Studying and participation in education

Studying and Participation in Education

Education is carried out within four periods. The detailed schedules can be found in the overall timetable. The studies and education are organised as courses. The competence objectives, contents and teaching methods are described in the curricula.

To be able to participate in education, you have to register for attendance or alternatively for non-attendance each academic year. Detailed information on registration is available in the degree regulations (§ 11).

You enrol on courses through Pakki. The enrolment times can be found in the enrolment schedule.

Completing Courses

The online course implementation plan describes the working methods, requirements, completion order, timetable and assessment criteria of the course or a part of the course. They are discussed in more detail on the first contact lesson. If prerequisites have been defined for the course, they have to be participated in. The prerequisites have to be completed before the beginning of the course apart from exceptions defined by the head of the degree programme. If the studies require compulsory attendance, the teacher has written it into the implementation plan.

You have the right to personal student counselling during your whole study time. It is your obligation to participate in student counselling. You are in charge of your study progress.

The instructions related to participation in education, assessment, and retake of courses are available in the degree regulations.

Compliance with Ethical Practices in Studies

TAMK applies National Advisory Board on Research Ethics' guidelines on good scientific practice and procedures for handling misconduct and fraud in science. The board was nominated by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

Honesty, carefulness and ethically sound practices are followed in making reports, assignments, theses, and other equivalent studies at TAMK. For example, insufficient references, misleading reporting of results, or publication of same results as seemingly new ones violate ethically sound practice. Presentation of false information, presentation of others' results or text as one's own or plagiarism are deceit, which naturally cannot be accepted.  Should you offend, you may be disciplined depending on the severity of the offence either with a warning or by expelling you for a year at the most.

TAMK procedures in cases of fraudulent behaviour

Bringing Children to Teaching Sessions

At TAMK, we value our diverse student community and understand that balancing studies and family life is part of everyday life for many students. To ensure high-quality teaching and a peaceful learning and working environment for everyone, we follow the principles below regarding the presence of children on campus and in teaching situations.

Teaching sessions are primarily intended for studying. Bringing a child to class is an exceptional arrangement and must always be agreed upon with the teacher in advance.

There are situations where the presence of a child is not possible for reasons of safety, confidentiality or equal treatment. For example, children are not permitted in laboratories or simulation sessions due to safety requirements. Children may also not be brought into examinations.

While on campus, children must always remain under the responsibility and supervision of their parent. Please keep in mind that the campus is a learning and working environment where everyone has the right to focus on their studies or work. If a child’s presence disrupts teaching or prevents other students from concentrating, the student should be prepared to leave the teaching session with the child.

Information about the various facilities available on campus to make caring for children easier is available on the Intranet. See On campus with a child.