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Orientaatio (15 cr)

Code: TX00DK00-3010

General information


Enrollment

03.05.2021 - 22.08.2021

Timing

23.08.2021 - 17.10.2021

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

ICT ja tuotantotalous

Campus

Karaportti 2

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

0 - 30

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Information Technology

Teachers

  • Timo Salin
  • Juha Tauriainen
  • Ulla Paatola
  • Patrick Ausderau
  • Sari Rannisto

Groups

  • TXL21S1-B
    Information Technology, group B

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

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.