Introduction to technical studies
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KC03AE10015 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Alarinta, Jarmo |
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| Teacher Team: | Aro, Anne |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| BIOEL-2013 |
1 autumn |
2.0 |
2013-09-01 |
2013-12-31 |
| BIOEL-2013 |
3 autumn |
1.0 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
Students will possess knowledge concerning study techniques, be familiar with their chosen field of engineering, and understand the fundamentals of data acquisition and research methods. Also, students will possess knowledge of the history and ethics of their chosen area of technology. Upon completion of the course, students will be aware of their own learning style(s) and understand the significance of their profession. They will be familiar with channels of information acquisition, the principles of scientific reasearch, and know how to use tools for acquiring information. They will know how to write a research report and be familiar with the basic ethics of engineering.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 80 h
- of which scheduled studies: 32 h
- of which autonomous studies: 48 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Studying and learning
- Significance of one's professional field to the national economy
- Field-related labour organisations
- History of engineering
- Library and information services
- Databases
- Finding information from databases and the Internet
- Scientific research
- Research methods
Recommended or Required Reading
To be announced at the beginning of the course.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments and independent study
Assessment Criteria
Pass/fail. Participation in lectures and assignments
Assessment Methods
Approved assignments
Work Placement
None
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