• Development as an Expert (ZZPP0520-3137),
         22.08.2022 – 31.07.2026,  5 cr  (LMS22S1) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    During the course you will be prepared for studies at University of Applied Sciences and become part of the study and operating environment. You will find information about studies and professional options in your field. You will learn to evaluate your skills, set professional goals, make choices in your studies and put them into practice. You will be prepared for a job search and will be aware of opportunities for further studies. You can evaluate, develop and maintain your well-being.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
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    Course contents
    1st year:
    You do the pre-assignments. You attend the orientation days and info sessions. You attach to the studies and community. You recognize the factors that sustain your well-being and know the guidance services of JAMK. You get to know yourself as a university level student and start to build your own study and career plan (PLP) with the guidance of your teacher tutor. You are able to operate in the learning and operating environments of JAMK, knowing your rights and responsibilities as well as ethical guidelines.

    2nd-4th year:
    You update your study and career plans and have an annual PLP discussion with your career tutor. You assess your skills, set professional goals for yourself, and take them into account when planning your studies. You will be prepared for a job search and be aware of career and postgraduate opportunities.

    The course includes guidelines for reporting skills organized by the Language Center.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria, passed/failed
    The assessment of the course consists of 5 parts (pass / fail):

    - Participation in orientation 1 cr
    - JAMK as a Study Environment 1 cr
    - Study and Work Well-Being 1 cr
    - Working Life Skills 1 cr
    - Career Planning and PLP Discussions 1 cr

    Language of instruction
    English
    Finnish
    Location and time

    Contact times are announced separately.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Contact and distance learning, learning assignments and guidance discussions.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    The materials of the course are available on Moodle.
    1st year: modules 1-3 and PLP 1, 3 cr
    Reporting skills 0 cr
    Module 4 and PLP 2-4, 2 cr

    Lecturer(s)

    Juho Pirttiniemi, Jaana Alila

    Working life cooperation

    The course has content that supports working life skills and student's own profession, such as workplace and/or alumni visits.

    Campus

    Institute of Bioeconomy

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    The course does not have scheduled exams.

    Internationality

    Students receive information about internationalization opportunities during their studies.

    Timing

    22.08.2022 - 31.07.2026

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Orientation to Studies, 1 cr (27 h)
    JAMK as a Study Environment, 1 cr (27 h)
    Study and Work Well-being, 1 cr (27 h)
    Working Life Skills, 1 cr (27 h)
    Career Planning and PLP Discussions, 1 cr (27 h)

    Content scheduling

    1. year (3 cr)
    Orientation to Studies
    JAMK as a Study Environment
    Study and Work Well-being
    Career Planning and PLP Discussion

    2. year (1 cr)
    Working Life Skills
    Career Planning and PLP Discussion

    3./4. year (1 cr)
    Working Life Skills
    Career Planning and PLP Discussions

    Groups
    • LMS22S1
    Alternative learning methods

    The recognition of prior learning is not possible as a whole course. If the student has previous higher education level studies related to the topic, the recognition of the units can be discussed with the career tutor.

    Assessment methods

    The course lasts from the beginning to the end of the studies.

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology