Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student:
• understands the basic laws of chemistry, can write chemical formulas and is able to balance chemical equations
• can solve problems related to chemical quantities, such as mol, molar mass, molecular formula
• knows the gas laws, the properties of liquids and solids, can calculate concentrations and is able to solve problems related to gas laws and exothermic and endothermic processes
• understands the basics of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction
• knows how to act safely in the laboratory and is able to perform basic laboratory measurements and analyses
• passes the Occupational Safety Card Training as a part of the course.

Content (course unit)

Measurements; atoms and elements; molecules and compounds; chemical quantities; chemical reactions; gases; solutions; structure of liquids and solids; basics of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and redox reactions; Occupational Safety Card Training.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Understands the basic laws of chemistry, including writing chemical formulas and balancing chemical equations at a fundamental level. Can solve simple problems related to chemical quantities. Knows the basic gas laws and the three main type of intermolecular forces and can perform straightforward calculations related to concentrations. Has a rudimentary understanding of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and oxidation and reduction. Can act safely in the laboratory and can perform basic laboratory measurements and analyses. Successfully passed the Occupational Safety Card Training.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid understanding of the laws of chemistry, writes chemical formulas, balances more complex equations and can solve complex problems related to chemical quantities. Understands and applies gas laws, understands the intermolecular forces and their role in the structure of liquids and solids. Can solve more complex problems involving concentrations, gas laws, exothermic, and endothermic processes. Has a good grasp of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation, and reduction and can solve related calculation exercises. Acts safely and confidently in the laboratory, performing accurate laboratory measurements and analyses. Successfully passes the Occupational Safety Card Training with a good understanding of safety principles.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of the basic laws of chemistry, expertly writes chemical formulas, and balances complex chemical equations. Skillfully solves advanced problems involving chemical quantities. Demonstrates in-depth understanding of gas laws and intermolecular forces and can apply it in solving more complex related problems. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation, and reduction. Adeptly solves calculation exercises related to concentrations, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and redox processes. Acts with high safety standards in the laboratory, performing precise laboratory measurements and analyses. Excellently passes the Occupational Safety Card Training, showcasing a deep understanding of safety practices.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student
- knows the principles of structure and function of different ecosystems
- understands the role of ecosystems as natural reserves and the sustainable use of them
- knows different kinds bioindicators as monitoring methods of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
- knows the principles of taking water and biological samples and is able to do basic physico-chemical water analyses with field and laboratory instruments

Content (course unit)

Ecosystem ecology; bioindicators; hydrobiology; ecosystems as natural reserves and the utilization of natural resources; ecosystem services; biodiversity; ecosystem processes (eutrophication, acidification, succession, paludification, terrestrialization). Field- and laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Possesses basic knowledge of the structure and function of various ecosystems. Understands the fundamental role of ecosystems as natural reserves and their sustainable use. Familiar with basic types of bioindicators used in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem monitoring. Capable of taking water and biological samples and performing elementary physico-chemical water analyses using field and laboratory instruments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid understanding of different ecosystems' structures and functions. Clearly understands and can explain the role of ecosystems as natural reserves and in sustainable resource use. Proficient in identifying different bioindicators and their applications in monitoring ecosystems. Skilled in taking water and biological samples and conducting detailed physico-chemical water analyses.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits in-depth knowledge and comprehension of the principles of ecosystem structure and function. Expertly understands and can articulate the importance of ecosystems as natural reserves and their sustainable utilization. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of various bioindicators and their effective use in monitoring and maintaining ecosystem health. Highly proficient in taking and analyzing water and biological samples, employing advanced techniques in field and laboratory settings. Shows exceptional understanding of ecosystem processes like eutrophication, acidification, and succession.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student

• knows the fundamental laws of electricity, magnetism, oscillations, waves and atomic physics
• can describe electric and magnetic phenomena by using quantities and their dependences
• can make justified solutions of related problems, and can apply the field concept in electricity and magnetism
• can analyse periodic phenomena by using harmonic oscillation modelling
• knows the main properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, can calculate distribution of waves based on point source modelling
• knows fundamentals of quantitation and how that is related to fundamental atomic phenomena

Content (course unit)

Electric and magnetic field, electric components and circuits, electric and magnetic properties of materials, electromagnetic induction, operating principles of basic electrical devices and sensors, capacitance. Harmonic oscillation and resonance, mechanical-, sound- and electromagnetic waves, thermal radiation, absorption, emission, laser, x-rays.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student:
• knows objects and phenomena related to the topic
• partially knows how to relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the subject area, the related units and the laws between the quantities only in familiar, exemplary situations.
• has a basic idea of the phenomena related to the subject area of insufficient qualitative level
• Recognizes the basic phenomena of physics appearing in problems related to the topic, the whole is partly unstructured and incomplete.
• can describe on a qualitative level some of the basic principles of solving problems related to the topic and makes his solutions as copies of previously studied examples.
• recognize, with support or based on a previous example, the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• the selection of the laws needed to solve the problems is based on support or ready-made example models. Self-directed selection of models is uncertain and partly random.
• knows how to solve computational problems in situations that are, for example, familiar
• can sometimes state the solutions of computational problems with suitable accuracy of presentation
• the student has challenges justifying the choices he has made orally or in writing
• there are challenges in assessing the correctness and reliability of computational solutions.
• Works in the measurement related to the topic as part of a group

