Study Guide

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you can demonstrate academic skills in both written and spoken English at least at the B1.2-B2 levels (CEFR). You are able to write cohesive and well-structured texts for academic purposes, use the appropriate citation techniques and follow the reporting conventions of Karelia UAS. Moreover, you understand the differences between formal and informal correspondence and spoken and written language. You are able to deliver an effective, technical presentation and understand the function of different technical documents and reports.

Content

- Reading and writing techniques
- Genres and text types
- Text organisation
- Use of sources incl. quoting, paraphrasing and summarising
- Academic integrity and citation techniques
- Reporting conventions of Karelia UAS
- Presentation techniques

Materials

Materials available in Moodle, Karelia reporting instructions at https://libguides.karelia.fi/c.php?g=689495&p=4935740

Teaching methods

Lectures, workshops, independent study

Completion alternatives

Accreditation of prior learning: If students have accomplished equivalent extent of university studies on academic communication in English, they may be eligible for applying for accreditation of prior learning, RPL. These students have to demonstrate their skills and familiarity with Karelia UAS reporting conventions by taking the test in Exam.

Student workload

24 h of lectures and workshops, 2 h test and 4 h of final seminar (presentations)
50 hours of independent assignments and study

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not submitted the necessary assignments or given sufficient proof of his/her skills.
The texts and speech are not comprehensible and there are serious lexical, grammatical or textual problems that inhibit understanding.
The student does not follow the basic academic conventions, such as citation and reporting conventions of Karelia UAS.
The student has violated academic integrity, for example, by plagiarising.

Further information

Students with insufficient English skills (B1.1 or lower) should first attend remedial language courses to improve their language skills.

Objective

You are able to read mathematics text and simplify mathematical expressions. You are able to solve equations and apply mathematics your own field applications.

Content

- Simplification equations
- Expressions
- System of equations
- Proportionality
- Percent calculation

Materials

OpenStax, free online material:
• College Algebra, chapters 1-2, 5, 7 (as applicable).

• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Student Software

Exam schedules

Midterm exams are agreed on the first lesson of the course.

Final exam on December 2023 according to study plan.

It is possible to resit the exam with the same course content twice until 31.5.2023. The exam resits for the course are announced on Moodle. Enrollments to resits via email to the teacher of the cousre.

This course can't be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

The course can be accomplished by attending to final exam on December 2023.

Student workload

Lessons and exams 37 hours

Self-learning about 98 hours

Total 135 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the exams, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle. If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 40 % of maximum -> grade 0 (fail)
- 40 - 51 % of maximum -> grade 1
- 52 - 63 % of maximum -> grade 2
- 64 - 75 % of maximum -> grade 3
- 76 - 91 % of maximum -> grade 4
- more than 91 % of maximum -> grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has difficulties to read mathematical texts and to recognize basic mathematical expressions

There are difficulties to solve basic equations

The student is unable to apply mathematics

Less than 40 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic mathematical expressions and can read easy mathematical texts

The student is able to do basic equation solving.

The student is able to apply basics on easy applications.

Grade 1: 40 - 51 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 52 - 63 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to read mathematical texts and simplify mathematical expressions.

The student is able to solve equations.

The student is able to apply mathematics on applications

Grade 3: 64 - 75 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 76 - 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to read fluently mathematical texts and simplify difficult mathematical expressions

The student is able to solve difficult equations

The student is able to apply mathematics fluently on applications

More than 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

The course introduces to IM student the notion of SW engineering. After the course they will be able to understand the basics of phases and activities related to SW development processes. The student can identify the processes and methodologies used in SW as well as to be able to communicate and have common understandings when dealing with SW design companies. The students will do assignment as to understand the main tools such as Requirement gathering, UML, testing tools, etc. used in SW development. The student is introduced to programming using python.

Content

- SW Engineering principles
- Requirement Engineering
- UML design
- SW design Coding using Python
- SW Testing
- SW Configuration
- Global SW Management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

During the course the student learns the concept and implementation of practical business process management in an organisation.
Student learns to apply operational efficiency to analyse, optimize and improve business processes to gain efficiency, reliability and customer value through standardized key processes of an organisation and the whole supply chain.
Student analyses the current state and identifies areas of improvement to enhance efficiency and profitability. Student learns how to set targets to improve the process and is able to implement correct methods to reach these targets. Student selects the metrics to indicate the effectiveness of the improvement actions and calculates the outcome of implemented changes.
Student also learns how customer value can be measured in processes and is able to critically evaluate the outcome and produced value of the new process.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

During the course the student learns the concept and implementation of practical business process management in an organisation.
Student learns to apply operational efficiency to analyse, optimize and improve business processes to gain efficiency, reliability and customer value through standardized key processes of an organisation and the whole supply chain.
Student analyses the current state and identifies areas of improvement to enhance efficiency and profitability. Student learns how to set targets to improve the process and is able to implement correct methods to reach these targets. Student selects the metrics to indicate the effectiveness of the improvement actions and calculates the outcome of implemented changes.
Student also learns how customer value can be measured in processes and is able to critically evaluate the outcome and produced value of the new process.

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). You 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, ISP, Moodle, schedules etc.
- 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, Library and Information Services, internationalisation 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
- 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 track and critically evaluate your progress and set objectives for professional development. You know the basics of application and recruitment processes. You know what is expected from a good employee. You are able to assess your own competences and know what kind of work you are capable of doing. You are able to plan your professional development. You know what kind of requirements possible future employees have for industrial management engineers.

Content

- Preparing to practical training and exchange
- Support for finding an internship
- Short term career plan
- Development discussions
- Company visits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to track and critically evaluate your progress and set objectives for professional development. You are able to observe professional practices and principles in studies and act almost as a true professional. You are able to take care of your wellbeing and understand its importance for the whole learning community. You are able to maintain your motivation to study and to ask for help and support if there is need. You are able to allocate time and prioritise things (tasks) so that your studies progress. You are able to give constructive feedback.

Content

- Development discussion (appraisals) with the teacher tutor
- Time management
- Assessing and demonstrating (making visible) one's learning and development needs
- Survey on study wellbeing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can maintain your workability, collaborate with others at work and contribute to the wellbeing of the whole community. You are able to assess your own competences and to plan your professional development. You are able to market self and your own competences through various application documents and at personal interviews. You are able to establish contacts with professionals and know the generic and field-specific professional principles. You know the trade unions and employer organisations of your industry / field of work.

Content

- Creating contacts to employers, interest groups and stakeholders in the industry
- Getting to know various recruitment methods and recruitment agencies
- Development discussions (appraisals)
- Graduation planning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can maintain your workability, collaborate with others at work and contribute to the wellbeing of the whole community. You are able to assess your own competences and to plan your professional development. You are able to market self and your own competences through various application documents and at personal interviews. You are able to establish contacts with professionals and know the generic and field-specific professional principles. You know the trade unions and employer organisations of your industry / field of work.

Content

- Creating contacts to employers, interest groups and stakeholders in the industry
- Getting to know various recruitment methods and recruitment agencies
- Development discussions (appraisals)
- Graduation planning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course covers the fundamentals of financial statements, budgets and cost estimation. You will learn how to do production budget, material budget, direct labor budget, factory overhead, cost-of-goods sold, budget variances, estimation of factory overhead, operation estimating, product estimating, job order costing, process costing, and activity-based costing. As well as financial analysis as to check the financial health of a business & project in terms of balance sheet, the income statement, changes in owner equity, statement of cash flows, etc.

Content

- Product costing and analysis
- Basics of accounting
- Basics of bookkeeping
- Taxation
- Investments
- Pricing
- Financial statement analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of this online course is to provide more information about the duties and studies of an industrial management engineer to you who are considering engineering studies at a university of applied sciences.
After completing the online course, you will know:
- how to get into engineering studies
- what and how you study
- what kind of jobs are there for you
- what kind of skills and qualities are needed in the work of an engineer

Content

Admission, studies, job market, engineering skills. In order to pass the course the student must complete all the tasks of the course in an acceptable way.

Teaching methods

The student is able to do the course at his/her own pace according to the instructions in the Moodle environment by returning the mandatory written tasks.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course gives your readiness to defining requirements for projects in co-operation with your customer. You can keep focus on relevant requirements and are able to build the basement for coming project.

Content

- Project scope delimiting
- Defining workshop with customer
- Requirements documentation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The goal of this course is to explore things and their connection to the IoT and how data is collected in Production and on products. The student familiarize with IOT architecture , HW and SW for building a IOT solution.

The student learn how to Create programs in Python that provide IoT functionality to the Raspberry Pi single-board computer.

Design an IoT system that can solve problems in manufacturing, healthcare, or energy systems.

Content

IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
Networks and communication
Sensors, Actuators, and Microcontrollers
IOT architectures
SW and coding for IOT
Data storage and real time data
Data visualization
Data Analysis
IOT security

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the study unit you know the basics of differential calculus, vectors and matrices. You are able to apply differential and matrix calculation methods in solving problems.

Content

- Definition of derivate
- Rules for derivation and integration
- extreme values of functions
- Basics of vector calculation
- Calculating with vectors (dot product and cross product)
- Definition of matrix
- Calculating with matrices

Materials

OpenStax, free online material:
• Calculus Volume 1, chapters 1-3, 5-6 (as applicable) and
• College Algebra, chapters 7.5-7.8 (as applicable).

• TI-Nspire™ CX CAS Student Software

Exam schedules

Midterm exams are agreed on the first lesson of the course.

Final exam on December 2023 according to study plan.

It is possible to resit the exam with the same course content twice until 31.5.2023. The exam resits for the course are announced on Moodle. Enrollments to resits via email to the teacher of the cousre.

This course can't be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

The course can be accomplished also by attending to final exam on December 2023.

Student workload

Lessons and exams 37 hours
+
Self-learning about 98 hours
=
Total 135 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the exams, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle. If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 40 % of maximum -> grade 0 (fail)
- 40 - 51 % of maximum -> grade 1
- 52 - 63 % of maximum -> grade 2
- 64 - 75 % of maximum -> grade 3
- 76 - 91 % of maximum -> grade 4
- more than 91 % of maximum -> grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is unable to apply mathematics

Less than 40 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to apply basics on easy applications.

