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LAUREA UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Common and elective studies, Laurea Hyvinkää, LYB12SY

Learning concept at Laurea

Universities of applied sciences have three tasks set by law: research and development, regional development, and
pedagogy. The effective integration of these three tasks has been seen as one of the keys to the successful
completion of Laurea's statutory duties. The aim for Laurea is to produce competent graduates who become
research-oriented developers of their work and their fields. A further aim is to develop and renew labour market
competence through research and to produce innovations that make use of multidisciplinary competence to have an
impact on our surroundings.

Laurea's learning concept is embodied in the Learning by Developing model, which has been rewarded by the
Finnish Higher Education Evaluation Council. The objective of learning is competence, which is visible as new ways
and means of working, and which allows for renewal of the labour market and the field. Learning by Developing
takes place in workplace-oriented projects in which students, lecturers, workplace experts and customers work
together to develop innovative solutions.

Students are seen as partners who, as their competence develops, are able to take on increasing responsibility and
make use of their creativity to complete research and development tasks. Students acquire competence in learning
environments comprising diverse workshops and labs. Professional competence is constructed out of the integrated
combination of empirical data, a deep understanding of it, and skills in doing and handling situations. Working
together to build knowledge-based skills leads to competence that allows students to manage diverse situations in
the constantly changing world of work.

Learning at Laurea progresses through an orientation of skills. Scientific data is significant as a tool. Learning directs
students to process knowledge and to select ethically significant knowledge that can be utilised and applied in
development projects that correspond to their degrees. Laurea places importance on ensuring that students grow
into skilled experts who can renew the labour market. Workplace-oriented development projects as learning
environments allow for genuine learning, the construction of partnership networks, the application of meaningful
experiences and the development of creativity and research orientation. In the work-oriented development projects,
individuals and the target community develop their competence together. In addition, they generate new knowledge
for developing and reforming the labour market.

Learning environments

The aim of the learning environment is to facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes while supporting the
generation and development of new competence. Laurea's learning environments utilise internal and external
networks and are in constant interaction with the workplace. Regional influence increases through communities and
the networks that they form. Students use projects to learn the basics of networking, social skills and communication
with experts in the field. Students grow into developers by carrying out development tasks and by interacting in
competence networks.
Practical applications of learning environments include initiatives and projects that form innovation environments for
the community, as well as various operating spaces designed for learning and development, competence hubs and
development labs.

The student's role and responsibility in learning

In Laurea’s work-oriented research and development projects, the concept of partnership implies cooperation
between teachers, experts from the labour market and students. The cooperation is based on responsible
commitment to the development project. Studying at Laurea requires critical thinking, problem-solving skills, self-
directiveness, a proactive attitude and cooperation skills from students. The studies place a focus on an
independent attitude. In development projects, all participants are seen as learners, because the projects aim to
produce change and generate something new. Partnership also means mutual respect and appreciation for diverse
skills. The progress of the development project requires sharing competence and building new competence out of
different areas of expertise. Students participate as partners who build their competence by obtaining new tools and
by taking part in various research and development initiatives.
The teacher's role at Laurea

The teacher's role in development projects can be described as that of an expert, a participant and a pedagogical
leader. The teacher cannot transfer competence to students but guides the student's learning process.Depending on
their roles, Laurea's teachers are both researchers and developers, influencers in regional development, and
pedagogues. Teachers who work as researchers publish reports that demonstrate the effectiveness of development
projects as reformers and developers of competence in the labour market. As a developer, a teacher is responsible
for ensuring the progress of a development project.

Structure of the curriculum

Laurea’s curricula are based on themes and study units. A theme refers to a wider competence area that typically
requires that a student master several study units within the subject area. The contents of the themes and study
units cover the core vocational competence in the field. Annual themes form an umbrella for studies from the
perspective of increased professional growth. The curriculum contains the nationally defined generic competences
(see Table 1) as part of the objectives set for the themes or study units. Mastering the generic competences
ensures vocational education that meets the requirements set for the level to be obtained at universities of applied
sciences, and mastering the themes builds competence needed in working life.

Table 1. National generic Competences (Arene 2010)

Generic competences                                     Description of the competence, bachelor level
LEARNING COMPETENCE                                     •  is able to self-evaluate and develop one’s
                                                           competence and learning style orientation
                                                        •  is able to retrieve and analyze information and
                                                           evaluate it critically
                                                        •  is capable of taking responsibility for
                                                           collaborative learning and sharing knowledge in
                                                           teams
ETHICAL COMPETENCE                                      •  is able to take responsibility for one’s own
                                                           actions and for the consequences of these
                                                           actions
                                                        •  is able to work according to the ethical principles
                                                           of the subject field
                                                        •  is able to take other people into account in one’s
                                                           actions
                                                        •  is able to apply the principles of equality
                                                        •  is able to apply the principles of sustainable
                                                           development
                                                        •  is capable of social influencing using one’s know-
                                                           how and based on ethical values
WORKING COMMUNITY COMPETENCE                            •  is able to operate as a member of a work
                                                           community
                                                        •  is able to operate in communicative and
                                                           interactive situations in working life
                                                        •  is able to utilize information and communications
                                                           technology in one’s subject field
                                                        •  knows the working life in one’s subject field and
                                                           is able to create personal contacts in working life
                                                           and to operate in professional networks
                                                        •  is capable of decision making in unpredicted
                                                           situations
                                                        •  is ableto apply the principles of organizational
                                                           management and leadership in working life and
                                                           has abilities for supervision tasks
                                                        •  possesses entrepreneurial skills
INNOVATION COMPETENCE
                                                         •    is able to conduct research, development and
                                                              innovation projects applying the existing
                                                              knowledge and methods of the field
                                                         •    is able to work in projects
                                                         •    is capable of creative problem solving and
                                                              development of working methods
                                                         •    is able to find customer-oriented, sustainable and
                                                              profitable solutions
INTERNATIONALIZATION COMPETENCE                          •    possesses communicative competence
                                                              necessary for one’s work and for professional
                                                              development in the subject field
                                                         •    is able to operate in a multicultural environment
                                                         •    takes into account the effects of and
                                                              opportunities for internationalization development
                                                              in one’s own field


Competence evaluation

Competence evaluation is based on the objectives described in the curriculum. These objectives define the
requirements that students have to meet to achieve their degree titles. Competence evaluation shows how well the
set objectives have been met. On the one hand, competence is seen as knowledge, skills and values, and on the
other hand, as experience. Evaluation through development projects looks at an individual's and the project
community's learning, the progress and significance of different processes, and the results achieved.Study units are
evaluated on a numerical scale of 0 to 5 or on a pass/fail (H/0) basis. The evaluations apply criteria developed for
evaluating the competence of students at the beginning of their studies and at graduation (see Table 2). The
evaluation criteria for each study unit are given in the study unit's syllabus.

Table 2. Evaluation criteria for initial stage and graduation stage students


BACHELOR'S DEGREE                     INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS                   GRADUATION STAGE
                                                                               STUDENTS


EXCELLENT                             • Apply professional concepts             • Apply professional concepts
                                      expertly.                                expertly and extensively, and
grade 5                                                                        manage the big picture.
                                      • Comply with occupational safety         • Develop occupational safety of
Students are able to:                 instructions responsibly and             their operating environment.
                                      independently.                            • Develop operating methods by
                                       • Justify activities using research     comparing, combining and
                                      knowledge.                               selecting research knowledge.
                                       • Work independently and take            • Work independently and
                                      initiatives in line with objectives.     innovatively in line with objectives.
                                      Operations are often flexible,           Activities are mostly creative,
                                      systematic, development-oriented,        focused on developing the
                                      creative and active.                     workplace and distinctly
                                       • Select the appropriate                professional.
                                      techniques and models for                 • Select, combine and develop
                                      activities, and justify the choices.     appropriate techniques and models
                                       • Act in customer-oriented ways         for activities.
                                      and according to the situation.           • Take initiatives and act
                                       • Promote group activities.             responsibly in customer relations,
                                       • Able to critically apply ethical      and understand the meaning of
                                      principles in the subject field in       customer relationships for the big
                                      one's conduct and tasks.                 picture.
                                                                                • Develop and renew activities of
                                                              multidisciplinary teams.
                                                               • Critically apply ethical principles
                                                              in the subject field in complex and
                                                              unanticipated situations.


