Start TAMK StudiesLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: NN00GW23
Credits
1 op
Objectives
The goal of the course is for the student to get an exciting start to his studies at TAMK.
After completing the course, the student:
- get information about how to study at the university
- understand where the motivation for higher education comes from
- understand the importance of study ability and own resources for success in studies
- identify study ability and services that support learning and well-being
- know the key factors related to a student's life, such as financial planning
- know what TAMK and Tampere offer students
- knows how to enjoy the opportunities of student life in Tampere
Content
Welcome to TAMK
What motivates me in higher education
Studying at a university of applied sciences
Study ability and own resources
Welfare services
How to study at university
Thinking skills and growth in expertise
Tampere as a study city
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Approved: The student has demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes of the course.
Failed: The student has not demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes.
Enrolment period
02.07.2024 - 31.07.2025
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.07.2025
Credits
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 400
Teachers
- Merja Hanhimäki
- Elli Korhonen
- Maija Ohvo
Person in charge
Merja Hanhimäki
Groups
-
VAPAA
Objectives (course unit)
The goal of the course is for the student to get an exciting start to his studies at TAMK.
After completing the course, the student:
- get information about how to study at the university
- understand where the motivation for higher education comes from
- understand the importance of study ability and own resources for success in studies
- identify study ability and services that support learning and well-being
- know the key factors related to a student's life, such as financial planning
- know what TAMK and Tampere offer students
- knows how to enjoy the opportunities of student life in Tampere
Content (course unit)
Welcome to TAMK
What motivates me in higher education
Studying at a university of applied sciences
Study ability and own resources
Welfare services
How to study at university
Thinking skills and growth in expertise
Tampere as a study city
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved: The student has demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes of the course.
Failed: The student has not demonstrated achievement of the learning outcomes.
Location and time
This course is not available in English. The same learning outcomes are achieved through the course Orientation Course for International Students, which you can find through Moodle.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Self learning and learning tasks.
Learning materials
All the materials you find in Moodle "Orientation Course for International Students"
Student workload
1 credit is 27 hours student work.