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the topic
• knows how to connect objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities
• have a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to problems and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can carry out a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the subject area and their connection to other subject areas
• knows how to comprehensively relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• thoroughly knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities and knows their limitations
• has a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic and knows how to express it to others
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to the problems in a broad area, and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• can reasonably assess the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can implement and, if necessary, plan a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After the course, the student is able to:

- Describe how Earth’s carbon and water cycle’s function and how they support ecosystem functions
- Explain most important parameters and impacts of climate change
- Summarize the main points of energy transition and its role in climate change mitigation
- Remember main concepts and principles of environmental management and life cycle assessment
- Critically interpret environmental communication, news, reports and commercials
- Solve basic mass balance calculations

Content (course unit)

The course contains lectures, assignments and self-study.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Demonstrates basic understanding of Earth's carbon and water cycles and their ecosystem functions. Can explain fundamental parameters and impacts of climate change. Summarizes key aspects of energy transition in climate change mitigation. Shows elementary grasp of environmental management concepts and life cycle assessment. Able to interpret environmental communication and news at a basic level. Solves simple mass balance calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Clearly describes Earth's carbon and water cycles and their roles in ecosystems. Effectively explains significant parameters and impacts of climate change. Provides a comprehensive summary of energy transition and its importance in climate change mitigation. Understands and recalls main concepts of environmental management and life cycle assessment. Critically interprets various forms of environmental communication and reports. Capable of solving more complex mass balance calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits in-depth knowledge of Earth's carbon and water cycles and their intricate support for ecosystem functions. Articulates a detailed understanding of the nuances of climate change parameters and impacts. Analyzes and discusses the energy transition's role in climate change mitigation extensively. Demonstrates advanced understanding and critical interpretation of environmental management principles, life cycle assessment, and various forms of environmental communication. Solves complex mass balance calculations with high accuracy.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student is able to
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology and to formulate the mathematical model and solve the equations
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- solve a scalene triangle, calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- determine the center of mass of a plane region
- perform basic vector calculations, apply vectors to technical problems

Content (course unit)

Mathematical Notations, Unit Conversations. Mathematical Expressions. Solving Linear, Quadratic and Pair of equations. Percentages. Solving Right Triangle. Terminology of Geometry, Solving a Scalene Triangle, Areas and Volumes, Center of Mass of a Plane Region, Similarity, Scale, Vectors and Applications, Complex Numbers

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Can handle basic mathematical expressions and solve simple linear equations. Limited ability in formulating mathematical models. Shows rudimentary understanding of geometry terms and basic ability in calculating areas, volumes, and solving scalene triangles. Understands basic concepts of the center of mass, vector calculations, and can perform simple calculations with complex numbers.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Effectively uses mathematical expressions and solves a range of equations, including quadratic. Good understanding of mathematical model formulation. Demonstrates a solid grasp of geometry, efficiently solving problems involving scalene triangles, and accurately calculating areas and volumes of more complex shapes. Capable of determining the center of mass for varied plane regions and performing intermediate vector calculations, applying these to technical problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits mastery in operating with complex mathematical expressions and solving diverse and challenging equations. Shows exceptional skill in formulating and solving mathematical models. Advanced understanding of geometry, solving complex problems involving scalene triangles, calculating areas and volumes of intricate three-dimensional objects. Accurately determines the center of mass for complex plane regions, excels in vector calculations, and innovatively applies complex numbers in various technical contexts.

Location and time

Dates and times are shown in TuniMoodle.

Exam schedules

Part 1: Geometry, Vectors and Matrices
The exam will be held on Tuesday, 5th of November at 16.15-18.45 in the festival hall (big auditorium) D1-04.
Part 2: Functions
The exam will be held on Thursday, 5th of December at 11.15-14.00 in the classroom D1-04.
Two re-sit exams, the first one will be held on Friday, 17th of January 2025 at 13.15-16.00 in the classroom B4-18 & B4-27, and the second on Friday, 7th of February at 13.15-16.00 in the classroom B4-18 and B4-27.

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade is based on two exams and the homework. A homework package is given weekly (approximately 14 packages). One point is given for every submitted homework package in Moodle. Homework packages are not accepted by email. The maximum points for the part 1 (Geometry and Vectors) is 43 points and part 2 (Functions and Matrices) is 43 points. The homework and the exams together give the maximum of 100 points. The grade is based on the following table

25 points -> grade 1
40 points -> grade 2
55 points -> grade 3
70 points -> grade 4
85 points -> grade 5

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, exercises, self-study, videos, homework, exam.
A student solves exercises and saves them in TuniMoodle by given dead-lines.

