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Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight (1 cr)

Code: NN00FQ17-3002

General information


Enrolment period

01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Timing

01.08.2023 - 31.08.2024

Credits

1 op

Virtual portion

1 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

HUBS

Teaching languages

  • English

Seats

10 - 100

Degree programmes

  • Cross-study in the Tampere Universities Community

Teachers

  • Mika Boedeker
  • Mika Boedeker

Person in charge

Sanna Tahlo

Groups

  • 23CAMPUSONLINE
    CAMPUSONLINE
  • 24CAMPUSONLINE
    CAMPUSONLINE
  • VAPAA

Objectives (course unit)

­During this online course, you will study the basics of futures studies and foresight.

Location and time

1.8.23-31.8.24
Moodle

Exam schedules

No spesific dates. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on completing the exam presented in the course Moodle.
The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

This course is done completely online (Moodle) and independently, and you can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you. The course needs to be completed on 31.8.2024 at the latest.

See enrollment and Moodle instructions at HUBS
https://hubs.fi/en/studies/study-calendar/introduction-to-futures-studies-and-foresight/

Learning materials

Online material to be announced in the course Moodle.

Student workload

27 hours of independent work.

Completion alternatives

No alternative ways.

International connections

The whole course is done in english. Course material is in english.

Further information

During this online course, you will study the basics of futures studies and foresight.
The course is an independent part of three online futures studies courses. It is recommended that you complete the courses in this order:
• NN00FQ17 Introduction to Futures Studies and Foresight, 1 cr
• NN00FQ19 Types of Futures Knowledge, 1 cr
• NN00FQ20 Futures Studies and Foresight Methods, 1 cr

Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Pass: The student reaches the required level in the exam specified in the course Moodle.
Fail: The student doesn't reach the required level of the exam specified in the course Moodle.