Study Guide

Objective

To partly review and add to high school and vocational college mathematics, with the adoption of disciplined and determined working methods and to develop interaction skills.

Content

Groups of numbers and calculations
Mathematical expressions and functions
Equations and equation groups
Exponential function and logarithms
Introduction to a mathematics programme

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to define and explain all the main concepts and principles of calculation covered during the course. They are able to lead or prove results presented during the course and to justify their use. The students are able to apply course information to new tasks that require insight, that have not been covered previously. Their calculations are accurate.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to present, list and use ideas behind the main principles of calculation. They are able to interpret the sense and meaning of the results. The students are able to compare different methods of calculation and can choose a method suitable to the context. Their calculations are mainly accurate.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to identify the main concepts and principles of calculation of the course. They know how to solve calculations using formulas based on examples covered during lessons. Minor, non-conceptual errors, are possible.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students will be assessed by exam. Satisfactory = 50 - 70 % of exam points, Good = 70 - 90 % of exam points and excellent = over 90 % of exam points.

Objective

Introduction to basic principles and tools of 2D game graphics.

Content

Tools and roles of a computer game artist.
The artist within a company
Photoshop interface and tools
Understanding composition, colour, light, shape and texture
History of game graphics and glances to art history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:

Student submits all assignments.
Attendance 80%

Objective

The students will adopt an entrepreneurial attitude, learn to understand fundamental business concepts and processes and the significance of business operations in society. The students will also be able to describe the basic functions of a company and understand the basics of running a profitable business.

Content

The significance of business operations in society
External and internal entrepreneurship
Business concept and idea
Basic business model and processes
Stakeholders and networking
Company forms
Marketing and customer oriented working methods
Business profitability

Teaching methods

The course is completed by doing a final project in groups (1-5 people), and students are also required to attend at least 80% of the course sessions. Attendance is also tracked through participation in class activities. Student can additionally influence their course grade by taking an exam, which can raise the grade by up to 0.5 points. However, a grade of 0 on the course project cannot be improved by taking the exam.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The students are able to use business concepts extensively and combine them.
The students are able to analyse, compare, and critically assess their own business competence and business practices using acquired knowledge. They can work as a group advancing and developing the group's activities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to describe and give reasons for business and entrepreneurial practices. They are able to work independently according to existing knowledge and guidelines and can apply business methods and models in business operations. The students are able to work as group to achieve common goals and to justify their activities according to professional ethical principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to define and use fundamental business concepts in accordance with professional ethical principles.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria 0-5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not participate in the final project or fails to meet the attendance requirement will not pass the course.
Additionally, a final project that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to widely use and combine business concepts with expertise and can analyse, compare and critically assess their own business competence and forms and methods of business using acquired knowledge. The students are able to work as members of a group/team, promoting and developing the work of the group.

The final project's quality is considered as excellent.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The students are able to systematically use business concepts. They are able to use, name and justify business and entrepreneurial practices. The students are able to work independently based on information and instructions and can apply business techniques and models. The students are able to work as members of a group to achieve common goals and can give reasons for their actions based on professional ethical principles.

The final project's quality is considered as good.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to define and use basic business concepts as required according to professional ethical principles. They are able name and describe basic business information. The students are able to work appropriately though their actions may display uncertainty.

The final project's quality is considered as satisfactory.

Prerequisites

The course assumes no prior knowledge of business.

Further information

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Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basis in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short Texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

Students will be able to design, document, implement and test a 2D game using C# programming language.

Content

The functioning principles of a game application
Basic use of the game engine in making a 2D game
Programming game mechanics
Version control

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all the required assignment and completes the given game exercises and presentation. The assignments have been completed properly.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Programming
Object oriented programming

Objective

The student masters the basic concepts and testing processes related to game testing, knows the different stages of testing and knows how to plan and report a testing event.

Content

Students perform game testing for a specific game separately, possibly one that is in the production phase. If possible, the course is organized together with a game company.

- Basic concept of game testing
- Testing planning and reporting
- Testing techniques and automation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Objective

Students develop their spoken and written skills in Swedish from the point of view of their future professions.