Grade 1: 40 - 51 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 52 - 63 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to apply mathematics on applications

Grade 3: 64 - 75 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 76 - 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to apply mathematics fluently on applications

More than 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After this study unit you understand the key quantities and basic principles of electricity. You are able to use general laws of physics to solve simple problems mathematically.

Content

Electric field
Physical quantities of DC and AC
Safety
Logic in electronics
Components, sensors and diodes in electronic circuit

Location and time

Wärtsilä campus

Materials

OpenStax, free online material:
• College Physics 2e, chapters 18-21 (as applicable).
• All the material shared by the teacher

Teaching methods

On-campus lectures, assignments and self-studying.

Exam schedules

Final exam on December 2023 according to study plan. Mandatory laboratory assignments and reports.

It is possible to resit the exam with the same course content twice until 31.5.2023. The exam resits for the course are announced on Moodle. Enrollments to resits via email to the teacher of the course.

This course can't be done on EXAM-environment.

Student workload

Lessons and exams 34 hours
+
Laboratory exercises 8 hours
+
Self-studying (inc. lab reports) about 80 hours
=
Total 122 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the exams, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle. If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 40 % of maximum -> grade 0 (fail)
- 40 - 51 % of maximum -> grade 1
- 52 - 63 % of maximum -> grade 2
- 64 - 75 % of maximum -> grade 3
- 76 - 91 % of maximum -> grade 4
- more than 91 % of maximum -> grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student is unable to understand or apply basic electrical physics concepts

Less than 40 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to understand and apply basic electrical physics concepts

Grade 1: 40 - 51 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 52 - 63 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to understand and apply electrical physics concepts in calculations

Grade 3: 64 - 75 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 76 - 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to understand and apply electrical physics concepts fluently in calculations and in applications

More than 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

Introduction to companies’ structure and understand the connection between technologies and management for creating and capturing values for the company and consumers/customers. Evaluate the impact of value creation during each phase of the innovation from product design, operations, to end consumers.

Content

- Enterprise as Value Creation
- Value Management
- Impact of value
- Different types of value Creation in the company
- Value creation during product and service life cycle
- Technology and value Creation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You apply the learned theory into practice. You familiarise yourself with the internship organisation, its operations and working practices. You develop your working life skills and degree competences. You create contacts and networks in working life. You acquired knowledge that will help to plan and evaluate future study and career development.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You apply the learned theory into practice. You familiarise yourself with the internship organisation, its operations and working practices. You develop your working life skills and degree competences. You create contacts and networks in working life. You acquired knowledge that will help to plan and evaluate future study and career development.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will understand how technology affects our modern life and what are the components of an information system. You will learn the inner-workings of a basic e-commerce web application which you will build yourself using technologies like HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript. You will understand what big data is and what are the ways to deal with it.

Content

- How technology affects our modern life
- The components of an information system
- Enterprise systems

During the course we will be coding a basic e-commerce web application using HTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL and JavaScript to understand what the components of an information system are, in practice. We will also learn what big data is and what are the practical solutions to the problems imposed by it.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you understand the concept of culture and cultural dimensions. You are aware of your own cultural identity, communication style, behaviour and underlying values, as well as those in your team. You are able to accommodate social and cultural diversity in multicultural teamwork. You are able to reflect on the knowledge and skills required to become a competent intercultural communicator in global networks.

Content

- Self-management skills
- Interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
- Team working skills
- High- and low-context communication
- Verbal & non-verbal communication

Materials

In Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures and workshops

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

14 hours of lectures and workshops, 2 hours for exam and assessment, 20 hours for writing the learning diary and 18 hours of self-study and group tasks

Further information

Workshops require attendance and active participation.

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 demonstrate sufficient knowledge and understanding on the different factors involved in intercultural and interpersonal encounters.

Objective

You understand the basic elements of doing international business in the global markets, and you learn the process of internationalisation. You are able to make a business development plan to grow your sales in the markets and you learn the basic techniques in business modelling. You learn to use customer understanding to design your approach to the markets in order to create value for the customers.

Content

- From local to global
- Key practicalities of international business
- Distribution channels and sales contracts
- Internationalisation process
- Creating a business model
- Customer segmentation
- Value proposition design
- Business development plan for sales growth

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course will give you an overview over the usage of industrial automation at manufacturing industry. Industrial automation solutions have been affecting manufacturing industry for several decades and it is still continuously growing trend among industrial manufacturing plants. The course will give an engineering student an overview and understanding on how industrial automation can be applied at manufacturing plants. Economical and technological advantages and disadvantages of industrial automation solutions will be presented and evaluated by the students through real life examples.

Content

The course will go through basic concepts of automation technology, components of automation systems, basic mechanical solutions, actuators of motion, control systems and sensory devices. Examples of robotic and automated solutions will be given and discussed.

The course will also focus on the use and implementation of industrial automation solutions from perspectives of: part and assembly design (design for manufacturability), labor aspects, productivity gains, quality improvements, use of process data, metrology assisted production and future trends of automation. Laboratory demonstrations will be given during the course and real life industrial solutions will be presented.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to participate in the development work of a company in accordance with the principles of Lean Six Sigma. You are able to identify opportunities for improving operating methods. You are able to solve practical problems with the help of Lean Six Sigma tools and methods. The aim is for you to be able to participate in a small-scale development project implemented according to the Lean Six Sigma DMAIC method.

