Academic year 2018 - 2019

• Basics of Japanese KD07DWJA001-3001 03.09.2018-14.09.2018  2 credits  (KDAVOINAMK, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can read and write hiragana and understands how other writing systems function. He learns dialogues of various communication situations and vocabulary related to them. The student knows how to greet, introduce oneself, tell the time, dialogues in shops and restaurants, ask the way and directions, numbers and important buildings. Furthermore, the student is acquainted with smart phone applications which support the language studies in Japanese.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  hiragana
  understanding the katakana logic
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary
  greetings and phrases
  pronunciation
  smart phone applications for Japanese

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student knows some hiragana and kanji. He knows how to use some phrases and knows a part of the basic vocabulary learned during the course. The use of the basic grammar is partly inaccurate. The student doesn't necessarily reach the goal in all communication situations. Mistakes in pronunciation can impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student knows hiragana but makes some mistakes in using them.
  He knows how to use phrases and some basic vocabulary. He knows the word order and is able to make questions. The student is confident while using the language and mistakes don't impede comprehension. There are some mistakes in pronunciation.

  Excellent

  The student knows the hiragana and understands the katagana system. He knows how to use phrases and some basic vocabulary. He knows the word order and is able to make questions.He can express himself in dialogues and other communication situations. The pronunciation is fluent and easy to understand.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Heli Simon

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons, video dictionary and online discussions, written and spoken exercises, independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in contact lessons.
  Written and spoken exercises are to be completed.
  Students should pass a written exam on hiragana and an exam on spoken communication situations.
  The students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.09.2018 - 14.09.2018

  Enrollment date

  25.05.2018 - 02.09.2018

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • KDAVOINAMK
  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Johanna Hautamäki-Yamagutchi

  Further information for students

  Timetable:
  MON 3.9., WED 5.9. , FRI 7.9. , MON 10.9., WED 12.9., FRI 14.9.
  16.15 -20.00

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Exam schedule

  At the end of the course, an exam based on spoken communication situations and a written exam on hiragana.
  Two retake options after the course.

  Students use of time and load

  Contact lessons 24 h
  Independent studies 30 h

• Bioenergy KA01CKATE15-3001 27.05.2019-27.08.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will understand the importance of bioenergy as a part of the current and future energy policies in Finland. Students will be familiar with the production process and logistics of the most common bioenergy sources in Finland. They will be able to evaluate critically energy options and technology for a bioenergy plant for a farm.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Farm Energy technology will be advised

  Course contents

  ?- Bioenergy policy
  - ?Energy balance
  - ?Bioenergy options and their technologies
  - Entrepreneurship in bioenergy

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students recognize the terms: energy balance, carbon balance and energy potential. They will be able to list some energy crops important in Finland as well as they can list some features of the production system of them.

  Good

  Students will be able to describe terms energy balance and energy potential. Students know the most important bioenergy crops in Finland and will be able to describe shortly the production process and usage of them.

  Excellent

  Students will be able to describe the importance of bioenergy as a part of the current and future energy policy in Finland. They will be able to use terms such as energy balance and energy potential in their occupational discussions. Students will be able to describe the production process, logistics and usage of most common bioenergy alternatives in Finland.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  - Pahkala K. et al. 2009. Peltobiomassat globaalina energianlähteenä. MTT Agrifood Research Finland publications 137. Online publication.
  Availability: http://www.mtt.fi/met/pdf/met137.pdf
  - Alm, M. 2014. Uusiutuva energia Näkemyksiä menestyksestä. Ministry of Employment and The Economy. Branch Rapport 4/2014. Availability: http://www.temtoimialapalvelu.fi/files/2261/Uusiutuva_energia_joulukuu_2014.pdf
  - Knuuttila K. (ed.). 2003. Puuenergia. Jyväskylän Teknologiakeskus OY.
  - Teräväinen H. (ed.). 2006. Maatilayrityksen bioenergian tuotanto. ProAgria, Tieto tuottamaan 115.
  - Kymäläinen, M. ja Pakarinen, O. (toim.) 2015. Biokaasuteknologia Raaka-aineet, prosessointi ja lopputuotteiden hyödyntäminen. Hämeen ammattikorkeakoulu. Availability:
  https://issuu.com/hamkuas/docs/hamk_biokaasun_tuotanto_2015_ekirja
  - Viirimäki J. (ed.) 2008. Maatilan hakelämmitysopas. Etelä-Pohjanmaan metsäkeskus. Availability: http://www.puulakeus.net/tiedostopankki/109-TgY-Maatilan_hakelammitysopas_lopullinen.pdf
  - Lämpöä puusta puhtaasti ja uusiutuvasti: pellettilämmitys. Motiva 2009. Online publication. Availability: http://www.motiva.fi/files/1375/Lampoa_puusta_puhtaasti_ja_uusiutuvasti_-_pellettilammitys.pdf
  - Bioenergy in Europe. Implementation of EU Directives and Policies relating to Bioenergy in Europe and RD&D Priorities for the Future. Availability: http://www.vtt.fi/inf/pdf/tiedotteet/2008/T2441.pdf
  - How much bioenergy can Europe produce without harming the environment? EEA Report No 7/2006. Availability: http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ychisti/EEA06.pdf

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  ?Online course in Moodle

  Assessment methods and criteria

  ?Active participation and approved assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  27.05.2019 - 27.08.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 14.04.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Juha Tiainen

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  SeAMK Ruoka (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Food and Agriculture, Ilmajoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course is 135 h containing different activities typical to moodle course

• Circular economy: new business opportunities LT00BU30-3001 01.10.2018-18.12.2018  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija tunnistaa, miten vähennetään luonnonvarojen kulutusta liiketoiminnassa yhteiskunnan talouskasvua ja hyvinvointia tukien. Opiskelija tunnistaa kiertotalouden eri liiketoimintamallit. Opiskelija osaa analysoida ja arvioida erilaisten liiketoimintamallien toteuttamisen mahdollisuuksia ja niiden soveltuvuutta yritykselle. Opiskelija osaa analysoida ja arvioida erilaisten vaihtoehtoisten liiketoiminatamallien mahdollisuuksia ja merkitystä yrityksen menestymiselle tulevaisuudessa. Opiskelija tunnistaa ja hyödyntää erilaisia työkaluja kiertotalouden liiketoimintamallien suunnittelussa. Opiskelija tunnistaa lainsäädännön ja direktiivien vaikutukset liiketoimintamahdollisuuksiin. Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija kykenee laatimaan kiertotalouteen perustuvan liiketoimintamallin yritykselle. (not translated)

  Course contents

  - Johdatus kiertotalouteen
  - Elinkaaren pidentäminen
  - Tuote palveluna
  - Jakamisalustat
  - Uusiutuvuus
  - Resurssitehokkuus ja kierrätys
  - Lainsäädäntö ja EU
  - Tulevaisuuden mahdollisuudet (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.10.2018 - 18.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2018 - 01.09.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Beata Taijala, Kirsti Sorama

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

• Circular economy: new business opportunities LT00BU30-3002 14.01.2019-31.05.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija tunnistaa, miten vähennetään luonnonvarojen kulutusta liiketoiminnassa yhteiskunnan talouskasvua ja hyvinvointia tukien. Opiskelija tunnistaa kiertotalouden eri liiketoimintamallit. Opiskelija osaa analysoida ja arvioida erilaisten liiketoimintamallien toteuttamisen mahdollisuuksia ja niiden soveltuvuutta yritykselle. Opiskelija osaa analysoida ja arvioida erilaisten vaihtoehtoisten liiketoiminatamallien mahdollisuuksia ja merkitystä yrityksen menestymiselle tulevaisuudessa. Opiskelija tunnistaa ja hyödyntää erilaisia työkaluja kiertotalouden liiketoimintamallien suunnittelussa. Opiskelija tunnistaa lainsäädännön ja direktiivien vaikutukset liiketoimintamahdollisuuksiin. Opintojakson suoritettuaan opiskelija kykenee laatimaan kiertotalouteen perustuvan liiketoimintamallin yritykselle. (not translated)

  Course contents

  - Johdatus kiertotalouteen
  - Elinkaaren pidentäminen
  - Tuote palveluna
  - Jakamisalustat
  - Uusiutuvuus
  - Resurssitehokkuus ja kierrätys
  - Lainsäädäntö ja EU
  - Tulevaisuuden mahdollisuudet (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 31.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  19.11.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Beata Taijala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Technology

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

• Communication Skills YPO3A3-3119 03.06.2019-31.07.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to
  - act appropriately in different presentation and group communication situations
  - analyse and assess communication skills as part of professional development
  - apply and follow the SeAMK instructions of written work

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - analysis of communication styles
  - presentation skills and interaction (in service situations)
  - group communication skills (conversational skills, giving and receiving feedback, meeting procedures, document standards, minutes of a meeting, memoranda)
  - reporting instructions of written work (referencing, correct language, templates, Urkund)

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  - Satisfactory (2-1):
  The student is able to communicate in a sender-oriented way. He/she is not able to take the objective, recipient or situation into consideration sufficiently. The structure of the text is disconnected and illogical and argumenting is one-sided and scarce. Illustration is limited and impractical. The student is able to assess his/her communication only from the viewpoint of the sender of the message.

  Good

  - Good (4-3)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in most parts. He/she is able to maintain interactive communication and recognise the culturally-bound character of communication to some exten. The structure of the text is mainly clear and consistent and argumenting is versatile and convincing. Illustration is appropriate. The student is able to assess his/her communication realistically for the most part.

  Excellent

  - Excellent (5)
  The student is able to take the objective, situation and recipient into consideration in an excellent and convincing way. He/she can act responsibly and in accordance with agreed procedures. Interaction in communication is skillful. He/she is able to recognise the culture-bound character of communication. The text is logic, clear, coherent and argumenting is solid, multi-perspective and convincing. He/she is able to illustrate his/her presentation appropriately, effectively and purposefully. The student is able to assess his/her communication in a versatile and realistic way with regard to purpose, recipient and professional field.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan ilmoittama materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkko-opetus - Kirjalliset ja suulliset oppimistehtävät yksin ja ryhmässä - Tentit - (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Arvioinnin perusteena kirjalliset ja suulliset oppimistehtävät, itsearviointi ja vertaisarviointi. Tentti / tentit.
  