BACHELOR'S DEGREE       INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS                GRADUATION STAGE
                                                              STUDENTS


GOOD                    • Apply professional concepts         • Apply professional concepts
                        systematically.                       expertly.
grade 3                  • Apply occupational safety           • Take care of occupational safety
                        instructions in their activities.     for themselves and the work
Students are able to:    • Justify, compare and analyse       community, and perceive
                        their activities using general        development objects.
                        guidelines.                            • Select methods of operation in
                         • Able to cope independently in      accordance with research
                        different tasks in each operating     knowledge and guidelines.
                        environment.                           • Work systematically and critically
                         • Apply acquired techniques and      in line with objectives in complex
                        models diversely.                     situations. Operations are often
                         • Act professionally in customer     flexible, systematic, creative and
                        situations.                           active.
                         • Work in a group in line with        • Select the appropriate
                        objectives.                           techniques and models for
                         • Justify their activities in        activities, and justify the choices.
                        accordance with ethical principles.    • Prioritise and maintain customer
                                                              relationships.
                                                               • Promote group activities.
                                                               • Critically apply ethical principles
                                                              in the subject field in one's conduct
                                                              and tasks.


BACHELOR'S DEGREE       INITIAL STAGE STUDENTS
                                                              GRADUATION STAGE
                                                              STUDENTS


SATISFACTORY             • Apply most important/individual     • Apply professional concepts
                        and appropriate professional           systematically.
grade 1                 concepts, and indicate their            • Comply with occupational safety
                        familiarity with the knowledge base. instructions responsibly and
Students are able to:    • Act safely, although activities are independently.
                        often schematic/ experimental/          • Justify and analyse their
                        fumbling/ self-involved.               activities using general guidelines
                         • Comply with rules and               and in accordance with evidence-
                        intructions, and justify their         based information.
                        activities using provided               • Act professionally and
                        instructions.                          responsibly in unanticipated
                         • Act appropriately under guidance. customer and problem situations.
                         • Use acquired techniques and          • Work independently in different
                        models.                                tasks in each operating
                         • Take customers into account in      environment.
                        their actions.                          • Apply acquired techniques and
                         • Act as group members.               models diversely
                         • Act in accordance with ethical       • Act in customer-oriented ways
                                     principles.                           and according to the situation, and
                                                                           understand customer needs.
                                                                           • Work in a group in line with
                                                                           objectives.
                                                                           • Act and justify their activities in
                                                                           accordance with ethical principles.


Degree programme's quality evaluation and development

The quality of Laurea’s operations is monitored and developed with the quality assurance system (picture 1.). The
aim of the quality assurance system is e.g. to extensively guarantee the quality of education and of other activities,
systematically produce quality-related data for the development of the operations and to promote recognition of
insufficient quality.
Processes have been described as support for Laurea’s basic operations. The core process is the Learning by
Developing process, its implementation is supported by the Education process, the Strategy and Management
process and the HR process.
Strategy Implementation Plan, where the critical success factors and their indicators have been defined, functions
as a tool for monitoring and evaluating operations. Central indicators for a degree programme’s quality assurance
are e.g. progress of studies, learning through research and development, dropout rate, completion of studies and
development of compentence in graduating students. The results according to the indicators are discussed annually
and based on them the appropriate measures for the development of operations are defined.
Besides the data related to critical success factor indicators, Laurea also collects other feedback and evaluation
data in order to develop the quality of a degree programme. The degree programme specific curriculum is evaluated
annually. In addition to personnel also students and working life representatives take part in the evaluation.
Students’ most important channel of evaluating and developing operations is the student feedback system. Student
feedback system includes feedback questionnaires that measure the quality of education, student’s professional
growth and student wellbeing as well as immediate feedback. Collecting feedback data, its systematic processing
with students and personnel as well as versatile exploitation of the data enable continuous quality development in
education.
Students are actively involved in different development teams both on Laurea and local unit levels. Consultation
meetings between student union LAUREAMKO and the steering group are organised regularly. The aim of the
meetings is to take into account the students’ points of view in the development of the operations. The consultation
meetings are held both on Laurea and local unit levels. Student members participate also in Laurea’s internal audits
which are organised once an academic year. Through the internal audits students contribute to the quality
development of education and other operations.
Laureas curriculum as a part of the European Higher Education Area

Finnish higher education institutions have reformed their curricula in accordance with the creation of the European
Higher Education Area, i.e., the Bologna Process. The EU's strategic objectives regarding education also guide
education in Finland. The Bologna Process covers a total 46 of countries, including some outside the EU. The aim
of the Bologna Process is to establish a consistent, compatible and attractive Higher Education Area in Europe by
2010.
To promote the adoption of internationally understandable, comparable degrees, the process has created a system
based on two main cycles: undergraduate (Bachelor level) and graduate (Master level). Finland has adapted its
degree structure to align it with this European objective. In universities of applied sciences, the two-cycle degree is
implemented in a way that students obtain a first-cycle (Bachelor’s) degree, after which they have the opportunity to
obtain a Master’s degree. The requirement for access to Master’s training is an undergraduate degree plus three
years’ work experience. The long-term objective is that approximately 20 per cent of Bachelor’s graduates will take a
Master’s degree.

Finnish universities of applied sciences adopted ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits
in 2005. In the ECTS, one academic year equals 60 credits. The ECTS is a student-centric system. It is based on
the student workload needed to achieve the targets set for each degree programme.
The curricula describe the learning outcomes and competence. From the point of view of promoting international
mobility, curricula must be internationally understandable. The aim of standardising the structures and learning
targets of degrees is to improve the conditions for mobility within and between higher education institutions during
the studies, and also in the workplace after graduation. In terms of the recognition and comparability of degrees
taken in different countries, it is important to link learning targets to concrete competence requirements and
definitions in the labour market.
Laurea’s competence-based curriculum takes into account the demands of the Common European Framework.
Studies are accumulated in the form of credits, and study units form larger modules. Competence is defined in terms
of the students’ learning outcomes. Currently resources are being directed towards further enhancing the ability of
the curriculum implementations to generate new competence and innovations for Laurea’s operating environment.
Sources:
The Bologna Process
http://www.minedu.fi/OPM/Koulutus/artikkelit/bologna/index.html

