New technologies and the future of work (5 cr)
Code: IWZV0300-3002
General information
- Timing
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31.08.2020 - 30.04.2021
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- RDI portion
- 3 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Online learning
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology
Evaluation scale
Pass/Fail
Objective
The student understands how new technologies will change working environments. The student learns concepts and terms related to new technologies. The student has an understanding of the prospects, (ethical) challenges and threats brought about by new technical solutions. When studying a new technology further, the student also learns a new way of work that supports independent, life long learning.
The objective of the learning process should be to learn at least one state-of-the-art technology and its applications in the chosen technology area. This includes the following learning outcomes:
◦ ability to investigate the application of new and emerging technologies at the forefront of their specialization
◦ ability to conduct searches for literature, to consult and critically use databases and other sources of information
◦ ability to engage in independent life-long learning
Content
During the course, new and emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, IoT, big data, block chains, extended reality, 3D/4D printing, digital platforms and cloud services are introduced. In addition, field-specific subjects such as programming, process modelling, ethics, and new working titles can be examined.
Location and time
Virtual, online
Materials
Materials in the e-learning environment.
Teaching methods
- lectures (prerecorded videos)
- self-paced distance learning
- learning tasks
Completion alternatives
The admission procedures are described in the degree rule and the study guide. The teacher of the course will give you more information on possible specific course practices.
Student workload
One credit (1 Cr) corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
For passing the course you need to deliver a learning report which contains 16-32 pages (approximately 5,000 words) of lessons learned and a short (3-5 minutes) video summary. In these documents, the student shows knowledge of the most essential terms related to the new technologies, understands in which areas the new technologies can be used in their own field, and is able to report and present the key findings in an understandable and meaningful way.
Fail (0): The student does now meet the minimum criteria set for the course.