Study Guide

Objective

- you understand the importance of APIs in business
- you how to evaluate the suitability of different technologies for purposes of use
- you know how to plan, document, implement and test a secure API
- you learn to provide proper responses in case of error
- you learn to properly document an API.

Content

- The most common API technologies, standards and specifications
- Software testing
- Documentation
- Principles of identification, authentication and authorization
- Administrative and technical steps to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn the concepts and principles behind the Internet as a system
- you know the most common network protocols and how to manage them
- you learn the most common smart building automation solutions
- you know how to design secure architecture for IoT systems.

Content

- Networking and interconnectivity (Protocols, e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP)
- Routing, switching, and internetworking
- Wireless networks (WiFi, 5/4G, LTE)
- IoT networks (ZigBee, Bluetooth, Ethernet based networks)
- IoT architecture solutions
- Network management.
- Firewalls

- Laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are able to evaluate your own communication skills and you understand the feedback you have received
- you understand the processes of communication and the importance of communication skills in business
- you want to develop your Finnish language and communication skills as a part of professional skills
- you know the special features of online communication and is able to produce all kinds of texts in online environments
- you are able to act appropriately in business interaction situations and take into account other participants
- you are able to communicate as an expert in a professional, structured, benevolent and convincing manner, both in writing and orally.

Content

Persuasive presentation, planning and execution of sales speech, written reporting and fact writing, language management, online communication, online writing (blogging), communication, social networking and meeting practices; online meeting

Evaluation scale

H-5

Teaching methods

The student is capable of speaking Swedish in everyday and working life situations. He can tell about his education and his job. He can write emails and other working life messages in Swedish in an appropriate style and is able to communicate in oral working life situations in Swedish. He is aware of cultural differencies between Finland and Sweden. He knows his own learning style and he can use different learning strategies. He can use language programs, dictionaries and other sources in Swedish studies. He is able to read professional texts in Swedish using dictionaries.
Contact lessons/deos, written and oral exercises, oral presentation, pair work/ teamwork

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 are able to follow the best professional practice and observe the codes and principles of your field in your studies and during practical training both in Finland and abroad
- you carefully plan your future career and make such decisions that enable you to achieve your professional and career objectives
- you understand the importance of good health and wellbeing and take responsibility for your studying ability and coping with studies by developing your time and life management and learning skills
- you are able to tolerate uncertainty and ambiguity that relates to studies and the future
- you are able to self-assess and set objectives for your own development in the development discussions.

Content

- Guest lectures and company visits
- Group work and assignments relating to professional practice and the international environment
- Information on student mobility
- Generic and field-specific principles and codes of professional practice in Finland and abroad
- Development discussions and updating of the individual study plan (ISP).

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 understand various data models and you are able to apply them into efficient and appropriate database design
- you learn to install and upgrade database management systems
- you know how to tune database and database query processing performance
- you are able to manage data security, privacy, and integrity
- you know how to perform data backup and recovery

Content

- Schema on write and schema on read data models and their implementations
- Triggers and routines
- Stored procedures and functions
- Optimization
- Transactions
- Extension of relational database management systems
- Document databases
- Database administration
- Data security
- Large database solutions

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn the importance of algorithms and can analyse asymptotic time complexity of simple algorithms.
- you know how to select and reason about a correct data structure (abstract data type) for an application and use the chosen structure efficiently.
- you use efficiently the standard libraries of programming languages
- you are able to implement most common abstract data types (list, tree, and set).
- you know how to design and implement an algorithm for a simple problem.
- you know how to search, select, and apply a proper algorithm from literature for given problem.
- you learn the principle of recursion and can implement a recursive algorithm.

Content

- Algorithms and running time analysis.
- Abstract data types
- Implementing data structures
- Searching and sorting algorithms
- Simple recursive algorithms.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Completed the course Object-Oriented programming

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 learn basics of logical deduction and can use logical deduction tools, such as truth tables and Karnaugh maps.
- you learn basics of predicate logic, basic operations of set theory, relation and function, and knows their connections to the propositional logic.
- you learn induction proof method
- you learn basics of combinatorics and graph theory.
- you learn the fundamental capabilities and limitations of computers.

Content

- Propositional logic
- Predicate logic
- set theory
- Relations
- Functions
- Induction proof
- Combinatorics
- Graph theory
- Automata and languages
- Turing machines.

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 learn basics of trigonometry, and how you can apply them to programming
- you learn the concepts of vector calculus and how you can apply vectors and vector operations to programming.
- you learn the basics of matrix calculation and how you can apply matrix and matrix operations to programming
- you learn how to create programs that calculate with matrices and vectors
- you learn the basics of mathematical statistics, and how to apply statistics in programming.

Content

- Polynomial functions and equations
- Analytic geometry
- Trigonometry
- Exponential models and logarithms
- Linear algebra and Vector calculus
- Matrices and determinants
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Number theory
- Algorithms in mathematics.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the physics and mathematics related to the measurement technologies used in smart technologies

Content

- Electric circuits
- Magnetic fields and electric current
- Electromagnetic waves
- heat, pressure, flow, and mechanical motion.

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 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)

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)

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)

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 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 learn to design IoT architecture
- you learn to choose and maintain appropriate IoT equipment and sensors to collect data
- you learn to optimize energy efficiency of IoT devices
- you learn to apply edge computing to the processing of collected data
- you learn to pass on the processed data according to the overall architecture in question.

Content

- IoT devices: sensors, actuators, EDGE devices
- IoT data protocols (Presentation / Application layers)
- IoT networks/Network protocols (Datalink / Physical layers)
- Application programming interfaces (APIs)
- IoT programming languages.
- Cybersecurity/risk analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the features, limitations and costs of the commonly used cloud services as part of the IoT architecture
- you are able to select, install, maintain, and use the selected cloud services as a part of an IoT architecture
- you know and are able to select appropriate tools for data analysis and artificial learning based on the IoT solutions
- you are able to carry out analysis with the selected tool.

Content

- Network architectures: sensors-IoT-devices-edge computing-cloud computing
- Secure connections
- Logs and data updates
- Data warehouse solutions
- Data protection and privacy, for example: the effects of GDPR
- Data analysis and visualization.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The purpose of this course is to provide you with initial information about the country you are coming to.

It should reduce the risk of misunderstandings and help you start integrating and leading an active life in Finland.

Content

The course covers the following topics:

Country and Society
Finns and Finnish Culture
Finnish Welfare State
Laws and Justice
Politics and Civic Participation.

Location and time

The course will be implemented during the summer semester 2024 on the Moodle learning platform of Karelia University of Applied Sciences.

Materials

In this course, we use the English version of the Finland – Civic Orientation Textbook.

The texts have been slightly adapted with the permission of the publisher, Finnish Refugee Council.

Other language versions of the book can be found on the pages https://pakolaisapu.fi/materiaalit/.

Teaching methods

This is a self-paced, non-stop online course for ICT students.

Student workload

It takes an estimated 27 hours or 1 credit to complete the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To get a passing grade you need to get around 75% of the correct answers in the multiple-choice tests.

You are allowed 10-15 minutes to take each quiz and you can retake them once.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

This course will be assessed on a scale pass-fail based on the results of quizzes .

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

Having completed this course
- you have such oral and written language skills that you are able to work in international contexts of the ICT field
- you can describe work tasks and jobs and write a formal job application and CV and attend a job interview in English
- you are able to give a professional technical presentation
-you know how to act as a representative of a company at a trade fair
- you know the prerequisites for successful online communication, team work and interaction
- you know the principles of academic vocabulary and structures
-you know the principles of communication in project management and meetings in your work

Content

Texts and assignments related to the ICT field.
Vocabulary related to the trends in the ICT field.
Oral and written communication, projects and meeting terminology
business correspondence, reporting/documentation, job application).
General working life language and competences, simulation of a job interview.
Trade fairs, presenting services, technical products, and processes.
Presentation language, describing graphs and trends.
Academic vocabulary and structures in academic writing.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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)

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 learn the principles and practice of product and service quality assurance and control
- you learn to apply Lean Six Sigma in software development
- you learn to use appropriate software testing methods.