Content

- The basics of the DMAIC method according to the Six Sigma development project
- Lean Six Sigma thinking and operations basics
- Selection and assignment of a development project
- Description of the current process and operations
- Measurement and collection of information which is related to development work
- Describing the collected data with the help of graphs and finding out the basic statistical indicators
- Calculation of the process capability index, formation of the control chart
- Making the development ideas of root causes and idea prioritization
- Testing the selected ideas

Materials

Material on the moodle. ISO 13053 standard (we are checking out the standard during the cource). The Green Belt Memory Jogger-book.

Teaching methods

Contact teaching, practical exercises, tasks, exam self learning, group working.

Student workload

5 credits correspond 135 hour total workload.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Number grade 0 - 5. All tasks needs to be done. Exercises and exam are giving total points.
Collect at least 50 % get grade 1.
Collect at least 60 % get grade 2.
Collect at least 70 % get grade 3.
Collect at least 80 % get grade 4.
Collect at least 90 % get grade 9.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student is able to use key/individual concepts and demonstrates his/her mastery of the basic knowledge of the competence area.
The student is able to act appropriately when solving simple problems, although the activities can be groping. The student is able to follow the instructions and solve basic tasks.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to consistently use concepts and demonstrate that they have mastered the basics of the competence area.
The student is able to choose appropriate ways to model simple problems with the topic. The student is able to solve basic tasks. The student is able to apply his/her competence in basic tasks.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to use the things, terms and concepts discussed during the course expertly and combine them into entities.
The student is able to apply his/her competence in different tasks and situations.

Objective

You will have a comprehensive understanding what Lean Operations mean in practice. You are able to implement Lean philosophy and methods in a working life.

Content

- Lean history
- Lean principles
- Lean leadership
- Lean methods
- Lean practicing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of the course is to help you understand the Finnish society, and to improve your chances of becoming member of it as quickly as possible. Ex-pat students have a better chance of integration and employment when they gain a good understanding of how the new society works.

Content

Topics discussed during the course explain how the Finnish society works and tell the story of Finland:

-Finnish history
-Development and structure of Finnish society
-Values, laws and democratic principles
-Rights and obligations in terms of an individual
-Finnish way of life and everyday practices
-Rules of working life and Finnish work culture
-Career advice for recruitment and employment opportunities

Completion alternatives

The course is designed for students who have come to Finland only recently. If you have prior learning that meets the learning outcomes of this course,
e.g. you have taken a similar course at another Finnish university,
lived in Finland for several years and, maybe, participated in integration training,
please, get in touch with the teacher in charge of the course to discuss RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING.

Student workload

Scheduled sessions (workshops/ presentations by specialists of working life/visits, test) 40 hours;
Independent studying (tasks/reports, studying ABC of Working Life material for the test) 64 hours

Please, note that your attendance in contact classes is compulsory.
You are expected to carry out compensating tasks for missed contact classes.

Further information

The course is designed for students coming from outside Finland with no previous work experience in the country.
To be allowed to join the course, you need to apply for exemption from  Svenska för arbetslivet  4 cr (Swedish language) course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course you are to
-Attend contact classes, presentations and possible visits.
-Carry out all written and other tasks.
-Pass the test on reading material.

Assessment scale: pass- to be completed - fail

Objective

You understand core manufacturing techniques and technologies used in modern industrial management of major Mechanical engineering and electronics/electrical manufacturing and processes (I.e. metal cutting, additive manufacturing, etc.).
You get an overview of the manufacturing process and systems used both in different industries and new innovations. You know how manufacturing is organised and optimised.

Content

- Managing manufacturing processes in industry
- Additive manufacturing
- Milling, turning
- Sheetmetal processes
- Injection moulding
- Extrusion
- Welding

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you will understand the importance of strategic marketing planning, decision making, and the value of segmentation, differentiation, target marketing, and positioning opportunities that can be addressed with the proper marketing mix. You are able to understand marketing principles in the context of today’s complex global environment.

Content

- Marketing concepts building
- Customer value creation
- Segmentation targeting and positioning identification
- Marketing communication and channeling identification

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The introduction to the fundamentals, understanding of the properties and process of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramic, glasses, plastics and composite materials in the manufacturing process and their applications for product development and applications. You build an awareness on their manufacturing, properties, economic and sustainability issues.

Content

Basics of:
- Material properties
- Materials testing
- Steels
- Cast irons
- Aluminiums
- Other main engineering metals
- Plastics
- Ceramics
- Composites

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to use the thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically. You know how to use SI units and derived units. You are able to use the laws learned to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements, as well as related invoices and analysis of results.

Content

- Kinematics
- Thermodynamics
- Pneumatics
- CAS for mechanical tasks (optional)
- Laboratory exercises (mandatory presence)

Materials

All material needed will be provided on Moodle or during the lectures or laboratory sessions.

Exam schedules

The course assessment is based on the laboratory reports from laboratory work and a final exam.

Assessments of this course can not be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative completion method on this course due to the laboratory work.

Student workload

Lessons, laboratory sessions and assessment 30 hours and 30 minutes.

Self-learning about 50 hours

Total 81 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Further information

The laboratory sessions are mandatory due to the final assessment method.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the laboratory reports, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle.

