Studies and Information Acquisition
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2012V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2012-2013) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Verkkonen, Vesa |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2012-2013
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | I-ST-1V | 2012-08-27 – 2012-10-26 | Timo Männistö | Finnish | 2012-08-13 – 2012-09-07 |
Learning Outcomes
A student becomes familiar with the functions of Vaasa Polytehnic, learning environments and learning society as well as his/her own view of profession. A student understands a construction of his/her own education program, its demands for the graduation and learns how to make his/her self-study-program and follow it. A student learns how to use information searching and information services. Also he/she learns to use eLearning environments used in Vaasa Polytechnic.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 14 h
- of which autonomous studies: 40 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Not required.
Contents
Virtual learning environments and other support functions of Vaasa Polytechnic (use of WebCT and Moodle, Winha, PCs and networks, study guiding, student aid, health care, sport services, international affairs, eLearning and student union). Own view of the profession, own study program and different studying methods. Library services and information search systems. Entering interview and conversations of progress in studies.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Study Guide, web-pages of Vaasa Polytechnic, materieal provided by the library and other material delivered by a teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact teaching.
Assessment Criteria
Passed: Presence in 80 % of the contact studies. The student is well-abled to utilize the course contents.
Assessment Methods
Accepted/Failed.