Orientation to studies (4 ECTS)

Objective

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
- 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 and study planning (RPL, PSP)
- Identifying strengths and areas of improvement in learning
- Sustainable development

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Framework of assessment is attached in the curriculum's description.