Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old - Curricula

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 1 (B1) XX00EA46-3001 31.08.2020-27.09.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students know basic facts of the field of technology in Finland and familiarize themselves with an organization and its functions in the field of their interest. The students recognize and can use important technical concepts. They also become familiar with task areas in the field of technology. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Student has to have at least CEFR B1 in Finnish language.

Course contents

The course introduces the field of technology as a part of the Finnish society and focuses on important concepts and information search. The students study technical terminology and strengthen their command of essential grammatical structures.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Course material

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

on--line teaching, (on-line) group work, self-study

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade is based on the assignments completed during the course. Assignments are evaluated on the scale 0-3 points

0 points = to be supplemented, 1 point= pass, 2 points = satisfactory, 3 points = good, 4 points=excellent. The final grade is based on the points earned in the assignments.

In addition to pass the course, a student needs to complete other course work in given time on Moodle and actively take part in on-line learning and on-line discussions and group activities. (= 80 %)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

31.08.2020 - 27.09.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Jenni Temmes

Further information for students

Previous studies: CEFR B1

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Work placement(s)

Students make themselves familiar with the work tasks in the field.

Exam schedule

No exams.

Students use of time and load

31st of August to 27th of September

Content periodicity

Student's weekly workload is about 34 hours consisting of contact teaching on-line, self-study and group work. In total: 135 hours of work.

Contact teaching & group work: at least 24 h
Self-study: maximum of 111 h

Location and Time

On-line implementation
On-line teaching and group work on workdays between 8 am. to 4 pm.
Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 2 (B1) XX00EA47-3001 28.09.2020-08.11.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students broaden their vocabulary and knowledge of basic skills of the field of technology. The students comprehend technical texts and they can also produce short field-specific texts and oral presentations. The students can also verbalize technical problems and can explain the process of problem solving. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1–B1.2 (CEFR).

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Student has to have at least CEFR B1 in Finnish language.

Course contents

In reading comprehension, the students progress from understanding popular texts to more demanding texts and practice summarizing them both in speech and writing. The language needed in mathematics is practiced at the same time with the course of mathematics. The students strengthen their command of technical terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Course material

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

on--line teaching, (on-line) group work, self-study

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade is based on the assignments completed during the course. Assignments are evaluated on the scale 0-3 points

0 points = to be supplemented, 1 point= pass, 2 points = satisfactory, 3 points = good, 4 points=excellent. The final grade is based on the points earned in the assignments.

In addition to pass the course, a student needs to complete other course work in given time on Moodle and actively take part in on-line learning and on-line discussions and group activities. (= 80 %)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

28.09.2020 - 08.11.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Jenni Temmes

Further information for students

Previous studies: CEFR B1

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Exam schedule

No exams.

Students use of time and load

28th of September to 8th of November

Content periodicity

Student's weekly workload is about 23 hours consisting of contact teaching on-line, self-study and group work. In total: 135 hours of work.

Contact teaching & group work: min. 26 lessons
Self-study: max 109 h

Location and Time

On-line implementation
On-line teaching and group work on workkdays between 8 am. to 4 pm.
Engineering and Finnish as a Second Language 3 (B2) XX00EA48-3001 09.11.2020-20.12.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students deepen their knowledge of technology and its concepts as well as their Finnish language skills to be able to participate in written and oral communication situations in higher education in engineering. The students can search for information and produce clear and structured speech and writing about field-related topics. The students are familiar with the student admissions procedure in the higher education studies of the field. They can also describe their own competences. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.2–B2 (CEFR).

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Student has to have at least CEFR B1 in Finnish language.

Course contents

The course offers the students the chance to expand their knowledge of text types in the field, to write different texts and to practice presentation skills. It also includes information about critical literacy and argumentation skills. During the course, the students learn to analyze, combine and summarize information from different sources. The course strengthens the students’ command of technical terminology and essential grammatical structures.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Recommended or required reading

Course material

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

on--line teaching, (on-line) group work, self-study

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade is based on the assignments completed during the course. Assignments are evaluated on the scale 0-3 points

0 points = to be supplemented, 1 point= pass, 2 points = satisfactory, 3 points = good, 4 points=excellent. The final grade is based on the points earned in the assignments.