Global challenges and sustainable development in the curricula

The activities of the higher education institutions are based on responsibility, sustainable development and
understanding and appreciating diversity within the higher education community.
A suggested measure of the Strategy for the Internationalisation of Higher Education Institutions is that the higher
education institutions will increase education and research cooperation based on national and international
networking in order to contribute to the attainment of the goals of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable
Development 2005-2014. Laurea’s curricula will be developed according to the Strategy for the Internationalisation
of Higher Education Institutions 2009-2015. Out of Laurea values sense of community and social responsibility
represent these perspectives most clearly. Moreover, ethical competence of the generic competences of university
of applied sciences degrees also means the ability to apply the principles of sustainable development in one’s own
work. Functioning in the globalising world requires the higher education institutions to critically consider the ethicality
of their operational principles.
The goal is that all Finnish degree programmes have at least 30 cr. of studies in foreign language in their curricula.
The local units proceed towards this goal gradually. In some degree programmes the goal has already been
reached. The goal is also to produce competence that enables participating in solving global problems and building
activities on an ethically sustainable foundation.
Source: http://www.minedu.fi/export/sites/default/OPM/Julkaisut/2009/liitteet/opm23.pdf?lang=fi
                                                                       1. year
OP      STUDIES
080     ELECTIVE LANGUAGE STUDIES
01257   Preparatory studies in Swedish                                           3
01258   Preparatory Studies in English                                           3
00524   Basic Spanish 1                                                          5
00525   Basic Spanish 2                                                          5
00532   Basic German 1                                                           5
00533   Basic German 2                                                           5
00207   Working German 1                                                         5
00212   Working German 2                                                         5
00526   Basic Italian 1                                                          5
00527   Basic Italian 2                                                          5
01373   Business Russian I, beginner level                                       5
01374   Business Russian I, advanced level                                       5
01375   Business Russian I, native speaker level                                 5
01376   Business Russian II, beginner level                                      5
01377   Business Russian II, advanced level                                      5
01378   Business Russian II, native speaker level                                5
01379   Business Russian III, beginner level                                     5
01380   Business Russian III, advanced level                                     5
01381   Business Russian III, native speaker level                               5
01382   Business Russian IV, beginner level                                      5
01383   Business Russian IV, advanced level                                      5
01384   Business Russian IV, native speaker level                                5
B0116   Finnish course, beginners level                                          3
01356   Language and Culture Tandem                                              3
B0074   Conversation in English                                                  5
B0049   Funding and How to Plan It                                               5
01401   Tax planning and the limits of the acceptable tax planning               5
01402   Tax policy                                                               5
01398   Developing and Utilizing Craftmanship as a Professional                  5
        Resource
01397   Mobility managemet and Travel planning                                   5
B0113   Elective project                                                         5
B0114   Elective Practical Work                                                  5
01357   Organizing events                                                        5
01410   Basic Studies on Rules and Regulations in Working Life                   5
01358   Simulation for clinical skills                                           3
01091   Self-expression through Visual Art as a Form of Therapy                  5
01106   Social Service Worker as a Pedagogical Expert                            5
B0111   Crises and Work Communities                                              5
01159   Evaluation and development in early childhood education                  5
01108   Supporting young people to work in diversified teams, theory             5
01364   Empowering families and neigbourhood                                     5
B0136    Advanced Studies in Perioperative Nursing                     5
B0154    Perioperative Nursing                                         5
B0117    Advancing Clinical Practice in Nursing                        5
01359    Substance abuse work                                          5
B0112    Encountering Violence                                         5
B0076    Graphic Design                                                5
B0077    Challenges in Sustainable Development                         5
B0069    Occupational and Business Services as a Part of Labour and    5
         Industrial Policy
B0075    På tal om ekonomi                                             5
00018    Developing Service Innovations                               10
00019    Service Innovations in Business Development                  10
B0071    From Idea to Business                                         5
B0137    Social and Family Law                                         5
01396    Sosiaalioikeus                                                5
B0155    Julkisoikeuden syventävät opinnot                             5
00049    Reforming Public Sector Operations                           10
YY7138   Tutoring                                                      3
00884    International Student Tutoring                                3
01259    Preparatory Studies in Mathematics                            3
                                                                       0
080 ELECTIVE LANGUAGE STUDIES, 0 cr


01257 Preparatory studies in Swedish, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• use the main structures and vocabulary of English comprehensibly, verbally and in writing
• use the main information sources on the English language and improve their ability to learn the language

Contents of the study unit:
• What are the main structures and most important vocabulary of the English language?
• What are the main information sources for English and how are they used?
• How can one improve one's verbal and written ability to learn professional jargon?

Study unit description:
Students improve their verbal and written basic communication skills in English, familiarise themselves with the main
information sources for studying English and practise using these. They also improve their skills in learning the
language.

Previous studies:
initial test


01258 Preparatory Studies in English, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• use the main structures and vocabulary of English comprehensibly, verbally and in writing
• use the main information sources on the English language and improve their ability to learn the language

Contents of the study unit:
• What are the main structures and most important vocabulary of the English language?
• What are the main information sources for English and how are they used?
• How can one improve one's verbal and written ability to learn professional jargon?

Study unit description:
Students improve their verbal and written basic communication skills in English, familiarise themselves with the main
information sources for studying English and practise using these. They also improve their skills in learning the
language.

Previous studies:
initial test


00524 Basic Spanish 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A1 as defined in the Common European Framework.
Previous studies:
None.


00525 Basic Spanish 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A2 as defined in the Common European Framework.

Previous studies:
Study unit Basics I of the language in question or equivalent language skills acquired elsewhere.


00532 Basic German 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken
rituntemus

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A1 as defined in the Common European Framework.

Previous studies:
None.


00533 Basic German 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A2 as defined in the Common European Framework.
Previous studies:
Study unit Basics I of the language in question or equivalent language skills acquired elsewhere. .


00207 Working German 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• communicate in common workplace situations
• write clear general texts using tools
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken
• know the main professional vocabulary related to their fields
• use and deepen basic language skills acquired earlier

Contents of the study unit:
• workplace communication events, service events
• small talk
• strengthening and deepening basic grammar skills
• cultural differences

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level B1 as defined in the Common European Framework.


00212 Working German 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• use the terminology of their fields verbally and in writing
• deepen their cultural knowledge, particularly in workplace situations
• make use of various information sources related to the language in their own fields

Contents of the study unit:
• terminology of the field
• producing and making presentations
• looking for work, recruitment
• negotiations related to the field and reporting on these
• cultural differences at work

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level B1 as defined in the Common European Framework, with an emphasis on professional
communication.

Previous studies:
Working language 1 or good skills in the language acquired elsewhere.


00526 Basic Italian 1, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A1 as defined in the Common European Framework.
.

Previous studies:
None.


00527 Basic Italian 2, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• learn the basic structures and vocabulary of the language
• communicate in the target language in fairly simple situations
• write simple, targeted messages
• recognise typical cultural characteristics of the areas where the language is spoken

Contents of the study unit:
• simple communication events
• main structures
• cultural knowledge of the areas where the language is spoken

Study unit description:
Students attain skill level A2 as defined in the Common European Framework.

Previous studies:
Study unit Basics I of the language in question or equivalent language skills acquired elsewhere. .


01373 Business Russian I, beginner level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• meeting and escorting guests from Russia during their business travel; organizing business trips;
• participating in various business situations related to the Russian language and the culture of Russia;
• greeting and politely discussing a broad range of topics;
• the ability to type using the Russian keyboard and to look up information in different Russian sources.

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language in daily and professional
life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


01374 Business Russian I, advanced level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• meeting and escorting guests from Russia during their business travel; organizing business trips;
• participating in various business situations related to the Russian language and the culture of Russia;
• greeting guests and visitors and politely discussing a broad range of topics;
• the ability to type the using Russian keyboard and to look up information in different Russian sources.

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.

Previous studies:
 Training at advanced level is provided together with beginner level students. However, the content of the course is
designed specifically for students with advanced knowledge of the Russian language.


01375 Business Russian I, native speaker level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• proper and practical use of Russian (both spoken and written) for everyday and professional communication

 The training programme is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The course is intended for native
speakers of Russian or for students who speak Russian well but have difficulties with written language.

 In general, students may study independently, while receiving help from a lecturer. Course tasks include:
translation, production of PR materials, planning and implementation of projects, helping Finnish students with
studying Russian, and interpretation of conversations. The action plan for this course has been planned together
with Russian-speaking students.




Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.




