Study Guide

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.

Exam schedules

pass/fail evaluation based on active participation and demonstration of the gained competences

Participation in mandatory teaching sessions, tutor sessions, information sessions and information search sessions. In addition, the student has a personal study plan discussion with the tutor-teacher alone, in pairs, or in groups.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Orientation week, tutor lessons, personal study plan discussion with tutor-teacher, independent familiarization with Tuni intra, Pakki and other platforms used in studies.

Learning materials

Curriculum of Nursing Degree, 24TOKASA
-Competence areas of general nurse (180 CR): https://blogi.savonia.fi/ylesharviointi/2020/01/15/competence-requirements-and-contents-180-ects-credits-for-general-nurse-education/

Materials and links provided in course moodle

Student workload

1 CR = 1 x 27 h = 27 h

Orientation week

Tutor teacher -meetings 

HOPS –personal discussions

Information search 2 h

Completion alternatives

-

Further information

Participation in orientation week and tutor lessons, one personal study plan discussion with tutor-teacher and data search lessons are mandatory