If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 40 % of maximum: grade 0 (fail)
- 40 - 51 % of maximum: grade 1
- 52 - 63 % of maximum: grade 2
- 64 - 75 % of maximum: grade 3
- 76 - 91 % of maximum: grade 4
- more than 91 % of maximum: grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has difficulties to use the thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

There are difficulties to use SI units with multiple units

The student is unable to apply the laws learned to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements, as well as related invoices and analysis of results

Less than 40 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic use of thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units with some mistakes

The student is able to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

Grade 1: 40 - 51 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 52 - 63 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the use of thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units

The student is able to design laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

Grade 3: 64 - 75 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 76 - 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the use of thematic general laws to solve problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units flawlessly

The student is able to design more advanced laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

More than 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

You will be able to use computers to solve mathematical problems. You will implement algorithms to produce approximated solutions to various problems.

Content

- Linear & nonlinear equations
- Linear Interpolation / Extrapolation
- Quadratic interpolation
- Newton’s method
- Monte Carlo approximations
- Derivatives / Integrals
- Series and sequences
- Fitting a line to the data
- Linear Regression
- Principal component analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Training period on industrial engineering work in a real company.

Content

- Working experiment

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

In this course you will understand mathematical model of capacity calculation so that you are able to adjust demand to meet exist production capacity. You will have knowledge of planning key principles.

Content

- Bill of capacity
- Capacity calculation
- Production planning key principles

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

In this course you will deliver ready made project plan to your customer. Real project in real company environment. You will create proper project plan for the customer, expectation is that customer can execute the plan as it is.

Content

- Utilising predefined project requirements
- Creating project plan
- Delivering lay-out plan
- Delivering project budget

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will learn to make a project plan and to create a project organisation. You will have an understanding of project steering methods and target achievement.

Content

- Project plan
- Project reporting
- Project organisation
- Concept of project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Teaching methods

The course is designed to prepare students for the Project Management tasks. This course is specifically tailored to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to successfully manage industrial projects.

Throughout the boot camp, participants will gain a deep understanding of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, which serves as the foundation for the PMP certification. They will learn key project management concepts, principles, and best practices, and explore the five process groups and ten knowledge areas outlined in the PMBOK Guide.

The curriculum covers a wide range of project management topics, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can lead project clients to create the content for the project. You are able to classify requirements, eliminate irrelevant and grouping relevant requirements.

Content

- Project requirements
- Project categorising
- Project scope defining
- Project resources
- Project budget
- Authority requirements

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will implement a project work in groups within a co-operation in local industry companies. Variable topics.

Content

- Project work implementation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to work in a group in order to design, document, build and demonstrate in action a relatively simple mechanism. You are also able to document the entire product development process.

Content

For the given task:
- Design work
- Technical documentation and 3D-design of the mechanism
- Building process
- Demonstration
- Documentation of the process

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completing the course You know and are able to use different research- and development methods for your thesis. You are able to plan, implement and report a research- or development project and use quantitative and qualitative methods in data acquisition and analysis. You have basic knowledge of various research and development methods. You are familiar with Karelia’s thesis process and are able to complete the plan for your thesis including fundamentals for your methods.You are familiar with the research integrity of the thesis and act in accordance with them and the principles of responsible conduct of research

Content

- Research process
- Research methods
- Research ethics
- The structure of the thesis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You gain real work experience in a professional environment working on tasks related to the study subjects of your programme. You develop your degree competences and working life skills in more demanding tasks. You are able to apply the acquired knowledge into practice and take responsibility and work independently. You gain understanding of practical work and career options.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You gain real work experience in a professional environment working on tasks related to the study subjects of your programme. You develop your degree competences and working life skills in more demanding tasks. You are able to apply the acquired knowledge into practice and take responsibility and work independently. You gain understanding of practical work and career options.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to solve basic probability and statistical problems. You know basic sampling methods and how to analyse data with them.

Content

Sampling methods
Location measures
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
Statistical dispersion
- Standard deviation
- Range
- Interquartile range
- Variance
Regression and correlation
Probability

Exam schedules

Midterm exam is on week 9. Final is on week 17.

Final exam on April 2024 according to the study plan.

This course can't be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

The course can be done also by attending to final exam on spring 2024.

Student workload

Lessons and exams 36,5 hours. Guided exercises 28 hours.

Self-learning about 98,5 hours

Total 135 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the exams, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle. If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 35 % of maximum: grade 0 (fail)
- 35 - 48 % of maximum: grade 1
- 49 - 62 % of maximum: grade 2
- 63 - 76 % of maximum: grade 3
- 77 - 90 % of maximum: grade 4
- more than 90 % of maximum: grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has difficulties to read statistical texts and to recognize basic expressions in statistics and probability

There are difficulties to use basic mathematical tools

The student is unable to apply mathematics

Less than 35 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic expressions in statistics and probability and can easily read statistical texts

The student is able to use basic mathematical tools

The student is able to apply basics on easy applications

Grade 1: 35 - 48 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 49 - 62 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to read statistical texts and uses expressions in statistics and probability

The student is able to use mathematical tools

The student is able to apply mathematics on applications

Grade 3: 63 - 76 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 77 - 90 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to read fluently statistical texts and uses difficult expressions in statistics and probability

The student is able to use difficult mathematical tools

The student is able to apply mathematics fluently on applications

More than 90 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

This course focus on the supply chain strategy and the processes of supply chain management such as supplier relations management, customer relations management, managing inventories, logistics and distribution. Analyse the supply chain in terms of sustainability and perform analytical thinking on improving the process. Case studies on Logistics 4.0

Content

- Global Supply Chain Management
- Demand And Supply
- Value chain
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting Management
- Digital Transformation of SCM
- Transport Management
- specific topics on Supply chain Management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations. You are familiar with the professional bodies and understand which kind of Swedish knowledge will be needed in the working life. You can present your company, project or organisation as well as products and services f. ex. at fairs and are able to write neccessary written documents. You are able to act in meetings and negotiations in Swedish and work out the necessary documents. You are able to follow actual Swedish media of the field and to report from the themes. You are able to study and retrieve information independently and you are able to use the vocabulary and structures of Swedish language in different situations in the working life.

Content

- Telling about yourself, your education and your work, company, products and projects.
- Small talk, on the phone and with customers
- Meetings and negotiations
- Writing documents concerning working life
- Using vocabulary and structures of Swedish in different working life situations
- Knowing cultural differences in written an oral working life communication

Teaching methods

You can tell about yourself, your work and studies and know how to communicate in oral and written working life situations. You familiarize yourself with your field and understand what kind of Swedish skills are needed in working life. You can follow the current Swedish media in your field and summarize them. You are capable of independent studies and information acquisitions and you can use basic vocabulary in your field and grammatical structures in working life situations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to read simple technical drawings. You are also able to understand the shape of a 3D on the basis of the different 2D views in the drawings. You can use Creo software to create extruded 3D parts, assemblies and manufacturing drawings.

Content

Basics of Creo Parametric 3D software
- Sketching
- Extrusion
- Assemblies
- Drawings

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand relevance of good sales work for customers and companies. You understand meaning of social and interaction skills for sales work and you are able to apply them successfully in customer interaction. You understand the sales process and you can create an offer for a customer tender request. You are able to negotiate with the customer and guide the sales negotiations towards win-win situation.

Content

- Professional sales techniques and skills
- b-for-b selling in international business environment
- Customer value creation
- Sales process steps
- Successful sales negotiations and bidding process
- Value based pricing and sales documentation

Teaching methods

You understand relevance of good sales work for customers and companies. You understand meaning of social and interaction skills for sales work and you are able to apply them successfully in customer interaction. You understand the sales process and you can create an offer for a customer tender request. You are able to negotiate with the customer and guide the sales negotiations towards win-win situation.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will implement a project work in groups within a co-operation in local industry companies. Variable topics.

Content

- Project work implementation

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to work in a group in order to design, document, build and demonstrate in action a relatively simple mechanism. You are also able to document the entire product development process.

Content

For the given task:
- Design work
- Technical documentation and 3D-design of the mechanism
- Building process
- Demonstration
- Documentation of the process

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After successfully completing the course, you will understand the importance of strategic marketing planning, decision making, and the value of segmentation, differentiation, target marketing, and positioning opportunities that can be addressed with the proper marketing mix. You are able to understand marketing principles in the context of today’s complex global environment.

Content

- Marketing concepts building
- Customer value creation
- Segmentation targeting and positioning identification
- Marketing communication and channeling identification

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of this online course is to provide more information about the duties and studies of an industrial management engineer to you who are considering engineering studies at a university of applied sciences.
After completing the online course, you will know:
- how to get into engineering studies
- what and how you study
- what kind of jobs are there for you
- what kind of skills and qualities are needed in the work of an engineer

Content

Admission, studies, job market, engineering skills. In order to pass the course the student must complete all the tasks of the course in an acceptable way.

Teaching methods

The student is able to do the course at his/her own pace according to the instructions in the Moodle environment by returning the mandatory written tasks.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can maintain your workability, collaborate with others at work and contribute to the wellbeing of the whole community. You are able to assess your own competences and to plan your professional development. You are able to market self and your own competences through various application documents and at personal interviews. You are able to establish contacts with professionals and know the generic and field-specific professional principles. You know the trade unions and employer organisations of your industry / field of work.

Content

- Creating contacts to employers, interest groups and stakeholders in the industry
- Getting to know various recruitment methods and recruitment agencies
- Development discussions (appraisals)
- Graduation planning

Evaluation scale

H-5

Teaching methods

The course is designed to prepare students for the Project Management tasks. This course is specifically tailored to provide participants with the knowledge, skills, and strategies required to successfully manage industrial projects.

Throughout the boot camp, participants will gain a deep understanding of the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) Guide, which serves as the foundation for the PMP certification. They will learn key project management concepts, principles, and best practices, and explore the five process groups and ten knowledge areas outlined in the PMBOK Guide.

The curriculum covers a wide range of project management topics, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and project closure.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to track and critically evaluate your progress and set objectives for professional development. You know the basics of application and recruitment processes. You know what is expected from a good employee. You are able to assess your own competences and know what kind of work you are capable of doing. You are able to plan your professional development. You know what kind of requirements possible future employees have for industrial management engineers.

