Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will develop:
- Capabilities for problem reasoning
- Expertise in planning and design assessment
- Knowledge of societal and environmental responsibilities
Students will demonstrate:
- Creative-thinking and judgment capability
- Teamwork capability
- Communications skills
Credits: 12
Schedule: 08.09.2020 - 01.12.2020
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Antti Ahlava, Pia Fricker, Anssi Joutsiniemi
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ahlava, Pia Fricker, Karoliina Hartiala, Jaana Tarma
Contact information for the course (valid 11.08.2020-21.12.2112):
Mycourses
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The Capstone project brings together students from different backgrounds to work together in teams, contributing their respective expertise and skills to solve real-world challenges. It also provides the students with a realistic task related to the topical framework of the USP programme, where projects usually span multiple disciplines and require team-based efforts to create a solution. The capstone project is supervised by the USP teaching team and sets focus on supporting the students to learn in an environment that matches a real working environment. The set-up of the project is a tight integration between research and practice and can lead into a master thesis project. Capstone projects can be in close collaboration with cities, business partners or stakeholders, or can be initialised and set up through a student initiative.
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Varies according to topic.
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
5-12 ECTS (approx. 27 working hours = 1 ECTS)
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Varies in accordance with the topic of the period - provided during the studio on the announced web portal.
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Advanced studies in Urban Studies and Planning, intended for the 2nd year of USP programme.
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Weboodi
Minimum amount of students: 6
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
13 Climate Action
15 Life on Land
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Mycourses
- Teacher: Ahlava Antti
- Teacher: Fricker Pia