Learning materials

All material, theory and exercises, can be found in TuniMoodle. If necessary, a student can use math books he/she has used before and the Internet to search more information about the topics. A student can borrow books in TAMK library. The solutions for the some homework will be published in TuniMoodle after every deadline.

Student workload

A student is expected to study 27 hours / credit unit (135 hours / 5 credit units).

Content scheduling

Topics are shown in TuniMoodle.

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

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Further information

A student is expected to have a scientific calculator and a formula book. (Formula book Technical Formulas published by Tammertekniikka is recommended.)

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student
• knows the different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, large molecular compounds of biological importance – their properties, naming and roles
• is familiar with the basic structure of polymers
• understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry
• can measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the results of measurements.

Content (course unit)

Hydrocarbons; organic compounds with functional groups; organic pollutants; chemical equipment; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Has a basic understanding of various groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their properties and naming. Familiar with the basic structure of polymers at a fundamental level. Understands the basic theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and characterize natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid knowledge of different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds, including their roles and detailed naming conventions. Has a good understanding of the structure of polymers. Understands and explains the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their complex properties, detailed naming, and significant roles. Has an advanced understanding of polymer structures. Understands and explains comprehensively the theory behind analytical methods like titration and spectrophotometry. Proficiently measures essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems, providing insightful analysis based on the results of measurements.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will learn the basics of the physics behind technology, the subject area being mechanics, fluid mechanics and , thermophysics

Student:
• you know the basic objects and phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
• you know how to connect objects and phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics to technical and everyday practical applications
• you know the quantities, their units, and the basic laws of physics between the quantities related to the basic elements and phenomena
• you have a basic understanding about phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
• you can describe the basic principles of solving problems related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics on a qualitative level and justify the choices you make
• you recognize the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• you know how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• you know the limitations of the laws used
• you know how to solve quantitative problems by use of the physical laws
• you know how to state the solutions of quantitative problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• you can justify the choices you make orally or in writing
• you know how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions you have made
• you can carry out a simple measurement related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics and interpret the results you get
• you can make and interpret graphical presentations

Content (course unit)

SI-system of quantities and units, translational motion, force and Newton’s laws, work and energy, elasticity, humidity, thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, heat transfer, pressure, fluid mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student:
• knows objects and phenomena related to the topic
• partially knows how to relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the subject area, the related units and the laws between the quantities only in familiar, exemplary situations.
• has a basic idea of the phenomena related to the subject area of insufficient qualitative level
• Recognizes the basic phenomena of physics appearing in problems related to the topic, the whole is partly unstructured and incomplete.
• can describe on a qualitative level some of the basic principles of solving problems related to the topic and makes his solutions as copies of previously studied examples.
• recognize, with support or based on a previous example, the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• the selection of the laws needed to solve the problems is based on support or ready-made example models. Self-directed selection of models is uncertain and partly random.
• knows how to solve computational problems in situations that are, for example, familiar
• can sometimes state the solutions of computational problems with suitable accuracy of presentation
• the student has challenges justifying the choices he has made orally or in writing
• there are challenges in assessing the correctness and reliability of computational solutions.
• Works in the measurement related to the topic as part of a group

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the topic
• knows how to connect objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities
• have a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to problems and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can carry out a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the subject area and their connection to other subject areas
• knows how to comprehensively relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• thoroughly knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities and knows their limitations
• has a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic and knows how to express it to others
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to the problems in a broad area, and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• can reasonably assess the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can implement and, if necessary, plan a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Location and time

According to the timetable and the schedule provided in Moodle

Exam schedules

Exams during the course
Assessed measurement works during the course
A final exam at the end of the course
Retake opportunities will be available after the course ends in early spring 2025

Assessment methods and criteria

The course uses continuous assessment, where important workplace skills, such as evaluating your own work and that of others, are also practiced/assessed.

Total points for the course: 54 points, with

30 points available from midterm exams and measurement tasks (6 x 5p). (Includes self-assessment and peer assessment. No retake opportunities for these).
24 points available from a more challenging final exam. (To be done on paper at the end of the course, and the teacher will assess it.)

Grade 1: 24 points,
Grade 2: 30 points,
Grade 3: 36 points,
Grade 4: 42 points,
Grade 5: 48 points

In this implementation, the teacher can assign tasks where the use of generative AI is allowed/not allowed. If a student uses AI tools as permitted in their assignments, they must reference the AI used and provide the prompts (inputs) alongside their answers.

If a student presents AI-generated results as their own without proper references, sources, and/or prompts, the teacher may refuse to accept the work or require it to be redone.The teacher has the right to ask the student if they have used AI in their assignment.