Content

Communication related to studies, skills and work experience and tasks. Documents e.g. job application, CV. Oral activities e.g. job interview, telephoning and customer service. Business communication e.g. inquiries, quotations, offers, complaints. Oral presentation e.g. company presentation or game project.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students know how to apply and adapt their written and spoken Swedish for the needs of working life using the terminology, topics on current contents and a variety of sentence structures. The are proficient in the basic terminology of the field and can plan and deliver a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic concerning their field of study. They are able to use the phraseology of business correspondence documents and to compile such documents.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to produce basic sentence structures in writing and in speech for use in usual everyday and work situations. They are able to identify and use the basic terminology of their field of study. They are proficient in planning and delivering a fairly fluent oral presentation on a topic related to their field of study using support material, though they may make grammar and pronunciation errors from time to time. They are able to identify and can write business correspondence documents.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to produce simple sentence structures in writing and speech for use in basic everyday and work situations. They recognise basic terminology related to their field of study. They are able to plan and deliver an oral presentation on a topic related to their field of study with support material and though grammar and pronunciation mistakes are apparent. They can identify business correspondence documents.

Objective

Introduction to the pricipals and concepts of3D game graphics.
Basics if 3DS MAX

Content

3ds Max navigation and interface
Basic tools for low polygon modelling
UWMapping
Basic animation
Cameras
Lighting and rendering

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students are able to create basic 3D models, UW map it and make a simple animation using 3DS Max.

They are able to create a a simple texture, and make rendering using basic light settings.

Pass: 80% attendance and all work submitted.

Objective

Students will know the principles of relational databases, being able to plan and create a simple database, use relational database software and the ready database using query language.

Content

The basic concepts of databases
ER modelling
Normalisation
Basic Functions of SQL

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to plan and build a third normalized relational database from a given target and can follow theoretical rules given during their work. They are able to carry out demanding searches within the database using sql statements. They are proficient in updating the database using sql statements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to explain the structure, keys and reference keys of a relational database and can draw an ER diagram of a given target and define the database's tables, their attributes and keys from the diagram. The students are able to explain the meaning of normalization and can initially normalize a database into a third normalized form. They are able to search for information from a given database using sql statements with different terms and to update the database using sql statements. They know how to form a simple database using database management software.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know how to define a relational database ans can name entities, attributes and concepts from an ER diagram. They are able to draw a simple ER model from a given target and to define tables from the diagram. The students know how to give examples of the keys of the tables and reference keys. The students know how to write simple sql statements and can form a simple a database under supervision using database management software.

Further information

Kurssin voi suorittaa verkko-opintoina

Objective

Students will be proficient in the theory and principles of game planning. They will be able to analyze games, produce game ideas, a game concept and initial game plan. Students will be proficient in the principles of prototyping and pitching.

Content

Interaction and game mechanics
Game analyses
Initial concept description
Feature evaluation
Initial level and character planning
Prototyping
Pitching

Teaching methods

The course contains lectures and workshops.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student has mastered the different stages of game design and can apply them in different work situations, working independently and in groups and demonstrating their proficiency in the knowledge base of the field and their ability to complete all the assignments as required.

Fail:
The student fails to meet the requirements to pass the course. Every deliverable coursework must be delivered before the deadline in acceptable condition. This means the coursework that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed. Additionally, participation in group work is mandatory for passing the course.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students have mastered the different stages of game design and can apply them in different work situations, being able to work independently and in groups and to demonstrate their proficiency in the knowledge base of the field and their ability to complete all assignments as required.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to meet the requirements to pass the course. Every deliverable coursework must be delivered before the deadline in acceptable condition. This means the coursework that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed. Additionally, participation in group work is mandatory for passing the course.

Further information

10 Polkua web course "Pelisuunnittelun perusteet" can be used as part of the course

Objective

Students will be able to perceive the different stages of game production.
They will know the foundations of project administration used at KAJAK games and how to use version management.

Content

Introduction to games
Game production process
Introduction to project management methods used in game production
Introduction to version management

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent game production ability and can work responsibly with a developmental approach.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to apply their practical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the different stages of game software production, as well as the basics of KAJAK's game production project management. They are proficient in version management.

Objective

Students will understand how networks - particularly LANs work.

Content

Basic concepts of networks
LAN devices and traffic
Using and managing a peer-to-peer network
Internet basics

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to work in complex situations, organise and instruct a group and work responsibly.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students will be able to apply their professional competence doing different jobs, work independently and responsibly and as a group towards common goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will be able to demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge base of the field, work on given tasks in an appropriate manner and participate in group activities using their own competences.

Further information

Virtuaaliopintopisteet 1

Objective

Students will possess basic know-how concerning computer programming and programming technology.

Content

Programming and computer programme planning. Basics of C# language and the VisualSudio programming environment.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply their learning to different programming tasks in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use programming methods appropriately.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know and are proficient in the basic concepts and methods of programming.

Objective

Students will understand the basic concepts of object-oriented programming and know how to apply them in software planning and implementation.