Content

- Software quality standards
- Lean and Six sigma
- Types of software testing (functional, non-functional, and maintenance)
- Behavior-driven development (BDD)
- Test coverage measures
- Data quality

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know how the research and development are a part of your professional skills
- you understand the differences and similarities between basic research, applied research and development
- you have basic knowledge of various research and development methods
- you know how to acquire and use information based on research and development activities in you field.

Content

1. Research, development and innovation
- basic research, applied research, R&D, development work
- direction of reasoning (induction, deduction, abduction)
- information acquisition, source criticism
- development process (PDCA, DMAIC)
2. Development approaches
- case study
- action research
- service design
- innovation
- anticipation
3. Development methods
- value analysis
- benchmarking
- interview
- scenarios

Note! Participation in the course requires that at least 30 ECTS of complementary studies have been completed.

Location and time

Introductory lessons 24 h, independent studies 56 h.

Teaching methods

The course introduces selected development and research methods necessary in Business Information Technology. Each method is accompanied by an introductory lesson and a learning task to be completed independently.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All learning tasks must be passed.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

The 8 learning tasks of the course are evaluated on a pass/fail scale.

Objective

- you know how to install, maintain, secure, and monitor computer servers on-premises and in cloud computing environments at appropriate performance and costs
- you know how to ensure that servers meet the requirements of an organization
- you know how to automate server management processes
- you are aware of non-functional requirements related to IT infrastructure and able to adjust IT infrastructure to fulfill users' minimum requirements

Content

- Server types and operating systems
- Server management tools
- Firewall and intrusion detection software
- Backups and disaster recovery plans
- Datacenters and infrastructure lifecycle
- Non-functional attributes and how they are calculated

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the importance of documentation in software projects
- you are able to produce a project card
- you are able to keep record of your use of time in a software project
- you know how to produce a final report of a software project, and how to arrange a quality inspection session
- you know meeting practices in a project
- you are able to keep minutes in project meetings and inspections
- you are able to arrange project meetings or inspections
- you know ways of defining and describing user requirements.

Content

Theory (2 ECTS) and project work (3 ECTS)
- Requirements engineering
- Life cycle models in software engineering
- Managing software projects
- Introduction to concepts and problems in software engineering
- Documentation

The project card:
- estimated project schedule, tracking the project schedule
- keeping track of own time use, implementation, final report, inspections and meeting practices, architectural design will be given

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are capable of operating in your field in Swedish in the Nordic countries
- you understand the importance of language skills as a part of your professional skills
- you can communicate in oral and written working life communication situations in Swedish
- you improve your skills in professional vocabulary, understand professional texts in your field, and can write written reports and give oral presentations in Swedish.

Content

- Hosting visitors and interacting in social situations
- Company / project/product presentation
- Meetings and meeting arrangements
- Trade fair arrangements, writing a press release
- Texts and assignments related to the ICT field
- Vocabulary related to the Internet and topical news and trends in the ICT field.

Teaching methods

The student is able to operate in his field in Swedish in the Nordic countries. He understands the importance of language skills as a part of his professional skills. He is able to communicate in oral and written working life communication situations in Swedish. He improves his skills in professional vocabulary, understands professional texts in his field and is able to write written documents and give oral presentations in Swedish.
Contact lessons, written and oral exercises

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 understand the importance of user-centric design and accessibility requirements in web programming
- you are able to implement browser-oriented user interfaces with HTML and CSS -languages
- you know JavaScript -programming language
- you know how to implement event handling to browser-oriented client application.
- you learn to use application programming interface of servers.

Content

- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript
- Use of Server-API.

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.