  Arviointikriteerit
  Tyydyttävä
  - Tyydyttävä (2-1):
  Opiskelija osaa viestiä lähettäjälähtöisesti: hän ei osaa ottaa tavoitetta, vastaanottajaa tai tilannetta huomioon riittävästi. Tekstin rakenne on hajanainen ja epälooginen ja argumentointi on yksipuolista ja niukkaa. Havainnollistaminen on suppeaa ja epätarkoituksenmukaista. Opiskelija osaa arvioida omaa viestintäänsä vain viestin lähettäjän näkökulmasta.
  Hyvä
  - Hyvä (4-3):
  Opiskelija osaa viestinnässään ottaa osittain huomioon tavoitteen, tilanteen ja vastaanottajan. Osaa ylläpitää viestinnän vuorovaikutusta. Tunnistaa jossain määrin viestinnän kulttuurisidonnaisen luonteen. Tekstin rakenne on pääosin selkeää ja johdonmukaista ja argumen-tointi on monipuolista ja uskottavaa. Havainnollistaminen on tarkoituksenmukaista. Opiskelija osaa arvioida omaa viestintäänsä joiltakin osin ja osittain realistisesti.
  Kiitettävä
  - Kiitettävä (5):
  Opiskelija osaa viestinnässään ottaa erinomaisesti ja vakuuttavasti huomioon tavoitteen, tilanteen ja vastaanottajan, hän osaa toimia vastuullisesti ja sovittujen toimintatapojen mukaisesti. Viestinnän vuorovaikutus on erittäin taitavaa. Osaa tunnistaa viestinnän kulttuurisidonnaisen luonteen. Tekstin rakenne noudattaa tekstilajille ominaista rakennetta, teksti on loogista, selkeää ja sidosteista ja argumentointi on monipuolista ja eri näkökulmia huomioon ottavaa ja vakuuttavaa. Havainnollistaminen on tarkoituksenmukaista, tehokasta ja harkittua. Opiskelija osaa arvioida omaa viestintäänsä monipuolisesti ja realistisesti tavoitteen, tarkoituksen, vastaanottajan ja oman ammattialansa kannalta. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.06.2019 - 31.07.2019

  Enrollment date

  12.04.2019 - 30.05.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Elisa Kannasto

  Further information for students

  Opintojakson sisältö
  - Viestintätyylin analysointi
  - Esiintymistaito ja vuorovaikutus (palvelutilanteissa)
  - Ryhmäviestintätaito (keskustelutaito, palautteen antaminen ja vastaanottaminen, toimintatavat, kokoustekniikka, asiakirjastandardi, pöytäkirjat, muistiot)
  - Kirjallisten töiden raportointiohjeet (lähdeviittaustekniikka, referointi, kielenhuolto, mallipohja, Urkund) (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

• Designing Profitable Customer Experience LT00BD67-3006 01.01.2019-18.03.2019  3 credits  (IWP19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to plan profitable customer experience and understands the meaning of entities related to it. The student is able to comprehend the effect of different elements of the interior on the atmosphere, associations and behavior. The Student can analytically observe of the service process. The Student can create relevant customer descriptions for product/service design concepts and comprehend the process of developing and launching new products/services. The Student can do profitability calculations for product/service concepts. The Student understands the meaning of user-centered design, the challenges related to the launching and marketing new products and also the significance of innovative thinking for business development

  Course contents

  Planning customer experience
  • Design Thinking and Service Design
  • Interiors and the elements in it, such as atmosphere, furniture, lightning, sounds colors, etc.
  • Service and processes (customer service, responding to customer needs, buying process, costs and profitability)
  • Customer group descriptions and techniques for collecting customer information
  • The process of planning and launching new products/services
  • Elements of product (design, material, colors, functionality, message, costs and profitability, price, product development and new concepts)
  • Launching and marketing new product/service concepts

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (2-1): The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course.

  Good

  Good (4-3): The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course.

  Excellent

  Excellent (5): The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by teachers, online material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons, observation tasks, part of the course is implemented online, learning assignments, group work

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.01.2019 - 18.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.12.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IWP19

  Teacher(s)

  Miia Koski, Jaana Liukkonen

  Further information for students

  Enrollment for this course only through separate form. Please query SeAMK International mobility services if interested.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Students use of time and load

  Approximately 81 hours from which 27 hours contact lessons and 54 hours independent work online and in group

• Digitalization Study Tour in Japan LT00BV87-3001 01.09.2018-30.09.2018  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can
  - describe the megatrend of digitalisation using key concepts
  - give examples of differences in digital transformation progress in present day Finland and in Japan
  - analyse potential changes and disruption due to digitalisation in his or her own field of study.

  Course contents

  - exploration of examples of digitalisation in student’s own field
  - exploration of examples of digitalisation in various environments in Japan (study tour)
  - analysis of near future digitalisation impact in student’s own field

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  01.09.2018 - 30.09.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 31.08.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 10

  Teacher(s)

  Anmari Viljamaa, Kimmo Kulmala

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Digitalization in circular food economy XX00BU62-3001 03.09.2018-15.12.2018  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opiskelija tunnistaa käytössä olevat digitaaliset ratkaisut ruokaketjun kiertotalouden eri tasoilla.
  Opiskelija tunnistaa digitalisaation tuomat mahdollisuudet ruokaketjun kiertotaloudessa sisällön mukaisesti eri tasoilla.
  Opiskelija osaa arvioida digitalisaation asettamia teknologisia vaatimuksia kierotalouden eri tasoilla.
  Opiskelija osaa suunnitella ruokaketjun yritysekosysteemin kiertotaloutta edistäviä digitaalisia toimintamalleja. (not translated)

  Course contents

  Ruokaketjun kiertotalouden tulokulmat mikrotasolla (kuluttaja, yksittäinen yritys), mesotasolla (yritysekosysteemi, yritysverkosto) sekä makrotasolla (kansallinen ja/tai kansainvälinen tuotantoketju).
  Ruokaketjun kiertotalous käytettävien materiaalien ja prosesseissa tarvittavien laitteiden näkökulmasta sekä prosessiteollisuudessa että kappaletavarakäsittelyssä.
  Käytössä ja käytettävissä olevat digitaaliset ratkaisut kaikissa yllä olevissa ruokaketjun kiertotalouden näkökulmissa. (not translated)

  Further information

  Toteutuksesta vastaa lukuvuonna 2018-19 Sitran ja toimijaverkoston rahoittama Ruokaketjun kiertotalouskoulutuksen kehittämishanke. Opintojakson toteuttaa SeAMK Tekniikka. (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Pasi Junell

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Verkkomateriaali, opiskelijoiden tuotokset (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Moodle, Digitalisaatio ruokaketjun kiertotaloudessa. virtuaalinen oppijakso, webinaarit. Projektipedagogiikka. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.09.2018 - 15.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  07.05.2018 - 07.05.2018

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  5 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Taina Seppälä-Kolkka

  Unit, in charge

  SeAMK Ruoka (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Food and Agriculture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Hyväksytyt harjoitus- ja seminaarityö, verkkotentti (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  5 op - 135 h (not translated)

• Digitalization in circular food economy XX00CD76-3001 01.02.2019-10.06.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course, student will be able to
  • Identify existing digital solutions at different levels of the food chain's circular economy
  • Identify the potential of digitalization in the food chain's circular economy at different levels according to course content
  • Evaluate the technological requirements set by digitalization at the different levels of circular economy
  • Design the operating models that promote the circular economy in the food chain's enterprise ecosystem by utilization of digital platforms

  Course contents

  • Points of view of the food chain's circular economy at the micro level (consumer, single company), meso level (enterprise ecosystem, business network) and macro level (national and/or international production chain)
  • Circular economy of food material and process equipment
  • The used and available digital solutions in all of the above mentioned points of view of the food chain circular economy considerations.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to identify the possibilities of digitalization when assessing the food circular economy from the consumer and enterprise point of view. The student is able to apply digital media at the consumer and company level in food circular economy.

  Good

  The student is able to analyze the possibilities of the digital media in food circular economy from the consumer and enterprise points of view. The student is able to design company level solutions in the food circular economy.

  Excellent

  The student is able to create circular economy promoting operation models and solutions for food enterprise network. The student is able to evaluate the impact of food circular economy in national and international level.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Pasi Junell

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Verkkomateriaali, opiskelijoiden tuotokset (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Moodle, Digitalisaatio ruokaketjun kiertotaloudessa. virtuaalinen oppijakso, webinaarit. Projektipedagogiikka. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.02.2019 - 10.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.12.2018 - 28.02.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Pasi Junell

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Technology

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Hyväksytyt harjoitus- ja seminaarityö, verkkotentti (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  5 op - 135 h (not translated)

• Doing Business in the Nordic Countries LT00BD70-3006 04.02.2019-15.02.2019  2 credits  (IWP19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.

  Course contents

  - The Nordic model
  - Economies
  - Cultures
  - Industries and trade

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

  Excellent

  The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  04.02.2019 - 15.02.2019

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2018 - 03.02.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • IWP19

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

• Exercise and sports as a support for the comprehensive development of children and young people FYS10AVO16-3003 18.04.2019-07.06.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students study current literature and research to learn how to promote exercise and sports as a hobby for children and young people. Students know about the importance of exercise and sports for the growth and development of children and young people. Students know the basics of improving the various areas of physical fitness in children and young people, and become aware of their role in promoting physical activity. Students are able to describe how physical activity started in young age is important from society's perspective.

  Course contents

  - Children's exercise behaviour in Finland and factors that promote and hinder exercise
  -The latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise for children and young people, use of the guidelines
  -Developing children's and young people's physical preparedness and qualities
  - Health-promoting effects of exercise as a support to child and youth development
  -Guidance and coaching in motivating clients/promoting exercise behaviour and hobbies

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students recognize some of the main factors that affect children's and young people's exercise behaviour and can partly use research knowledge and the latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise to plan and guide exercise/sports for children and young people. Students are to some extent able to take into consideration children's and young people's physical properties and to a limited extent, able to name health effects of exercise. Students are partly able to use various counselling or guidance methods to motivate children/young people to take up exercise and sports as a hobby.

  Good

  Students recognize the main factors that affect children's and young people's exercise behaviour and can use research knowledge and the latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise to plan and guide exercise/sports for children and young people. Students are able to take into consideration children's and young people's physical properties and to name health effects of exercise. Students know how to use various counselling or guidance methods to motivate children/young people to take up exercise and sports as a hobby.

  Excellent

  Students apply what they have learnt about children's and young people's exercise behaviour and use research knowledge and the latest guidelines on health-enhancing exercise to plan and guide exercise/sports for children and young people. Students are able to take into consideration children's and young people's physical properties comprehensively and to name a variety of health effects of exercise. Students know how to comprehensively use various counselling or guidance methods to motivate children/young people to take up exercise and sports as a hobby.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.04.2019 - 07.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 19.03.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 35

  Teacher(s)

  Pirkko Mäntykivi, Marjut Koivisto

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

• Finska LT00BU04-3001 27.08.2018-24.05.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Finnish. They are able to seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. Students are able to describe themselves, their education, work experience and competences. They can describe typical professional tasks/projects and their implementation. They can act and give advice and instructions in work-related situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies required.

