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.

Location and time

Divided over the entire academic year 2024-2025

Exam schedules

No exams. Compulsory assignment (Individual study plan, ISP). Compulsory information acquisition training. Group and individual assignments.

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is based on:
Open ISP
Information acquisition training.
Acitve participation and assignments.

Assessment scale

Pass/Fail

Teaching methods

Group meetings, group work, independent work

Learning materials

Material in Moodle

Student workload

1 credit corresponds to 27 hours of student work
Scheduled contact meetings, alumni meeting, internship 1 seminars, independent work.

Content scheduling

Accepted performance requires participation in lessons (minimum attendance of 3/4 of the lessons, which are 7 in total, approx. 1 time/month), active completion of assignments, and the return of an open ISP assignment. Additional absences must be compensated.
In addition, the approved performance requires participation in at least one internship seminar event and Ensitreffit TAMKissa -event, as well as information acquisition training.

Completion alternatives

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Practical training and working life cooperation

Participation in internship 1 seminars and alumni event

International connections

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