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

The student understands what mental and physical well-being at work means. The student is familiar with the most important points of the labor protection law. The student understands the importance of human resources for success.

Credits: 2

Schedule: 17.02.2025 - 21.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Heiskanen

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: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The student familirizes with factors affecting well-being at work and gets to know practices that enhance well-being. The student familiarizes with the basics of the occupational Safety and Health law.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Active participation, groupwork.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    25 h contact sessions, 29 h independent work and groupwork.

    At least 80% participation in face-to-face teaching is mandatory to complete the course. If, due to absences, the student does not achieve the learning outcomes defined in the course description, the remaining 20% may have to be compensated as determined by the responsible teachers of

    the course. All absences must be reported to the teachers in charge. The responsible teachers of the course will specify the necessary compensating assignments.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Will be announced separately. 

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information