01376 Business Russian II, beginner level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• having simple conversations with clients by phone;
• handling simple business correspondence in Russian by post and email;
• the ability to deal with different situations during business trips;
• the ability to express and justify one’s opinion and to discuss a broad range of topics

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language in daily and professional
life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.
The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


01377 Business Russian II, advanced level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• making phone conversations with clients in Russian;
• handling business correspondence in Russian by post and email;
• the ability to deal with different situations during business trips;
• the ability to express and justify one’s opinion and to discuss a broad range of topics.

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students from all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.

Previous studies:
 Training at advanced level is provided together with beginner level students. However, the content of the course is
designed specifically for students with advanced knowledge of the Russian language.


01378 Business Russian II, native speaker level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• proper and practical use of Russian (both spoken and written) for everyday and professional communication

 The training programme is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The course is intended for native
speakers of Russian, or for students who speak Russian well but have difficulties with written language.

 In general, students may study independently, while receiving help from a lecturer. Course tasks include:
translation, production of PR materials, planning and implementation of projects, helping Finnish students with
studying Russian, and interpretation of conversations. The action plan for this course has been planned together
with Russian-speaking students.




Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


01379 Business Russian III, beginner level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• looking up required information in a broad range of Russian sources;
• conversations in Russian in various simple situations;
• handling business correspondence in Russian, such as letter writing;
• active participation in different discussion topics in Russian.

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language in daily and professional
life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


01380 Business Russian III, advanced level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• looking up required information in a broad range of Russian sources;
• having phone conversations in Russian;
• handling business correspondence in Russian, such as letter writing;
• active participation in different discussion topics in Russian

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.

Previous studies:
 Training at advanced level is provided together with beginner level students. However, the content of the course is
designed specifically for students with advanced knowledge of the Russian language.


01381 Business Russian III, native speaker level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• proper and practical use of Russian (both spoken and written) for everyday and professional communication

 The training programme is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The course is intended for native
speakers of Russian, or for students who speak Russian well but have difficulties with written language.

 In general, students may study independently, while receiving help from a lecturer. Course tasks include:
translation, production of PR materials, planning and implementation of projects, helping Finnish students with
studying Russian, and interpretation of conversations. The action plan for this course has been planned together
with Russian-speaking students.


Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.
The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.




01382 Business Russian IV, beginner level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• having phone conversations in Russian;
• the ability to give presentations on various topics in Russian;
• discussing and writing on topics related to work and everyday life.

Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language in daily and professional
life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


01383 Business Russian IV, advanced level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• making phone conversations with clients in Russian;
• the ability to give presentations on various topics in Russian;
• discussing and writing on topics related to work and everyday life




Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.

Previous studies:
 Training at advanced level is provided together with beginner level students. However, the content of the course is
designed specifically for students with advanced knowledge of the Russian language.




01384 Business Russian IV, native speaker level, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• proper and practical use of Russian (both spoken and written) for everyday and professional communication
 The training programme is tailored to the individual needs of each student. The course is intended for native
speakers of Russian, or for students who speak Russian well but have difficulties with written language.

 In general, students may study independently, while receiving help from a lecturer. Course tasks include:
translation, production of PR materials, planning and implementation of projects, helping Finnish students with
studying Russian, and interpretation of conversations. The action plan for this course has been planned together
with Russian-speaking students.


Contents of the study unit:
 The main objective of the course is to teach students how to use the Russian language effectively in daily and
professional life.

Study unit description:
 The aim of the course in spoken and written Russian is to prepare the student for various daily and work-related
situations in accordance with the student’s specialization.

The course is intended for students of all specializations, and can be modified depending on the specialization.


B0116 Finnish course, beginners level, 3 cr

The student is able to:
After completing the course students know vocabulary and phraseology concerning easy everyday situations.
Students are for example able to ask simple questions and tell about themselves and their families in Finnish. After
the course students know vocabulary related to time expressions and food. They are also familiar with the
characteristics and pronunciation of Finnish.

Contents of the study unit:
The course contents:
– telling about himself/herself and family
– asking questions
– time: telling the time, days of the week, months, seasons, times of day
– food vocabulary
– weather

Study unit description:
(30 h contact teaching + assignments + test)

Previous studies:
None.


01356 Language and Culture Tandem, 3 cr

The student is able to:
By the end of the course student will
- be able to communicate in different everyday situations
- have a wide vocabulary on the topics discussed in the course
- be able to understand the significance of intercultural communication


Contents of the study unit:
Working and assignments (3 cr = about 80 hours work)


 1. Make a plan for your work. Send your plan to the teacher per e-mail within a week of the first meeting with your
pair. The plan should be done together with your pair and in both tandem languages.
 2. Regular meetings (preferably about 1 meeting / week)
 Choose your own ways of meeting and learning languages, cultures and professional life (personal interests, family,
hobbies, studying, sports, cooking, travelling, movies, clubs, sightseeing, newspapers, cultural differences etc.)

 3. Write an essay in Finnish / in English (4-5 text pages, Trebuchet 11) about your tandem experiences and your
learning process. What have you done during the tandem course? What have you learned about the language?
What about the cultural aspects and the working life? What was your opinion on this kind of a learning process?
What would you have wished more? What are your future plans concerning the language and the culture you have
studied in tandem?

Study unit description:
 Language learning in tandem takes place when native speakers of two different languages work together in order to
learn each other´s language and develop a knowledge of the target culture and community. Partners have the
opportunity to give each other help through friendly corrections, advice, questions etc. Tandem learning is
underpinned by principles of reciprocity - both partners should benefit equally from the exchange - and autonomy -
each partner is responsible for their own language learning, establishing learning goals and deciding on methods
and materials.


Every tandem pair has own, more specific goals, which have to be approved by the teacher in the beginning of the
working process.


 Tandem is intended to complement other language studies. This course cannot be included in the obligatory
language and communication studies.


Previous studies:
-


B0074 Conversation in English, 5 cr


B0049 Funding and How to Plan It, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• know the different financing alternatives and instruments
• understand the relationship between the risk and returns of different financing alternatives and instruments
• analyse a company's funding position and plan various funding alternatives for achieving financial targets
• know the main principles and methods of determining the value of a company and utilise the information in
business acquisitions and other arrangements

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
• How can and should a company's operations be funded?
• How do the returns and risks of different financial instruments affect each other and what impact does this have on
the company and its shareholders?
• How is a company's financial standing assessed?
• How is a company's value determined and calculated?

Study unit description:
Business operations usually require capital input, which can come from the company or from an external party. The
company's capital structure, calculated on the basis of the proportions of the two types of capital, significantly affects
the company's risk level. Funding is found for the company using diverse funding options and tools, and the
company's financial structure is adjusted in order to achieve the optimal ratio of return to risk.


01401 Tax planning and the limits of the acceptable tax planning, 5 cr
The student is able to:
After successful completion of the course students understand the legal framework and limits for acceptable tax
planning in income taxation, both for private persons and for companies. Students understand the background for
different kinds of tax planning opportunities in income taxation. (Also some other taxation forms are discussed
briefly.) After successful completion of the course students can use some of the tax planning opportunities that are
acceptable in the legal framework.

Contents of the study unit:
•  the theoretical borderline of tax planning and tax avoidance
•  tax planning in the international context: EU tax law and tax treaties
•  the borderline of tax planning and tax avoidance in practice: some court cases
•  tax planning opportunities for individual taxpayers
•  tax planning opportunities for companies
•  tax planning and reorganizations of companies



01402 Tax policy, 5 cr

The student is able to:
After successful completion of the course students understand the basics of tax policy, both in theory and practice.
Students understand how tax policy is connected to tax law, economics and social policy.

 Students perceive the overall framework consisting of economic, social and legal objectives and constraints, and
are able to take that framework into consideration in different kind of contexts and positions.