Grade improvements and retakes for the course are done by retaking the final exam.
Self-assessment and peer assessment will be used to support the evaluation, but the teacher will conduct spot checks. If a student does not follow to the grading scale provided by the teacher and acts dishonestly in their assessment, their performance will be rejected.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Independent study
Homework/exercises
Measurement work
Midterm exams
Final exam
Peer assessment
Self-assessment

Learning materials

Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka. (Available at the TAMK book store).

The course material can be found on the Moodle platform
Can also be useful: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Randall D. Knight, Pearson, 3. or 4. Edition

Student workload

5 credits equals 135 working hours. This means about 9-10h per week. Of these, about 50 hours are in-person classes led by the teacher, including exams and measurements. The remaining time is for the student's independent study.

Content scheduling

The preliminary schedule with topic divisions will be provided in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

There is not

Practical training and working life cooperation

Does not include

International connections

There is not

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will study basics of Finnish language. Estimated level is A1.3.

Objectives
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic situations related to everyday life
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic grammatical structures of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to everyday life.

Content (course unit)

Study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
• alphabet and numbers
• introducing oneself
• telling about one’s family and background
• simple description of things and people
• telling about the weather
• shopping and food
• grammatical structures: basic sentences and questions, verb conjugation (positive and negative verbs), partitive, genitive, KPT-change, I have -structure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will study basics of Finnish language. Estimated level is A1.3.

Objectives
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic situations related to everyday life
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic grammatical structures of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to everyday life.

Content (course unit)

Study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
• alphabet and numbers
• introducing oneself
• telling about one’s family and background
• simple description of things and people
• telling about the weather
• shopping and food
• grammatical structures: basic sentences and questions, verb conjugation (positive and negative verbs), partitive, genitive, KPT-change, I have -structure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After successful completion of the course student understands the importance of communication skills especially in working life and are able to evaluate one’s communicational capability and wants to develop one’s Finnish language and communication skills as a part of own professional development. Student can give and receive feedback and can utilize received feedback. Student understands the meaning of principles of appropriate professional communication e.g. obeying the timetables. Student knows the essential text types belonging to one’s own branch and their norms and can act in objective-oriented way in professional situations communicating as an expert in a structured, understandable and convincing way using appropriate argumentation. Student can gain and use information concerning their own branch in a critical point of view and can write their thesis reports using given guidelines: structure, references, summarizing, visual demonstration, style, correctness. Student acts in professional communication situations responsible way obeying given norms and can take into consideration a receiver, a situation and demands of own field.

Content (course unit)

Guidelines of reporting: structure, references, summarizing, visual demonstration, style; Familiarizing with thesises of own field; Bullet; Documents for job search; Instructions; e-mails; Features in language of administration; Exercises of grammatical correctness.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for Native Finnish speakers only. No alternative form of completion. Sufficient skills in Finnish.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student

• knows the fundamental laws of electricity, magnetism, oscillations, waves and atomic physics
• can describe electric and magnetic phenomena by using quantities and their dependences
• can make justified solutions of related problems, and can apply the field concept in electricity and magnetism
• can analyse periodic phenomena by using harmonic oscillation modelling
• knows the main properties of mechanical and electromagnetic waves, can calculate distribution of waves based on point source modelling
• knows fundamentals of quantitation and how that is related to fundamental atomic phenomena

Content (course unit)

Electric and magnetic field, electric components and circuits, electric and magnetic properties of materials, electromagnetic induction, operating principles of basic electrical devices and sensors, capacitance. Harmonic oscillation and resonance, mechanical-, sound- and electromagnetic waves, thermal radiation, absorption, emission, laser, x-rays.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student:
• knows objects and phenomena related to the topic
• partially knows how to relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the subject area, the related units and the laws between the quantities only in familiar, exemplary situations.
• has a basic idea of the phenomena related to the subject area of insufficient qualitative level
• Recognizes the basic phenomena of physics appearing in problems related to the topic, the whole is partly unstructured and incomplete.
• can describe on a qualitative level some of the basic principles of solving problems related to the topic and makes his solutions as copies of previously studied examples.
• recognize, with support or based on a previous example, the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• the selection of the laws needed to solve the problems is based on support or ready-made example models. Self-directed selection of models is uncertain and partly random.
• knows how to solve computational problems in situations that are, for example, familiar
• can sometimes state the solutions of computational problems with suitable accuracy of presentation
• the student has challenges justifying the choices he has made orally or in writing
• there are challenges in assessing the correctness and reliability of computational solutions.
• Works in the measurement related to the topic as part of a group

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the topic
• knows how to connect objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities
• have a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to problems and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can carry out a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the subject area and their connection to other subject areas
• knows how to comprehensively relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• thoroughly knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities and knows their limitations
• has a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic and knows how to express it to others
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to the problems in a broad area, and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• can reasonably assess the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can implement and, if necessary, plan a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student
• knows the different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, large molecular compounds of biological importance – their properties, naming and roles
• is familiar with the basic structure of polymers
• understands the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry
• can measure essential water quality indicators and is able to characterize natural water systems based on the results of measurements.

