Studying at a University of Applied Sciences (2 cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Objective

The student is able to
- function in a university of applied sciences
- develop learning, studying and job seeking skills
- use efficiently different learning environments
- learn about one's own field of study and employment opportunities in the field
- identify individual opportunities for internationalisation

Content

structure of studies and different ways of conducting studies
- study orientation and Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences as a work community
- statutes regulating higher education studies, regulations an rules of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
- student union activities
- library services of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences
- developing learning and study skills
- social benefits for students and welfare services at Seinäjoki University of Applies Sciences
- career planning and job seeking skills
- relevance of internationalisation skills
- opportunities for further studies

Materials

- website and intranet of Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: http://www.seamk.fi
- curricula of degree programmes: ops.seamk.fi
- material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Lectures, assignments, group work, presentations, online learning, guided exercises

Completion alternatives

Mikäli opiskelijalla on aikaisemmin suoritettu orientoiva opintojakso korkeakoulussa, oppimisessee hyväksiluetaan.

Student workload

- 53 hours, which consists of contact teaching, assignments and exercises (partly online)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

x

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The student participates in the classes of the course and shows the knowledge and skills listed in the learning outcomes in class and/or by completing the required course assignments.
Fail: The student does not reach the learning outcomes of the course and is not able to show required knowledge and skills.

Qualifications

No prerequisites