Content

Basics of object-oriented programming, classes and objects, inheritance and class diagrams.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply their learning to different programming and design tasks in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use object-oriented programming methods appropriately.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know and are proficient in the basic concepts and methods of object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites

Introduction to programming

Objective

Students will understand the different stages of game production, being able to produce a game demo with 2D graphics.

Content

Students will form teams, which will develop a 2D game on whatever platform.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

Changes may apply

Objective

Students will gain knowledge of current questions pertinent to data security and will know the importance of information security in working life and gets to know information security practices in the organization.

Content

Data security points of departure and concepts
Targets of data security
Data security legislation
Data security planning
Leadership and developing leadership
The importance of encryption in information security

Materials

Course material available in Reppu

Teaching methods

Contact teaching

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students will know the legislation and focus of data security and understand the importance of risk management. They will be able to compile a data security plan based on risk analysis. 90 - 100% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to a satisfactory level of competence the students are able to identify the needs and focus of data security. They will be proficient in data security methods and can use them if necessary. 65 - 90% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will know the foundations, concepts and demands of data security and can use them in their own work. 50 - 65% of points in the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Reppu exam: grading 0-5
Cyber security themed presentation: pass/fail

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not passed the exam and/or the student has not given a presentation on cyber security themed presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students will know the legislation and focus of data security and understand the importance of risk management. 90 - 100% of points in the exam.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

In addition to a satisfactory level of competence the students are able to identify the needs and focus of data security. They will be proficient in data security methods and can use them if necessary. 65 - 90% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will know the foundations, concepts and demands of data security and can use them in their own work. 50 - 65% of points in the exam

Further information

Virtuaaliopintopisteet 1

Objective

Students will know the principles of relational databases, being able to plan and create a simple database, use relational database software and the ready database using query language.

Content

The basic concepts of databases
ER modelling
Normalisation
Basic Functions of SQL

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to plan and build a third normalized relational database from a given target and can follow theoretical rules given during their work. They are able to carry out demanding searches within the database using sql statements. They are proficient in updating the database using sql statements.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to explain the structure, keys and reference keys of a relational database and can draw an ER diagram of a given target and define the database's tables, their attributes and keys from the diagram. The students are able to explain the meaning of normalization and can initially normalize a database into a third normalized form. They are able to search for information from a given database using sql statements with different terms and to update the database using sql statements. They know how to form a simple database using database management software.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know how to define a relational database ans can name entities, attributes and concepts from an ER diagram. They are able to draw a simple ER model from a given target and to define tables from the diagram. The students know how to give examples of the keys of the tables and reference keys. The students know how to write simple sql statements and can form a simple a database under supervision using database management software.

Further information

Kurssin voi suorittaa verkko-opintoina

Objective

Students develop their spoken and written skills in Swedish from the point of view of their future professions.

Content

Communication related to studies, skills and work experience and tasks. Documents e.g. job application, CV. Oral activities e.g. job interview, telephoning and customer service. Business communication e.g. inquiries, quotations, offers, complaints. Oral presentation e.g. company presentation or game project.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students know how to apply and adapt their written and spoken Swedish for the needs of working life using the terminology, topics on current contents and a variety of sentence structures. The are proficient in the basic terminology of the field and can plan and deliver a comprehensive and natural presentation on a topic concerning their field of study. They are able to use the phraseology of business correspondence documents and to compile such documents.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to produce basic sentence structures in writing and in speech for use in usual everyday and work situations. They are able to identify and use the basic terminology of their field of study. They are proficient in planning and delivering a fairly fluent oral presentation on a topic related to their field of study using support material, though they may make grammar and pronunciation errors from time to time. They are able to identify and can write business correspondence documents.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to produce simple sentence structures in writing and speech for use in basic everyday and work situations. They recognise basic terminology related to their field of study. They are able to plan and deliver an oral presentation on a topic related to their field of study with support material and though grammar and pronunciation mistakes are apparent. They can identify business correspondence documents.

Objective

Students will be able to perceive the different stages of game production.
They will know the foundations of project administration used at KAJAK games and how to use version management.

Content

Introduction to games
Game production process
Introduction to project management methods used in game production
Introduction to version management

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent game production ability and can work responsibly with a developmental approach.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to apply their practical knowledge.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the different stages of game software production, as well as the basics of KAJAK's game production project management. They are proficient in version management.

Objective

Introduction to basic principles and tools of 2D game graphics.

