Study in Finland and Multicultural Understanding (6op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

The aim is that the students get a general knowledge about Finland and Tampere University of Applied Sciences. The way of studying at TAMK is introduced as well as some important details about Bioproduct Engineering Degree Programme (B. Eng).
Goal is also to understand and learn the factors influencing academic success.
The Finnish culture and cultural differencies will be learnst and the aim is to provide a good starting point for studying in Finland in a multinational environment.
An important goal is to have an understanding about building a career and how to make a great cv and application letter

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Lesson topics.
• Course Introduction
• TAMK & Bioproduct Engineering
• Learning Environments at TAMK
• Studying & Living in Finland
• Communication, Cultural differences
• Team Work and Presentation skills
• Forest Industry, From wood to end product
• Forest Industry Innovations
• TAMK’s rules & Reporting model
• Finnish Food Culture & Table Manners
• Career, CV + Application Letter
• Professional Training
• Social events, dress code, small talk

Aika ja paikka

on-line lessons/Zoon or Teams
Spring 2022 (30h) and Autumn 2022 (30h)

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

no exam

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

All tasks required until given dead line

Arviointiasteikko

Hyväksytty/hylätty

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

On-line lessons
weekly learning diary
independent studies
self reflection

Oppimateriaalit

Moodle

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

30h+30h contact lessons (on-line)
Student work load total 160h

Sisällön jaksotus

30h contact lessons (on-line) during Spring semester 2022 and 30h contact lessosns (on-line) during Autumn semester 2022

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

no

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

examples from working life
guest lecturers from working life

Kansainvälisyys

international course

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

own PC needed with proper camera and audio

Arviointikriteerit - hyväksytty/hylätty (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Pass: All tasks required until given dead line
Fail: Missing tasks