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Tampere University Student’s Guide

Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
RAK.250

Introduction to Civil Engineering Studies, 2–3 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Course code
RAK.250
Language of learning
English
Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Level of study
Other studies
Grading scale
Pass-Fail
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Kalle Kähkönen until 6.3.2026
Responsible teacher:
Mikko Malaska, Vastuuopettaja 2
Responsible teacher:
Taija Puolitaival starting from 20.3.2026
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 100 %
Learning outcomes
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Select this if you have graduated from another university
All parts of the completion option are compulsory.

Independent study

Online or distance self learning
24.08.2026 – 06.12.2026
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching
24.08.2026 – 26.04.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)

Participation in teaching

Blended teaching
31.08.2026 – 31.05.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Completion option 2
Select this if you have graduated from Bachelor's Programme in Sustainable Urban Development

Participation in teaching

Contact teaching
24.08.2026 – 26.04.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)