Orientation to Profession and Studies (4 cr)

Objective

Orientation
The students are aware of their work opportunities as well as the contents of their major and the degree program. 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.


After completing the basic information security course, the student will be able to handle information
appropriately, identify the most common information security threats and be prepared to meet the
requirements of working life in terms of information security skills.

After completing the basic course in artificial intelligence, the student will understand the principles of
large language models and their advantages and disadvantages. They will be able to use AI in a
responsible and ethical way in learning, taking responsibility for the content of their own work and
following good scientific practice.

Content

Orientation
- 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

Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection.


Training and critically evaluating your own AI model. Understanding the concepts underlying AI and the
correct context of use

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows how to operate in Metropolia's operating and learning environments in accordance with its policies, rules and guidelines. Students recognize their own strengths as a learner and know what systematic study means. The student knows the study tools related to his / her own studies, learns how to use them. Students takes part in field-specific events.
The students become familiar with the key players in the real estate and construction industry, their fields of activity, and the basic rules and guidelines.
The student knows the terminology of his / her field.

Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection.


Training and critically evaluating your own AI model. Understanding the concepts underlying AI and the
correct context of use