Content

Tools and roles of a computer game artist.
The artist within a company
Photoshop interface and tools
Understanding composition, colour, light, shape and texture
History of game graphics and glances to art history.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:

Student submits all assignments.
Attendance 80%

Objective

Introduction to the pricipals and concepts of3D game graphics.
Basics if 3DS MAX

Content

3ds Max navigation and interface
Basic tools for low polygon modelling
UWMapping
Basic animation
Cameras
Lighting and rendering

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students are able to create basic 3D models, UW map it and make a simple animation using 3DS Max.

They are able to create a a simple texture, and make rendering using basic light settings.

Pass: 80% attendance and all work submitted.

Objective

Students will be able to design, document, implement and test a 2D game using C# programming language.

Content

The functioning principles of a game application
Basic use of the game engine in making a 2D game
Programming game mechanics
Version control

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student returns all the required assignment and completes the given game exercises and presentation. The assignments have been completed properly.

Prerequisites

Introduction to Programming
Object oriented programming

Objective

The student masters the basic concepts and testing processes related to game testing, knows the different stages of testing and knows how to plan and report a testing event.

Content

Students perform game testing for a specific game separately, possibly one that is in the production phase. If possible, the course is organized together with a game company.

- Basic concept of game testing
- Testing planning and reporting
- Testing techniques and automation

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Will be announced at the beginning of the course

Objective

Students will understand the different stages of game production, being able to produce a game demo with 2D graphics.

Content

Students will form teams, which will develop a 2D game on whatever platform.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Further information

Changes may apply

Objective

Students will understand the basic concepts of object-oriented programming and know how to apply them in software planning and implementation.

Content

Basics of object-oriented programming, classes and objects, inheritance and class diagrams.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply their learning to different programming and design tasks in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use object-oriented programming methods appropriately.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know and are proficient in the basic concepts and methods of object-oriented programming.

Prerequisites

Introduction to programming

Objective

Students will be proficient in the theory and principles of game planning. They will be able to analyze games, produce game ideas, a game concept and initial game plan. Students will be proficient in the principles of prototyping and pitching.

Content

Interaction and game mechanics
Game analyses
Initial concept description
Feature evaluation
Initial level and character planning
Prototyping
Pitching

Teaching methods

The course contains lectures and workshops.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass:
The student has mastered the different stages of game design and can apply them in different work situations, working independently and in groups and demonstrating their proficiency in the knowledge base of the field and their ability to complete all the assignments as required.

Fail:
The student fails to meet the requirements to pass the course. Every deliverable coursework must be delivered before the deadline in acceptable condition. This means the coursework that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed. Additionally, participation in group work is mandatory for passing the course.

Evaluation scale

Hylätty/Hyväksytty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass: The students have mastered the different stages of game design and can apply them in different work situations, being able to work independently and in groups and to demonstrate their proficiency in the knowledge base of the field and their ability to complete all assignments as required.

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass/Fail

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student fails to meet the requirements to pass the course. Every deliverable coursework must be delivered before the deadline in acceptable condition. This means the coursework that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed. Additionally, participation in group work is mandatory for passing the course.

Further information

10 Polkua web course "Pelisuunnittelun perusteet" can be used as part of the course

Objective

Students will be able to communicate on a day to day basis in Finnish and will get to know Finland: the country, its society, people, language and culture.

Content

Pronunciation, reading and conversation practice.
Basic vocabulary and phrases used in simple everyday communication.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student can speak satisfactory Finnish in short conversations about everyday life. The Student is able to identify necessary information in short texts and in spoken language.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The Student understands topics of conversations he/she is involved in. He/she can answer questions in short phrases. The Student can read short Texts, F.e. signs or advertisements of his/her interest.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students can form comprehensible sentences using standard Finnish and recognize numerals in their basic form and can converse using simple questions and answers.

Objective

Students will possess basic know-how concerning computer programming and programming technology.

Content

Programming and computer programme planning. Basics of C# language and the VisualSudio programming environment.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to apply their learning to different programming tasks in a variety of ways.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to use programming methods appropriately.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students know and are proficient in the basic concepts and methods of programming.

Objective

Students will understand how networks - particularly LANs work.

Content

Basic concepts of networks
LAN devices and traffic
Using and managing a peer-to-peer network
Internet basics

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students will be able to work in complex situations, organise and instruct a group and work responsibly.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students will be able to apply their professional competence doing different jobs, work independently and responsibly and as a group towards common goals.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will be able to demonstrate their familiarity with the knowledge base of the field, work on given tasks in an appropriate manner and participate in group activities using their own competences.