  Course contents

  Describing personal details and education
  Describing one's professional field and competences
  Written communication
  Giving and justifying one's opinion

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in predictable spoken and written communication situation of his professional field. He is able to write simple coherent text. The use of grammatical structures is limited and partly incorrect. Pronunciation is influenced by other languages but it is understandable.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate well in spoken and written communication situation of his professional field. He manages relatively well the professional vocabulary of his field and is able to express himself fluently. Mistakes in grammatical structures and/or vocabulary don't cause misunderstandings. The pronunciation is understandable and contains only a few mistakes .

  Excellent

  The student is able to communicate excellently in spoken and written communication situation of his professional field. He manages the professional vocabulary of his field. He can describe and write about demanding and abstract topics. He can express himself fluently and spontaneously. He uses grammatical structures almost flawlessly. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker.

  Further information

  The knowledge of the course contents will be demonstrated (recognition of prior learning). The course is targeted only to students whose school language is Swedish. Demonstrations will be arranged at end of September and January.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Opintojakso suoritetaan näyttönä. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  27.08.2018 - 24.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  27.08.2018 - 03.05.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Sirkka Nieminen

  Further information for students

  Opintojakso suoritetaan näyttönä. Näytön ajankohdat ovat 29.9.18 ja 26.1.19. Näyttöön liittyy ennakkotehtävä, joka palautetaan Moodleen, ks. https://moodle.seamk.fi/course/view.php?id=5518 . Avain on Finska. (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Construction Engineering, Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Library and Information Services, Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Nursing, Degree Programme in Construction Site Management, Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Social Services, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in Public Health Nursing, Degree Programme in Agriculture and Rural Enterprises, Degree Programme in Food and Hospitality, Degree Programme in Automation Engineering, Degree Programme in Cultural Management, Degree Programme in Physiotherapy, Degree Programme in Food Processing and Biotechnology, Degree Programme in Elderly Care, Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Exam schedule

  Opintojakso suoritetaan näyttönä. Näytön ajankohdat ovat 29.9.18 ja 26.1.19. Näyttöön liittyy ennakkotehtävä, joka palautetaan Moodleen, ks. https://moodle.seamk.fi/course/view.php?id=5518 . Avain on Finska. (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  81h, josta 8h näyttöpäivä (not translated)

• French 1 KD07DWRA010-3005 08.01.2019-05.03.2019  3 credits  (LITA18D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
  - providing advice and instructions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  - If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
  - On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
  - The course takes places during periods 3 and 4

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material prepared by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Classroom teaching

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  08.01.2019 - 05.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  10.10.2018 - 11.01.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18D
  • IB18
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  VVO-aikana, tiistaisin alk. klo 14.15 (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  Classroom teaching 30 h
  Other student workload 51 h

• German 1 LT00BR99-3002 13.10.2018-14.12.2018  3 credits  (MPK17) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself and his family, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself and the family
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.10.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  20.04.2018 - 08.10.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MPK17

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Kauhajoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  25 h contact lessons; 56 h virtual and independent studies

• German 1 LT00BR99-3003 27.08.2018-17.12.2018  3 credits  (LITA18A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself and his family, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself and the family
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  27.08.2018 - 17.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  27.08.2018 - 21.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A
  • LITA18B

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 1 LT00BR99-3009 11.10.2018-13.12.2018  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself and his family, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself and the family
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.10.2018 - 13.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 01.10.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  Thursdays at 14:15

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  25 h contact lessons; 56 h virtual and independent studies

• German 2 LT00BS01-3002 11.02.2019-24.05.2019  3 credits  (LITA18A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  67% Face-to-face, 33% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.02.2019 - 24.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2018 - 11.01.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A
  • LITA18B

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  1 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h independent studies

• German 3 LTVASA101-3004 10.09.2018-14.12.2018  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use the basics of German to a greater extent, he can understand and use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student
  - is able to discuss past events using the tenses of past
  - is able to manage certain everyday communication situations
  - is able to express his opinions
  - is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Saksa 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  more basic grammar
  searching for an apartment
  going to a doctor
  travel-related situations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted; exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.09.2018 - 14.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Further information for students

  Verkkokurssi (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h independent online learning

• German 3 LT00BS02-3002 11.02.2019-02.06.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students understand and can use basic grammar and vocabulary of German both in spoken and written communication. He can
  - tell about living and rent an apartment.
  - run simple errands on the phone
  - do some shopping
  - handle situations at a doctor’s appointment.
  - express his opinions
  - talk about past events by using past tense
  - use prepositions, imperative and decline adjectives.

  Course contents

  living
  expressing an opinion
  shopping
  on the phone
  illnesses and vising a physician
  Grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands slow, clear speech and some expressions in written texts. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of clear speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Accomplishment of spoken and written exercises and the exam.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  11.02.2019 - 02.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.11.2018 - 30.04.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Further information for students

  Skype meetings will be offered to the participants.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h online and independent learning

• German 3 LTVASA101-3005 03.06.2019-31.07.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to use the basics of German to a greater extent, he can understand and use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student
  - is able to discuss past events using the tenses of past
  - is able to manage certain everyday communication situations
  - is able to express his opinions
  - is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Saksa 1 and 2 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  more basic grammar
  searching for an apartment
  going to a doctor
  travel-related situations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted; exam

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.06.2019 - 31.07.2019

  Enrollment date

  15.03.2019 - 30.04.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h independent online learning

• Green Care -menetelmät ja toimintamuodot (not translated) XX00BW09-3001 18.03.2019-02.06.2019  5 credits  (KAAVOINAMK, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opintojakson osaamistavoitteet
  - Osaa nimetä, analysoida ja soveltaa Green Care -toiminnan keskeisiä menetelmiä ja toimintamuotoja sekä luonnon hyvinvointivaikutuksia niissä
  - Osaa selittää Green Care -toiminnan keskeisiin menetelmiin ja toimintamuotoihin liittyviä osaamisvaatimuksia
  - Osaa tarkastella ohjaustyötä eri Green Care -menetelmissä ja toimintamuodoissa ohjauksen, kehittämisen ja neuvonnan näkökulmasta.
  - Osaa toimia luontolähtöisen hyvinvoinnin monialaisissa verkostoissa
  - Osaa selittää eläinten hyvinvointiin liittyvät keskeiset asiat Green Care –toiminnassa (not translated)

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Green Care perusteet (VVO 3.periodi) (not translated)

  Course contents

  - Green Care -menetelmien ja toimintamuotojen hyvinvointivaikutukset
  - Green Care -menetelmät ja toimintamuodot käytännössä
  - Laatu, vaatimukset ja verkostojen mahdollisuudet (not translated)

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Soila Huhtaluhta

  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opiskelumateriaali
  Moodlessa ilmoitettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Pääasiassa etäopetus, 1 lähipäivä: pe 26.4.2019 klo 09.00-17.00
  Suoritukset:
  Osallistuminen lähipäivään
  Oppimistehtävä 1 Menetelmien ja toimintamuotojen vertailu
  Oppimistehtävä 2 Green Care omassa toiminnassa
  Esittäytymis- ja verkostoitumiskeskustelu (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 02.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  11.02.2019 - 18.03.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • KAAVOINAMK
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Soila Huhtaluhta

  Further information for students

  Lisätiedot
  Pääasiassa etäopetus, 1 lähipäivä: pe 26.4.2019 klo 09.00-17.00
  Suoritukset:
  Osallistuminen lähipäivään
  Oppimistehtävä 1 Menetelmien ja toimintamuotojen vertailu
  Oppimistehtävä 2 Green Care omassa toiminnassa
  Esittäytymis- ja verkostoitumiskeskustelu (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  SeAMK Ruoka (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Food and Agriculture, Seinäjoki

  Students use of time and load

  Opiskelijan työmäärä
  Työmäärä yhteensä: 135 h
  Lähipäivä 8h
  Materiaalin itsenäinen opiskelu 82h
  Tehtävät 45h (not translated)

• Green Care -perusteet (not translated) XX00BW08-3001 21.01.2019-17.03.2019  5 credits  (KGAVOINAMK) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  1. Opiskelija ymmärtää luonnon merkityksen ihmisen hyvinvoinnille, tuntee vaikuttavuuden taustateorioita sekä luonnon vaikuttavuuden esimerkkejä sekä osaa hyödyntää luonnon hyvinvointivaikutuksia omassa toiminnassaan. Opiskelija osaa kunnioittaa erilaisia luontosuhteita ja ymmärtää ohjaustaitojen merkityksen Green Care –toiminnassa.
  - Osaa luokitella luonnon tuottamia hyvinvointi- ja terveysvaikutuksia ja selittää niiden syntymekanismeja
  - Osaa arvioida omaa luontosuhdetta ja valita keinoja sen vahvistamiseen
  - Osaa tukea asiakkaan luontosuhteen vahvistumista ammatillisesti ja tavoitteellisesti
  
  2. Opiskelija tuntee Green Care –toimintaa määrittelevät tekijät ja alan laatukriteerit, osaa analysoida Green Care -toiminnan erityispiirteitä ja erottaa sen muista hyvinvointia edistävistä menetelmistä ja muusta luontolähtöisestä toiminnasta sekä tuntee Green Care –toimintakenttää Suomessa ja alan keskeisissä maissa.
  - Osaa analysoida Green Caren kokonaislaatua ja sen osatekijöitä
  - Osaa arvioida ja tulkita Green Care -toiminnan erityispiirteitä ja erottaa sen muista hyvinvointia edistävistä menetelmistä
  - Osaa arvioida Green Care -toiminnan merkitystä ja vaikutusta yhteiskunnassa
  - Osaa kuvata GC-toimijakentän (kansallisen ja kansainvälisen) piirteitä (not translated)

  Course contents

  - Luonnon vaikuttavuus: luontosuhde, luonnon hyvinvointivaikutukset, ohjaustyö
  - Green Care –toiminta: termit ja käsitteet, toimintakenttä, laatukriteerit (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  20% Face-to-face, 80% Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Luennot ja opintomateriaalit Moodle-verkkoympäristössä (diasarjat, haastattelu- ja luentotallenteet, muu materiaali).
  Green Care –kirjallisuus ja verkkomateriaalit:
  - Mieli ja maisemat Eko- ja ympäristöpsykologian näkökulma, 2005. K. Salonen.
  - Green Care –toimintatavan suuntaviivat Suomessa, 2014. http://www.mtt.fi/mttkasvu/pdf/mttkasvu20.pdf
  - Luonnonlukutaito Luo liiketoimintaa vihreästä hyvinvoinnista, 2013. http://www.sitra.fi/julkaisu/2013/luonnonlukutaito-luo-liiketoimintaa-vihreasta-hyvinvoinnista
  - Green Care –toiminnan eettiset ohjeet http://www.gcfinland.fi/yhdistys/yhdistyksen-eettiset-ohjeet/
  - Green Care –laatutyökirja ja Green Care Finland Ry:n ylläpitämä laatusivusto http://www.gcfinland.fi/laatu/ (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkko-opiskelu ja kontaktiopetus, ryhmätyöskentely ja itsenäinen opiskelu, asiantuntijaluennot tallenteina ja kirjalliset aineistot. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Arviointi: Hyväksytty / Hylätty
  Arviointi perustuu opiskelijan tuottamien dokumenttien lisäksi aktiivisuuteen webinaarissa ja lähipäivässä. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  21.01.2019 - 17.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  10.10.2018 - 01.01.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • KGAVOINAMK

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Anu Aalto, Marjut Asunmaa

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  4 credits

  Students use of time and load

  5 op / 135h (1op=27h) 1 webinaari (14.2.2019), 1 lähipäivä (14.3.2019), verkko-opiskelua itsenäisesti ja ryhmässä. (not translated)

• Health aspects in food production 1 YELRUOTER1-3001 02.10.2018-18.12.2018  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are familiar with the special qualities of various food groups. Students are familiar with the Finnish Nutrition recommendations and are capable to implement them in practice.

