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Professional Growth (2cr)

Code: IR10112-3001

General information


Enrollment
15.08.2025 - 30.09.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
15.08.2025 - 19.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Insinöörikoulutus / Rakennustekniikka (IR)
Campus
Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Construction Engineering
Teachers
Ville Mertanen
Teacher in charge
Ville Mertanen
Groups
IRTS25
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Blended Learning, Fall, 2025, Conversion Training
Course
IR10112

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The Professional Growth course 2 ECTS is a study unit that lasts throughout the studies. During the part-time courses, the student receives information, advice and guidance to support the planning of their studies. Students learn to evaluate the development of their knowledge and skills. The course supports the management of the student's individual development curve in learning and work, as well as the development of decision-making and career management skills.

In the Professional Growth sub-course (2 cr) you will learn to use the services and learning environments offered to you by the University of Applied Sciences. After completing the part-time course, you will know the curriculum and operating methods of your own education, you will know the actors in the supervision of your own education and you will be able to apply for guidance from the right people in connection with your studies.

After completing the course, you will be able to work as a university student, know the Karelia University of Applied Sciences degree rules, know the principles and practices of recognizing and recognizing previously acquired competencies (AHOT), understand the process of personal study planning and update your personal study plan working practices.

Content

Familiarity with the curriculum and implementation plan as well as the rules of procedure and the implementation practices of teaching. Studying at a polytechnic, studying in groups, in pairs and in projects. Use of data networks, data acquisition, Karelia.fi, PAKKI, PEPPI system, MoodleRooms and Outlook e-mail. Study supervision, study curator, health care, study social benefits, parish, language services, library and information services, international services and the student association POKA. Degree rules, general policies and rules of the game, and general and sectoral competencies. Familiarization with working life practices and rules of the game (working life information and / or visits). Development of a personal study plan (HOPS) and development discussion.

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