Further information

Virtuaaliopintopisteet 1

Objective

Students will gain knowledge of current questions pertinent to data security and will know the importance of information security in working life and gets to know information security practices in the organization.

Content

Data security points of departure and concepts
Targets of data security
Data security legislation
Data security planning
Leadership and developing leadership
The importance of encryption in information security

Materials

Course material available in Reppu

Teaching methods

Contact teaching

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students will know the legislation and focus of data security and understand the importance of risk management. They will be able to compile a data security plan based on risk analysis. 90 - 100% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

In addition to a satisfactory level of competence the students are able to identify the needs and focus of data security. They will be proficient in data security methods and can use them if necessary. 65 - 90% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will know the foundations, concepts and demands of data security and can use them in their own work. 50 - 65% of points in the exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Reppu exam: grading 0-5
Cyber security themed presentation: pass/fail

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The student has not passed the exam and/or the student has not given a presentation on cyber security themed presentation.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students will know the legislation and focus of data security and understand the importance of risk management. 90 - 100% of points in the exam.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

In addition to a satisfactory level of competence the students are able to identify the needs and focus of data security. They will be proficient in data security methods and can use them if necessary. 65 - 90% of points in the exam.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students will know the foundations, concepts and demands of data security and can use them in their own work. 50 - 65% of points in the exam

Further information

Virtuaaliopintopisteet 1

Objective

To partly review and add to high school and vocational college mathematics, with the adoption of disciplined and determined working methods and to develop interaction skills.

Content

Groups of numbers and calculations
Mathematical expressions and functions
Equations and equation groups
Exponential function and logarithms
Introduction to a mathematics programme

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to define and explain all the main concepts and principles of calculation covered during the course. They are able to lead or prove results presented during the course and to justify their use. The students are able to apply course information to new tasks that require insight, that have not been covered previously. Their calculations are accurate.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to present, list and use ideas behind the main principles of calculation. They are able to interpret the sense and meaning of the results. The students are able to compare different methods of calculation and can choose a method suitable to the context. Their calculations are mainly accurate.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to identify the main concepts and principles of calculation of the course. They know how to solve calculations using formulas based on examples covered during lessons. Minor, non-conceptual errors, are possible.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The students will be assessed by exam. Satisfactory = 50 - 70 % of exam points, Good = 70 - 90 % of exam points and excellent = over 90 % of exam points.

Objective

The students will adopt an entrepreneurial attitude, learn to understand fundamental business concepts and processes and the significance of business operations in society. The students will also be able to describe the basic functions of a company and understand the basics of running a profitable business.

Content

The significance of business operations in society
External and internal entrepreneurship
Business concept and idea
Basic business model and processes
Stakeholders and networking
Company forms
Marketing and customer oriented working methods
Business profitability

Teaching methods

The course is completed by doing a final project in groups (1-5 people), and students are also required to attend at least 80% of the course sessions. Attendance is also tracked through participation in class activities. Student can additionally influence their course grade by taking an exam, which can raise the grade by up to 0.5 points. However, a grade of 0 on the course project cannot be improved by taking the exam.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The students are able to use business concepts extensively and combine them.
The students are able to analyse, compare, and critically assess their own business competence and business practices using acquired knowledge. They can work as a group advancing and developing the group's activities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The students are able to describe and give reasons for business and entrepreneurial practices. They are able to work independently according to existing knowledge and guidelines and can apply business methods and models in business operations. The students are able to work as group to achieve common goals and to justify their activities according to professional ethical principles.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to define and use fundamental business concepts in accordance with professional ethical principles.

Assessment methods and criteria

Assessment criteria 0-5.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Student does not participate in the final project or fails to meet the attendance requirement will not pass the course.
Additionally, a final project that falls significantly below quality standards may also be considered as failed.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The students are able to widely use and combine business concepts with expertise and can analyse, compare and critically assess their own business competence and forms and methods of business using acquired knowledge. The students are able to work as members of a group/team, promoting and developing the work of the group.

The final project's quality is considered as excellent.

Toteutuksen arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)

The students are able to systematically use business concepts. They are able to use, name and justify business and entrepreneurial practices. The students are able to work independently based on information and instructions and can apply business techniques and models. The students are able to work as members of a group to achieve common goals and can give reasons for their actions based on professional ethical principles.

The final project's quality is considered as good.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students are able to define and use basic business concepts as required according to professional ethical principles. They are able name and describe basic business information. The students are able to work appropriately though their actions may display uncertainty.

The final project's quality is considered as satisfactory.

Prerequisites

The course assumes no prior knowledge of business.

Further information

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