  Course contents

  - Special qualities of various food product groups
  - Foodstuff as the origin of nutrients
  - Food as a source of nutrients and its effects on health
  - Nutrients intake and eating habits in Finland
  - Nutrition recommendations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students can recognize their knowledge when choosing ingredients and compiling various types of menus. Students can give examples of food as sources of the nutrients and understand nutrition intake from the food. Students can recognize their knowledge of nutrition and the relationship between food and health when developing food services, foodstuffs and compiling their own diet. Students can name some of the Finnish nutrition recommendations and can put them in practice.
  Students can give examples of food as sources of the nutrients.

  Good

  Students can interpret their knowledge when choosing ingredients and compiling various types of menus. Students can interpret foods as sources of the nutrients and can calculate nutrition intake from the food. Students can interpret their knowledge of nutrition and the relationship between food and health when developing food services, foodstuffs and compiling their own diet. Students can recognize the Finnish nutrition recommendations and realizing of the goals of them in practice.
  Students can interpret foods as sources of the nutrients.

  Excellent

  Students can apply their knowledge when choosing ingredients and compiling various types of menus. Students can compare foods as sources of the nutrients and can calculate and estimate nutrition intake from the food. Students can apply their knowledge of nutrition and the relationship between food and health when developing food services, foodstuffs and compiling their own diet. Students can apply the Finnish nutrition recommendations and realizing of the goals of them in practice. Students can assess and compare foods as sources of the nutrients.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Parkkinen, K. ja Rautavirta, K. 2010. Utelias kokki. Elintarviketietoa ruoanvalmistajalle. Restamark Oy. Vantaa. (tai uudempi painos)
  Helldán, A., Raulio, S., Kosola, M., Tapanainen, H., Ovaskainen, M-L. ja Virtanen, S. 2013. Finravinto 2012 -tutkimus - The National FINDIET 2012 Survey. Raportteja 16/2013. THL. Saatavilla: http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-952-245-951-0
  Fogelholm M, Voutilainen E. 2015. Ravitsemustaito. SamonaPro.
  Other material to be announced during the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures, learning tasks and assignments, practises, networking,

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.10.2018 - 18.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.09.2018 - 30.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Eija Putula-Hautala, Mari Kinnunen

  Unit, in charge

  SeAMK Ruoka (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Food and Agriculture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Students use of time and load

  81 h, (8 h contact lessons)

• How to use Excel for research work LT00BK81-3002 03.06.2019-31.08.2019  3 credits  (KDAVOINAMK, ...) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.06.2019 - 31.08.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 14.04.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • KDAVOINAMK
  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 4

  Teacher(s)

  Leo Sippola

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies, Open UAS Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

• ICT Skills YPO4A3-3081 01.05.2019-31.08.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  - The student is able to use the current office software, different online services and online learning environment.
  - The student is able to apply basic IT skills in new hardware and software environments

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites

  Course contents

  - introduction to office software
  - word processing
  standard for written work in SeAMK
  document standard
  - spreadsheet calculation
  calculation models
  diagrams
  - presentation graphics
  content and structure of presentations
  presentation settings
  - use of online services
  cloud services
  video conferencing as a tool

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Satisfactory (1-2)
  The student is able to identify different ways of using the most common office software and online services. The student knows the basic use of office software.

  Good

  Good (3-4)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles and use as tools in his/her own work. The student knows how to use office software in different situations.

  Excellent

  Very good (5)
  The student recognises different ways of using office software and online services and understands their operating principles. The student is able to apply office software and online services in different situations independently and efficiently.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Teacher's handout and videos

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Online course

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam and assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  Enrollment date

  25.03.2019 - 30.04.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Hilkka Niemelä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Technology

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Students use of time and load

  Total 80 hours

• Inhimillinen tekijä hoitotyössä - näkökulmia potilasturvallisuuteen (not translated) XX00CD77-3001 18.03.2019-05.09.2019  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opintojakson tavoite: Opiskelija oppii havainnoimaan inhimillisiä tekijöitä joiden vaikutuksella virheet hoitotyössä tapahtuvat. Opintojakso lisää opiskelijan osaamista kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä hoitotyön etiikassa. Opintojakson tavoitteena on vaikuttaa opiskelijan omiin asenteisiin ja siihen, että opiskelija oppii reflektoimaan omaa toimintaansa, sekä miettimään toimintamalleja, joiden avulla virheitä hoitotyössä voidaan välttää. Lisäksi opiskelija saa rohkeutta tuoda esiin hoitotyössä tapahtuvia virheitä ja hän saa työkaluja virheiden käsittelemiseen. Omaa toimintaa kehittämällä on mahdollista luoda turvallisempi hoitotyön ympäristö potilaille, läheisille ja hoitohenkilökunnalle. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.03.2019 - 05.09.2019

  Enrollment date

  19.11.2018 - 15.02.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Asunmaa, Tiina Koskela

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

• Inhimillinen tekijä hoitotyössä - näkökulmia potilasturvallisuuteen (not translated) XX00CD77-3002 01.06.2019-31.08.2019  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Opintojakson tavoite: Opiskelija oppii havainnoimaan inhimillisiä tekijöitä joiden vaikutuksella virheet hoitotyössä tapahtuvat. Opintojakso lisää opiskelijan osaamista kliinisessä päätöksenteossa sekä hoitotyön etiikassa. Opintojakson tavoitteena on vaikuttaa opiskelijan omiin asenteisiin ja siihen, että opiskelija oppii reflektoimaan omaa toimintaansa, sekä miettimään toimintamalleja, joiden avulla virheitä hoitotyössä voidaan välttää. Lisäksi opiskelija saa rohkeutta tuoda esiin hoitotyössä tapahtuvia virheitä ja hän saa työkaluja virheiden käsittelemiseen. Omaa toimintaa kehittämällä on mahdollista luoda turvallisempi hoitotyön ympäristö potilaille, läheisille ja hoitohenkilökunnalle. (not translated)

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Moodlessa opettajien osoittama kirjallisuus (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkko-opinnot, yksilötyö verkossa, Moodle oppimisympäristö (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Kurssi arvioidaan hyväksytty/ hylätty.
  Lyhyitä monivalintatehtäviä Moodlessa ja oppimispäiväkirja. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.06.2019 - 31.08.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 14.04.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Asunmaa, Tiina Koskela

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Completion alternatives

  - (not translated)

  Work placement(s)

  - (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  - (not translated)

  International connections

  - (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  2op = 54h itsenäistä työskentelyä. Opintojakson voi suorittaa omaan tahtiin. Arviointi elokuussa 2019. (not translated)

• Intercultural communication KDKMVVO105-3003 04.03.2019-31.05.2019  3 credits  (IGWCM19S, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  • To increase the students' understanding of concepts and theories of culture.
  • To help the student develop communication skills that can be used in intercultural communication encounters.
  • To increase the students' awareness of her or his own attitudes, perception and feelings relative to culture and cultural groups

  Course contents

  - Introduction to the course
  - basics of intercultural communication (ICC)
  - history and forms of ICC
  - communication and culture
  - cultural perception and values
  - cultural influence on perception
  - stereotypes and prejudice
  - cultural values and language
  - nonverbal communication and culture
  - intercultural relationship development, third culture
  - intercultural conflict management
  - intercultural competence
  - intercultural adaptation, culture shock

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Student attends to classes and performs the required tasks with decent results.

  Good

  Student takes part actively to class discussions and activities and shows understanding of the course themes through well performed assignments.

  Excellent

  Student takes part actively to class discussions and activities and shows deep understanding of the course themes through excellent performance in assignments.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  04.03.2019 - 31.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  10.10.2018 - 18.03.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IGWCM19S
  • VVO

  Seats

  15 - 20

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

• Physical Education, Nutrition and Health - The Cornerstones of Wellbeing BB00BU05-3002 18.04.2019-03.06.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will:
  
  - with help of current knowledge, study the health of the population in Finland and list risk factors to people's health
  - objectively examine their own health in light of existing exercise and nutritional guidelines
  - keep an eating diary and interpret the results using nutritional guidelines
  -learn to define the daily need of energy for themselves and for a client with special needs
  -select a a special needs group and study the special features in this client group's nutrition and exercise
  -based on theoretical knowledge, plan a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutrition programme for the target group they have selected

  Course contents

  -The health of the population in Finland and risk factors
  -Student's own health in the framework of exercise and nutritional guidelines
  -Interpretation of an eating diary based on guidelines
  -Defining the need for energy and energy consumption
  -Special groups (diabetics, pregnant women etc.)
  -Planning a balanced, health-promoting exercise and nutritional programme for a target group

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.04.2019 - 03.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 18.03.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 30

  Teacher(s)

  Maija Koskimäki

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

• Poultry production 9A00CD79-3001 03.06.2019-30.08.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The students are able to monitor, plan, evaluate and develop operations of a poultry production unit taking into account animal performance, health and welfare as well as economy and environmental responsibility. The students are able to take part in professional discussions on poultry farming.

  Course contents

  Specific characteristics of poultry regarding nutrition and production biology, feeds and their potential, technological solutions and digital control, production monitoring, profitability, objectives and principal operation of international poultry breeding, current topics in health care, important subjects relating to the planning of preventive health care, preventing of common production diseases

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The students can monitor and plan feed consumption of poultry, and produce feeding plans as well as collect information for planning of health care when advised. They can explain objectives and significance of poultry breeding and genetics. They can describe and compare technological solutions.

