HTML/CSS
* Media image format and editing
* Client-server and network
* Wiki
* Version Control System

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is somewhat familiar with study-related vocabulary and conventions of professional presentations; acts competently in the physical, social and technical study environment; is able to use fluently personal computers in university studies; can create a small website using a markup language; is able to write simple study-related texts and to give short presentations; is responsible for the completion of assignments, and adapts his or her own behaviour to circumstances in solving problems; and takes responsibility for completion of written and oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to the satisfactory criteria, the student is familiar with study-related texts and conventions of professional presentations; has an ability to apply knowledge and strategies to process information and data, and to present it in different formats; is able to write clear study-related texts and to give accurate presentations; takes responsibility for the evaluation and improvement of her/ his work activities; is productive member of a multicultural team; and the student is active and responsible in written and oral assignments.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition to the good criteria, the student masters the main concepts of media and information technology; understands the function of study-related texts and conventions of professional presentations; works effortlessly in complex information network environments; writes texts that are clear, well composed, almost free from mistakes, and follow the conventions of the intended genre; is able to reflect, plan and regulate study work when performing individual and team assignments; and participates in field-specific communication, follows the appropriate conventions of the situation and initiates communication also in demanding professional communication situations.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is somewhat familiar with study-related vocabulary and conventions of professional presentations; acts competently in the physical, social and technical study environment; is able to use fluently personal computers in university studies; can create a small website using a markup language; is able to write simple study-related texts and to give short presentations; is responsible for the completion of assignments, and adapts his or her own behaviour to circumstances in solving problems; and takes responsibility for completion of written and oral assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final grade will be average of Math + Physics + English + Business + Project grades (with "weight" adjustment)
You must have at least grade 1 in each disciplines in order to pass the course
Project: grade based on the assignments. all assignments must be returned.
English: grade based on assignments and exercises.
Business: grade based on exam
Math:
* Assignments: 15%
* TEST 1: 15%
* TEST 2: 35%
* Final Exam: 35%
Passing limit (= grade 1) 40 %
Physics:
Exam, max 30 p
Home works, presence, max 20p
Grading:
0-21p --> grade 0
22-24p --> grade 1
25-29p --> grade 2
30-36p --> grade 3
37-43p --> grade 4
44-50p --> grade 5