Content

- Preparing to practical training and exchange
- Support for finding an internship
- Short term career plan
- Development discussions
- Company visits

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

This course focus on the supply chain strategy and the processes of supply chain management such as supplier relations management, customer relations management, managing inventories, logistics and distribution. Analyse the supply chain in terms of sustainability and perform analytical thinking on improving the process. Case studies on Logistics 4.0

Content

- Global Supply Chain Management
- Demand And Supply
- Value chain
- Inventory Management
- Forecasting Management
- Digital Transformation of SCM
- Transport Management
- specific topics on Supply chain Management

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You can lead project clients to create the content for the project. You are able to classify requirements, eliminate irrelevant and grouping relevant requirements.

Content

- Project requirements
- Project categorising
- Project scope defining
- Project resources
- Project budget
- Authority requirements

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will learn to make a project plan and to create a project organisation. You will have an understanding of project steering methods and target achievement.

Content

- Project plan
- Project reporting
- Project organisation
- Concept of project

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The goal of this course is to explore things and their connection to the IoT and how data is collected in Production and on products. The student familiarize with IOT architecture , HW and SW for building a IOT solution.

The student learn how to Create programs in Python that provide IoT functionality to the Raspberry Pi single-board computer.

Design an IoT system that can solve problems in manufacturing, healthcare, or energy systems.

Content

IoT Fundamentals: Connecting Things
Networks and communication
Sensors, Actuators, and Microcontrollers
IOT architectures
SW and coding for IOT
Data storage and real time data
Data visualization
Data Analysis
IOT security

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will be able to use computers to solve mathematical problems. You will implement algorithms to produce approximated solutions to various problems.

Content

- Linear & nonlinear equations
- Linear Interpolation / Extrapolation
- Quadratic interpolation
- Newton’s method
- Monte Carlo approximations
- Derivatives / Integrals
- Series and sequences
- Fitting a line to the data
- Linear Regression
- Principal component analysis

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to use the thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically. You know how to use SI units and derived units. You are able to use the laws learned to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements, as well as related invoices and analysis of results.

Content

- Kinematics
- Thermodynamics
- Pneumatics
- CAS for mechanical tasks (optional)
- Laboratory exercises (mandatory presence)

Materials

All material needed will be provided on Moodle or during the lectures or laboratory sessions.

Exam schedules

The course assessment is based on the laboratory reports from laboratory work and a final exam.

Assessments of this course can not be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

There are no alternative completion method on this course due to the laboratory work.

Student workload

Lessons, laboratory sessions and assessment 30 hours and 30 minutes.

Self-learning about 50 hours

Total 81 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Further information

The laboratory sessions are mandatory due to the final assessment method.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment is based on the laboratory reports, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle.

If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 40 % of maximum: grade 0 (fail)
- 40 - 51 % of maximum: grade 1
- 52 - 63 % of maximum: grade 2
- 64 - 75 % of maximum: grade 3
- 76 - 91 % of maximum: grade 4
- more than 91 % of maximum: grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has difficulties to use the thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

There are difficulties to use SI units with multiple units

The student is unable to apply the laws learned to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements, as well as related invoices and analysis of results

Less than 40 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows the basic use of thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units with some mistakes

The student is able to design simple laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

Grade 1: 40 - 51 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 52 - 63 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student knows the use of thematic general laws to solve simple problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units

The student is able to design laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

Grade 3: 64 - 75 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 76 - 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the use of thematic general laws to solve problems mathematically

The student is able to use SI units with multiple units flawlessly

The student is able to design more advanced laboratory measurements and to carry out those measurements

More than 91 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

The introduction to the fundamentals, understanding of the properties and process of materials such as metals, polymers, ceramic, glasses, plastics and composite materials in the manufacturing process and their applications for product development and applications. You build an awareness on their manufacturing, properties, economic and sustainability issues.

Content

Basics of:
- Material properties
- Materials testing
- Steels
- Cast irons
- Aluminiums
- Other main engineering metals
- Plastics
- Ceramics
- Composites

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You understand core manufacturing techniques and technologies used in modern industrial management of major Mechanical engineering and electronics/electrical manufacturing and processes (I.e. metal cutting, additive manufacturing, etc.).
You get an overview of the manufacturing process and systems used both in different industries and new innovations. You know how manufacturing is organised and optimised.

Content

- Managing manufacturing processes in industry
- Additive manufacturing
- Milling, turning
- Sheetmetal processes
- Injection moulding
- Extrusion
- Welding

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You are able to solve basic probability and statistical problems. You know basic sampling methods and how to analyse data with them.

Content

Sampling methods
Location measures
- Mean
- Median
- Mode
Statistical dispersion
- Standard deviation
- Range
- Interquartile range
- Variance
Regression and correlation
Probability

Exam schedules

Midterm exam is on week 9. Final is on week 17.

Final exam on April 2024 according to the study plan.

This course can't be done on EXAM-environment.

Completion alternatives

The course can be done also by attending to final exam on spring 2024.

Student workload

Lessons and exams 36,5 hours. Guided exercises 28 hours.

Self-learning about 98,5 hours

Total 135 hours

One academic credit equals about 27 hours of work for student.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation is based on the exams, specified exercises and assignments announced by the teacher on the lessons and on Moodle. If the student's total amount of points is
- less than 35 % of maximum: grade 0 (fail)
- 35 - 48 % of maximum: grade 1
- 49 - 62 % of maximum: grade 2
- 63 - 76 % of maximum: grade 3
- 77 - 90 % of maximum: grade 4
- more than 90 % of maximum: grade 5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has difficulties to read statistical texts and to recognize basic expressions in statistics and probability

There are difficulties to use basic mathematical tools

The student is unable to apply mathematics

Less than 35 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student knows basic expressions in statistics and probability and can easily read statistical texts

The student is able to use basic mathematical tools

The student is able to apply basics on easy applications

Grade 1: 35 - 48 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 2: 49 - 62 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student is able to read statistical texts and uses expressions in statistics and probability

The student is able to use mathematical tools

The student is able to apply mathematics on applications

Grade 3: 63 - 76 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Grade 4: 77 - 90 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to read fluently statistical texts and uses difficult expressions in statistics and probability

The student is able to use difficult mathematical tools

The student is able to apply mathematics fluently on applications

More than 90 % of points from exams and other exercises or assignments

Objective

This course will give you an overview over the usage of industrial automation at manufacturing industry. Industrial automation solutions have been affecting manufacturing industry for several decades and it is still continuously growing trend among industrial manufacturing plants. The course will give an engineering student an overview and understanding on how industrial automation can be applied at manufacturing plants. Economical and technological advantages and disadvantages of industrial automation solutions will be presented and evaluated by the students through real life examples.

Content

The course will go through basic concepts of automation technology, components of automation systems, basic mechanical solutions, actuators of motion, control systems and sensory devices. Examples of robotic and automated solutions will be given and discussed.

The course will also focus on the use and implementation of industrial automation solutions from perspectives of: part and assembly design (design for manufacturability), labor aspects, productivity gains, quality improvements, use of process data, metrology assisted production and future trends of automation. Laboratory demonstrations will be given during the course and real life industrial solutions will be presented.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The aim of the course is to help you understand the Finnish society, and to improve your chances of becoming member of it as quickly as possible. Ex-pat students have a better chance of integration and employment when they gain a good understanding of how the new society works.

Content

Topics discussed during the course explain how the Finnish society works and tell the story of Finland:

-Finnish history
-Development and structure of Finnish society
-Values, laws and democratic principles
-Rights and obligations in terms of an individual
-Finnish way of life and everyday practices
-Rules of working life and Finnish work culture
-Career advice for recruitment and employment opportunities

Completion alternatives

The course is designed for students who have come to Finland only recently. If you have prior learning that meets the learning outcomes of this course,
e.g. you have taken a similar course at another Finnish university,
lived in Finland for several years and, maybe, participated in integration training,
please, get in touch with the teacher in charge of the course to discuss RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING.

Student workload

Scheduled sessions (workshops/ presentations by specialists of working life/visits, test) 40 hours;
Independent studying (tasks/reports, studying ABC of Working Life material for the test) 64 hours

Please, note that your attendance in contact classes is compulsory.
You are expected to carry out compensating tasks for missed contact classes.

Further information

The course is designed for students coming from outside Finland with no previous work experience in the country.
To be allowed to join the course, you need to apply for exemption from  Svenska för arbetslivet  4 cr (Swedish language) course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment methods and criteria

To pass the course you are to
-Attend contact classes, presentations and possible visits.
-Carry out all written and other tasks.
-Pass the test on reading material.

Assessment scale: pass- to be completed - fail

Objective

You are able to communicate orally and in writing in working life situations. You are familiar with the professional bodies and understand which kind of Swedish knowledge will be needed in the working life. You can present your company, project or organisation as well as products and services f. ex. at fairs and are able to write neccessary written documents. You are able to act in meetings and negotiations in Swedish and work out the necessary documents. You are able to follow actual Swedish media of the field and to report from the themes. You are able to study and retrieve information independently and you are able to use the vocabulary and structures of Swedish language in different situations in the working life.

Content

- Telling about yourself, your education and your work, company, products and projects.
- Small talk, on the phone and with customers
- Meetings and negotiations
- Writing documents concerning working life
- Using vocabulary and structures of Swedish in different working life situations
- Knowing cultural differences in written an oral working life communication

Teaching methods

You can tell about yourself, your work and studies and know how to communicate in oral and written working life situations. You familiarize yourself with your field and understand what kind of Swedish skills are needed in working life. You can follow the current Swedish media in your field and summarize them. You are capable of independent studies and information acquisitions and you can use basic vocabulary in your field and grammatical structures in working life situations.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You will have a comprehensive understanding what Lean Operations mean in practice. You are able to implement Lean philosophy and methods in a working life.

Content

- Lean history
- Lean principles
- Lean leadership
- Lean methods
- Lean practicing

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You apply the learned theory into practice. You familiarise yourself with the internship organisation, its operations and working practices. You develop your working life skills and degree competences. You create contacts and networks in working life. You acquired knowledge that will help to plan and evaluate future study and career development.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

You gain real work experience in a professional environment working on tasks related to the study subjects of your programme. You develop your degree competences and working life skills in more demanding tasks. You are able to apply the acquired knowledge into practice and take responsibility and work independently. You gain understanding of practical work and career options.

Content

- Learning and development objectives for internship
- Feedback sessions with the employer and supervising teacher
- Internship report

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5