Studies and Information Acquisition
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RHP0101 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-MR 2010V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2010-2011) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Vaahtoniemi, Saila |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 2010-08-30 – 2011-04-29 | Kirsi Salomaa | Finnish | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19 |
| 12 | 2010-08-30 – 2010-12-17 | Saila Vaahtoniemi | Finnish | 2010-08-20 – 2010-09-19 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will get familiar with the functions of Vaasa Polytechnic, the learning environment and learning community as well as the professional image of his/her own branch. The student will learn the structure of his degree programme and its requirement and draws up his/her own study plan. The student will learn to use various information services. The student will commit to the studies, take responsibility for his/her work, and learn to evaluate his/her work and achievements, and plan the studies with future working life in mind.
Student's Workload
Scheduled Studies 26h, autonomous stusdies 28h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies are not required.
Contents
The learning environment at Vaasa Polytechnic and the support services (Winha, IT-systems, study guidance and students financial aid; health care and sports, international affairs services, virtual studies, library and information services, and Students union. Ones own degree programme (incl. specialised professional studies) and study methods, job descriptions in the field. Starting interview and appraisal discussion.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Students guide, IT basics, the polytechnic homepage and the material produced by the library.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises, drawing up the study plan, guidance discussions based on the plan. Group activities and assignments.
Assessment Criteria
Pass: The student participates in all the contact lessons, the starting interview and appraisal discussion. He/she draws own study plan for 3,5 years.
Assessment Methods
Drawing up ones personal study plan, IT- exercises. Active participation in starting interview and appraisal discussion. Assessment - pass/fail.