  Good

  The students can plan feeding and production. They are able to evaluate and explain possibilities of pig breeding and health care. They can recognize the effects of feeding and housing conditions on performance and health. They can justifiably compare and choose solutions for feeding and technology.

  Excellent

  The students can take into account and apply the facts of nutrition and production biology when planning poultry production. They are able to independently search for information and apply it for problem solving and for justifying the solutions. They can form a broad multidisciplinary view combining biological, technological, economic and environmental points.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  03.06.2019 - 30.08.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 14.04.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Samu Palander

  Unit, in charge

  SeAMK Ruoka (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

• Research and Development Methods SH00BN22-3002 18.04.2019-31.05.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to contribute to development, innovation and research processes. They critically evaluate and use scientific publications. Students can describribe common research, development and analytical methods

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Evidence-Based Nursing

  Course contents

  Qualitative and quantitative research methods, action research, central analytical methods

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1-2
  Students
  - know research and development methods and use them in R & D processes

  Good

  3-4
  Students
  - purposefully utilize research and development methods in R & D processes

  Excellent

  5
  Students
  - apply their research and development competence to various assignments, projects, final thesis and nursing profession

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Metsämuuronen J. 2009. Tutkimuksen tekemisen perusteet ihmistieteissä. Gummerus. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Verkko-opinnot (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Verkkotehtävien hyväksytty suoritus: (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  18.04.2019 - 31.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  18.03.2019 - 25.03.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 13

  Teacher(s)

  Virpi Maijala

  Further information for students

  The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Health Care and Social Work, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Students use of time and load

  78h (not translated)

• Retake Swedish LT00BT35-3001 24.09.2018-30.11.2018  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
  
  The student is able to
  
  - describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
  - manage situations on the telephone.
  - tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
  - manage customer service situations.

  Course contents

  - Telling about oneself and one's studies
  - Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
  - Describing the work environment, company and occupations
  - Small talk
  - Telephone and email communication
  - Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
  - Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
  
  Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
  
  Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).

  Good

  -

  Excellent

  -

  Further information

  The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register for the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records. Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
  Recognition of prior learning cannot be applied.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  24.09.2018 - 30.11.2018

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2018 - 05.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Store

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Russian 1, elementary course KD07CYVE010-3003 13.09.2018-29.11.2018  3 credits  (LITA18D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will learn to write and read Cyrillic alphabets. He can tell about himself and his family. He knows numbers from 0 to 100. He can make questions and answer them in everyday situations. He can use basic phrases, greetings and wishes. He knows about Russian culture and communication styles. He knows the genders of Russian nouns, personal and possessive pronouns and the declension of adjectives in nominative.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic grammar
  - pronunciation, Cyrillic alphabets
  - Telling about oneself and introducing a person
  - Telling about the family
  - Situations in cafés and restaurants
  - numbers 0-100
  - Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there
  - Greetings, wishes, small talk, professions and nationalities

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Jegorenkov & Piispanen: Pora! 1, Venäjää aikuisille. Otava. 2013 or newer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons, written and oral assignments, independent virtual studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam, oral and written assignments, vocabulary tests

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.09.2018 - 29.11.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 14.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18D
  • IB18
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can participate in lessons via video conference connection.
  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in Moodle after the last lesson. Retake exams 1 month and 2 months after the 1st exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Lessons 30 h, independent studies 50 h

• Russian 2, continuation course KD07CYVE100-3006 10.01.2019-31.03.2019  3 credits  (LITA18D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will further develop their basic language proficiency in Russian. After completing this course, the students
  - can communicate in simple, everday situations
  - knows the basic grammar: genitive of personal pronouns, accusative and prepositional cases, verb conjugation and tenses, declension of adjectives in nominative singular, plurals of nouns and adjectives, verbs of motion.
  - can handle travel situations.
  - can do shopping.
  - knows months and days of the week.
  - can tell about the leisure time, language skills and living.
  - understands written standard language with the help of a dictionary and can write short messages.
  - understands Russian customs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Russian 1

  Course contents

  - Increasing the basic grammar/vocabulary skills
  - Shopping
  - Studies and language skills
  - Leisure time and work
  - Time, days, months
  - In a restaurant and café
  - Asking and describing directions
  - Numbers
  - Cultural knowledge

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and texts.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes..

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Jegorenkov & Piispanen: Pora! 1, Venäjää aikuisille. Otava. 2013 or newer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Written and oral assignments (lectures)
  - virtual assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.01.2019 - 31.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  10.10.2018 - 11.01.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18D
  • IB18
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.
  Participation via Skype can be arranged.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Written and oral exam on the last lesson or in moodle after the last lesson.

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided exercises 30 h, pair and group work 10 h, exam 3 h, independent studies 36 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3007 21.01.2019-30.05.2019  3 credits  (IB18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  To be specified later

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  one written examination, one written assigment
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.01.2019 - 30.05.2019

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2018 - 11.01.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB18

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 51 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3008 13.09.2018-22.11.2018  3 credits  (LITA18C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Kontturi, Kuokkanen-Kekki, Palmujoki 2014: Español uno. Espanjaa aikuisille

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  lectures and guided practice
  independent work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  one written examination, one written assigment
  active participation in teaching and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  13.09.2018 - 22.11.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 03.09.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18C
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Further information for students

  VVO-aikana, torstai-iltapäivisin alkaen klo 14.15 (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided practice 30 h
  independent work 51 h

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3009 10.01.2019-07.03.2019  3 credits  (LITA18C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  10.01.2019 - 07.03.2019

  Enrollment date

  10.10.2018 - 20.12.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18C
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Statics KC23BK20051-3008 14.01.2019-30.06.2019  3 credits  (KCAVOINAMK, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Upon completion of the course, students will be competent in:
  - creating free body diagrams of a particle and a rigid body, forming equations of equilibrium from them and solving unknown support reactions.
  - calculating the normal forces, shear forces, bending moments and torsional moments of a beam and making corresponding loading diagrams.
  - calculating the co-ordinates of the centre of gravity equilibrium point of a body.
  - calculating the bar forces of plane trusses and the forces and momentums concentrated on beam structures.
  - observing the impacts of friction on static structures.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Vectors and matrices

  Course contents

  - Basic laws of mechanics
  - Combining forces
  - Momentum of force
  - Supports
  - Centre of gravity
  - Equilibrium of a particle and a rigid body
  - Stress and depictions of stress in beams
  - Statics of structures
  - Friction
  - Working virtually
  - Machines in mechanics

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  A satisfactory grade is reached by solving at least two problems of the five given at the examination.

  Good

  A good grade is reached by solving at least three problems of the five given at the examination.

  Excellent

  An excellent grade is reached by solving a challening last problem at the examination and solving other problems correctly.

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  Name of lecturer(s)

  Heikki Kokkonen

  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  14.01.2019 - 30.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  19.11.2018 - 31.12.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • KCAVOINAMK
  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 50

  Teacher(s)

  Heikki Kokkonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Technology

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Technology, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

• Studying at a university of applied sciences LT00BU34-3001 16.08.2018-31.10.2018  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kaikki opintojaksolla oleva materiaali löytyy Moodlesta. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Opintojakso toteutetaan verkossa. Sisältää luentoja, materiaalia ja tehtäviä. (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.08.2018 - 31.10.2018

  Enrollment date

  04.06.2018 - 15.08.2018

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Johanna Koivula

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

• Swedish for Foreigners LT00BS84-3001 22.10.2018-15.12.2018  3 credits  (KDAVOINAMK, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  
  - can handle situations in hotels and restaurants
  
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months
  
  - can tell about himself, his family and hobbies
  
  - can write short messages

  Course contents

  - alphabet, pronunciation
  - numbers, times, months, weekdays
  - telling about oneself, one's family, life, hobbies
  - everyday situations: shops, hotels, restaurants
  - travel situations
  - basic grammar
  - characteristics of Swedish everyday life

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material will be announced at the beginning of the course.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons
  Oral and written excercises
  Pair and group work

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  22.10.2018 - 15.12.2018

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2018 - 21.10.2018

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • KDAVOINAMK
  • IGWIB18F
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Exam schedule

  Exam on the last lesson. Retake 2 weeks after the exam.

  Students use of time and load

  To pass the course students should participate in at least 50% of all lessons.
  28 h lessons
  62 h independent studies

• Well-being pass XX00CH87-3001 09.05.2019-06.06.2019  5 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students:
  • can name physical activity benefits and describe the risks of passive lifestyle.
  • can describe the importance of rest for well-being.
  • can describe how to improve sleep hygiene.
  • can explain the importance of healthy and versatile nutrition to wellbeing. Students are able to base their explanation on the Finnish nutrition guidelines.
  • can make healthy meals based on their own eating habits.

  Course contents

  • Physical activity: Health benefits of physical activity, the amount of physical activity, everyday exercise vs. functional exercise, diversity of physical activity in nature, influence of physical activity on coping with work, reducing immobility
  • Nutrition: Food plate model, meal rhythm, composing meals, quality of nutrition, the amount of food
  • Rest: relaxation exercises, time management, impacts of insufficient sleep, the meaning of sleep hygiene

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  09.05.2019 - 06.06.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.04.2019 - 03.05.2019

  • 5 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marjut Koivisto

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Health Care and Social Work

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Virtual proportion

  5 credits

Academic year 2019 - 2020

• Basics of image processing KD00BE38-3004 02.01.2020-15.03.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opintojaksolla jaettava materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Harjoitustehtävät
  - Photoshopin käyttöliittymä ja eri välineet
  - Kuvan peruskäsittely (valotus, rajaus, värisävy, roskanpoisto, suoristus, tiedostomuodot)
  - Syväysmenetelmät (perusvalintavälineet, maskit)
  - Maalaustyövälineet, filtterit
  - Tekstityökalu
  - Tasotyylit sekä sekoitustilat (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty (HYV)
  - Harjoitustehtävät on palautettu ajallaan
  
  Hylätty (HYL)
  - Harjoitustehtävät ovat puutteellisesti palautettu (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 15.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Liukkonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Jos Photoshopin perusteet ovat hallussa. Näyttötehtävä. (not translated)

• Career Communication KD07DVEN121-3006 26.08.2019-27.10.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will develop and train good communication practises needed in working life.

  Course contents

  Contents of the course:
  - managing labor market
  - working life communication skills update
  - reading and understanding professional texts
  
  The course has been divided into three work packages represented on the Moodle course platform. Each package earns one credit point, and a student may choose to complete just one or all three of them. To complete the package and receive a credit on it, one must attend a work package review for work package representation and feedback.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students use simple structures and limited professional vocabulary. Mistakes disturb understanding. They understand slow and clear speech and some parts of easy field-related texts.

