Orientation to Studies and Social and Health Care Profession (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student is able to
- be aware of the general rules for studying at TAMK
- know TAMK’s services to support professional learning processes
- know learning environments and know what to do in different situations
- use Tampere University of Applied Sciences’ online services, email, Peppi and Pakki, and other needed information technology
- know the campus library, can use TAMK library services and information sources
- know the principles of learning promotion and cooperation
- know the profession of Biomedical Laboratory Scientist as a part of health care sector
- maintain their own individual study plan and actively monitor their learning and growth to expertise

Content (course unit)

Tampere University of Applied Sciences, TAMK
Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science and curriculum
Degree and disciplinary regulations, and other regulations
Services provided by TAMK for students
TAMK library services
Basic ICT skills and information search
Studying at TAMK, information networks for supporting learning, e.g. Peppi, Pakki and Tabula
Special characteristics of studying at TAMK and the social and health care profession
Biomedical laboratory scientist's work in the worklife

Assessment scale

0-5