Orientation to the Field and Studies (5 ECTS)

Objective

The student
• is familiar with the contents of their degree programme and the job opportunities in the laboratory sector
• knows the companies and actors in their field
• is familiar with the main guidelines in their field, such as safety guidelines and labour legislation.
• identifies their own strengths and areas for improvement and knows how to develop their learning and study skills
• is able to use key office software tools
• knows the main guidelines, rules and study practices of the Metropolia UAS
• is familiar with the student services of the Metropolia UAS and the information systems relevant to studies.

Students will learn to work safely in the laboratory and know the laboratory practices of Metropolia UAS. After completing this course, students will be prepared to participate in other laboratory courses.

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

Key learning outcomes for your degree programme
• Curricula and study planning
• Learning and study skills
• Key guidelines and rules of Metropolia UAS
• Student services, e.g. study office, student union activities, student welfare, library, information management services
• Basic skills in the use of office tool programmes
• Sector-specific knowledge of working life
• Basic knowledge and skills in information security and data protection
• Training and critical evaluation of your own AI mode
• Understanding the concepts of AI and the correct context in which to use it

Introduction to laboratory work
• Safe working practices in the laboratory and protective equipment
• Safe handling of chemicals and waste
• Basic laboratory equipment and measuring instruments
• Fire-fighting equipment
• Water used in laboratories
• Calibration of pipettes

Materials

Lecture and exercise materials will be provided on the course learning platforms

Teaching methods

Lectures
Laboratory work
self study

Student workload

1 cr = 27 hours /week

contact teaching:
2-6 hours of lecture /week
Laboratory work, 4 hours x 7 = 21 hours in total

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

-

Assessment criteria, good (3)

-

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

After completing the course, the student is familiar with the topics covered in the course objectives. The student must pass the laboratory safety exam and the laboratory work must be completed.

Assessment methods and criteria

Excel = Learning assignments completed successfully
Orientation = Learning assignments completed successfully
Basics of Laboratory Work = Lab work card completed successfully (laboratory work + Moodle learning assignments)