  Good

  Students command a satisfactory use of professional vocabulary in relation to their field of expertise. They understand the most common field-related texts. They perform fairly well in predictable field-related situations.

  Excellent

  Students have a skillful command of professional vocabulary in relation to their field of expertise. They understand and manage to produce complex professional material. They perform very well in field-related situations.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by the teacher.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Independent work supported by the Moodle, participation and spoken presentations at work package reviews.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The evaluation of the course relies heavily on completing the work package according to given guidelines as well as attending the minimum number of work package reviews where you participate according to the given guidelines.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 27.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  No work placement included.

  Students use of time and load

  The workload varies between 27 and 81 h depending on the number of credits (1, 2 or 3) that the student aims to accomplish.

• Computer user's data security KD07DVTT018-3004 16.03.2020-31.05.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can explain key terms related to information security and privacy. Students are able to identify the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to assess the security from the individual and the organizational point of view. Students are able to protect computers against security threats.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Basics of information technology

  Course contents

  - individual and organization security threats
  - key concepts
  - security threats and risks
  - protecting your computer from security threats
  - data encryption
  - the individual's privacy

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to list the information security and privacy related to the key concepts. Students are able to list the key security threats. Students are able to improve computer's security under guidance.

  Good

  Students are able to describe the main workstation, LAN and Internet security threats. Students are able to describe the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to improve the security of your computer.

  Excellent

  The student can explain the data security and data protection related to the key concepts. Students are able to assess the security of both the individual and the organization's point of view. Students are able to assess the workstation and network security. Students are able to protect your computer against various threats.

  Further information

  - max 24 students

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - material provided by the teacher
  - Internet material
  - supplementary literature (no course book):
  Rousku, K. 2014. Kyberturvaopas, Helsinki: Talentum.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  The course is conducted entirely online. Study material, assignments, discussions, etc., as well as exam are in the Moodle learning environment.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - exam 60% of the grade
  - assignments and other evidence in Moodle 40%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  16.12.2019 - 01.03.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Osmo Mäkiniemi

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Exam schedule

  Moodle exam is done at the end of the course. The latest opportunity is about two weeks after the actual exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Independent work 54 h online.

  Content periodicity

  Studies in Moodle proceed in accordance with the weekly distributed learning material and learning tasks. The course lasts for about seven weeks.

• Continuation Course to Image Processing LTVVO109-3003 16.03.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Student learns to use the more sophisticated features of the image processing software.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Image Processing (LTVAMA303) or equilant skills.

  Course contents

  - Advanced features of the Adobe Photoshop software.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opintojaksolla jaettu materiaali (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Harjoitustehtävät
  - Värinhallinta eri menetelmin
  - panoraamakuvat
  - HDR-kuvat
  - Struktuurin ja valon lisääminen
  - Layerstylen haastavampi käyttö
  - Plotagraphy, 2D kuvaan pienen liikkeen luominen
  - Kuosien ja printtien suunnittelu
  - Mock Uppien käyttö esityskuvissa (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Hyväksytty (HYV)
  - harjoitustehtävät palautettu
  Hylätty (HYL)
  - harjoitustehtävät puutteellisesti palautettu (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  16.12.2019 - 01.03.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Jaana Liukkonen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Jos kuvankäsittely on erittäin hyvin hallussa- Näyttökoe (not translated)

• Corporate board member KD07DWYR020-3003 01.10.2019-31.05.2020  2 credits  (LITA18A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the tasks and responsibilites, based on the company law, of the board of directors of a limited company. The student knows the rights and responsibilities of a single board member. The student knows the meaning of corporate governance. The student is able to improve the board work of virtual enterprises.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  - Virtual Enterprise

  Course contents

  - Company law, especially regulation concerning board of directors and members of the board
  - tasks of the board of directors

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Company law
  - Alma Talent Fokus, company law
  - other material informed by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - lectures
  - taking part in the work of the boards of directors
  - meetings
  - independet work

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - learning diary 100%

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.10.2019 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2019 - 20.10.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA18A
  • LITA18B
  • LITA18C
  • LITA18D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Tuulia Potka-Soininen

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  .

  Students use of time and load

  . participating in the board work (6 meetings, 6 hours)
  - meetings (18 hours)
  - independet work (30 hours)

• Doing Business in the Nordic Countries LT00BD70-3008 21.10.2019-18.12.2019  2 credits  (IGWIB19F, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will know the ways of conducting business in the Nordic countries. Students will understand the unique challenges of creating a successful market entry plan into the region. Students will be aware of the Nordic countries economies, cultures and political systems.

  Course contents

  - The Nordic model
  - Economies
  - Cultures
  - Industries and trade

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The exam and classroom performance are of a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application.

  Good

  The exam and classroom performance are at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

  Excellent

  The exam and classroom performance are at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Andreasson, Claes, and Steve Strid. 2008. The Viking Manifesto: The Scandinavian approach to business and blasphemy. London. Marshall Cavendish.
  Lewis, Richard D. 2004. Finland, Cultural Lone Wolf. London. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
  Material handed out by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  -Lectures and Guided Practice
  -Independent study
  - Guest lecturer/speaker
  - Web studies
  - Presentation

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • IGWIB19F
  • IB18

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Students use of time and load

  - 2 credits = 54 hours
  - 54 hours of combined lectures, guided practice and independent study
  - Students are free to decide on their own/within their groups how to use the assigned independent study hours in regards to completing the presentation and course tasks.

• Financial Communications LTVVO106-3005 16.03.2020-31.05.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to recognize the special features of stock and incorporate company?s financial communication. Students will be competent in producing texts in financial communications and analysing them and producing presentation about them.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  1. year communication studies

  Course contents

  - Security markets law as a support of financial communication
  - Stock markets and incorporate company?s communication
  - Financial communication
  - Investor communications
  - Financial reports
  - Corporate governance

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is not very actively taking part of web based conversations. The student is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided but the student is not well at all or weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature and the ability to recognize the special features of financial communications. The student is able to produce financial texts but the structure of text is disconnected and incoherent. Communication is sender-oriented and the argumentation is biased and scant and illustration is scant and irrelevant.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part of web based conversations. The student is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature and the ability to recognize the special features of financial communications. The student is able to produce financial texts and the structure of text is mainly clear and coherent. Argumentation is quite unbiased and believable and illustration is relevant. The student takes the goal, receiver and the situation into account to some extent in their communication.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part of web based conversations. The student is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and the student is very well capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature and the ability to recognize the special features of financial communications. The student is able to produce financial texts and the text follows the structure characteristic of the genre, text is logic, clear and coherent. Argumentation is unbiased, taking different viewpoints into account, and convincing and illustration is relevant, effective and considered (e.g. choice of words). The goal, receiver and the situation are taken into account in an excellent and convincing manner. Interaction in communication is highly skillful.

  Further information

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortetjärvi-Nurmi, S. & Murtola, K. 2015. Areena: Yritysviestinnän käsikirja. Helsinki: Edita Publishing Oy
  Material provided by lecturer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Virtual online course, online learning, online exam

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Online exam and online assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.03.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  16.12.2019 - 01.03.2020

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Kielet_viestintä Nimeämätön

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  2 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement

  Exam schedule

  Online exam

  Students use of time and load

  Total 54 h
  online learning about 30 h
  independent study about 20 h

• French 1 KD07DWRA010-3006 02.01.2020-12.04.2020  3 credits  (LITA19D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of French. The student understands and is able to use the key vocabulary and structures of the language in speech and in writing. Having taken the course, the student is able to handle certain everyday situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and to express their opinions.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - shopping situations, ordering food in a restaurant
  - providing advice and instructions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

  Further information

  - If there are other than Finnish-speakers on the course, the language of instruction is either Finnish and English or exclusively English ? which is agreed on with the group
  - On Thursdays from 14 o?clock
  - The course takes places during periods 3 and 4

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 12.04.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 21.12.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D
  • IB19
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• German 1 LT00CG55-3001 26.08.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.08.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Seats

  30 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam after the last contact lessons.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h virtual and independent studies

• German 1 LT00CG55-3002 26.08.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can use some basics of German. He is able to use some basic vocabulary and structures both in spoken and written situations. The student can tell about himself, he can buy bus etc. tickets, ask and explain directions and make orders in a café. He can use greetings and polite phrases, knows numbers and can tell the time. The student is acquainted with habits and the culture of German speaking countries.

  Course contents

  alphabet, pronunciation
  greetings, polite phrases
  telling about oneself
  introducing a person
  numbers, time
  buying a bus etc. ticket
  asking and describing directions
  ordering in a café
  Grammar: plural of nouns, articles, personal pronouns, verb conjugation, sein and haben verbs, accusative case, negative words, modal verbs, possessive pronouns, word order, questions

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday communication. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %.
  Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  Exam after the last contact lessons.

  Students use of time and load

  27 h contact lessons; 54 h virtual and independent studies

• German 2 LT00CG59-3001 01.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (LITA19A, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  01.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  01.11.2019 - 09.12.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19A
  • LITA19B

  Seats

  20 - 60

  Teacher(s)

  Heli Simon, Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exam. The last exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  28 h contact lessons; 53 h independent studies

• German 2 LT00CG59-3002 19.08.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (MLITA16, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  19.08.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA16
  • MLITA17
  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exam. The last exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  24 h contact lessons; 57h independent studies

• German 2 LT00CG59-3003 02.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can communicate in simple everyday spoken and written situations. He
  can
  - handle situations in hotels and restaurants.
  - knows weekdays, seasons and months.
  - can tell about vacation and hobbies.
  - can write short messages.
  - is acquainted with habits in the German speaking countries.
  - can use the following grammar: accusative and dative cases with nouns and personal pronouns, possessive pronouns, separable verbs, modal verbs, past tense

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German 1 or equivalent knowledge

  Course contents

  as a guest in a hotel and restaurant
  weekdays, seasons, months
  hobbies and holidays
  short written messages
  culture and habits in German speaking countries
  grammar

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to communicate in some everyday communication situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. He understands some slow, clear speech and written texts to some extent. The student is able to write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  The student is able to communicate independently in everyday communication situations. Mistakes do not impede comprehension. The pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts. Mistakes don’t impede comprehension.

  Excellent

  The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday situations. The pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. He can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Hotanen, M. ja Kauppi, E.: Hallo! 1, Finn Lectura
  Moodlen materiaalit

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Contact lessons with spoken, written and listening exercises; online learning; independent studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. Students should attend 80 % of the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Two written exams and one spoken exam, vocabulary tests. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Exam schedule

  2 exam. The last exam at the end of the course.

