MLI20A013 - Orientation to University Studies, Lectures, 26.8.2021-8.10.2021

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: 26.08.2021 - 08.10.2021

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    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

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Period:

    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI20A013

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof