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 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.
The educational institution's electronic systems.
Safety instructions and other central rules of the educational institution.
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

No prior knowledge requirements.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student participates in the teaching and completes the tasks of the course in an approved manner. Evaluation criteria Pass/Fail.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student participates in the teaching and completes the tasks of the course in an approved manner. Evaluation criteria Pass/Fail.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student participates in the teaching and completes the tasks of the course in an approved manner. Evaluation criteria Pass/Fail.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student participates in the teaching and completes the tasks of the course in an approved manner. Evaluation criteria Pass/Fail.

Further information

Participation in face-to-face teaching and the return of the exercises according to the schedule are the evaluation criteria.