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Introduction to Academic Studies (1 cr)

Code: BYI2301-3002

General information


Enrollment

18.06.2025 - 07.09.2025

Timing

29.08.2025 - 11.10.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages

  • Svenska

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Civil and Construction Engineering

Teachers

  • Kenneth Julin

Teacher in charge

Kenneth Julin

Groups

  • ÖH25BYS-BYI-V
    Öppna YH, Byggmästare till Ingenjör (YH)

Objective

The student
- is familiar with his/her UAS and Campus
- is aware of the gain of activating methods of learning
- can reflect on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of his/her individual learning style
- can plan and follow up his/her studies
- can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments and share knowledge with others

Content

Introduction to studies at Novia University of Applied Sciences

Teaching methods

The student
- is familiar with his/her UAS and Campus
- is aware of the gain of activating methods of learning
- can reflect on his/her studies and future plans and is aware of his/her individual learning style
- can plan and follow up his/her studies
- can generate new knowledge and create personal learning environments and share knowledge with others

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

To pass the course the student needs fulfill the objectives of the course, and in the relevant realization compulsory parts, at a satisfactory level.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Being able to identify general technical functions and descriptions of materials and components in English.
Being able to identify general technical problems and technical development in English .
Being able to identify the specific linguistic features in engineering English on grammatical level.
Being able to present an engineering-related phenomenon.
Being able to identify the stylistic and linguistic elements in scientific writing and engineering documents.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Being able to describe general technical functions and materials and components in English.
Being able to describe, asses and interpret faults and feasibility, and discuss technical requirements and improvements in English.
Being able to apply the linguistic features of engineering English on grammatical level when creating documents.
Being able to present an engineering related phenomenon and take part in discussions and debates.
Being able to apply the stylistic and linguistic elements in scientific writing and engineering documents.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Being able to describe, explain, compare and evaluate general technical functions and materials and components in English.
Being able to describe, compare and evaluate general technical problems as well as technical development, and propose solutions and insights in technical development.
Being able to apply, implement and critically reflect the gained knowledge of the specific linguistic features of engineering English on grammatical level.
Being able to present and critically reflect engineering related phenomena and take active part in discussions and debates
Being able to apply, implement and critically reflect the gained knowledge in the stylistic and linguistic elements in scientific writing and engineering documents.

Qualifications

None