Study Guide

Objective

- you know how to make the best of the services and learning environments provided by your UAS
- you know the curriculum and policies of your degree programme
- you know the people involved in counselling and how to find support if you need it
- you know the services and activities provided by the student union (POKA)
- you assume responsibility for your studies, professional growth, learning abilities, well-being and coping with studies
- you integrate well with your study group and the whole learning community and contribute positively to your learning environment
- you know the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS and conduct yourself as a mature university student observing good manners and best professional practice
- you know the principles and procedures of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) understand the process of how to plan your studies and are able to create your own individual study plan (ISP)
- you are able to self-reflect and assess your own competences and professional development and understand how development discussions (appraisals) relate to processional practice

Content

- curriculum and implementation plans, teaching modes and methods, professional practice, and workplace policies and rules
- use of data networks, Karelia.fi, PAKKI student portal, study register, Curriculum and ISP (HOPS) systems, Moodle rooms, online learning systems, email
- time schedules and Karelia intranet studies at an institution of higher education, field-specific information on studies, counselling, student welfare officer, social benefits for students, services provided by the third sector organisations such as Lutheran parishes, Language Services, Library and Information Services, internationalization services and the Student Union POKA
- Degree Regulations, general principles and policies, and generic and field-specific competences
- overview of professional practices and conventions of the field learning skills, styles and strategies
- student autonomy, assessment of personal learning skills and styles life, time and stress management
- learning in groups, teams, pairs and in projects
- designing an individual study plan (ISP)
- international students in Finland.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know concepts and principles of data management
- you know the different data models used in database design
- you know principles of database management systems (DBMSs), base functions and purposes
- you are able to use of database as a part of information system
- you know how to implement a database based on a relational model.

Content

- Data management: Knowledge, information, and database management
- Data models
- Entity-relationship (ER) model
- Database normalization
- SQL-language (data manipulation and definition languages (DML and DDL)
- Database Management Systems.

a small database application is done as an exercise.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the fundamental topics in digital system design.
- you know basic concepts of the digital techniques and their mutual dependences.
- you know essential applications of the digital electronics and constructions.

Content

Theory (3 ECTS) and laboratory exercises (2 ECTS)

- Number systems
- Character encoding
- Boolean algebra and De Morgan’s laws
- Logical operations, gates and flip-flops
- State machines
- Digital circuits.

- Laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the basic concepts of programming and programming process
- you know the basic programming structures (sequence, condition, selection) and when to use them
- you know how to solve simple problems with a programming language
- you are able to inspect programs, which others have made, and to modify, test, and debug them.

Content

- Introduction to programming
- Variables, arrays and their use
- Basic programming structures (sequence, condition, selection
- Modularity and methods
- Debugging inspection of programs

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are aware of your own learning style and the significance of learning strategies in English language studies.
- you will activate your English skills and practice using English in various situations related to studies and working life in your own field.
- you know how to use dictionaries and internet resources to develop your language skills as an ICT engineering student
- you study the basic concepts and vocabulary of your own field of engineering.
- you are able to read texts related to your field of engineering and business.
-you are able to produce more formal texts related to your studies and ICT-field.
- you understand the significance of intercultural communication in working life.
- you achieve such interaction skills which enable natural and effective communication in English.
-you learn the differences between informal and formal communication styles

Content

- Communication styles and formality
- Emails, telephoning, online communication in ICT
- Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
- Telling about yourself, your field of studies and work as well as Finnish industry and business.
- Writing a cohesive text/essay
- Interacting in social situations
- Work-life skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team-work skills).
- Basics of technical and academic reading and writing, dictionaries, strategies
- Basics of presenting and briefing skills, strategies
- Basic vocabulary of ICT and engineering

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2.

Teaching methods

Learning outcome
- you are aware of your own learning style and the significance of learning strategies in English language studies.
- you will activate your English skills and practice using English in various situations related to studies and working life in your own field.
- you know how to use dictionaries and internet resources to develop your language skills as an ICT engineering student
- you study the basic concepts and vocabulary of your own field of engineering.
- you are able to read texts related to your field of engineering and business
- you are able to give a spoken presentation on a topic related to your field of study (e.g. presenting software)


- you understand the significance of intercultural communication in working life.
- you achieve such interaction skills which enable natural and effective communication in English.
-you learn the differences between informal and formal communication styles

Contents

- Communication styles and formality
- Emails, telephoning, online communication in ICT
- Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
- Telling about yourself, your field of studies, and work, as well as Finnish industry and business.
- Writing a cohesive text/essay
- Interacting in social situations
- Work-life skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team-work skills).
- Basics of technical and academic reading and writing, dictionaries, strategies
- Basics of presenting and briefing skills
- Basic vocabulary of ICT and engineering

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale: 0-5
The performance is assessed at skills level B2 of English, in writing and speaking, adapted to the professional English courses of a university of applied sciences
(Common European Frame of Reference, CEFR).
Course assessment is based on written and spoken performance in assignments, active participation in class and online, and possible exams or word tests.

NB: Course activity and exams are also a part of the assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

0: The student fails to do the given task. / The student fails to understand the task instructions entirely or misunderstands a major part of the task. / The message does not get through to the audience, it is very difficult to follow, and/or there are severe problems in delivering the message. / There are severe problems in delivery and using the language to communicate in the situation or understanding the messages of others. / The student has not understood the situation and his role in it. In a speech, the student fails to speak or consistently uses written language by reading a text out loud. / The student has copied a large part of his message from someone else’s text or speech. The student has not done his part of a teamwork assignment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1-2:
Discussing a subject in different professional situations is rather limited and simple. The text or speech meets only some of the requirements of the task, and there is a lot to improve in the logical structure and fluency of the text/speech. The student has partially understood the task, but there are some aspects still missing. The student uses satisfactory language: it includes simple or basic structures, There are still mistakes in the basic grammar structures too. Some or several parts of the message can be misunderstood. The text is not very coherent or logical. The language includes a lot of simple expressions, which may also contain some errors. Speaking about professional topics is satisfactory, simple, slow, insecure, even poor. Interaction in speaking is minimal, or partly lacking. The main message is still delivered. There is a lot of hesitation, the pauses may be long, and the pronunciation may interfere with the delivery. The student may still understand the importance of small talk, and how to be polite in English.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3-4: Discussing the subject is for the most part versatile, and the text/speech meets the requirements of the task in versatile professional situations in speaking and writing. The text/speech is clear, logical, or fairly logical. The message is coherent for the most part, but there can be some minor lapses in it. The student has understood the appropriate style and is able to use it for the most part. There may still be some stylistic errors, but they are minor or not consistent. The language is fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The majority of the structures the student uses are correct and he/she can use professional terminology to deliver the message. The basic grammar is correct. The more demanding and advanced structures and idiomatic expressions still cause some problems. The student has understood the instructions of the task. Speaking is clear, fluent and skilful for the most part, and the speaker succeeds well in the communication. The speech is also cohesive, logical, and easy to follow. The speaker engages the audience, in both verbal and non-verbal language. There may still be some hesitation, pauses and errors in pronunciation, but they are not consistent and they do not obstruct the message.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use skillful, fluent, and precise expressions on variable subjects and he/she can communicate effectively in different kinds of professional situations, even complex ones. The student has understood the task extremely well. The student also succeeds in persuading others in English. The text/speech is very clear, logical, and versatile. The message is very coherent and the ideas are linked together fluently. The student can deliver the message in a natural and idiomatic way and the message is stylistically appropriate. The use of English is fluent and the structures are very versatile. In addition, the vocabulary is extensive. The use of non-verbal communication is natural and appropriate. Moreover, it supports verbal language very well. The spoken communication is very interactive and natural. The student's speech, intonation, and pronunciation are fluent, clear, and precise. The tempo is natural and appropriate.

Objective

- you know how to take usability into account in software engineering processes
- you know how to design simple user interfaces and evaluate them with general design guidelines and principles
- you have basic understanding and skills that a designer of interactive technologies needs in the job market
- you know how to analyse human-computer interaction from usability and user experience point of views
- you understand how usability and user experience measures could be reached with user-centred design approaches
- you know how to classify different kinds of devices and interaction styles between a human and a computer
- you are able to apply course content when designing and evaluating simple graphical user interfaces.

Content

- Introduction to human-computer interaction and user-centred design methods
- Basic concepts, methods, and devices for interaction
- Usability and user experience
- Interaction devices and different types of user interfaces
- Design principles for user interfaces.
- Design and evaluation principles of graphical user interfaces.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the basics of doing business and the economic significance of doing business
- you understand the importance of ICT as part of modern business
- you are able to use relevant business terms
- you are familiar with the basic concepts of marketing
- you know which things affect profitability and the formation of the result
- you are able to design, write and present a business plan based on customers' needs and including a proper assessment of profitability

Content

- Business information management
- Vocabulary of business concepts and terms
- Marketing concept and communication
- Elements of successful business
- Profit margin and profitability
- Business plan
- Product and service concept

Teaching methods

- Business information management
- Vocabulary of business concepts and terms
- Marketing concept and communication
- Elements of successful business
- Profit margin and profitability
- Product and service concept
Students make a business plan in groups.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the main architectural building blocks and concepts of Information Technology Infrastructure Architecture
- you know the fundamental principles and structure of computer systems, including components, responsibilities and tasks of central processing unit
- you know the basic principles of operating systems, and their current development trends
- you recognize different end user devices and their functionality
- you are able to follow the development of computing devices.

Content

- Basics of computer systems; components, responsibilities and tasks of central processing unit, computer memory and memory management, principles and functionality of operating systems; end user devices
- Basics IT infrastructure; model, networking, non-functional attributes (availability, performance, security), and architecture building blocks.

The course includes a self-learning component based on topics that extend the content covered during the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Location and time

Online course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology between 25 January 2023 at 8 am (EET) and 27 February 2023 at 3 pm (EET) at Moodle platform.

Materials

Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition ebook (12th Edition) OR newer editions of the book.

Teaching methods

Online entrance examinantion course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology. Implemented in Moodle platform with contain lectures and materials aiming at the following learning outcomes:
- students know what computing is
- student understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- student understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- student know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- student understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Exam schedules

All exams are between 25 January and 27 February 2023.

Completion alternatives

The evaluation is based on six online tests and two essays scored during the course. These are scored as follows:
- Two essays: 40 points, of which at least 15 must be obtained to pass the course.
- Six exams: each has a maximum score of 10 points and and student must get at least one point in each exam to pass the course.

Student must get at least 50 in order to pass the course.

Student workload

135 hours of self-study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the used terminology in data security
- you understand the basics of data security
- you are able to analyse security threats, and to understands how they can be prevented
- you know how to assess the reliability and feasibility of different data security methods in various use cases.

Content

- terminology in data security
- physical security
- cryptography
- authentication
- access control
- database security
- cloud security
- malicious software
- network security
- denial-of-service attacks
- firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems
- wireless security
- IoT device security
- organization's security policy
- security related regulations and legislation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the principles and practices of object-oriented programming (OOP)

Content

- object-oriented paradigm and modelling
- classes and instances
- data encapsulation
- static and dynamic attributes and methods
- accessors and mutators
- inheritance
- polymorphism
- abstract classes
- interfaces
- aggregation and composition
- threads
- exceptions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn to apply your knowledge and skills to real-life working situations in Finnish companies. The details of work depend on companies’ core business areas.

Content

- Six months full-time ICT work in a Finnish company

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know how to design and implement a simple program with graphical user-interface with a programming language.

Content

- Essential components of graphical user-interface
- Event-driven programming
- Record type
- Storing and reading data
- Error handling with exceptions
- File handling.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork
- you know basics of intercultural communication
- you know principles of group dynamics and teamwork.
- you are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.

Content

- Experiential learning in workshops and pair and small-group assignments. The workshops require active attendance.
- A reflective learning diary (log) is required.

Teaching methods

- you are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork
- you know basics of intercultural communication
- you know principles of group dynamics and teamwork.
- you are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group

Completion alternatives

The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.

Further information

- Experiential learning in workshops and pair and small-group assignments. The workshops require active attendance.
- A reflective learning diary (log) is required.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrates sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters and teamwork

Objective

- you know how to take usability into account in software engineering processes
- you know how to design simple user interfaces and evaluate them with general design guidelines and principles
- you have basic understanding and skills that a designer of interactive technologies needs in the job market
- you know how to analyse human-computer interaction from usability and user experience point of views
- you understand how usability and user experience measures could be reached with user-centred design approaches
- you know how to classify different kinds of devices and interaction styles between a human and a computer
- you are able to apply course content when designing and evaluating simple graphical user interfaces.

