Orientation to Field and Studies (5 cr)

Objective

The student understands the structure of the curriculum and is able to to plan their own studies and monitor their progress. The student has a general understanding of the content of their major subjects. The student recognizes their own strengths and areas for improvement related to studying and is able to to develop their learning and study skills. The student is familiar with their physical and social learning environment as well as the key guidelines, rules, and study practices of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The student is familiar with the student services and the key information systems for their studies at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences. The student is aware of their career opportunities and the key companies and actors in their field. The student is familiar with the essential guidelines related to their field, such as safety instructions, labor laws, etc. The student is aware what internationality means in their field. The student understands what artificial intelligence means as a concept and knows how to use AI as a tool.

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
-Basics of Artificial Intelligence

Evaluation scale

0-5