Learning and Study Skills (5 cr)

Objective

The student
• is able to work in digital learning environments and use the most common computer software and tools
• is able to apply basic scientific writing and professional presentation skills in learning assignments
• knows how to obtain knowledge in their learning environment
• is able to plan their studies, time management and career path
• identifies the factors affecting their well-being and knows how to use Metropolia’s student well-being services
• understands sustainable development as part of health care and social services.

In addition, the student
• has basic knowledge of information security and data protection
• knows the best practices of information security in higher education
• is able to handle data and information appropriately in a higher education environment, for example in the context of writing a thesis
• identifies threats to information security and in the cyber world at a basic level of knowledge
• understands the basic principles of the operation of large language models
• is aware of the limitations of artificial intelligence (AI)
• is able to train their own AI model and critically evaluate its performance
• is familiar with different models of AI.

Content

• Metropolia’s digital learning environments and the use of cloud services, templates and basic software
• Data protection and information security
• Basics of scientific writing and professional presentation skills
• Study skills and basics of information search
• Code of conduct and regulations governing studies
• Introduction to the student’s field of study
• Planning and support for the studies and career path
• Basics of sustainable development in health care and social services
• Basics of information security
• Basics of artificial intelligence

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Assessment: Pass/Fail
For assessment criteria, see the attachment.
The assessment criteria for beginners are applied.

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