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: 07.09.2023 - 09.06.2024
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Paavo Nisula, Mikko Möttönen
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:
- Orientation week events
- Lectures once a week (during period I)
- Get-togethers and academic advising meetings organized by the BSc programme (throughout the first academic year)
- Preparing a complete personal study plan for your BSc degree
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Participation in teaching and completing the required assignments.
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
- Orientation week events
- Lectures and assignments
- Preparing a study plan for your BSc degree.
DETAILS
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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