Introduction to Technical Studies
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IST1001 |
| Curriculum: | ST V2022 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2022-2023) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ylinen, Kalevi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Taking the course in advance? See the courses during the academic year 2021-2022.
Learning Outcomes
After the course, the student konws how to use both VAMK's and UVA's information systems and learning platforms, they are able to utilize the guiding services of the institutions, and they can use data aquisition tools of the universities. The student is able to efficiently produce stylish reports and presentations with the available software tools, they can describe the goals of their degree programme, and they know their professional image. The student becomes familiar with the needs of the local labour market, and they understand the possibilities to work in an international business environment. Further, the student will be able to work in the studying community with the students and the staff of VAMK, creating team spirit and being responsible for their own studies.
Student's Workload
81 h, containing 30 h of contact studies.
Contents
The course has three parts:
1. Student councelling: One's own degree programme, the possible choises, individual learning plan, the professional image, career and work market, EnergyVaasa, studying environment and support, student union, relevant members of the staff, freshman interview, development discussion, practical training, international exchange.
2. Data aquisition: libarary services, online material.
3. Use of computer:
3.1. Text editing: How to write a report with a text-editing software (Word) - basic functions, layout, how to embedd pictures and graphs to a report, styles and references, EquationEditor and other activities, which help one with writing a report.
3.2. Spreadsheet: How to document experimental data with a spreadheet software (Excel) - basic functions, layout, how to produce different kinds of graphs, other activities, which help to make a report.
3.3. Presentation graphics: How to modify pictures with a suitable software, PowerPoint, presentations, effects.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material delivered by the teacher.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Contact studies, assignments, online studying and independent PC exercises.
Assessment Criteria
Student councelling: Active participation. Information acquisition: Online studies. Use of computer: An examination. Scale: Pass / Fail.
Assessment Methods
Teacher's assessment, exercises, an examination.