  Students use of time and load

  27 h contact lessons; 54h independent studies

• German at work LTVASA102-3004 02.01.2020-29.05.2020  3 credits  (LITA19D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students are able to communicate in spoken and written communication situations related to work and his professional field. Students are able to communicate about issues connected with studies, work and company activities, and will manage in usual written and spoken working situations in his/her own field.
  
  
  Students can
  
  tell about his personal background, studies, work experiences
  write a job application
  manage a job interview
  introduce the organisation of the company and different operations
  describe a work environment and different work
  communicate in telephone
  write e-mails
  describe a product or a company

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  German in high school or German 1-3

  Course contents

  telling about one`s personal background, studies, work experience
  writing a job applicaton, a job interview
  the organisation of the company and different tasks
  work environment
  telephone and email communication
  product presentation

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student uses simple structures and limited vocabulary in their communication, but errors hamper intelligibility. Understands slow and clear speech and easy professional text. Copes tolerably with foreseeable working life situations. Influence from other languages can be observed in the student's pronunciation.

  Good

  The student uses the basic structures almost without errors and understands professional texts. The student copes moderately with foreseeable working life situations in speech and in writing. The student's pronunciation is intelligible.

  Excellent

  The student uses the basic structures of the language and professional basic vocabulary almost without errors. The student communicates fluently in foreseeable working life situations and understands professional texts. The student's pronunciation is close to that of the target language.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material available on the Moodle platform.
  Teacher's material

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Spoken, written and listening exercises

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Active participation in the contact lessons. The minimum attendance 50 %. Exam. Spoken and written exercises are to be submitted according to the timetables.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 29.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 31.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Students can demonstrate their prior knowledge of the course contents to get the credit points.

  Students use of time and load

  81 h (27 h contact lessons + 54 h online and independent learning)

• Introduction to the Financial Sector LTVVO111-3003 21.10.2019-18.12.2019  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student can describe the earnings logic of key actors in the financial sector (banks, insurance companies, financing companies). The student can list the most important financial sector firms in Finland and describe their roles in the economy. The student can describe a normal credit decision process of a bank as well as recognise and assess the more common issues relating to credit risk management. The student is familiar with the most common insurance products.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  None required.

  Course contents

  The financial sector and its development in Finland, financial supervisory authority, credit policy, the credit decision process, credit risk management, statutory and voluntary insurance policies.

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  (1 to 2): The student is able to satisfactorily describe the basics of earnings logic and the key phases of a normal credit decision process. The student recognizes satisfactorily and is able to assess to some extent the most common factors related to credit risk management. The student is able to mention the most common insurance products.

  Good

  (3 to 4): The student is able to describe well the earnings logic of the key finance-sector actors (banks, insurance companies, finance companies). The student can mention the largest finance companies and fluently describe their roles in the economy. The student is also able to describe a normal credit decision process in a comprehensive way, to recognize all the most common factors related to credit risk management, and is able to analyze them well. The student is able to mention the most common insurance products.

  Excellent

  (5): The student is able to excellently describe the earnings logic of the key finance-sector actors (banks, insurance companies, finance companies). The student can mention the largest finance companies and fluently describe their roles in the economy, and describe competition in the sector. The student is also able to excellently describe a normal credit decision process, to recognize with insight a credit decision differing from a normal one, and to excellently analyze common factors related to credit risk management. The student is able to describe the most common insurance products.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Lecture materials and other materials announced by the lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lectures and guest lectures, independent work.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Excercises (50 %), learning diary and self-assessment (50 %)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2019 - 06.10.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Erkki Kytönen

  Further information for students

  VVO-aikana, tiistaisin alkaen klo 14.15 (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Work placement(s)

  None.

  Exam schedule

  No exam

  Students use of time and load

  Total workload 54 h
  - of which scheduled studies 20 h
  - of which autonomous studies 34 h

• Office 365 Advanced Course LT00CG66-3001 21.10.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to utilize the office tool programs used in the business in a versatile way. The student is able to use office tool programs as a cloud service.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Information and Communication Technology

  Course contents

  - Deepening the use of the following programs, both as desktop applications and as cloud services (O365):
     - Word
     - Excel
     - Outlook
     - Onedrive
     - Teams
  - application sharing
  - computer exercises

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is able to use tools and solve simple tasks and problems.

  Good

  The student is able to use tool programs and solve various tasks and problems with them.

  Excellent

  The student knows how to use tool programs effectively. She is able to solve demanding tasks and apply programs in a versatile way.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Ilmoitetaan opintojakson alussa (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Kontaktiopetus, verkko-opetus ja itsenäiset harjoitukset (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Harjoitukset (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2019 - 06.10.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  OT-testi (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Harjoitustyöt ja tehtävät (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  82 h (not translated)

• Presentation Confidence and Interaction LTVVO107-3003 02.01.2020-15.03.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to recognize the stage fright and its signs. The student is able to recognize and utilize different tools to ease stage fright. The student is able to get ready for presentation and communication situations. The student is able to recognize the meaning of communication and presentation skills as a part of working life.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - stage fright and performance anxiety
  - preparation for presentation and communication situations
  - presentation and communication situations
  - relaxation techniques and mental rehearsal

  Further information

  Max. 15 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by lecturer.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - stage fright and performance anxiety - preparation for presentation and communication situations - presentation and communication situations - relaxation techniques and mental rehearsal

  Assessment methods and criteria

  The student is able to recognize the stage fright and its signs. The student is able to recognize and utilize different tools to ease stage fright. The student is able to get ready for presentation and communication situations. The student is able to recognize the meaning of communication and presentation skills as a part of working life. Pass/Fail Pass: The student is actively taking part to scheduled studies (80 %). The student is able to recognize stage fright and its signs and is able to recognize and utilize different tools to ease it. The student is able appropriately to get ready for presentation and communication situations. The student is able to recognize the meaning of communication and presentation skills as a part of working life. Fail: The student is only rare or occasionally taking part to scheduled studies. The student is able to recognize stage fright and its signs and knows the tools to ease it but the student is not able to utilize the tools. The student is not able appropriately to get ready for presentation and communication situations.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 15.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 15

  Teacher(s)

  Kielet_viestintä Nimeämätön

  Further information for students

  Small group, max. 15 students.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Content periodicity

  - stage fright and performance anxiety - preparation for presentation and communication situations - presentation and communication situations - relaxation techniques and mental rehearsal

• Professional English LT00CG56-3001 26.08.2019-27.10.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will be able to evaluate, maintain and develop their language skills in accordance with the principles of lifelong learning. They are able to analyze and evaluate blogs as part of working life communications. Students are able to evaluate and develop their own activities in relation to predefined individual career development goals.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  The compusory English courses included in the degree program.

  Course contents

  1. social media and blogs
  3. brushing up professional language skills
  4. career development

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  To pass the course the student will complete and submit the tasks within given time limits.
  
  Tasks complete, poor language skills that clearly affect the performance and / or understanding of the content on a low / satisfactory level.

  Good

  Tasks returned, core material management on average good

  Excellent

  Tasks returned, core material management excellent

  Further information

  The prerequisites are computer literacy and a command of the Moodle platform.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 27.10.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Kaija-Liisa Kivimäki

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Retake Swedish LT00BT35-3002 16.09.2019-15.12.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student is able to communicate in everyday and work-related situations in spoken and written Swedish. He/she can seek and apply work-related information and use basic professional terminology. He/she knows how to develop the language skills to meet the requirements of working life.
  
  The student is able to
  
  - describe himself/herself, his/her education and work experience in e.g. job interviews.
  - manage situations on the telephone.
  - tell about the work related to his/her professional field.
  - manage customer service situations.

  Course contents

  - Telling about oneself and one's studies
  - Applying for a job, job interviews and CV
  - Describing the work environment, company and occupations
  - Small talk
  - Telephone and email communication
  - Meetings, instructing/guiding others, expressing an opinion and arguments
  - Oral customer-service situations and product or company presentations

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register to the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records.
  
  Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
  
  Students cannot demonstrate their equivalent language skills (recognition of prior learning).

  Good

  -

  Excellent

  -

  Further information

  The course is targeted to students who have not passed the mandatory Swedish course of their degree program. Those who register for the course must have a grade “fail“ in Swedish in their transcript of records. Students whose degree program has only one mandatory Swedish course can obtain a Civil Service Language Proficiency Certificate in Swedish.
  Recognition of prior learning cannot be applied.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opettajan kurssin alussa ilmoittama materiaali. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - kontaktiopetus, suulliset ja kirjalliset harjoitukset, kuuntelut, ryhmä- ja parityöskentely, itsenäinen opiskelu (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  16.09.2019 - 15.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.08.2019 - 06.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  10 - 15

  Teacher(s)

  Paula Välimäki

  Further information for students

  The course is targeted to students who despite several retakes have not passed the compulsory Swedish course of their degree program.
  To enroll in this course please contact the Swedish teacher of your degree program.
  Participant are expected to complete the assigned homework and participate actively in contact lessons.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Exam schedule

  Small exams during the course.

  Students use of time and load

  Student's work load 81 h: Lessons 30h, independent work 51h.

• Russian 1, elementary course KD07CYVE010-3004 02.09.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (LITA19D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will learn to write and read Cyrillic alphabets. He can tell about himself and his family. He knows numbers from 0 to 100. He can make questions and answer them in everyday situations. He can use basic phrases, greetings and wishes. He knows about Russian culture and communication styles. He knows the genders of Russian nouns, personal and possessive pronouns and the declension of adjectives in nominative.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  - Basic grammar
  - pronunciation, Cyrillic alphabets
  - Telling about oneself and introducing a person
  - Telling about the family
  - Situations in cafés and restaurants
  - numbers 0-100
  - Knowledge of Russia and the cultures there
  - Greetings, wishes, small talk, professions and nationalities

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but the amount of mistakes can make communication difficult.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and easy texts. Students are able to write understandable texts even they still make some mistakes. Students are able to read and write texts in Cyrillic alphabets but can still make some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and easy written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes. Students can write and read texts in Cyrillic alphabets.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Jegorenkov & Piispanen: Pora! 1, Venäjää aikuisille. Otava. 2013 or newer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Lessons, written and oral assignments, independent virtual studies

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Exam, oral and written assignments, vocabulary tests

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D
  • IB19
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Students can participate in lessons via video conference connection.
  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Exam in Moodle after the last lesson. Retake exams 1 month and 2 months after the 1st exam.

