OrientationLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

During the course, the student familiarizes himself with the study practices of the Metropolia and the Construction Architecture degree, as well as the future professional field.
After completing the course, the student can use the services offered by the Metropolia, promote his studies and, if necessary, apply for support for his studies. The student understands his role as an exploratory learner and the importance of this from the point of view of continuous learning.
The student understands the principles and importance of teamwork skills and self-direction and knows how to act as an active member of a group.
The student understands the importance of information security and can adopt the requirements of working life in terms of information security expertise.
The student can utilize artificial intelligence responsibly and ethically, taking responsibility for the content of his/her work and following good scientific practice.
The student can evaluate the effects of his own actions on both his own and others' actions.

Content

Content and objectives of the degree.
Study, learning and evaluation methods.
The main pedagogical guidelines of the degree.
Practical ways of communication.
Grouping.
Curricula and HOPS and AHOT practices.
Key digital tools and the educational institution's electronic systems.
Safety instructions and other central rules of the educational institution.
Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection.
Understanding the concepts underlying AI and the correct context of use
Student services.
Library and information management services.
Working life opportunities.
Key companies, organizations, research institutes, publications and other information sources and databases in your field.
Internationality of one's field and student exchange.
Possibly completing an occupational safety card.
Possibly getting to know the design office and/or the construction site.

Qualifications

Ei esitietovaatimuksia.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student masters the content of the course and satisfactorily achieves the Competence Objectives of the course.
The student understands the basics of the subject only a little. There are significant shortcomings in the application of the basics of the subject to tasks. As a rule, the solutions are incoherent and the justifications fumbled. The whole gives the impression that the student has internalized the contents of the course only to a small extent.
The student has made little use of guidance. The presentation material prepared by the student is of satisfactory quality. There are significant deficiencies in process management.
The student takes responsibility for his own learning only to a small extent. He looks at and evaluates things only from his own point of view. The student's attitude is passive.
The student has a lot of absences.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student manages the content of the study course and achieves the Competence Objectives of the study course well.
The student understands the basics of the subject of the course and knows how to apply what he has learned to practical work. He can consistently justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the instructions.
The student has utilized the guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received. Work progresses consistently during the Study Course and activity in lectures and assignments is good. The student controls the design process.
The student takes responsibility and commits not only to his own activities but also to the activities of the group. The student knows how to give and receive feedback actively and constructively. He examines and evaluates things from both his own and the local community's point of view.
The student has very few absences.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student masters the content of the course and achieves the Competence Objectives commendably.
The student has a commendable understanding of the subjects taught in the Study Course and knows how to apply what he has learned in a versatile and insightful way to practical work. The student can competently describe and justify the reasons and consequences of the choices made in the exercises. The presentation material prepared by the student is in accordance with the guidelines and of a high standard.
The student has participated actively and constructively in the teaching. He has actively utilized guidance and developed his work based on the feedback he received.
The student knows how to cooperate in a responsible, flexible, committed and constructive way. He develops both his own and the group's interaction.
The student systematically uses the feedback as a tool for his own and his community's professional growth. He examines and evaluates himself as well as the community or work group in which he works in his professional field.
The student has no absences.