FYSS9482 Professional Training Abroad (5–15 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Physics
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

  • Finding a training placement
  • Employment contract affairs
  • Professional training suitable for a physicist
  • Reporting and evaluation

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student 
  • is familiar with employment possibilities of his own field and knows which skills are relevant in working life and how to apply them in practice.
  • is able to tell about the organisation's operational culture.
  • understands the significance of the working life rules.
  • recognizes his know-how and is able to make conclusions about possible future career options.
  • understands what he/she needs to know and learn to achieve his/her career goals. 
The detailed learning objectives will be defined individually for each student depending on the student's earlier working experience, stage of studies and the training placement and duties.

Additional information

One month of professional training corresponds to 5 ECTS credits. The training credits can be included into major studies (max. 5 ECTS) and into optional studies (max. 10 ECTS).

Completion methods

Method 1

Evaluation criteria:
To complete the professional training the student needs to draw up learning objectives before starting the training, keep a learning diary during the training and write a report on the training.
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Independent study (5–15 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Evaluation criteria:
To complete the professional training the student needs to draw up learning objectives before starting the training, keep a learning diary during the training and write a report on the training.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Exposure to the Physicist working environment, discussions and interactive events, written assignments.

Teaching