LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will be able
- to adopt the code of conduct of the academic community.
- to set personal goals for effective learning and skills development.
- to communicate and collaborate in a multicultural and multidisciplinary learning environment.
- to identify opportunities for academic entrepreneurship and career development.
- to work safely in laboratory and conduct the principles of scientific research and communication.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 20.09.2021 - 29.04.2022
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kyösti Ruuttunen
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 following tasks are compulsory parts of the course:
- Life and studying: contents and practices of the master's program, Aalto Code of Conduct, safety in laboratory, personal study plan, academic advising, major-specific feedback sessions (0.5-1.5 cr)
- Intercultural communication: workshops and exercises (0.5 cr)
- Tools and skills: information search, introduction to studying techniques and time management, principles of scientific research and communication, analysis of written theses and/or participation in master's thesis seminars (1.5 cr)
- Entrepreneurial mindset in the context of circular economy: workshops, exercises (0.5 cr)
In addition, elective modules (each 1 cr) are organised in varying topics (e.g. career planning, time management), enabling the students to receive up to 5 cr from this course (minimum requirement 3 cr).
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Seminars/lectures/workshops/assignments/personal meetings.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Lectures/seminars, workshops, independent work; total workload 81-135 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
Seminar/lecture notes
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
If student has done any of the following courses, he/she does not need to attend to Occupational Safety part of the course: CHEM-A1200 Kemiallinen rakenne ja sitoutuminen CHEM-A1400 Tulevaisuuden materiaalit KE-35.1210 Epäorgaanisen kemian laboratoriotyöt; KE-35.1700 Analyyttisen kemian laboratoriotyöt KE-0.1100 Kemian perusteet 1
Teaching Period:
2020-2021 Autumn I-Spring V
2021-2022 Autumn I-Spring V
Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=CHEM-E0105
Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.
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