Learning and Study Skills (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Teaching methods

Interactive lecturer
Essay/paper
Distance learning
Contact teaching
Participatory methods
Project
Tutorials
Assignment-base instruction
Tutoring
Collaborative learning

Location and time

1.period, Autumn 2025

Learning materials and recommended literature

Moodle materials
Additional materials to be announced

Internship and working life connections

Familiarization with own substance field

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam. Student will do assignments.

International connections

International affairs general info

Student workload

5 ECTS = 135 students work hours

2 ECTS Degree Program
1,5 ECTS Communications
1,5 ECTS Information technology

Content scheduling

To be announced.

Further information for students

The course includes group work, which requires active participation.

The orientation of the course presents the whole content of the course and the learning tasks.

The student confirms his/her participation in the course by attending a orientation meeting or by informing the teacher responsible for the course in advance of his/her absence.

In cases of absence, the student must find out the content, schedule and learning tasks of the course itself.

Assessment methods and criteria

Active participation in meetings, approved learning assignment and presentation and other learning assignments.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

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.