Content

- Introduction to human-computer interaction and user-centred design methods
- Basic concepts, methods, and devices for interaction
- Usability and user experience
- Interaction devices and different types of user interfaces
- Design principles for user interfaces.
- Design and evaluation principles of graphical user interfaces.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know how to design and implement a simple program with graphical user-interface with a programming language.

Content

- Essential components of graphical user-interface
- Event-driven programming
- Record type
- Storing and reading data
- Error handling with exceptions
- File handling.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Location and time

Online course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology between 25 January 2023 at 8 am (EET) and 27 February 2023 at 3 pm (EET) at Moodle platform.

Materials

Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition (12th Edition) OR Brookshear J. Glenn, Brylow Dennis: Computer Science An Overview, Global Edition ebook (12th Edition) OR newer editions of the book.

Teaching methods

Online entrance examinantion course for Degree Programme in Information and Communication Technology. Implemented in Moodle platform with contain lectures and materials aiming at the following learning outcomes:
- students know what computing is
- student understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- student understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- student know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- student understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Exam schedules

All exams are between 25 January and 27 February 2023.

Completion alternatives

The evaluation is based on six online tests and two essays scored during the course. These are scored as follows:
- Two essays: 40 points, of which at least 15 must be obtained to pass the course.
- Six exams: each has a maximum score of 10 points and and student must get at least one point in each exam to pass the course.

Student must get at least 50 in order to pass the course.

Student workload

135 hours of self-study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are aware of your own learning style and the significance of learning strategies in English language studies.
- you will activate your English skills and practice using English in various situations related to studies and working life in your own field.
- you know how to use dictionaries and internet resources to develop your language skills as an ICT engineering student
- you study the basic concepts and vocabulary of your own field of engineering.
- you are able to read texts related to your field of engineering and business.
-you are able to produce more formal texts related to your studies and ICT-field.
- you understand the significance of intercultural communication in working life.
- you achieve such interaction skills which enable natural and effective communication in English.
-you learn the differences between informal and formal communication styles

Content

- Communication styles and formality
- Emails, telephoning, online communication in ICT
- Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
- Telling about yourself, your field of studies and work as well as Finnish industry and business.
- Writing a cohesive text/essay
- Interacting in social situations
- Work-life skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team-work skills).
- Basics of technical and academic reading and writing, dictionaries, strategies
- Basics of presenting and briefing skills, strategies
- Basic vocabulary of ICT and engineering

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2.

Teaching methods

Learning outcome
- you are aware of your own learning style and the significance of learning strategies in English language studies.
- you will activate your English skills and practice using English in various situations related to studies and working life in your own field.
- you know how to use dictionaries and internet resources to develop your language skills as an ICT engineering student
- you study the basic concepts and vocabulary of your own field of engineering.
- you are able to read texts related to your field of engineering and business
- you are able to give a spoken presentation on a topic related to your field of study (e.g. presenting software)


- you understand the significance of intercultural communication in working life.
- you achieve such interaction skills which enable natural and effective communication in English.
-you learn the differences between informal and formal communication styles

Contents

- Communication styles and formality
- Emails, telephoning, online communication in ICT
- Asking for/giving instructions on various situations
- Telling about yourself, your field of studies, and work, as well as Finnish industry and business.
- Writing a cohesive text/essay
- Interacting in social situations
- Work-life skills (small talk, giving/receiving feedback, team-work skills).
- Basics of technical and academic reading and writing, dictionaries, strategies
- Basics of presenting and briefing skills
- Basic vocabulary of ICT and engineering

The course implementation is in the Common European Reference Framework level B2.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment scale: 0-5
The performance is assessed at skills level B2 of English, in writing and speaking, adapted to the professional English courses of a university of applied sciences
(Common European Frame of Reference, CEFR).
Course assessment is based on written and spoken performance in assignments, active participation in class and online, and possible exams or word tests.