The student demonstrates sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters and teamwork

Objective

- you understand the importance of documentation in software projects
- you are able to produce a project card
- you are able to keep record of your use of time in a software project
- you know how to produce a final report of a software project, and how to arrange a quality inspection session
- you know meeting practices in a project
- you are able to keep minutes in project meetings and inspections
- you are able to arrange project meetings or inspections
- you know ways of defining and describing user requirements.

Content

Theory (2 ECTS) and project work (3 ECTS)
- Requirements engineering
- Life cycle models in software engineering
- Managing software projects
- Introduction to concepts and problems in software engineering
- Documentation

The project card:
- estimated project schedule, tracking the project schedule
- keeping track of own time use, implementation, final report, inspections and meeting practices, architectural design will be given

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know how to install, maintain, secure, and monitor computer servers on-premises and in cloud computing environments at appropriate performance and costs
- you know how to ensure that servers meet the requirements of an organization
- you know how to automate server management processes
- you are aware of non-functional requirements related to IT infrastructure and able to adjust IT infrastructure to fulfill users' minimum requirements

Content

- Server types and operating systems
- Server management tools
- Firewall and intrusion detection software
- Backups and disaster recovery plans
- Datacenters and infrastructure lifecycle
- Non-functional attributes and how they are calculated

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you know the features, limitations and costs of the commonly used cloud services as part of the IoT architecture
- you are able to select, install, maintain, and use the selected cloud services as a part of an IoT architecture
- you know and are able to select appropriate tools for data analysis and artificial learning based on the IoT solutions
- you are able to carry out analysis with the selected tool.

Content

- Network architectures: sensors-IoT-devices-edge computing-cloud computing
- Secure connections
- Logs and data updates
- Data warehouse solutions
- Data protection and privacy, for example: the effects of GDPR
- Data analysis and visualization.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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 learn the principles and practice of product and service quality assurance and control
- you learn to apply Lean Six Sigma in software development
- you learn to use appropriate software testing methods.

Content

- Software quality standards
- Lean and Six sigma
- Types of software testing (functional, non-functional, and maintenance)
- Behavior-driven development (BDD)
- Test coverage measures
- Data quality

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are capable of operating in your field in Swedish in the Nordic countries
- you understand the importance of language skills as a part of your professional skills
- you can communicate in oral and written working life communication situations in Swedish
- you improve your skills in professional vocabulary, understand professional texts in your field, and can write written reports and give oral presentations in Swedish.

Content

- Hosting visitors and interacting in social situations
- Company / project/product presentation
- Meetings and meeting arrangements
- Trade fair arrangements, writing a press release
- Texts and assignments related to the ICT field
- Vocabulary related to the Internet and topical news and trends in the ICT field.

Teaching methods

The student is able to operate in his field in Swedish in the Nordic countries. He understands the importance of language skills as a part of his professional skills. He is able to communicate in oral and written working life communication situations in Swedish. He improves his skills in professional vocabulary, understands professional texts in his field and is able to write written documents and give oral presentations in Swedish.
Contact lessons, written and oral exercises

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you are able to follow the best professional practice and observe the codes and principles of your field in your studies and during practical training both in Finland and abroad
- you carefully plan your future career and make such decisions that enable you to achieve your professional and career objectives
- you understand the importance of good health and wellbeing and take responsibility for your studying ability and coping with studies by developing your time and life management and learning skills
- you are able to tolerate uncertainty and ambiguity that relates to studies and the future
- you are able to self-assess and set objectives for your own development in the development discussions.

Content

- Guest lectures and company visits
- Group work and assignments relating to professional practice and the international environment
- Information on student mobility
- Generic and field-specific principles and codes of professional practice in Finland and abroad
- Development discussions and updating of the individual study plan (ISP).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the physics and mathematics related to the measurement technologies used in smart technologies

Content

- Electric circuits
- Magnetic fields and electric current
- Electromagnetic waves
- heat, pressure, flow, and mechanical motion.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn the concepts and principles behind the Internet as a system
- you know the most common network protocols and how to manage them
- you learn the most common smart building automation solutions
- you know how to design secure architecture for IoT systems.

