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Introduction to Academic Studies (3 cr)

Code: SKV24IN01-3001

General information


Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Health and Welfare

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Beauty and Cosmetics

Teachers

  • Jaana Ylimartimo-Nybäck
  • Johanna Nykamb

Teacher in charge

Jaana Ylimartimo-Nybäck

Groups

  • EST24D-V
    Estenom (YH), h24, dagstudier, Vasa

Objective

• The students are familiar with studying at NOVIA UAS and are prepared to participate in different study settings
• The students become familiar with the degree programme, curriculum and the industry of Beauty and Cosmetics
• The students are familiar with the functions and tools, such as Peppi and Moodle, that supports the study process
• The students reflect on own studies and future plans and are aware of the significance of personal development in relation to life-long learning and the profession
• The students can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments
• The students can search for and critically view different types of literature and articles within the industry
• The students can work with others in groups and understand the importance of teamwork
• The students understand the principle for group learning and have the ability to share their own knowledge
• The students become familiar with sustainability and consumption from an economical, ecological, and social point of view

Content

Study Information about NOVIA UAS
Branch Familiarity about Beauty and Cosmetics
Functions and Tools; Peppi and Moodle
Profession
Study Techniques
Teamwork
Group Dynamics

Location and time

2th October - 3rd December 2024 at Campus Alere, Vasa

Materials

Study material on Moodle.
Students follow the thesis writing instructions for Novia UAS.

Jaana´s part: Novia´s Intranet and systems.

Teaching methods

Lecture, team work, mood boards, alumni visits and learning platforms.

Jaana´s part, introduction to academic studies, 1cr: Narrative method, lecture, quiz, guidance, discussions och exercises.

Employer connections

We strive close contact to working life and it´s needs.
The students become familiar with alumni and branch professionals within branch familiarity 1cr.

Exam schedules

Practical assignments both individual and in group during the course. Participation in discussions and visits.

More information about times and assignments on Moodle.

Jaana´s part, 1cr: Examination consists of one submitted assignment and activity, grade (Pass/Fail).
1. Introduction to Studies, 1cr, has a quiz on Moodle. The quiz opens up in September and has a deadline for submission: September 30th 2024. The quiz result/feedback is given by the Moodle system. Graded (Pass/Fail).
2. Active participation in course part, graded (Pass/Fail).

Examination autumn 2024. Instructions for the examinations are given by each teacher at the beginning of course part.

Completion alternatives

Approved practical exercises and submitted course assignments.
Students commitment and activity during the course are important.
Feedback is given individually or as group feedback after the course.

Jaana´s part: one approved assignment- quiz and activity (grade Pass/Fail).

Student workload

The students work 27 hours / cr.
In class: 30 hrs
Self study: 51 hrs
Total: 81 hrs

Jaana´s part, 1cr:
The students work 27 hours / cr
In class: 20 hrs
Self study: 7 hrs
Total: 27 hrs

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student has followed instructions and shows sufficient knowledge about the theme.
The student has shown interest.

Fail:
The student has not followed instructions and shows especially insufficient knowledge about the theme.
The student has not shown much interest.

Further information

More information is given at introduction of each course part.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student possesses a basic competence in the subject / The student does not show sufficient competence in the subject

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is approved with Pass/Fail.
Examination consists of submitted assignments and activity.

Qualifications

No prior prerequisites