NB: Course activity and exams are also a part of the assessment criteria.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

0: The student fails to do the given task. / The student fails to understand the task instructions entirely or misunderstands a major part of the task. / The message does not get through to the audience, it is very difficult to follow, and/or there are severe problems in delivering the message. / There are severe problems in delivery and using the language to communicate in the situation or understanding the messages of others. / The student has not understood the situation and his role in it. In a speech, the student fails to speak or consistently uses written language by reading a text out loud. / The student has copied a large part of his message from someone else’s text or speech. The student has not done his part of a teamwork assignment.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

1-2:
Discussing a subject in different professional situations is rather limited and simple. The text or speech meets only some of the requirements of the task, and there is a lot to improve in the logical structure and fluency of the text/speech. The student has partially understood the task, but there are some aspects still missing. The student uses satisfactory language: it includes simple or basic structures, There are still mistakes in the basic grammar structures too. Some or several parts of the message can be misunderstood. The text is not very coherent or logical. The language includes a lot of simple expressions, which may also contain some errors. Speaking about professional topics is satisfactory, simple, slow, insecure, even poor. Interaction in speaking is minimal, or partly lacking. The main message is still delivered. There is a lot of hesitation, the pauses may be long, and the pronunciation may interfere with the delivery. The student may still understand the importance of small talk, and how to be polite in English.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

3-4: Discussing the subject is for the most part versatile, and the text/speech meets the requirements of the task in versatile professional situations in speaking and writing. The text/speech is clear, logical, or fairly logical. The message is coherent for the most part, but there can be some minor lapses in it. The student has understood the appropriate style and is able to use it for the most part. There may still be some stylistic errors, but they are minor or not consistent. The language is fluent, clear, and mostly correct. The majority of the structures the student uses are correct and he/she can use professional terminology to deliver the message. The basic grammar is correct. The more demanding and advanced structures and idiomatic expressions still cause some problems. The student has understood the instructions of the task. Speaking is clear, fluent and skilful for the most part, and the speaker succeeds well in the communication. The speech is also cohesive, logical, and easy to follow. The speaker engages the audience, in both verbal and non-verbal language. There may still be some hesitation, pauses and errors in pronunciation, but they are not consistent and they do not obstruct the message.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can use skillful, fluent, and precise expressions on variable subjects and he/she can communicate effectively in different kinds of professional situations, even complex ones. The student has understood the task extremely well. The student also succeeds in persuading others in English. The text/speech is very clear, logical, and versatile. The message is very coherent and the ideas are linked together fluently. The student can deliver the message in a natural and idiomatic way and the message is stylistically appropriate. The use of English is fluent and the structures are very versatile. In addition, the vocabulary is extensive. The use of non-verbal communication is natural and appropriate. Moreover, it supports verbal language very well. The spoken communication is very interactive and natural. The student's speech, intonation, and pronunciation are fluent, clear, and precise. The tempo is natural and appropriate.

Objective

- you know the used terminology in data security
- you understand the basics of data security
- you are able to analyse security threats, and to understands how they can be prevented
- you know how to assess the reliability and feasibility of different data security methods in various use cases.

Content

- terminology in data security
- physical security
- cryptography
- authentication
- access control
- database security
- cloud security
- malicious software
- network security
- denial-of-service attacks
- firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems
- wireless security
- IoT device security
- organization's security policy
- security related regulations and legislation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the principles and practices of object-oriented programming (OOP)

Content

- object-oriented paradigm and modelling
- classes and instances
- data encapsulation
- static and dynamic attributes and methods
- accessors and mutators
- inheritance
- polymorphism
- abstract classes
- interfaces
- aggregation and composition
- threads
- exceptions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork
- you know basics of intercultural communication
- you know principles of group dynamics and teamwork.
- you are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group.

Content

- Experiential learning in workshops and pair and small-group assignments. The workshops require active attendance.
- A reflective learning diary (log) is required.

Teaching methods

- you are aware of the essential cultural factors that affect interpersonal communication and multicultural teamwork
- you know basics of intercultural communication
- you know principles of group dynamics and teamwork.
- you are able to adjust your speech and communication style, and accommodate your behaviour to converge with a multicultural group

Completion alternatives

The student who has completed equivalent extent of university studies in intercultural or cross-cultural communication can apply for RPL.

Further information

- Experiential learning in workshops and pair and small-group assignments. The workshops require active attendance.
- A reflective learning diary (log) is required.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.
The learning diary discusses the course content and topics and includes the student's own ideas and reflection.
The student demonstrates sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters and teamwork

Objective

- you know the main architectural building blocks and concepts of Information Technology Infrastructure Architecture
- you know the fundamental principles and structure of computer systems, including components, responsibilities and tasks of central processing unit
- you know the basic principles of operating systems, and their current development trends
- you recognize different end user devices and their functionality
- you are able to follow the development of computing devices.