Content (course unit)

Hydrocarbons; organic compounds with functional groups; organic pollutants; chemical equipment; basic qualitative and quantitative methods with use in analysis of environmental samples.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Has a basic understanding of various groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their properties and naming. Familiar with the basic structure of polymers at a fundamental level. Understands the basic theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and characterize natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid knowledge of different groups of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds, including their roles and detailed naming conventions. Has a good understanding of the structure of polymers. Understands and explains the theory behind analytical methods such as titration and spectrophotometry. Can measure essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems based on the measurement results.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of hydrocarbons, compounds with functional groups, and large molecular compounds of biological importance, including their complex properties, detailed naming, and significant roles. Has an advanced understanding of polymer structures. Understands and explains comprehensively the theory behind analytical methods like titration and spectrophotometry. Proficiently measures essential water quality indicators and accurately characterizes natural water systems, providing insightful analysis based on the results of measurements.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student
- knows the principles of structure and function of different ecosystems
- understands the role of ecosystems as natural reserves and the sustainable use of them
- knows different kinds bioindicators as monitoring methods of the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems
- knows the principles of taking water and biological samples and is able to do basic physico-chemical water analyses with field and laboratory instruments

Content (course unit)

Ecosystem ecology; bioindicators; hydrobiology; ecosystems as natural reserves and the utilization of natural resources; ecosystem services; biodiversity; ecosystem processes (eutrophication, acidification, succession, paludification, terrestrialization). Field- and laboratory work.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Possesses basic knowledge of the structure and function of various ecosystems. Understands the fundamental role of ecosystems as natural reserves and their sustainable use. Familiar with basic types of bioindicators used in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem monitoring. Capable of taking water and biological samples and performing elementary physico-chemical water analyses using field and laboratory instruments.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid understanding of different ecosystems' structures and functions. Clearly understands and can explain the role of ecosystems as natural reserves and in sustainable resource use. Proficient in identifying different bioindicators and their applications in monitoring ecosystems. Skilled in taking water and biological samples and conducting detailed physico-chemical water analyses.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits in-depth knowledge and comprehension of the principles of ecosystem structure and function. Expertly understands and can articulate the importance of ecosystems as natural reserves and their sustainable utilization. Demonstrates advanced knowledge of various bioindicators and their effective use in monitoring and maintaining ecosystem health. Highly proficient in taking and analyzing water and biological samples, employing advanced techniques in field and laboratory settings. Shows exceptional understanding of ecosystem processes like eutrophication, acidification, and succession.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

This course is for native Finnish speakers only.

After successful completion of the course student understands the importance of communication skills especially in working life and are able to evaluate one’s communicational capability and wants to develop one’s Finnish language and communication skills as a part of own professional development. Student can give and receive feedback and can utilize received feedback. Student understands the meaning of principles of appropriate professional communication e.g. obeying the timetables. Student knows the essential text types belonging to one’s own branch and their norms and can act in objective-oriented way in professional situations communicating as an expert in a structured, understandable and convincing way using appropriate argumentation. Student can gain and use information concerning their own branch in a critical point of view and can write their thesis reports using given guidelines: structure, references, summarizing, visual demonstration, style, correctness. Student acts in professional communication situations responsible way obeying given norms and can take into consideration a receiver, a situation and demands of own field.

Content (course unit)

Guidelines of reporting: structure, references, summarizing, visual demonstration, style; Familiarizing with thesises of own field; Bullet; Documents for job search; Instructions; e-mails; Features in language of administration; Exercises of grammatical correctness.

Further information (course unit)

The course is for Native Finnish speakers only. No alternative form of completion. Sufficient skills in Finnish.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Evaluation criteria is available in Finnish only.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course, you will learn the basics of the physics behind technology, the subject area being mechanics, fluid mechanics and , thermophysics

Student:
• you know the basic objects and phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
• you know how to connect objects and phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics to technical and everyday practical applications
• you know the quantities, their units, and the basic laws of physics between the quantities related to the basic elements and phenomena
• you have a basic understanding about phenomena related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics
• you can describe the basic principles of solving problems related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics on a qualitative level and justify the choices you make
• you recognize the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• you know how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• you know the limitations of the laws used
• you know how to solve quantitative problems by use of the physical laws
• you know how to state the solutions of quantitative problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• you can justify the choices you make orally or in writing
• you know how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions you have made
• you can carry out a simple measurement related to mechanics, fluid mechanics and thermophysics and interpret the results you get
• you can make and interpret graphical presentations

Content (course unit)

SI-system of quantities and units, translational motion, force and Newton’s laws, work and energy, elasticity, humidity, thermal expansion, heat, calorimetry, heat transfer, pressure, fluid mechanics

