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
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) understand the practices and principles related to the learning environment at the Aalto Mikkeli Campus in order to successfully carry out university level studies in the program, 2) demonstrate a minimum IT skill level needed for university studies (including the use of the Word suite of applications, PowerPoint and Excel), and 3) increase awareness of stress and time management challenges in studies and ways of dealing with them.
Credits: 1
Schedule: 25.01.2021 - 05.03.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
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:
This course is designed to support students in planning and carrying out their studies. Students participate in an orientation to the program, which includes information on the personal study plans and the program s academic policies and practices. In addition, students are required to demonstrate a sufficient level of IT skills to manage their studies by passing computer applications tests. Finally, students are expected to develop their self-management in studies by participating in a stress and time management workshop.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none
- Teacher: Lofgren Joan
- Teacher: Nieminen Olavi