  Students use of time and load

  Lessons 30 h, independent studies 50 h

• Russian 2, continuation course KD07CYVE100-3007 02.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (LITA19D, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students will further develop their basic language proficiency in Russian. After completing this course, the students
  - can communicate in simple, everday situations
  - knows the basic grammar: genitive of personal pronouns, accusative and prepositional cases, verb conjugation and tenses, declension of adjectives in nominative singular, plurals of nouns and adjectives, verbs of motion.
  - can handle travel situations.
  - can do shopping.
  - knows months and days of the week.
  - can tell about the leisure time, language skills and living.
  - understands written standard language with the help of a dictionary and can write short messages.
  - understands Russian customs.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Russian 1

  Course contents

  - Increasing the basic grammar/vocabulary skills
  - Shopping
  - Studies and language skills
  - Leisure time and work
  - Time, days, months
  - In a restaurant and café
  - Asking and describing directions
  - Numbers
  - Cultural knowledge

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: Students are able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. Students make mistakes in pronunciation. Students understand some slowly spoken speech and can find the theme and understand some words and expressions in written texts.

  Good

  3: Students are able to communicate independently in everyday oral situations, mistakes don?t disturb communication. Pronunciation is mainly understandable. Students can understand main points in a slowly spoken speech and texts.

  Excellent

  5: Students are able to active, independent and understandable communication in everyday oral situations. Pronunciation is like a native Russian speaker. Students understand speech in normal tempo and written texts. They can write understandable text which may have minor mistakes..

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Jegorenkov & Piispanen: Pora! 1, Venäjää aikuisille. Otava. 2013 or newer

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Written and oral assignments (lectures)
  - virtual assignments

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  21.10.2019 - 31.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19D
  • IB19
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Päivi Uitti

  Further information for students

  80% compulsory attendance in lessons.
  Participation via Skype can be arranged.

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  Can be completed as a skills demonstration and/or through work-integrated learning.

  Exam schedule

  Written and oral exam on the last lesson or in moodle after the last lesson.

  Students use of time and load

  lectures and guided exercises 30 h, pair and group work 10 h, exam 3 h, independent studies 36 h

• Social Media in Corporate Communications LTVVO108-3006 02.09.2019-10.11.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will be able to recognize the opportunities of social media in business communication. The student will be competent in producing texts in social media and using social media as a channel of business communication.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - social media
  - social media channels and different ways to use them as a part of business communication
  - using social media in business communication

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication but the student is not well at all or weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is on satisfactory level capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and is also able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication. The student is also capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is able to show hers/his ability to utilize excellent social media in business communication.

  Further information

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortetsuo, K. 2014. Sano se someksi. 1 : Ammattilaisen käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  Kortetsuo, K. 2014. Sano se someksi 2: Organisaation käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Virtual course, web-based learning.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 10.11.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total: 81 h
  Online assignments 35 h
  Group / individual assignments 20 h
  Independent study 25 h

• Social Media in Corporate Communications LTVVO108-3007 02.01.2020-15.03.2020  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student will be able to recognize the opportunities of social media in business communication. The student will be competent in producing texts in social media and using social media as a channel of business communication.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No prerequisites.

  Course contents

  - social media
  - social media channels and different ways to use them as a part of business communication
  - using social media in business communication

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  The student is taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication but the student is not well at all or weakly capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is on satisfactory level capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Good

  The student is actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided. The student is able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication and the student is capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is capable to show hers/his ability to utilize the social media in business communication.

  Excellent

  The student is very actively taking part conversations and is able to take a stance on/answer questions which the lecturer has provided and is also able to bring up the ability to recognize the possibilities that social media has in business communication. The student is also capable to bring out the familiarization to the materials and literature. The student is able to show hers/his ability to utilize excellent social media in business communication.

  Further information

  Web based studies. Max. 25 students.

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  Mode of delivery

  Distance learning

  Recommended or required reading

  Kortetsuo, K. 2014. Sano se someksi. 1 : Ammattilaisen käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.
  Kortetsuo, K. 2014. Sano se someksi 2: Organisaation käsikirja sosiaaliseen mediaan. Helsinki: Kauppakamari.

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Virtual course, web-based learning.

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 15.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Seats

  0 - 25

  Teacher(s)

  Saija Råtts

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Virtual proportion

  3 credits

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Completion alternatives

  No.

  Work placement(s)

  No workplacement.

  Students use of time and load

  Total: 81 h
  Online assignments 35 h
  Group / individual assignments 20 h
  Independent study 25 h

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3010 26.08.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (LITA19C) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  26.08.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3011 02.09.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (IB19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.09.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB19

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3012 02.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (MLITA19, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2019 - 31.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • MLITA19
  • MLITA17
  • MLITA18

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Alavus

• Spanish 1 KD07CYES010-3013 26.08.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student knows the basics of Spanish, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to give their personal data, is able to cope with certain everyday communication situations in the target language, is able to describe their operational environment, and is able to provide advice and instructions in everyday situations.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  No previous studies are required.

  Course contents

  pronunciation
  basic grammar
  basic vocabulary (e.g. numbers, days of the week, months, time)
  telling about oneself
  shopping situations
  ordering food in a restaurant
  telling the way

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  26.08.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  02.05.2019 - 31.08.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3008 02.09.2019-18.12.2019  3 credits  (IB18) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  - Material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  - Group work and discussion of the topics
  - Writing and oral exercises
  - Lectures and guided practice

  Assessment methods and criteria

  - Two written examinations
  - Active participation in contacts hours and continuous assessment

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.09.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.05.2019 - 30.09.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB18

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Bachelor of Business Administration, DP in International Business, Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Work placement(s)

  None

  Exam schedule

  -

  International connections

  None

  Students use of time and load

  Total work load of the course 71 h
  - of which schuled studies 38 h
  of which autonomous studies 33

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3011 02.01.2020-29.05.2020  3 credits  (IB19) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 29.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  15.10.2019 - 31.01.2020

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • IB19

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Spanish 2 KD07CYES111-3012 02.01.2020-31.05.2020  3 credits  (LITA19C, ...) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  The student masters the basics of Spanish to a greater extent, being able to understand and to use the key vocabulary and structures both in speech and in writing.
  Having taken the course, the student is able to discuss travel-related issues and is able to talk about their home country and home town in the target language.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Spanish 1

  Course contents

  - basic grammar
  - more shopping situations
  - travel-related situations
  - presentation of one?s own home town

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  1: The student is able to communicate in some everyday oral situations when helped. The student makes mistakes in pronunciation. The student understands some slow speech and recognizes the topic of written texts as well as understands some words and expressions in them. The student is able to read and write simple text, but mistakes impede comprehension.

  Good

  3: The student is able to communicate independently in everyday speech situations, mistakes do not impede comprehension. Their pronunciation is mainly understandable. The student can understand the main points of slow speech and easy texts. The student is able to write mainly understandable texts, even though they still make some mistakes. The student is able to read and write texts but still makes some mistakes.

  Excellent

  5: The student is capable of active, independent and understandable communication in everyday speech situations. Their pronunciation is close to that of a native speaker. The student understands normal-rate speech and easy written texts. They can write understandable text, which may contain minor mistakes.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 31.05.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 3 credits

  Group(s)

  • LITA19C
  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Ilpo Kempas

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoki UAS School of Business and Culture

  Programme(s)

  Degree Programme in Business Management, Free Choice Studies, Degree Programme in SME Business Management

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

• Web Page Construction LTVVO104-3005 02.01.2020-15.03.2020  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students can evaluate the significance of functional online services for businesses and other organisations.They can list the stages of the planning and implementation of an online service. Students know how to plan and implement a functional online service (website) by means of publishing software. They know how to use markup languages and style sheets and publish a website on the Internet.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  ICT skills

  Course contents

  - Significance of online services for businesses and other organisations
  - Implementation of online services
  - Tools for designing and implementing online services
  - Basics of online services implementation (HTML, CSS, online publishing software)
  - Publication of a website

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Students are able to create simple web pages using web publishing software. They can write and use basic markup and stylesheet codes.

  Good

  Students are able to implement and publish web pages using a web publishing software and markup and style sheet language. Students are able to pay attention to the usability of websites implementation.

  Excellent

  Students are able to design, implement and publish a website. Students can consider a website for usability and accessibility. Students are able to assess the significance of the site for business.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Opetusmateriaali ilmoitetaan Moodlessa. (not translated)

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  Harjoitukset, luennot ja itsenäinen työskentely. (not translated)

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Harjoitustyö ja pakolliset tehtävät (not translated)

  Language of instruction

  Tuition in Finnish

  Timing

  02.01.2020 - 15.03.2020

  Enrollment date

  07.10.2019 - 15.12.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Marja Erkkilä

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Completion alternatives

  Harjoitustyö ja raportti (not translated)

  Exam schedule

  Harjoitustyö (not translated)

  Students use of time and load

  36 h, (kontaktiopetusta 18 h, itsenäistä työskentelyä 18 h) (not translated)

• Writing skills KD07CYEN330-3003 21.10.2019-18.12.2019  2 credits  (VVO) +-
  Learning outcomes of the course

  Students know how to distinguish between formal and informal business communication. Upon completion of the course, students will know how to
  - identify the differences between American and Finnish business messages
  - express themselves accurately in various styles of written communication
  - become aware of the importance of writing tone.
  - students can find international and academic sources related to course tasks. Students can relate material to sustainability, and career guidance with a focus on entrepreneurship.

  Prerequisites and co-requisites

  Knowledge of written English

  Course contents

  - Memos
  - Reports
  - Summaries
  - Business letters
  - E-mails

  Assessment criteria

  Satisfactory

  Written assignments and participation at a passable level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application

  Good

  Written assignments and participation at a good level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further professional application. The student demonstrates an emerging ability for autonomous professional development in the field of study.

  Excellent

  Written assignments and participation at an excellent level in terms of knowledge, skills and their further application. The student is clearly capable of autonomous professional development and the application of his/her knowledge and skills in the field of study.

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  Mode of delivery

  Face-to-face

  Recommended or required reading

  Material provided by the teacher

  Planned learning activities and teaching methods

  54 hours of independent work
  The course is divided into 5 sections and the student should spend roughly 10 hours completing each section.
  To complete the course students must hand in tasks by the deadline.

  Assessment methods and criteria

  Completion of course tasks 100% and on time

  Language of instruction

  English

  Timing

  21.10.2019 - 18.12.2019

  Enrollment date

  01.09.2019 - 06.10.2019

  • 2 credits

  Group(s)

  • VVO

  Teacher(s)

  Cory Isaacs

  Further information for students

  On line -course (not translated)

  Unit, in charge

  Seinäjoen Ammattikorkeakoulu Oy (not translated)

  Programme(s)

  Free Choice Studies

  Unit location

  Seinäjoki UAS, School of Business and Culture, Seinäjoki

  Evaluation scale

  1-5

  Students use of time and load

  54 hours