Contents of the study unit:
•  the basic framework and concepts
•  the tax system in the economic framework
•  tax policy and different kind of tax forms
•  the features and characteristics of a good tax system
•  tax policy and global economy
•  some current topics in Finnish tax policy



01398 Developing and Utilizing Craftmanship as a Professional Resource, 5 cr

The student is able to:
 After these studies the participant is familiar with basic wood - , clay-,textile techniques and also drawing and
painting.

Contents of the study unit:
 To encourage participants to develop their craftsmanship skills and to utilize these skills at professional
environments.


01397 Mobility managemet and Travel planning , 5 cr

The student is able to:
Uusi tapa ajatella.

Kestävään liikkumiseen motivointi.

Liikkumisvalintojen terveys- ja yhteiskuntavaikutukset.

Toimenpiteiden suunnittelu.

Contents of the study unit:
Liikkumisen ohjaus käsitteenä.
Liikkumisen ohjauksen vaikutuksia.

Liikkumissuunnitelman tekeminen.

Study unit description:
Monialaisen opiskelijaryhmän toiminta koostuu :
1. Työskentely yrityksessä tai muussa ympäristössä, mm. henkilöstökyselyn laatiminen.
2. Liikkumissuunnitelman tekeminen.
3. Raportointi.



B0113 Elective project, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• describe development objectives from the perspectives of the labour market and regional development
• participate in a partnership network
• work effectively in a team and act as opinion leaders in a community of experts
• evaluate their own and others’ competence, work and results in accordance with development ob-jectives
• use the tools and methods of applied R&D in development work
• carry out and report on an objective-oriented development project

Contents of the study unit:
• What development needs have been identified?
• How does one create a context and knowledge base?
• How does one plan, implement and evaluate a development process?
• How does one act responsibly within a development team?

Study unit description:
Students carry out a target-oriented development project, which can take place in Laurea's learning environments,
an authentic workplace or in a work placement.

Previous studies:
Theme 1


B0114 Elective Practical Work, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• apply and deepen their competence in nursing or public health nursing in the chosen operating en-vironment
• carry out safe nursing or public health nursing, choosing the right methods
• encounter and support patients or customers and their families in the chosen operating environment

Contents of the study unit:
• How does one apply and deepen one's competence in nursing or public health nursing in the chosen operating
environment?
• What methods can be used to carry out safe nursing or public health nursing in the chosen operating environment?
• How should one encounter and support patients or customers and their families in the chosen operating
environment?

Study unit description:
Students apply and deepen their knowledge and skills in an authentic care or public health care environment,
integrating their previously acquired theoretical and experience-based competence.

Previous studies:
Themes 1-4


01357 Organizing events, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• Plan and organize different types of events.
• Co-ordinate and organize event from planning to post-event monitoring.
• Work in customer-oriented way during the event.


Contents of the study unit:
• How to organize a successful event?
• How to gather participants?
• How event should be marketed?
• How event can be funded?


Study unit description:
 The course will include one or few organized events that student will plan from start to finish. This includes
planning, executing the event and post-event monitoring.

Previous studies:
None.


01410 Basic Studies on Rules and Regulations in Working Life, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Opintojakson tavoitteena on vahvistaa opiskelijoiden työelämäosaamista ja kehittää työnhaun taitoja. Opintojakson
aikana saat vinkkejä työnhakusi tehostamiseen ja CV:si kehittämiseen. Perehdyt myös keskeiseen
työlainsäädäntöön ja työehtosopimuksiin sekä niiden merkitykseen käytännön työelämän ongelmatilanteissa.
Opintojaksolla tutustut myös keskeisiin työsuojelumääräyksiin ja työelämän sosiaaliturvaan.

Contents of the study unit:
Opintojakso koostuu kolmesta moduulista, jotka ovat:
1) Taitavaksi työnhakijaksi
2) Työelämän pelisäännöt, työehtosopimukset ja työlainsäädäntö
3) Työelämän arjen hallinta, työhyvinvointi ja työelämän sosiaaliturva


01358 Simulation for clinical skills, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• osoittaa toiminnallaan perustietämyksensä sisätauti-kirurgisen hoitotyön hallinnasta ja eri tieteenalojen
soveltamisesta.
 • toteuttaa turvallista kivunhoitoa, nestehoitoa ja lääkehoitoa.
 • hyödyntää kliinisiä taitoja kriittisesti sairaan potilaan hoitotyössä
 • hyödyntää teoriatietoja ja toteuttaa turvallista hengityspotilaan hoitoa

Contents of the study unit:
Opintojaksot toteutetaan neljänä eri päivänä. Jokaisella kerralla käsitellään eri asioita. Teemat käsittelevät
hengitystä, verenkiertoa, nestehoitoa ja kivunhoitoa. TOIMINNALLINEN LOPPUKOE ( viimeisellä opetuskerralla)

 Kaikkia aiheita käsitellään hoitotyön näkökulmasta ja miten sairaanhoitajan tulee osata hoitaa potilasta
vuodeosastolla tai päivystyspoliklinikalla. Työpajassa voidaan aihetta syventää niin, että katsotaan asiaa esimerkiksi
anestesiahoitajan tai tehohoitajan näkökulmasta.

Study unit description:
Opintojakson tarkoituksena on syventää aikaisemmin opittuja asioita sekä kehittää käden taitoja. Jaksoon kuuluu
teoriaosuus sekä opittujen asioiden harjoittelu käytännössä erilaisissa työpajoissa. Opintojakson pääpaino on
toiminnallisessa osaamisessa ja käden taitojen kehittämisessä.

Previous studies:
Teemat 1-2, Sisätauti-kirurginen hoitotyö 10 op


01091 Self-expression through Visual Art as a Form of Therapy, 5 cr


01106 Social Service Worker as a Pedagogical Expert, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Opiskelija osaa:
- syventää pedagogista ja didaktista osaamistaan
- vaihtoehtopedagogiikoiden peruspiirteet
- rakentaa uusia ajatusmalleja kasvatusnäkemysten ja kasvatustietoisuuden työstämiseen
- opiskelijan pedagogisen ja didaktisen tietoisuuden selkiyttäminen

Contents of the study unit:
Opintojakso toteutetaan pääasiassa verkko-opetuksena. Lisäksi jaksoon kuuluu neljä luentoa, seminaari ja kaksi
opintokäyntiä vaihtoehtopedagogiikkaa toteuttaviin toimintayksiköihin.

Study unit description:
Opintojaksoon kuuluu kolme tehtävää.

Tehtävä 1:
Opintojakson aikana tutustutaan erilaisiin pedagogisiin lähestymistapoihin. Tarkastelun kohteena ovat erilaiset
vaihtoehtoiset pedagogiikat, poliittiset ja epäpoliittiset varhaisnuorisojärjestöt.

Opiskelija/opiskelijapari tutustuu sovittuun pedagogiseen malliin ja tekevät siitä esityksen Optimaan. Opiskelijat
myös kommentoivat ja esittävät kysymyksiä toistensa esityksistä ja rakentavat näiden esitysten pohjalta omaa
pedagogista ajatteluaan.

Tehtävä 2.
Luennoilla käydään läpi lapsien ja nuorten toimintaan soveltuvia jakso- ja tuntisuunnittelun malleja. Tunneilla
tutustutaan myös didaktiikan perusperiaatteisiin. Näitä apuna käyttäen opiskelija/opiskelijapari suunnittelee jakson,
joka olisi mahdollista toteuttaa lasten ja nuorten toimintaympäristössä. Suunnitelmat esitellään ja jätetään
kommentoitavaksi Optimaan.

Tehtävä 3:
Opiskelija laatii opitun pohjalta lyhyen oppimispäiväkirjan, johon hän rakentaa omaa pedagogista ajattelumalliaan
etukäteen sovittujen teemojen pohjalta.