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Student:
• knows objects and phenomena related to the topic
• partially knows how to relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the subject area, the related units and the laws between the quantities only in familiar, exemplary situations.
• has a basic idea of the phenomena related to the subject area of insufficient qualitative level
• Recognizes the basic phenomena of physics appearing in problems related to the topic, the whole is partly unstructured and incomplete.
• can describe on a qualitative level some of the basic principles of solving problems related to the topic and makes his solutions as copies of previously studied examples.
• recognize, with support or based on a previous example, the quantities related to the problems and their preservation or change
• the selection of the laws needed to solve the problems is based on support or ready-made example models. Self-directed selection of models is uncertain and partly random.
• knows how to solve computational problems in situations that are, for example, familiar
• can sometimes state the solutions of computational problems with suitable accuracy of presentation
• the student has challenges justifying the choices he has made orally or in writing
• there are challenges in assessing the correctness and reliability of computational solutions.
• Works in the measurement related to the topic as part of a group

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the topic
• knows how to connect objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities
• have a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to problems and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• knows how to evaluate the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can carry out a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

• knows the objects and phenomena related to the subject area and their connection to other subject areas
• knows how to comprehensively relate objects and phenomena related to the topic to technology and everyday applications
• thoroughly knows the quantities related to the objects and phenomena of the topic, their units and the basic laws of physics between the quantities and knows their limitations
• has a basic idea of the right qualitative level about the phenomena related to the topic and knows how to express it to others
• can identify the basic phenomena of physics that are relevant to the solution of the problems in the problems related to the topic
• can describe on a qualitative level the basic principles of solving problems related to the subject area and justify the choices they have made related to solving problems
• identify the quantities related to the problems in a broad area, and their preservation or change
• knows how to choose the laws needed to solve problems
• Knows the limitations of the laws he uses
• knows how to solve computational problems by making good use of the laws of his choice
• knows how to state the solutions of computational problems with appropriate accuracy of presentation
• can justify the choices he made orally or in writing
• can reasonably assess the reasonableness, correctness and reliability of the calculated solutions he has made
• can implement and, if necessary, plan a simple measurement related to the topic and interpret the results obtained through the quantities and basic laws they have adopted.

Location and time

According to the timetable and the schedule provided in Moodle

Exam schedules

Exams during the course
Assessed measurement works during the course
A final exam at the end of the course
Retake opportunities will be available after the course ends in early spring 2025

Assessment methods and criteria

The course uses continuous assessment, where important workplace skills, such as evaluating your own work and that of others, are also practiced/assessed.

Total points for the course: 54 points, with

30 points available from midterm exams and measurement tasks (6 x 5p). (Includes self-assessment and peer assessment. No retake opportunities for these).
24 points available from a more challenging final exam. (To be done on paper at the end of the course, and the teacher will assess it.)

Grade 1: 24 points,
Grade 2: 30 points,
Grade 3: 36 points,
Grade 4: 42 points,
Grade 5: 48 points

In this implementation, the teacher can assign tasks where the use of generative AI is allowed/not allowed. If a student uses AI tools as permitted in their assignments, they must reference the AI used and provide the prompts (inputs) alongside their answers.

If a student presents AI-generated results as their own without proper references, sources, and/or prompts, the teacher may refuse to accept the work or require it to be redone.The teacher has the right to ask the student if they have used AI in their assignment.

Grade improvements and retakes for the course are done by retaking the final exam.
Self-assessment and peer assessment will be used to support the evaluation, but the teacher will conduct spot checks. If a student does not follow to the grading scale provided by the teacher and acts dishonestly in their assessment, their performance will be rejected.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Lectures
Independent study
Homework/exercises
Measurement work
Midterm exams
Final exam
Peer assessment
Self-assessment

Learning materials

Technical Formulas, Tammertekniikka. (Available at the TAMK book store).

The course material can be found on the Moodle platform
Can also be useful: Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Randall D. Knight, Pearson, 3. or 4. Edition

Student workload

5 credits equals 135 working hours. This means about 9-10h per week. Of these, about 50 hours are in-person classes led by the teacher, including exams and measurements. The remaining time is for the student's independent study.

Content scheduling

The preliminary schedule with topic divisions will be provided in Moodle.