In addition to pass the course, a student needs to complete other course work in given time on Moodle and actively take part in on-line learning and on-line discussions and group activities. (= 80 %)

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

09.11.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Jenni Temmes

Further information for students

Previous studies: CEFR B1

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Exam schedule

No exams.

Students use of time and load

9th of November to 20th of December

Content periodicity

Student's weekly workload is about 23 hours consisting of contact teaching on-line, self-study and group work. In total: 135 hours of work.

Contact teaching & group work: minimum of 29 h
Self-study: maximum of 106 h

Location and Time

On-line implementation
On-line teaching and group work on workdays between 8 am. to 4 pm.
English for Engineering Studies XX00EA50-3001 21.10.2020-20.12.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students can communicate understandably in English in different kinds of written and spoken language situations of the field (mechanical, IT, energy and environmental and civil engineering). The students improve their English skills and know how to use English language materials relevant for higher education studies.

Course contents

The course includes the basic structures of English language. It also offers the chance to practice different field-related oral and written communication situations and to increase the courage to use English language. The students learn to produce understandable, clear and logical speech and field-related texts in different styles.

The material used in spoken and written tasks is related to different fields of engineering (mechanical, IT, energy and environmental and civil engineering) and includes topics such as the terminology of the field and various working life communication situations. In addition, the students develop their language learning techniques (e.g. reading professional texts, studying vocabulary).

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

online learning
flipped learning
inquiry based learning
personalized learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

21.10.2020 - 20.12.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Sonja Holappa

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Introduction to Mathematics in Engineering XX00EA49-3001 28.09.2020-08.11.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students can solve basic mathematical exercises with real numbers and are also familiar with the principles of geometry and geometrical exercises. The students understand texts and solution strategies related to mathematical and logical reasoning. The students can also apply mathematics in basic physics and chemistry.

Course contents

The course focuses on working out solutions for numerical and word problems. The students are given a review of concepts and applications of mathematics in engineering. During the course, the students perform operations with and without an electronic calculator.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

28.09.2020 - 08.11.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Birgitta Nenonen-Andersson

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5
Introduction to Preparatory Program and Higher Education Studies XX00EA39-3001 17.08.2020-20.09.2020 5 credits (MT8A20S) + -
Learning outcomes of the course

The students recognize their personal strengths and development needs while planning their studies. The students know what kinds of Finnish language skills, study skills and digital competence are needed in higher education studies. The students also know how to develop these skills.

The students can operate in digital learning environments and use digital conferencing tools and cloud services in processing and sharing information. The students know how to find the key points in texts relevant to higher education. The students understand and know how to write down the key points from spoken language. Finnish language proficiency level: B1.1 (CEFR).

Course contents

The course introduces the Finnish higher education system and higher education as a learning environment, and each student is created an individual study plan (ISP). The course focuses on the use of digital tools and different learning techniques and introduces the other study units offered in the preparatory program.

The Finnish language studies in the course focus on the vocabulary needed in higher education studies and introduces students with reading and understanding professional texts and different text types. The course also gives tools to practice Finnish skills independently, to practice listening comprehension, to take (lecture) notes and to search for information from different sources.

Assessment criteria

Satisfactory

Student has achieved the course objectives fairly. Student is able to identify and use the course subject area’s concepts and understands the conditions of knowledge and skills development.

Good

Student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Student is able to use well the course concepts and to apply his/her knowledge in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze his/her own knowledge and skills.

Excellent

Student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Student masters commendably the course subject area’s concepts and is able to make justified and fluent analysis on course subject area. Students is well prepared to apply his/her knowledge and skills in study and work situations. Student is able to analyze the competencies of the study field and the development of his/her own knowledge and skills.

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

On-line learning, on--line teaching, self-study, group work

Assessment methods and criteria

Assesment

Assesment scale 0–5. Final grade is based on the assignments completed during the course.

