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Archived Curricula Guide 2015–2017
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HEAG02 Study Skills and Personal Study Planning 2 ECTS
Organised by
Master's Degree Programme in Health Sciences
Corresponding course units in the curriculum
School of Health Sciences
Curricula 2012 – 2015

Keywords

Strategic themes: Responsible conduct of research

General description

A basic course introducing the study counseling and study practices of the University of Tampere and the degree programme.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will
- understand the significance of study planning
- be familiar with the learning opportunities available to her/him
- recognise her/his strengths and challenges in progressing in her/his studies
- plan and assess her/his studies throughout the completion of the degree
- manage and apply the basics of academic information literacy and the basic skills of information retrieval in her/his field of study
- seek and use various data extensively and critically
- understand the ethical issues related to the use of texts and other data in the academic environment.

Upon graduation, the student will understand the significance of lifelong learning.

Contents

Each student draws up a personal study plan (PSP, HOPS), designed first and foremost to support the student in the process of planning and completing her/his studies. The student checks and updates her/his personal study plan during her/his studies with the support provided by the degree programme.

The course includes the basics of information literacy, taught by the university library, which will introduce the student to the printed and electronic library materials, and provide the student with a grasp of information retrieval, use and assessment of information, and good ethical practices in the academia.

The course spans throughout the duration of studies.

Teaching methods

Teaching method Contact Online
Tutorials

Teaching language

English

Modes of study

Option 1
Available for:
  • Degree Programme Students
  • Other Students
  • Open University Students
  • Doctoral Students
  • Exchange Students
Personal Study Planning  Project / practical work  1 ECTS
In English
Evaluation 
Pass/fail. 
Basics of Information Literacy  Participation in course work  1 ECTS
In English

Evaluation

Pass/fail.

Belongs to following study modules

School of Health Sciences
2016–2017
Teaching
Archived Teaching Schedule. Please refer to current Teaching Shedule.
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School of Health Sciences