Communication Skills for Engineering StudentsLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: IM00BD26
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student is able to:
- Communicate in different spoken and written contexts related to engineering studies
- Read, write, listen and talk in English about topics related to the student’s engineering field
- Use grammatical structures typical in the context of the study field
- Follow Savonia reporting practices concerning the academic reporting language, reference techniques and the use of the reporting template
- Search information for study purposes and evaluate information sources critically
- Understand job application process and create a CV and a job application message
- Interact and collaborate in an intercultural context
Content
- Oral and written communication related to the engineering studies
- Engineering vocabulary and terminology
- Technical texts and related grammatical structures
- Product and process descriptions
- Job application process and documents
- Presentation skills
- Academic and technical reporting with focus on Savonia reporting practices
- Critical Information retrieval
Further information
It is recommended to do the course 'Orientation Project' at the same time with this course. Some tasks may be linked to the project course.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
13.01.2025 - 27.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Industrial Management
Teachers
- Satu Huusari
Student groups
-
IM24SPIndustrial Management
Teaching methods
Learning methods and other pedagogical solutions:
Interactive workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
Primary completion method: Working in the weekly workshops, completing the assignments and final exam.
Assessment: 0-5
Working in the weekly workshops and assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
Final exam (50% of the final grade)
Course schedule information: Weekly workshops and assignments must be finished following the given deadlines.
The interactive workshops take place in the classroom.
Student workload
Classwork: 39 hours
Independent work & assignments etc: 96 hours
Materials
Handouts and material on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 29.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Internet of Things
Teachers
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Student groups
-
IT24SPInformation Technology IOT
Teaching methods
Learning methods: Interactive weekly workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
The assessment is based on
1. Working in the weekly workshops and assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
2. Final exam (50% of the final grade),
finished accoording to given deadlines.
Weekly workshops take place in classroom, no Zoom option.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL. Studyfication
Student workload
Weekly workshops: 45 hours
Independent study and preparing for the exam: 90 hours
Total: 135 hours
Materials
Materials on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
07.01.2025 - 29.04.2025
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Teachers
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Student groups
-
IE24SPMechanical Engineering
Teaching methods
Learning methods: Interactive weekly workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
The assessment is based on
1. Working in the weekly workshops and finishing the assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
2. Final exam (50% of the final grade),
finished according to the deadlines.
Weekly workshops take place in classroom, no Zoom option.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL, Studyfication
Student workload
Weekly workshops: 45 hours
Independent study and preparing for the exam: 90 hours
Total: 135 hours
Materials
Materials on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 08.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Student groups
-
IT23SPInformation Technology IOT
Teaching methods
Learning methods: Interactive weekly workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
The assessment is based on
1. Working in the weekly workshops and assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
2. Final exam (50% of the final grade),
finished accoording to given deadlines.
Weekly workshops take place in classroom, no Zoom option.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL. Studyfication
Student workload
Weekly workshops: 45 hours
Independent study and preparing for the exam: 90 hours
Total: 135 hours
Materials
Materials on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 30.04.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Satu Huusari
Student groups
-
IM23SPIndustrial Management
Teaching methods
Learning methods and other pedagogical solutions:
Interactive workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
Primary completion method: Working in the weekly workshops, completing the assignments and final exam.
Assessment: 0-5
Working in the weekly workshops and assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
Final exam (50% of the final grade)
Course schedule information: Weekly workshops and assignments must be finished following the given deadlines.
The interactive workshops take place in the classroom.
Student workload
Classwork: 39 hours
Independent work & assignments etc: 96 hours
Materials
Handouts and material on Moodle.
Enrollment
01.12.2023 - 15.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 08.05.2024
Credits
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Teaching languages
- English
Teachers
- Irene Hyrkstedt
Student groups
-
IE23SPMechanical Engineering
Teaching methods
Learning methods: Interactive weekly workshops, oral and written assignments, individual and group work.
The assessment is based on
1. Working in the weekly workshops and finishing the assignments (continuous assessment, 50% of the final grade)
2. Final exam (50% of the final grade),
finished according to the deadlines.
Weekly workshops take place in classroom, no Zoom option.
Alternative implementation methods
RPL, Studyfication
Student workload
Weekly workshops: 45 hours
Independent study and preparing for the exam: 90 hours
Total: 135 hours
Materials
Materials on Moodle.