TST-41007 Introduction to Graduate Studies, 2 cr

Implementation TST-41007 2019-01

Description

Introduction to Graduate Studies covers information on the structure of the study programme and the study modules. Students are familiar with the content of the major subject. Students learn how to use the PSP tool and make a personal study plan. Students are familiar with the Finnish working life and different ways to find a job. The course covers advice on learning techniques, motivation, and time and project management. Library tour and Information retrieval are part of the course.

Course requirements:
- mandatory attendance in the sessions and lectures
- mandatory attendance in the teacher mentoring
- approved PSP (personal study plan)
- updated CV and job application
- learning diary

Lessons

Assessment scale

Evaluation scale passed/failed will be used on the course

Requirements

Mandatory attendance in the sessions and lectures; an approved personal study plan made with PSP tool.
Course includes compulsory mentor meetings in each major subject:

First teacher mentor meetings for Electrical Engineering and Information Technology degree students:

Electrical Engineering
Smart Grids: Thursday 22.8.2019 at 9:30-11 in TE107
Wireless Communication and RF Systems: Friday 30.8.2019 at 10:00-12 in TC103

Information Technology
Communication Systems and Networks: Friday 30.8.2019 at 10:00-12 in TC103
Data Engineering and Machine Learning: Tuesday 27.8.2019 at 14:15-16 in TB207
Embedded Systems: Friday 23.8.2019 at 12:15-14 in TC210
Human-Technology Interaction:
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: Tuesday 27.8.2019 at 14:15-16 in TB207
Software Engineering - Web & Cloud: Friday 23.8.2019 at 12:15-14 in TC210

Additional information of course implementation

The course is offered ONLY and it is mandatory for the students of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology degree programmes, who start their studies on Autumn 2019.

After you have signed up for the course, please sign up also for one PSP Workshop on week 35 and for one Library information retrieval info on week 39.

Events during the Welcome Week (week 34):
- General Study Information Session for all new international students, Tue 20 Aug at 9:15 in Konetalo K1705
- Degree Programme-specific Study Guidance at the Faculties, Tue 20 Aug at 13:15 in Konetalo K1704
- Teacher mentor meeting for students in Smart Grids, Thu 22 Aug at 9:30-11 in Tietotalo TE107