Kursens beskrivning

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The course aims to offer all the information necessary for success in studies at Aalto University. 
Upon completion of the course, you:

• have acquired knowledge about the degree requirements, the minors studies and are able to make a target-oriented study plan
• are familiar with the services offered by the university 
• know the study-related IT-systems and have the ability to use them
• are familiar with effective learning and study skills and are able to use them in real life
• are familiar with Aalto University, your own degree programme, major, and academic advisor 
• have improved both your academic and intercultural skills to be able to work and collaborate in a multicultural and multidisciplinary learning environment 
• Know the principles of good study practices at Aalto university
• Know what academic integrity is at Aalto University and how to adopt it

Credits: 2

Schedule: 16.09.2021 - 29.04.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Elsa Kivi-Koskinen

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:

  The course takes the whole first academic year. The course consists of lectures, active workshops, get-togethers, assignments, field visits and other activities all designed to provide students with comprehensive insights that will help identify and strengthen the skills and knowledge needed to achieve and have a positive study experience at Aalto University.

  The course consists of four parts:

  1. Orientation week events
  2. Lectures once a week (during period I)
  3. Get-togethers and academic advising meetings organized by the BSc programme (throughout the first academic year)
  4. Preparing a complete personal study plan for your BSc degree

Assessment Methods and Criteria

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Active participation in teaching and completing the required assignments. Specific assessment criteria will be published in MyCourses before the beginning of the course.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Substitutes for Courses

Prerequisites

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

• valid for whole curriculum period:

  Only for students in the Aalto Bachelor's Programme in Science and Technology.

  Teaching Language : English

  Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Autumn I - Spring V
  2023-2024 Autumn I - Spring V

Beskrivning