Content

- Networking and interconnectivity (Protocols, e.g. TCP/IP, HTTP)
- Routing, switching, and internetworking
- Wireless networks (WiFi, 5/4G, LTE)
- IoT networks (ZigBee, Bluetooth, Ethernet based networks)
- IoT architecture solutions
- Network management.
- Firewalls

- Laboratory exercises.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand various data models and you are able to apply them into efficient and appropriate database design
- you learn to install and upgrade database management systems
- you know how to tune database and database query processing performance
- you are able to manage data security, privacy, and integrity
- you know how to perform data backup and recovery

Content

- Schema on write and schema on read data models and their implementations
- Triggers and routines
- Stored procedures and functions
- Optimization
- Transactions
- Extension of relational database management systems
- Document databases
- Database administration
- Data security
- Large database solutions

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 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)

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)

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)

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 are able to evaluate your own communication skills and you understand the feedback you have received
- you understand the processes of communication and the importance of communication skills in business
- you want to develop your Finnish language and communication skills as a part of professional skills
- you know the special features of online communication and is able to produce all kinds of texts in online environments
- you are able to act appropriately in business interaction situations and take into account other participants
- you are able to communicate as an expert in a professional, structured, benevolent and convincing manner, both in writing and orally.

Content

Persuasive presentation, planning and execution of sales speech, written reporting and fact writing, language management, online communication, online writing (blogging), communication, social networking and meeting practices; online meeting

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 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

Having completed this course
- you have such oral and written language skills that you are able to work in international contexts of the ICT field
- you can describe work tasks and jobs and write a formal job application and CV and attend a job interview in English
- you are able to give a professional technical presentation
-you know how to act as a representative of a company at a trade fair
- you know the prerequisites for successful online communication, team work and interaction
- you know the principles of academic vocabulary and structures
-you know the principles of communication in project management and meetings in your work

Content

Texts and assignments related to the ICT field.
Vocabulary related to the trends in the ICT field.
Oral and written communication, projects and meeting terminology
business correspondence, reporting/documentation, job application).
General working life language and competences, simulation of a job interview.
Trade fairs, presenting services, technical products, and processes.
Presentation language, describing graphs and trends.
Academic vocabulary and structures in academic writing.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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)

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 the research and development are a part of your professional skills
- you understand the differences and similarities between basic research, applied research and development
- you have basic knowledge of various research and development methods
- you know how to acquire and use information based on research and development activities in you field.

Content

1. Research, development and innovation
- basic research, applied research, R&D, development work
- direction of reasoning (induction, deduction, abduction)
- information acquisition, source criticism
- development process (PDCA, DMAIC)
2. Development approaches
- case study
- action research
- service design
- innovation
- anticipation
3. Development methods
- value analysis
- benchmarking
- interview
- scenarios

Note! Participation in the course requires that at least 30 ECTS of complementary studies have been completed.

Location and time

Introductory lessons 24 h, independent studies 56 h.

Teaching methods

The course introduces selected development and research methods necessary in Business Information Technology. Each method is accompanied by an introductory lesson and a learning task to be completed independently.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

All learning tasks must be passed.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

The 8 learning tasks of the course are evaluated on a pass/fail scale.

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The student participates actively in workshops and contributes to group assignments.

The student demonstrates sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters and teamwork

Objective

- you learn basics of logical deduction and can use logical deduction tools, such as truth tables and Karnaugh maps.
- you learn basics of predicate logic, basic operations of set theory, relation and function, and knows their connections to the propositional logic.
- you learn induction proof method
- you learn basics of combinatorics and graph theory.
- you learn the fundamental capabilities and limitations of computers.

Content

- Propositional logic
- Predicate logic
- set theory
- Relations
- Functions
- Induction proof
- Combinatorics
- Graph theory
- Automata and languages
- Turing machines.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you understand the importance of APIs in business
- you how to evaluate the suitability of different technologies for purposes of use
- you know how to plan, document, implement and test a secure API
- you learn to provide proper responses in case of error
- you learn to properly document an API.

