Orientation to Studies (5 ECTS)
Code: SX00FX97-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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05.05.2025 - 30.09.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
Enroll to the implementation in OMA
- Timing
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11.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 ECTS
- Mode of delivery
- On-campus
- Unit
- (2019-2024) School of Wellbeing
- Campus
- Myllypurontie 1
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 40
- Degree programmes
- Social Services (in English)
- Teacher in charge
- Mai Salmenkangas
- Groups
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SXG25S1Degree Programme in Social Services päivä
- Course
- SX00FX97
Implementation has 27 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 89 h 30 min.
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Mon 18.08.2025 time 10:00 - 16:00 (6 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Introduction SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 19.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 19.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 20.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Language Awareness SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 20.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - OPTIONAL IT clinic SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 20.08.2025 time 13:45 - 16:00 (2 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Curriculum SX00FX97-3001 |
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Thu 21.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Mon 25.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Supervision SX00FX97-3001 |
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Mon 25.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - optional IT clinic SX00FX97-3001 |
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Mon 25.08.2025 time 13:45 - 16:00 (2 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - home groups SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 26.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 26.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - ECEC SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 27.08.2025 time 12:45 - 13:45 (1 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - optional IT clinic SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 27.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies SX00FX97-3001: Language assessment on campus |
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Oppimistila
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Thu 28.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Thu 28.08.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - home groups SX00FX97-3001 |
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Fri 29.08.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - study skills, library SX00FX97-3001 |
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Mon 01.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - competences SX00FX97-3001 |
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Mon 01.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - home group SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 02.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 02.09.2025 time 12:45 - 16:00 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - INDEPENDENT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 03.09.2025 time 08:30 - 16:00 (7 h 30 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Independent and PSP discussions SX00FX97-3001 |
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Thu 04.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:30 (3 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - degree regulations SX00FX97-3001 |
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Tue 16.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45 (3 h 15 min) |
Orientation to Studies - IT SX00FX97-3001 |
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Wed 17.09.2025 time 12:00 - 17:30 (5 h 30 min) |
Orientation to Studies SX00FX97-3001: Individual language PSP Discussions, Finnish language path assessments, online |
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Tue 23.09.2025 time 12:00 - 17:00 (5 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - Freshers' party SX00FX97-3001 |
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Thu 02.10.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00 (3 h 0 min) |
Orientation to Studies - MetGO SX00FX97-3001 |
Objective
The student
• is familiar with the field, study environment and study group
• is familiar with Metropolia's practices and identifies the key study-related guidelines and regulations at Metropolia UAS
• recognises the responsibilities and rights as a student and understands the study and work methods required for the degree
• is familiar with the opportunities provided by the degree programme’s curriculum and the competencies developed through the degree
• is able to assess own skills, set professional goals, and to create an initial version of their Personal Study Plan (PSP)
• can use the most common software and systems needed for studying
• can create their personal language study plan (PLSP) according to their language proficiency level and language goals.
• understands the key principles of data protection and the use of artificial intelligence
• understands the dimensions of sustainable development
Content
• Guidelines, regulations and practices related to studying in a university of applied sciences
• Physical and digital learning environment, learning principles, and methods within the degree programme
• Key digital tools and information systems used in learning and working in the degree programme
• Principles of data protection and artificial intelligence
• Competences provided by the degree, curriculum, Metropolia’s Language Pathway, and study planning (RPL, PSP, PLSP)
• Identifying strengths and areas of improvement in learning
• Sustainable development
The course includes: 1 ECTS Sustainable Development (U!REKA SHIFT), 0.5 ECTS Artificial Intelligence Driving Licence and 1.5 ECTS other IT studies. The tutor recommends Finnish language and/or elective studies for each student based on their individual study plan.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.
Further information
The course includes: 1 ECTS Sustainable Development (U!REKA SHIFT), 0.5 ECTS Artificial Intelligence Driving Licence and 1.5 ECTS other IT studies. The tutor recommends Finnish language and/or elective studies for each student based on their individual study plan.
1. Sustainability in the Urban European Context (U!REKA SHIFT, 1 ECTS)
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• is aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss
• understands the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic entity and can explain the interdependencies between them
• is aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transition
• is able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities
• is aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.
Content
• Awareness of the values and mindset behind the sustainability shift
• Sustainability: systemicity and the ecological planetary boundaries
• Ecological, social and economic sustainability
• EU regulations related to digital and green transition
• Sustainable development in European cities, case studies
2. AI Driving Licence including Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (0.5 ECTS)
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• understands the principles of large language models and their advantages and disadvantages
• is 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
• Training and critically evaluating AI models
• Understanding the concepts underlying AI and the correct context of use
The course also includes Basics of Information Security
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• is able to process information appropriately, to identify the most common information security threats and is prepared to meet the requirements of working life in terms of information security skills.
Content
• Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection
Further information
The course includes: 1 ECTS Sustainable Development (U!REKA SHIFT), 0.5 ECTS Artificial Intelligence Driving Licence and 1.5 ECTS other IT studies. The tutor recommends Finnish language and/or elective studies for each student based on their individual study plan.
1. Sustainability in the Urban European Context (U!REKA SHIFT, 1 ECTS)
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• is aware of the planetary ecological boundaries, climate change and biodiversity loss
• understands the three dimensions of sustainable development as a systemic entity and can explain the interdependencies between them
• is aware of the European regulations related to digital and green transition
• is able to identify the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and how the goals are promoted within U!REKA cities
• is aware of the sustainability focus within U!REKA European University Alliance.
Content
• Awareness of the values and mindset behind the sustainability shift
• Sustainability: systemicity and the ecological planetary boundaries
• Ecological, social and economic sustainability
• EU regulations related to digital and green transition
• Sustainable development in European cities, case studies
2. AI Driving Licence including Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (0.5 ECTS)
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• understands the principles of large language models and their advantages and disadvantages
• is 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
• Training and critically evaluating AI models
• Understanding the concepts underlying AI and the correct context of use
The course also includes Basics of Information Security
Objectives; after completing the course the student
• is able to process information appropriately, to identify the most common information security threats and is prepared to meet the requirements of working life in terms of information security skills.
Content
• Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection