Orientation to Field and Studies (5 cr)
Code: TX00BQ17-3144
General information
Enrollment
01.05.2024 - 31.08.2024
Timing
19.08.2024 - 20.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Contact teaching, 60 % Distance learning
Unit
School of Smart and Clean Solutions
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 70
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology
Teachers
- Jenni Merjankari
- Juha Juselius
- Noora Utriainen
Teacher in charge
Noora Utriainen
Groups
-
TXO24S1Energia- ja ympäristötekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma päivä
Objective
The students are aware of their work opportunities as well as the contents of their major and the degree programme. They know the key companies and actors in the field as well as their functions. The students master the key guidelines in their fields, for instance security guidelines, labor legislation etc. They know what being international means in their own field.
The students recognize their strenghts and aspects in need of development and they know how to develop their skills in learning and studying. The students can use the key programs in office tools. The students master the physical and social study environments as well as the key regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. They also know how to plan their own study paths and how to ensure the progress of their studies. The students are familiar with the student services provided by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and know the key data systems with respect to their studies.
Content
- work life related information in the field
- the key learning goals of the degree program
- induction to the key regulations and work practices in the field
- learning and study skills
- fundamentals of using office tool programs
- physical and social study environment
- key rules and regulations of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
- study practices
- curricula and planning studies
-student services, for instance, student office, student's union, student well fare, the library, data administration services, international services
-fundamentals of technical writing
Location and time
Autumn 2024 according to the timetable.
Materials
Moodle-työtilassa osoitettu materiaali.
Teaching methods
Office software (Excel, Word and Powerpoint): guided exercises, independent exercises and independent study.
Employer connections
Excursiot ja vierailijat.
Completion alternatives
-
Student workload
Luennot (15 h)
Moodle tehtävät (25 h)
Excel-harjoitukset (50 h)
Word-harjoitukset (4 h)
Power-point-harjoitus (4 h)
Työturvallisuus- ja tulityökorttikoulutukset (16 h)
Yritysvierailut ja -vierailijat ja -tehtävät (20 h)
Evaluation scale
Hyväksytty/Hylätty
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Upon completion of the course, the students know the above mentioned aspects aligned with the course goals.
Assessment methods and criteria
The course is evaluated on a pass/fail scale. An approved grade requires the approved return of all assignments by the deadline. Late returns will not be graded, resulting in an automatic failed course.
Prerequisites
No previous knowledge required.