2. ACADEMIC STUDY CULTURE Katja Kurasto International Relations Coordinator School of Engineering katja.kurasto@oamk.fi 7.9.2009 10.1.2007

3. Course? Student-Lecturer relationship? Grade? Credit? Interaction in classes? Essay? Exam? Bachelor’s Thesis?

4. Finnish Education System

5. Structure of Studies Further education Professional Specialisation Studies 30–60 ECTS cr First cycle degree Bachelor’s degree 3.5–4.5 years 210–270 ECTS cr Bachelor’s thesis 15 ECTS cr Practical training 30–120 ECTS cr. Free-choice studies 15 ECTS cr Second cycle degree Master’s Degree 60–90 ECTS cr Professional studies (compulsory / optional) Basic studies (compulsory / optional) 135–240 ECTS cr Three years work experience

6. Student’s Path on the Internet http://www.oamk.fi/english/degree_students/ Degree Students Studying at Oulu UASStudying at Oulu UAS (incl. Study Affairs Forms) Student Services and Benefits Structure of Studies Career Planning and Personal Study Plan Bachelor's Thesis Graduation and Entering Working Life http://www.oamk.fi/english/ects Study Guide, course search, practical information

7. Credit System The Finnish credit system complies with the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) so that the Finnish credits are equivalent to the ECTS credits. Higher education studies are measured in credits (cr). 1 credit = 27 hrs. student work A student’s average study effort of 1,600 hours required for the completion of studies during one academic year corresponds to 60 credits.

8. Assessment of Studies Grading scale: Finnish grade / ECTS grade 5 / A excellent 4 / B very good 3 / C good 2 / D satisfactory 1 / E sufficient 0 / FX or F fail Assessment Regulations http://www.oamk.fi/english/degree_students/structure_of_ studies/regulations/assessment/ Grades can be checked in student administration database ASIO

9. Forms of study work Lecture attendance/ contact teaching Group work/ projects -> active participation required Laboratory work Independent study work: essays, reports, book exams etc. -> always consult the teacher about the requirements!

10. Exam forms and guidelines - Different types of exams: written ( short questions, essay questions, alternative answers) or oral. - assesment event is a supervised event - be prepared to prove your indentity - the equipment and material to be used are determined by the supervisor - retake possible (failed grade can be improved twice and passed grade once during the following two terms) - N.B! Students that have enrolled for the assessment event and fail to turn up, will be considered to have attended the event.

11. - Loss of face and credibility - Leads to failed course and a possible warning or suspension

12. Bachelor’s Thesis -15 cr. (assessed 1-5) -requires a written maturity test -Bachelor’s theses are (mainly) public -for more detailed instructions, please contact your school Practical Training - 20- 50 cr. - intergral part of the studies - in Finland or abroad - great opportunity, but requires also responsibility

13. Student – Lecturer – Teaching - informal & polite environment - interactive teaching -> active participation is expected, questions & discussions are welcome - variety of options, freedom to choose part of the studies - co-operation, negotiation & flexibility (when credibility and responsibility are in order)

14. Good to remember - Follow the e-mail address given by the school. Much of the study information and announcements from the teachers will be sent in via e-mail. - Do feel free and remember to ask -You may influence your studies via Student Union - Interested, independent, self-directed and interactive: some key words for the study career

15. WE WISH YOU SUCCESS WITH THE STUDIES!.............Kiitos!...................