Content

- Basics of computer systems; components, responsibilities and tasks of central processing unit, computer memory and memory management, principles and functionality of operating systems; end user devices
- Basics IT infrastructure; model, networking, non-functional attributes (availability, performance, security), and architecture building blocks.

The course includes a self-learning component based on topics that extend the content covered during the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know concepts and principles of data management
- you know the different data models used in database design
- you know principles of database management systems (DBMSs), base functions and purposes
- you are able to use of database as a part of information system
- you know how to implement a database based on a relational model.

Content

- Data management: Knowledge, information, and database management
- Data models
- Entity-relationship (ER) model
- Database normalization
- SQL-language (data manipulation and definition languages (DML and DDL)
- Database Management Systems.

a small database application is done as an exercise.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the fundamental topics in digital system design.
- you know basic concepts of the digital techniques and their mutual dependences.
- you know essential applications of the digital electronics and constructions.

Content

Theory (3 ECTS) and laboratory exercises (2 ECTS)

- Number systems
- Character encoding
- Boolean algebra and De Morgan’s laws
- Logical operations, gates and flip-flops
- State machines
- Digital circuits.

- Laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the basic concepts of programming and programming process
- you know the basic programming structures (sequence, condition, selection) and when to use them
- you know how to solve simple problems with a programming language
- you are able to inspect programs, which others have made, and to modify, test, and debug them.

Content

- Introduction to programming
- Variables, arrays and their use
- Basic programming structures (sequence, condition, selection
- Modularity and methods
- Debugging inspection of programs

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know what computing is
- you understand the different professional roles for computer professionals
- you understand the responsibility and risks of IT professional
- you know how information is presented, stored and processed using computers
- you understand what kind of problems computing can solve.

Content

- Information, how it is presented and stored, as well as automatization of information processing
- Programming, programming languages, and how programming languages are used to create programs and software
- Modelling of information, databases and how information is managed
- Limits of computation
- Development, design and intelligent systems
- Roles and responsibilities of Information Technology professionals.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn to apply your knowledge and skills to real-life working situations in Finnish companies. The details of work depend on companies’ core business areas.

Content

- Six months full-time ICT work in a Finnish company

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know how to make the best of the services and learning environments provided by your UAS
- you know the curriculum and policies of your degree programme
- you know the people involved in counselling and how to find support if you need it
- you know the services and activities provided by the student union (POKA)
- you assume responsibility for your studies, professional growth, learning abilities, well-being and coping with studies
- you integrate well with your study group and the whole learning community and contribute positively to your learning environment
- you know the Degree Regulations of Karelia UAS and conduct yourself as a mature university student observing good manners and best professional practice
- you know the principles and procedures of the recognition of prior learning (RPL) understand the process of how to plan your studies and are able to create your own individual study plan (ISP)
- you are able to self-reflect and assess your own competences and professional development and understand how development discussions (appraisals) relate to processional practice

Content

- curriculum and implementation plans, teaching modes and methods, professional practice, and workplace policies and rules
- use of data networks, Karelia.fi, PAKKI student portal, study register, Curriculum and ISP (HOPS) systems, Moodle rooms, online learning systems, email
- time schedules and Karelia intranet studies at an institution of higher education, field-specific information on studies, counselling, student welfare officer, social benefits for students, services provided by the third sector organisations such as Lutheran parishes, Language Services, Library and Information Services, internationalization services and the Student Union POKA
- Degree Regulations, general principles and policies, and generic and field-specific competences
- overview of professional practices and conventions of the field learning skills, styles and strategies
- student autonomy, assessment of personal learning skills and styles life, time and stress management
- learning in groups, teams, pairs and in projects
- designing an individual study plan (ISP)
- international students in Finland.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the basics of doing business and the economic significance of doing business
- you understand the importance of ICT as part of modern business
- you are able to use relevant business terms
- you are familiar with the basic concepts of marketing
- you know which things affect profitability and the formation of the result
- you are able to design, write and present a business plan based on customers' needs and including a proper assessment of profitability

Content

- Business information management
- Vocabulary of business concepts and terms
- Marketing concept and communication
- Elements of successful business
- Profit margin and profitability
- Business plan
- Product and service concept

Teaching methods

- Business information management
- Vocabulary of business concepts and terms
- Marketing concept and communication
- Elements of successful business
- Profit margin and profitability
- Product and service concept
Students make a business plan in groups.

Evaluation scale

H-5