Study Guide

Objective

After completing this course, students are familiar with their physical and social study environment in Metropolia and in their degree programme. They also understand the structure of their bachelor's degree in engineering. Students are familiar with the key information systems of Metropolia and with their career opportunities.

On completion of the course the students will be able to compose basic documents in his or her field. Students understand the role of communication in working life and know how to communicate at workplaces. They also understand intercultural communication and possible challenges it may involve.

Content

Metropolia UAS as a study environment
Learning and study skills
Knowledge related to specific fields of work
English for technology and working life
Oral and written reporting
Intercultural communication

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has achieved the course objectives fairly. The student will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development. The student has completed the required learning exercises in minimum requirement level. His/her competences have developed in a way that he/she may complete the remaining studies in the degree and finally work in a suitable job position related to this field.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or satisfactory level. The student is able to define the course concepts and models and is able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in their field and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. The student master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student has completed the required learning exercises in good or excellent level. The student is able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The student is well prepared to apply their knowledge study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the expertise in their field and the evolvement of their own expertise.