B0111 Crises and Work Communities, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• familiarise themselves with diverse workplace crises in line with their learning profiles
• know the principles of crisis assistance in relation to workplace crises
• acquire new information and research data on the subject

Contents of the study unit:
• What is a crisis?
• How can one prepare for a crisis?
• What responsibilities does an employer have in the safety and well-being of staff?
• How do crises affect people and communities?
• How can people be supported and assisted in a workplace post-crisis?
• What responsibilities does an employer have regarding crisis preparedness and crisis assistance?
• What do proper crisis communications entail?

Study unit description:
Students learn about crisis management from the point of view of diverse work communities: schools, workplaces
under the threat of layoffs, crisis preparedness at work, and the significance of occupational health care.
01159 Evaluation and development in early childhood education, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• jäsentää keskeisiä varhaiskasvatuksen arvioinnin ja kehittämisen lähtökohtia ja käsitteitä
• hankkia ja soveltaa tutkivalla otteella ajankohtaista tietoa ja muodostaa ammatillista näkemystä
varhaiskasvatuksen arvioinnista ja kehittämisestä lasten ja vanhempien osallistumisen näkökulmasta
• antaa ja vastaanottaa arviointia ja vertaispalautetta opiskelijakollegoiltaan omaa että toisen ammatillista osaamista
vahvistaen.

Contents of the study unit:
• Varhaiskasvatuksen arvioinnin ja kehittämisen keskeisiä lähtökohtia ja käsitteitä
• Arvioinnin eettisiä periaatteita
• Lasten ja vanhempien osallisuus varhaiskasvatuksen arvioinnissa ja kehittämisessä


01108 Supporting young people to work in diversified teams, theory, 5 cr

The student is able to:
- monialaisen ja moniammatillisen yhteistyön
- ns. matalan kynnyksen palveluiden kehittämisen esimerkiksi yhteisöllisyyden ja kouluturvallisuuden muodossa
- alueellisen verkostoitumisen mm. tulevien yhteistyökumppaneiden toimintaan tutustumalla
- kehittää ja mallintaa hyviä käytänteitä
- tiedostaa nuoruusiän eri siirtymä- ja nivelvaiheiden problematiikan
- ymmärtää nuoruuden elämänvaiheena sen haasteineen.

Contents of the study unit:
Opintojakson sisältö koostuu nuoruudesta elämänvaiheena (n. 10-18v). Opintookonaisuus on 10 op ja se koostuu
kahdesta vapaasti valittavasta opintojaksosta, ensimmäinen osuus (5 op) koostuu teoriaopinnoista ja toinen osuus
(5 op) hanketyöskentelystä.
Opiskelija ei voi valita toista, eli hanketyöskentelyosuutta, ennen kuin on suorittanut ensimmäisen osuuden.

Study unit description:
Opintojakson ensimmäinen osuus (5op) koostuu opintokäynneistä, luennoista sekä verkkoympäristössä
työskentelystä. Luennot koostuvat muun muassa kehitys- ja sosiaalipsykologiasta, päihdetyöstä, nuoruuden
kriiseistä ja turvallisuudesta. Yhteensä luentoja on 7x2h, jotka on mahdollista opiskella verkko-opintoina tai
perinteisinä luento-opintoina. Mahdollisia opintokäyntipaikkoja ovat esimerkiksi Keravan päihdepysäkki, Hyvinkään
nuorisopaja, Hyvinkään seudun mielenterveysseura, erityyppiset koulut, Hyvinkään kriisikeskus, Helsingissä nuorten
kriisipajat sekä oppilashuolto. Ensimmäisen osuuden luennoista kirjoitetaan oppimispäiväkirjaa, johon liitetään myös
muuta kirjallisuutta. Lisäksi opintokäynneistä kirjoitetaan erillinen raportti.


01364 Empowering families and neigbourhood, 5 cr

The student is able to:
The studentis able to
•   analyse the challenges related to the well-being of the family in today’s society
•   analyse the family’s diversity and its internal relations
•   appreciate the needs for support of the child and family in an early phase, and to talk about the cares of the
    family while using the resources of the network of people close to the child and offering support
•   take into account in their work the significance of preventive child protection for the well-being of the child and
    the family
•   to use the network- and resource-centred work methods to support the family



B0136 Advanced Studies in Perioperative Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
•   Central fields of perioperative nursing where expertise is deepened in pre-, intra- and postoperative nursing in
    an operating ward from the perspective of an anaestheticor instrument nurse. The goal is a concrete
    competence in nursing, criticalness and inclination to independent decision making where one can justify
    choosing different nursing options. In decision making considering professional ethics comes forward in
    contextual thinking.
•   Progression of an operation in the most common operations
•   Operation diagnoses
•   Instruments used in the operation
•   Washing and covering a patient
•   Aseptic working in an operating ward
•   Guiding and counselling a patient from a perioperative perspective


Contents of the study unit:

•   What is perioperative nursing in operating ward executed by a different expert working group?
•   What is nursing plan (according to need and function classifications) of a patient arriving to an operation at the
    operating ward?
    1. preoperative
    2. intraoperative
    3. postoperative
•   What is supporting an operating patient from a perioperative perspective?
•   How are patient’s own resources used in perioperative nursing?
•   How does one help a patient to become rehabilitated after an operation from a perioperative perspective?
•   How are other disciplines made use of in nursing?


Study unit description:
During the study unit expertise in treating a perioperative patient will be deepened in either operating theatre or
FHTO..

Previous studies:
Themes 1-3 completed as a whole with a passing grade.


B0154 Perioperative Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
 •Central fields of perioperative nursing where expertise is deepened in pre-, intra- and postoperative nursing in an
operating ward from the perspective of an anaestheticor instrument nurse. The goal is a concrete competence in
nursing, criticalness and inclination to independent decision making where one can justify choosing different nursing
options. In decision making considering professional ethics comes forward in contextual thinking.
 •Progression of an operation in the most common operations
 •Operation diagnoses
 •Instruments used in the operation
 •Washing and covering a patient
 •Aseptic working in an operating ward
 •Guiding and counselling a patient from a perioperative perspective

Contents of the study unit:
 •What is perioperative nursing in operating ward executed by a different expert working group?
 •What is nursing plan (according to need and function classifications) of a patient arriving to an operation at the
operating ward?
 1.preoperative
 2.intraoperative
 3.postoperative
 •What is supporting an operating patient from a perioperative perspective?
 •How are patient’s own resources used in perioperative nursing?
 •How does one help a patient to become rehabilitated after an operation from a perioperative perspective?
•How are other disciplines made use of in nursing?

Study unit description:
During the study unit expertise in treating a perioperative patient will be deepened in either operating theatre or
FHTO..

Previous studies:
Themes 1-3 completed as a whole with a passing grade.


B0117 Advancing Clinical Practice in Nursing, 5 cr

The student is able to:
- Opiskelija osaa arvioida erilaisten erityispotilasryhmien hoitotyön tarpeita.
- Opiskelija osaa arvioida eri auttamismenetelmien tehokkuutta ja vaikuttavuutta.
- Opiskelija osaa soveltaa näyttöön perustuvan hoitotyön toimintaperiaatteita.

Contents of the study unit:
- Millaista hoitotyön erityisosaamista syöpää sairastavien potilaiden hoitotyö edellyttää?
- Millaista sisätauti-kirurgisen hoitotyön osaamista päivystyspotilaan hoitoprosessi edellyttää?
- Millaista hoitotyön erityisosaamista tehostettu hoitotyö edellyttää?
- Miten suunnitella ja toteuttaa vaativaa lääkehoitoa sekä neste- ja elektrolyyttikorvaushoitoa turvallisesti?