Three assignments are evaluated on the scale 0-3 points

0 points = to be supplemented, 1 point= pass, 2 points = satisfactory, 3 points = good, 4 points=very good, 5=excellent. The final grade is based on the points earned in three assignments:

0–2 p. = 0 (fail)
3–4 p. = 1 (satisfactory)
5–6 p. = 2 (satisfactory)
7–8 p. = 3 (good)
9–10 p. = 4 (very good)
11–12 p. = 5 (excellent)

Assignments and dates of submission

Video presentation, personal assigment (0–4 p.), submit Fri 28.8.2020.
SWOT-analyis, personal AND group assignment (0–4 p.) submit Mon 7.9.2020
Powerpoint-presentation in the field of study, group assignment (0–4 p.) submission and presentation Tue 15.9.2020

Other tasks

In addition to pass the course, a student needs to

- fill in and submit the pre-assignment by 7.8.2020 (PASS/FAIL),
- complete other course work in given time on Moodle
- actively take part in on-line learning and on-line discussions and group activities.

Language of instruction

Tuition in Finnish

Timing

17.08.2020 - 20.09.2020

Enrollment date

01.01.2020 - 01.01.2020
- 5 credits
Group(s)
- MT8A20S
Seats

1 - 25

Teacher(s)

Väinö Niskanen, Marianne Autero, Jenni Temmes

Unit, in charge

School of ICT

Degree Programme

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old

Unit location

Karaportti 2

Virtual proportion

5 credits

Evaluation scale

0-5

Completion alternatives

Not applicable

Work placement(s)

Students make themselves familiar with the work tasks in the field in the group work assignment.

Exam schedule

No exams.

International connections

-

Students use of time and load

17 August to 18 September 2020.

Content periodicity

Student's weekly workload is about 27 hours consisting of contact teaching on-line, self-study and group work.

Time table is subject to chamge (check Lukkarit).

Week1: 17.8.-21.8.
Mon 17.8. At 9-15 Orientatio Day
Tue 18.8.Self-study, Study skills from 9-11
Wed 19.8. From 9-11 Finnish, self-study
Thurs 20.8. From 9-10 Finnish, from 15-16 study skills, self-study
Fri 21.8. From 9-10 Finnish, from 13-14.30 digital skills, self-study

Week 2 2: 24.-28.8.
Mon 24.8. From 9-10 Finnish, from 13-14.30 digital skills
Tue 25.8.Self-study, from 14-15.30 study skills
Wed 26.8. Self-study,
Thurs 27.8. From 14-16 Finnish, from 13-14.30 digital skills
Fri 28.8.Self-study, from 15-16 study skills
Submission on assignment 1

Week 3: 31.8.-4.9.
Mon 31.8. From 9-11 S2 Finnish, from 12-13.30 study skills
Tue 1.9. Self-study, from 13-14.30 digital skills
Wed 2.9. Self-study
Thurs 3.9. Self-study
Fri 4.9. Self-study, from 14-15.30 study skills

Week 4: 7.-11.9.
Mon 7.9. From 9-10 Finnish, Submission of assignment 2
Tue 8.9. Self-study, from 9-10 study skills, from 13-14.30 digital skills
Wed 9.9. From 14-16 S2 Finnish, self-study, group work
Thurs 10.9. Self-study, group work
Fri 11.9. Self-study, group work, from 15-16 study sklls

Week 5: 14.-18.9.
Mon 14.9. Self-study, group work
Tue 15.9. From 14-15.30 study skills, submission of task 3
Wed 16.9. Self-study
Thurs 17.9. From 9-11 Finnish, from 13-14.30 digital skills
Fri 18.9. Self-study, from 14-14.45 study skills

Location and Time

On-line implementation

Academic year 2021 - 2022

There is no implementations attached to this degree programme.

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old, 30 ECTS

Academic year 2020 - 2021

Academic year 2021 - 2022

Immigrant-Tailored Preparatory Education for UAS Studies, Technology, Communication and Transport_old
, 30 ECTS