Content

- The most common API technologies, standards and specifications
- Software testing
- Documentation
- Principles of identification, authentication and authorization
- Administrative and technical steps to ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

- you learn to design IoT architecture
- you learn to choose and maintain appropriate IoT equipment and sensors to collect data
- you learn to optimize energy efficiency of IoT devices
- you learn to apply edge computing to the processing of collected data
- you learn to pass on the processed data according to the overall architecture in question.

Content

- IoT devices: sensors, actuators, EDGE devices
- IoT data protocols (Presentation / Application layers)
- IoT networks/Network protocols (Datalink / Physical layers)
- Application programming interfaces (APIs)
- IoT programming languages.
- Cybersecurity/risk analysis

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 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 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 learn basics of trigonometry, and how you can apply them to programming
- you learn the concepts of vector calculus and how you can apply vectors and vector operations to programming.
- you learn the basics of matrix calculation and how you can apply matrix and matrix operations to programming
- you learn how to create programs that calculate with matrices and vectors
- you learn the basics of mathematical statistics, and how to apply statistics in programming.

Content

- Polynomial functions and equations
- Analytic geometry
- Trigonometry
- Exponential models and logarithms
- Linear algebra and Vector calculus
- Matrices and determinants
- Integral Calculus
- Differential Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Number theory
- Algorithms in mathematics.

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 learn the importance of algorithms and can analyse asymptotic time complexity of simple algorithms.
- you know how to select and reason about a correct data structure (abstract data type) for an application and use the chosen structure efficiently.
- you use efficiently the standard libraries of programming languages
- you are able to implement most common abstract data types (list, tree, and set).
- you know how to design and implement an algorithm for a simple problem.
- you know how to search, select, and apply a proper algorithm from literature for given problem.
- you learn the principle of recursion and can implement a recursive algorithm.

Content

- Algorithms and running time analysis.
- Abstract data types
- Implementing data structures
- Searching and sorting algorithms
- Simple recursive algorithms.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Completed the course Object-Oriented programming

Objective

- you understand the importance of user-centric design and accessibility requirements in web programming
- you are able to implement browser-oriented user interfaces with HTML and CSS -languages
- you know JavaScript -programming language
- you know how to implement event handling to browser-oriented client application.
- you learn to use application programming interface of servers.

Content

- HTML and CSS
- JavaScript
- Use of Server-API.

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 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

Teaching methods

The student is capable of speaking Swedish in everyday and working life situations. He can tell about his education and his job. He can write emails and other working life messages in Swedish in an appropriate style and is able to communicate in oral working life situations in Swedish. He is aware of cultural differencies between Finland and Sweden. He knows his own learning style and he can use different learning strategies. He can use language programs, dictionaries and other sources in Swedish studies. He is able to read professional texts in Swedish using dictionaries.
Contact lessons/deos, written and oral exercises, oral presentation, pair work/ teamwork

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

The purpose of this course is to provide you with initial information about the country you are coming to.

It should reduce the risk of misunderstandings and help you start integrating and leading an active life in Finland.

Content

The course covers the following topics:

Country and Society
Finns and Finnish Culture
Finnish Welfare State
Laws and Justice
Politics and Civic Participation.

Location and time

The course will be implemented during the summer semester 2024 on the Moodle learning platform of Karelia University of Applied Sciences.

Materials

In this course, we use the English version of the Finland – Civic Orientation Textbook.

The texts have been slightly adapted with the permission of the publisher, Finnish Refugee Council.

Other language versions of the book can be found on the pages https://pakolaisapu.fi/materiaalit/.

Teaching methods

This is a self-paced, non-stop online course for ICT students.

Student workload

It takes an estimated 27 hours or 1 credit to complete the course.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To get a passing grade you need to get around 75% of the correct answers in the multiple-choice tests.

You are allowed 10-15 minutes to take each quiz and you can retake them once.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment methods and criteria

This course will be assessed on a scale pass-fail based on the results of quizzes .