Study unit description:
Opintojaksolla opiskelija syventää hoitotyön asiantuntijuuttaan sisätauti-kirurgisen potilaan vaativissa akuuttihoidon
tilanteissa ja auttamismenetelmissä.


01359 Substance abuse work, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• reflektoida asenteitaan päihteiden käyttöä kohtaan sekä suhtautumistaan niihin
 • syventää tietojaan päihteistä, niiden vaikutusmekanismeista ja terveysvaikutuksista sekä tietää päihteenkäytön
tasot.
 • lähestyä asiakkaiden päihdeongelmia avoimesti ja ammatillisesti ymmärtäen päihdetyön asiakkuuden
monimuotoisuuden ja riippuvuuden problematiikkaa
 • herättää, havahduttaa ja haastaa ihmisen päihteidenkäyttötottumusten muuttamiseen ja tuntee muutosprosessin
vaihemallin
 • käyttää varhaisen puuttumisen menetelmiä sekä tukea ja auttaa asiakkaita oman ammattikuvansa puitteissa.
 • ohjata asiakasta tarvittaessa eteenpäin päihdetyön palvelujärjestelmässä ja perehtyy oman asuinpaikkakuntansa
päihdetyön palvelujärjestelmään sekä verkostotyöhön.

Contents of the study unit:
• päihdeongelman luonne ja riippuvuuskäyttäytyminen
 • Päihteiden riski- ja ongelmakäyttäjän ja hänen läheistensä kohtaaminen
 • Varhaisen puuttumisen menetelmät; tilanteen määrittely, puheeksiottaminen, riskien arviointi, palveluihin
ohjaaminen
 • Ehkäisevää ja korjaavaa päihdetyötä koskevat kriteerit ja laatusuositukset ja niiden soveltaminen omaan työhön
 • Näyttöön perustuvat menetelmät ja niiden soveltaminen

Study unit description:
Opintojakson opiskelu tapahtuu Optima verkko-oppimisympäristössä.

Previous studies:
Perustiedot päihteistä, niiden käytöstä ja niiden käyttöön liittyvistä riskeistä ja haitoista. Opintojakson tavoitteena on
syventää tai laajentaa sosiaali- ja terveysalan opiskelijoiden päihdetyön osaamista.


B0112 Encountering Violence, 5 cr
The student is able to:
• familiarise themselves with preventive methods against aggression and violent behaviour, developing ways of
responding to aggressive or violent behaviour without causing pain or injury to the customer, and always
maintaining a safe care environment whose aim is a positive attitude towards care and the achievement of
cooperation between the patient and the carer
• examine the appearance of possible domestic violence in customer contacts and know their re-sponsibilities as
social service and health care professionals in preventing and addressing domestic violence

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
• How does one act in a customer situation where the employee is subjected to aggression or the threat of violence?
• How can one maintain a safe and caring atmosphere and control verbal aggression?
• What methods are there for holding fast or letting go in active situations?
• What is domestic violence and how can it be addressed in customer contacts?
• How can domestic violence be prevented?
Parts of study unit:
Part I: MAPA (Management of Actual or Potential Aggression) 2 cr
Part 2: Domestic Violence and Spousal Abuse 3 cr


Study unit description:
Students become familiar with customer-oriented, resource-supporting guidance in challenging and demanding
customer situations. The study unit is divided into two parts. One part covers prevention and safe care practice in
situations where employees are subjected to aggression or violence. The focus is on maintaining a safe, caring
environment and on verbal aggression control. Students also hone their skills in holding fast and letting go in active
situations. The second part involves improving skills in professionally recognising domestic violence and intervening
in the situation, with in-depth familiarisation with preventing and addressing domestic violence.


B0076 Graphic Design, 5 cr


B0077 Challenges in Sustainable Development, 5 cr


B0069 Occupational and Business Services as a Part of Labour and Industrial Policy, 5 cr


B0075 På tal om ekonomi, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• discuss topical business subjects and back up their views in Swedish
• increase their Swedish business vocabulary and practise using it in diverse (especially verbal) business
communication situations

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
• What verbal Swedish skills are needed in various business tasks and environments?
• What is going on in the Nordic business world?

Study unit description:
The study unit improves skills in Swedish, particularly in terms of verbal business communications, based on
analyses of language needs in the business world and focusing on topical economic subjects.


00018 Developing Service Innovations, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• describe development objectives from the perspectives of the labour market and regional development
• participate in a partnership network
• work effectively in a team and act as opinion leaders in a community of experts
• evaluate their own and others’ competence, work and results in accordance with development objectives
• use the tools and methods of applied R&D in development work
• carry out and report on an objective-oriented development project

Contents of the study unit:
• determining development needs
• creating a context and knowledge base
• planning, implementing and evaluating the development process
• working in a shared expertise group

Study unit description:
The study unit forms an objective-oriented development project, where the competence gained is that of a developer
using investigative research methods. The object of competence development is determined for each cluster by
Laurea’s research and development policy.

Previous studies:
Main professional competences minimum of 120 cr or equivalent knowledge.


00019 Service Innovations in Business Development, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• analyse the competence of the region and of organisations and set suitable development objectives
• carry out an objective-oriented development project
• generate new solutions, services and service systems
• assess their usefulness in terms of the profitability of either a start-up company or an existing business
• understand the effects of their own actions in an open network for the sector
• promote creativity with their actions

Contents of the study unit:
• familiarisation with major regional and national development strategies
• creating a context and knowledge base
• planning, implementing and evaluating the development process
• working in a shared expertise group as part of an innovation network
• analysing development and information needs
• evaluating the usefulness of generated solutions, services, products or systems
• copyright issues

Study unit description:
The competence gained in this study unit forms the basis of target-oriented developmental competence in promoting
business operations. The framework is the promotion of innovations and related entrepreneurship. A development
project is carried out to produce new competence for cluster interfaces and evaluate the added value generated by
the competence for a network. Multidisciplinary teams are formed on the basis of the competence needs of each
development project.

Previous studies:
Developing Service Innovations or equivalent knowledge.


B0071 From Idea to Business, 5 cr

The student is able to:
• evaluate their capacity for entrepreneurship as well as entrepreneurship as a career choice
• design and commercialise products and services
• create a business plan
• create preliminary budgets and cost calculations for a start-up

Contents of the study unit:
Key questions:
• How does one evaluate one's chances in entrepreneurship?
• How are business opportunities imagined and evaluated?
• How does one draw up a business plan?
• What kinds of calculations are needed to support decision-making when starting up a business?
• What legal aspects must be taken into account when starting up a business or developing products and services?
• How does one start up business operations?
• How are customer relationships and networks created and developed?

Study unit description:
Innovative business operations refers to investigating,
productising and commercialising new ideas and opportunities, and starting up business operations.


B0137 Social and Family Law, 5 cr

The student is able to:
 - To act as social legislation and social secure legislation and their social significance requires.
 - To manage social security benefits, and the essential conditions of social service, health care rights as well as to
perform the duties of responsible parties.
 - Apply the key concepts of child, family and guardianship legislation.
 - To act as a child, family and guardianship legislation and related social regulation requires.


Contents of the study unit:
- Central content of social legislation: income security, health and social services
- Family law and its links to social legislation
- Child rights and child position in the legal court processes.
- The substance on guardianship legislation from the child´s view.


Study unit description:
 Students are able to work with social welfare authorities as required by legislation and government activities and to
apply the course contents of the legislation.