Completion alternatives

There is not

Practical training and working life cooperation

Does not include

International connections

There is not

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course student is able to
- operate with mathematical expressions related to technology and to formulate the mathematical model and solve the equations
- understand basic terminology of geometry
- solve a scalene triangle, calculate areas and volumes of two- and three-dimensional objects
- determine the center of mass of a plane region
- perform basic vector calculations, apply vectors to technical problems

Content (course unit)

Mathematical Notations, Unit Conversations. Mathematical Expressions. Solving Linear, Quadratic and Pair of equations. Percentages. Solving Right Triangle. Terminology of Geometry, Solving a Scalene Triangle, Areas and Volumes, Center of Mass of a Plane Region, Similarity, Scale, Vectors and Applications, Complex Numbers

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Can handle basic mathematical expressions and solve simple linear equations. Limited ability in formulating mathematical models. Shows rudimentary understanding of geometry terms and basic ability in calculating areas, volumes, and solving scalene triangles. Understands basic concepts of the center of mass, vector calculations, and can perform simple calculations with complex numbers.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Effectively uses mathematical expressions and solves a range of equations, including quadratic. Good understanding of mathematical model formulation. Demonstrates a solid grasp of geometry, efficiently solving problems involving scalene triangles, and accurately calculating areas and volumes of more complex shapes. Capable of determining the center of mass for varied plane regions and performing intermediate vector calculations, applying these to technical problems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits mastery in operating with complex mathematical expressions and solving diverse and challenging equations. Shows exceptional skill in formulating and solving mathematical models. Advanced understanding of geometry, solving complex problems involving scalene triangles, calculating areas and volumes of intricate three-dimensional objects. Accurately determines the center of mass for complex plane regions, excels in vector calculations, and innovatively applies complex numbers in various technical contexts.

Location and time

Dates and times are shown in TuniMoodle.

Exam schedules

Part 1: Geometry, Vectors and Matrices
The exam will be held on Tuesday, 5th of November at 16.15-18.45 in the festival hall (big auditorium) D1-04.
Part 2: Functions
The exam will be held on Thursday, 5th of December at 11.15-14.00 in the classroom D1-04.
Two re-sit exams, the first one will be held on Friday, 17th of January 2025 at 13.15-16.00 in the classroom B4-18 & B4-27, and the second on Friday, 7th of February at 13.15-16.00 in the classroom B4-18 and B4-27.

Assessment methods and criteria

The final grade is based on two exams and the homework. A homework package is given weekly (approximately 14 packages). One point is given for every submitted homework package in Moodle. Homework packages are not accepted by email. The maximum points for the part 1 (Geometry and Vectors) is 43 points and part 2 (Functions and Matrices) is 43 points. The homework and the exams together give the maximum of 100 points. The grade is based on the following table

25 points -> grade 1
40 points -> grade 2
55 points -> grade 3
70 points -> grade 4
85 points -> grade 5

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Contact lessons, exercises, self-study, videos, homework, exam.
A student solves exercises and saves them in TuniMoodle by given dead-lines.

Learning materials

All material, theory and exercises, can be found in TuniMoodle. If necessary, a student can use math books he/she has used before and the Internet to search more information about the topics. A student can borrow books in TAMK library. The solutions for the some homework will be published in TuniMoodle after every deadline.

Student workload

A student is expected to study 27 hours / credit unit (135 hours / 5 credit units).

Content scheduling

Topics are shown in TuniMoodle.

Completion alternatives

-

Practical training and working life cooperation

-

Further information

A student is expected to have a scientific calculator and a formula book. (Formula book Technical Formulas published by Tammertekniikka is recommended.)

Objectives (course unit)

After completing this course, the student:
• understands the basic laws of chemistry, can write chemical formulas and is able to balance chemical equations
• can solve problems related to chemical quantities, such as mol, molar mass, molecular formula
• knows the gas laws, the properties of liquids and solids, can calculate concentrations and is able to solve problems related to gas laws and exothermic and endothermic processes
• understands the basics of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction
• knows how to act safely in the laboratory and is able to perform basic laboratory measurements and analyses
• passes the Occupational Safety Card Training as a part of the course.

Content (course unit)

Measurements; atoms and elements; molecules and compounds; chemical quantities; chemical reactions; gases; solutions; structure of liquids and solids; basics of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and redox reactions; Occupational Safety Card Training.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Understands the basic laws of chemistry, including writing chemical formulas and balancing chemical equations at a fundamental level. Can solve simple problems related to chemical quantities. Knows the basic gas laws and the three main type of intermolecular forces and can perform straightforward calculations related to concentrations. Has a rudimentary understanding of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, and oxidation and reduction. Can act safely in the laboratory and can perform basic laboratory measurements and analyses. Successfully passed the Occupational Safety Card Training.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Demonstrates a solid understanding of the laws of chemistry, writes chemical formulas, balances more complex equations and can solve complex problems related to chemical quantities. Understands and applies gas laws, understands the intermolecular forces and their role in the structure of liquids and solids. Can solve more complex problems involving concentrations, gas laws, exothermic, and endothermic processes. Has a good grasp of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation, and reduction and can solve related calculation exercises. Acts safely and confidently in the laboratory, performing accurate laboratory measurements and analyses. Successfully passes the Occupational Safety Card Training with a good understanding of safety principles.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits comprehensive knowledge of the basic laws of chemistry, expertly writes chemical formulas, and balances complex chemical equations. Skillfully solves advanced problems involving chemical quantities. Demonstrates in-depth understanding of gas laws and intermolecular forces and can apply it in solving more complex related problems. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation, and reduction. Adeptly solves calculation exercises related to concentrations, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and redox processes. Acts with high safety standards in the laboratory, performing precise laboratory measurements and analyses. Excellently passes the Occupational Safety Card Training, showcasing a deep understanding of safety practices.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

