CHEM-E4113 - Learning, Thesis, and Career, Lecture, 26.8.2024-1.4.2025

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

After the course, the student:

  • is familiar with the degree structure and contents of the Chemistry and Materials Science MSc programme.
  • is familiar with the student services and wellbeing services at Aalto University.
  • is able to plan their MSc studies and update the study plan as necessary.
  • is able to give constructive feedback related to studies and study environment.
  • knows the MSc thesis process in the programme and is aware of the possibilities for finding a topic for the MSc thesis.
  • has an understanding of the industrial and academic career possibilities in chemistry and materials science.
  • knows what kind of possibilities there are for doctoral studies at the Aalto School of Chemical Engineering.

Credits: 1

Schedule: 26.08.2024 - 01.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Kari Laasonen, Antti Karttunen

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:

    Orientation week, Feedback sessions, MSc Thesis information session, session on doctoral studies and research activities at the Department of Chemistry and Materials Science, industry event.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Questionnaires in MyCourses.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Contact sessions, questionnaires in MyCourses.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Distributed in MyCourses.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Spring IV
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Spring IV

    Registration:

    Only for students in the MSc Programme in Chemistry and Materials Science.

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