01396 Sosiaalioikeus, 5 cr

The student is able to:
NÄHDÄ SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSOIKEUDEN LIITYNNÄT PERUS- JA IHMISOIKEUKSIIN

SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSTURVAJÄRJESTELMÄN KESKEISEN RAKENTEEN

SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSTURVAA JA -PALVELUITA KÄYTTÄVIEN OIKEUSTURVAAN LIITTYVÄN SÄÄNTELYN

TOIMIA HYVÄN HALLINNON PERIATTEIDEN MUKAISESTI

Contents of the study unit:
MITKÄ OVAT SUOMEN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSPOLITIIKAN TAVOITTEET JA MITEN PERUS- JA
IHMISOIKEUDET SEKÄ EU-OIKEUS VAIKUTTAVAT SUOMEN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSOIKEUTEEN?

MITKÄ OVAT VALTION, KUNTIEN JA MUIDEN ORGANISAATIOIDEN ROOLIT SOSIAALI- JA
TERVEYSTURVAN JA -PALVELUJEN JÄRJESTÄMISESSÄ JA TUOTTAMISESSA SUOMESSA?

MITEN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSTURVA JA PALVELUT SUOMESSA RAHOITETAAN?

MITEN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEUSTURVAA JA PALVELUITA TUOTTAVIEN ORGANISAATIOIDEN TOIMINTAA
VALVOTAAN?

MITEN JULKISOIUKEUDELLISEN VALLAN KÄYTTÖÖN LIITTYVIÄ HALLINTOASIOITA VALMISTELLAAN JA
KÄSITELLÄÄN JA MITEN TÄLLÖIN TURVATAAN ASIANMUKAISEN PÄÄTÖKSEN SYNTYMINEN ?
MITEN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSTURVAA JA -PALVELUITA KÄYTTÄVIEN ASIAKKAIDEN OIKEUDELLINEN
ASEMA TURVATAAN JA MITÄ OIKEISTURVAKEINOJA HE VOIVAT SEN TURVAAMISESSA KÄYTTÄÄ?

Study unit description:
OPINTOJAKSOLLA TARKASTELLAAN SOSIAALI- JA TERVEYSALAN TOIMINTAA SÄÄTELEVÄÄ
LAINSÄÄDÄNTÖÄ JA SEN TOIMEENPANOON LIITYVÄÄ JULKISOIKELLISEN VALLAN KÄYTTÖÄ


B0155 Julkisoikeuden syventävät opinnot, 5 cr

The student is able to:
Opintojakso on tarkoitettu opintojensa loppuvaiheessa oleville / opinnäytetyövaiheessa oleville opiskelijoille
täydentäviksi opinnoiksi.

Contents of the study unit:
Kunnat ja kilpailuneutraliteetti, kunnan palveluiden ulkoistaminen ja sopimuksien hallinta, julkisiin hankintoihin liittyvä
oikeudellinen sääntely.


00049 Reforming Public Sector Operations, 10 cr

The student is able to:
• ennakoida julkisen sektorin ja alueen toimijoiden yhteistyömahdollisuuksia
• hyödyntää innovatiivisen aluekehityksen mahdollisuuksia alueen ja alueen toimijoiden kilpailukyvyn
vahvistamisessa
• kehittää ja vahvistaa elinkeinoelämän ja kunnan yhteistyötä
• soveltaa liiketalouden osaamista julkisen sektorin toimintojen uudistamiseen
• arvioida ja kehittää vaihtoehtoisia palvelutuotantotapoja kunnallisen palvelutarjonnan kehittämisessä
• soveltaa julkisen sektorin keskeistä normistoa julkisen sektorin, yrityksen ja kansalaisen näkökulmasta
• toimia kunnallisessa toimessa tai virassa, valmistella hallintokuntansa asioita ja esitellä ne toimielimessä
• hyödyntää EU:n tukimuotoja sekä maamme yrityksille myöntämiä tukia

Contents of the study unit:
• alueellinen kehittäminen ja alueellinen kilpailukyky
• vaihtoehtoiset palvelutuotantotavat ja ulkoistaminen
• julkishallinnon normisto
• EU:n ja Suomen valtion myöntämät yritystuet ja niiden hallinnointi

Study unit description:
Opintojakson osaaminen ilmenee kykynä tehdä yhteistyötä ja rakentaa kumppanuuksia julkisen sektorin ja eri
toimijoiden kesken. Opiskelijalle muodostuu valmiudet työskennellä julkisella sektorilla julkisen sektorin normiston ja
toimintaperiaatteiden mukaisesti ja liiketoimintaosaamista innovatiivisesti hyödyntäen. Opiskelija omaksuu luovan ja
uudistavan näkökulman kunnallisten palveluiden järjestämiseen. Opiskelija osaa hahmottaa alueellisten
kehittäjäverkostojen ja innovaatiojärjestelmien rakenteen ja hyödyntää luovan jännitteen ja verkostoitumisen
mahdollisuuksia sekä alueen että alueen toimijoiden kilpailukyvyn vahvistamiseksi.

Previous studies:
Keskeiset ammatilliset opintojaksot tai vastaavat tiedot.


YY7138 Tutoring, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• hahmottaa oman ammattikorkeakoulunsa ja koulutusohjelmansa tavoitteet ja toimintatavat
 • suunnitella uusien opiskelijoiden sitoutumiseen liittyviä toimintatapoja
 • perehdyttää uusia opiskelijoita yhteisönsä oppimisympäristöön ja –kulttuuriin
 • markkinoida Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulua ja sen opiskelumahdollisuuksia
 • toimia aktiivisena työyhteisön hyvinvoinnin edistäjänä
Contents of the study unit:
• Laurean yhteinen opiskelijatuutoreiden intensiivijakson toukokuussa
 • toimipisteissä tapahtuva tuutoroinnin suunnittelu keväällä ja syksyllä
 • uusien opiskelijoiden perehdyttämistä syksyllä ja keväällä
 • Laurean opiskelumahdollisuuksien markkinoimista tarpeen mukaan(aktiivisesta markkinoinnista on mahdollista
saada lisäpisteitä projektiopintoina)
 • henkilökohtainen ohjaamisen osaamisen kehittämistä

Study unit description:
Opintojaksossa syntyvä osaaminen ilmenee uusien opiskelijoiden perehdyttämisenä ja vastuullisena käyttämisenä
oman toimipisteen tai Laurean kannalta tyypillisissä opiskelijatuutorointia vaativissa tilanteissa. Osaaminen perustuu
ammattikorkeakoulun tavoitteiden ja toimintakulttuurin peruskysymysten ymmärtämiseen.

Previous studies:
Ei ole.


00884 International Student Tutoring, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• acknowledge the aims and policies of the university of applied sciences and of one´s own degree programme
• plan actions related to the team building of the new students
• act as a mentor for the students
• familiarize new students with the study environment and culture in Laurea as well as the Finnish culture in general
• act as an active promoter for the well being of the working environment
• market Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Contents of the study unit:
• taking part in the intensive training of the international tutor students
• planning and implementing tutoring in the units
• introducing the new international students to the study culture and working environment in Laurea and culture and
life in general in Finland
• tutoring and guidance of the new students during their whole stay
• development of personal guidance skills and team work

Study unit description:
The knowledge gained in this study unit concentrates on the familiarization of the new students with Laurea
processes and learning methods as well as the working environment and culture. Knowledge is based on the goals
and study culture of the university of applied sciences and its working habits and the understanding of the Finnish
culture in general.
Students act individually and as team members. Individual work mainly takes place with the planning of one´s own
tutoring and getting personally acquainted with the new students, especially with the appointed own exchange
student or students. The student tutors need to familiarize themselves with the working culture and environments of
Laurea in order to be able to guide the international students in these same practices. Students develop their skills
in multicultural understanding and organizational skills .



01259 Preparatory Studies in Mathematics, 3 cr

The student is able to:
• apply basic mathematical skills to their nursing studies

Contents of the study unit:
• What are the basic skills required by the mathematical applications used within nursing?

Study unit description:
Students practise and develop their mathematical skills in order to complete the studies in mathematical applications
included in the actual professional studies.