After the course, the student is able to:

- Describe how Earth’s carbon and water cycle’s function and how they support ecosystem functions
- Explain most important parameters and impacts of climate change
- Summarize the main points of energy transition and its role in climate change mitigation
- Remember main concepts and principles of environmental management and life cycle assessment
- Critically interpret environmental communication, news, reports and commercials
- Solve basic mass balance calculations

Content (course unit)

The course contains lectures, assignments and self-study.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Demonstrates basic understanding of Earth's carbon and water cycles and their ecosystem functions. Can explain fundamental parameters and impacts of climate change. Summarizes key aspects of energy transition in climate change mitigation. Shows elementary grasp of environmental management concepts and life cycle assessment. Able to interpret environmental communication and news at a basic level. Solves simple mass balance calculations.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Clearly describes Earth's carbon and water cycles and their roles in ecosystems. Effectively explains significant parameters and impacts of climate change. Provides a comprehensive summary of energy transition and its importance in climate change mitigation. Understands and recalls main concepts of environmental management and life cycle assessment. Critically interprets various forms of environmental communication and reports. Capable of solving more complex mass balance calculations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Exhibits in-depth knowledge of Earth's carbon and water cycles and their intricate support for ecosystem functions. Articulates a detailed understanding of the nuances of climate change parameters and impacts. Analyzes and discusses the energy transition's role in climate change mitigation extensively. Demonstrates advanced understanding and critical interpretation of environmental management principles, life cycle assessment, and various forms of environmental communication. Solves complex mass balance calculations with high accuracy.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

During this course, you will learn study practices and become part of the study community.

After completing of the course, the student
• feels a sense of belonging to the university, degree program, and student community.
• receives guidance for their studies and can plan their coursework effectively.
• familiarizes themselves with TAMK's practices and services.
• recognizes TAMK's services that support learning and well-being.
• understands the services supporting learning and well-being provided by key stakeholders.

Content (course unit)

• Engagement in Higher Education Studies
• Orientation to Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK) and Degree Program
• Curriculum of the Degree Program and Creating a Individual Study Plan (ISP)
• Course Offerings and Cross-Enrollment
• Internship as Part of a University of Applied Sciences Degree
• Services Offered by Tampere University of Applied Sciences (TAMK)
• Monitoring the Progress of Studies
• Orientation to the Next Study Year

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

The course is approved when the student proves that they
- are able to plan their studies at TAMK and are familiar with the curriculum of their degree programme.
- know what kind of support is available for their studies.
- understand the importance of the group as part of the learning environment.

A course is failed if the student does not have evidence of achieving the objectives of the course.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will study basics of Finnish language. Estimated level is A1.3.

Objectives
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic situations related to everyday life
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic grammatical structures of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to everyday life.

Content (course unit)

Study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
• alphabet and numbers
• introducing oneself
• telling about one’s family and background
• simple description of things and people
• telling about the weather
• shopping and food
• grammatical structures: basic sentences and questions, verb conjugation (positive and negative verbs), partitive, genitive, KPT-change, I have -structure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Assessment scale

0-5

Objectives (course unit)

In this course you will study basics of Finnish language. Estimated level is A1.3.

Objectives
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
• pronounce Finnish quite correctly
• understand and use short and simply structured expressions that concern basic situations related to everyday life
• learn to build up their vocabulary
• learn to use the basic grammatical structures of Finnish
• know, use and understand simple spoken and written expressions connected to everyday life.

Content (course unit)

Study book Suomen mestari 1, chapters 1–4, 8:
• alphabet and numbers
• introducing oneself
• telling about one’s family and background
• simple description of things and people
• telling about the weather
• shopping and food
• grammatical structures: basic sentences and questions, verb conjugation (positive and negative verbs), partitive, genitive, KPT-change, I have -structure

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They can exchange greetings/farewells, introduce oneself and name a few objects. It is hard for them to attend a simple conversation or create a short text. Their pronunciation causes difficulties to understand meanings of produced speech.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments. Students have an active attitude towards studying Finnish language showing that by completing tasks according to the schedule. They are able to cope in the most common simple everyday situations. Students can use typical grammatical structures e.g. basic verb conjugation, possessive structure and partitive in simple sentences. They can write brief texts and pronounce Finnish quite clearly.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Students have been able to complete all the assignments acceptably. They have a positive and active attitude towards learning language. They can pronounce Finnish distinctively and are able to use suitable and varied expressions in everyday situations using grammar almost correctly. Students can participate in a conversation asking and responding to questions about topics studied in the course. They can write simple texts and recombine words and phrases into new sentences.

Assessment scale

0-5