Orientation to Studying (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The students
- can explain their diverse learning environments
- can describe the key guidelines, rules, and study practices at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- can plan their own study paths and recognize the influencing factors on their planning
- can explain the required work and study habits by the degree
- recognize their own strengths, needs for development and their impact on the studies
- recognize the most common programs and systems needed in the studies
- recognize the key principles of data protection and data security
- recognize work life opportunities provided by the degree
- can explain the competence produced by the degree

Content

- Physical, social and digital learning environments
- Student services
- Rules and regulations for studying at the University of Applied Sciences
- Library services and the basics of information search
- Curriculum and planning the studies (AHOT, HOPS)
- Principles and methods of learning in the degree programme
- Key digital tools and information systems used in learning and working in the degree program
- Recognizing study related strengths and needs for development
- Basics of data protection and security
- Competence produced by the degree programme and work life possibilities

Teaching methods

luennot, esittelyt
itsenäinen työskentely
oppimistehtävät

Learning materials and recommended literature

Opiskelijan työpöytä Omassa ja siellä olevat materiaalit kuten Opiskelijan opas.
Opintojakson Oma työtilassa olevat tehtävät ja materiaalit

Exam dates and retake possibilities

ei tenttiä

Further information for students

Opettajattutorit Heli Määttänen ja Seija Mäenpää. Digitaaliset oppimisen ja työskentelyn työvälineet sekä tietojärjestelmät Jukka Törnroos
12.1. klo 9.00-16.00 HM ja SM
13.1. 8.30-11.45 JT
13.1. klo 14.30-16.00 HM ja SM
17.1. klo 12.45-16.00 HM ja SM
18.1. klo 8.30-11.45 JT
8.2. klo 8.30-11.45 JT
10.2.klo 12.45-16.00 JT
1.3. klo 12.45-16.00 HM ja SM

Assessment methods and criteria

opitntojakson oppimistehtävät on suoritettu hyväksytysti

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

See the curriculum attachment.
The course instructor will specify the evaluation criteria in the beginning of the course.