Welcome to study at the Schoolof Chemical Technology!Orientation for Master’s degree students

6.9.2016, 10 – 11.00

Agenda

• Learning Services in CHEM school• Three important points• Studying in the Master´s programme in Aalto CHEM• Practical information

Learning Services at CHEM• Student advisor Olivia Lehtimäki:

advisors-chem@list.aalto.fi• Study secretaries: Pirjo Häkkinen, Juha

Oksa, Heidi Tukiainen: studies-chem@aalto.fi

• Planning officers and study coordinator:Anja Hänninen, Heli Järvelä, AnnaMäkilä, Virve Pekkarinen:firstname.lastname@aalto.fi

• Manager of Academic affairs HannePuskala: hanne.puskala@aalto.fi

• Additional information:https://into.aalto.fi/display/enmasterchem/Homepage

Three important points + bonus info

• Laboratory safety course starting on Wed• Major specific infos starting today• Group photo of the new students today

Laboratory Safety Course2016

Compulsory if youhave NOT done any ofthe following courses• CHEM-A1200 Kemiallinen rakenne ja

sitoutuminen• CHEM-A1400 Tulevaisuuden

materiaalit• KE-35.1210 Epäorgaanisen kemian

laboratoriotyöt; KE (4,0 op)• KE-35.1700 Analyyttisen kemian

laboratoriotyöt (3op)

• KE-0.1100 Kemian perusteet 1 (5op)

LECTURES* (Chemistry building, Ke2)1st -2nd Lecture: Wed 7th Sep, 09.15-12:003rd Lecture: Mon 12th Sep, 08:15-10:00EXAM(S) – (Student Labs, Chemistrybuilding)1st Session: Tue 13th Sep, 15:00-16:002nd Session: Tue 13th Sep, 16:15-17:153rd Session: Tue 13th Sep, 17:30-18:30

Each student attend only on exam session*NOTE! Compulsory attendance in the

lectures and passing the exam

Must be passed to be allowed to go the laboratory courses

Course Material (provided in MyCourses)1) Occupational Safety at the School,

Kimmo Karinen (2015)2) Lecture slides

Studying in Master’s Programme atAalto School of Chemical Technology

Master’s programmes in CHEM

• Master's Programme in Chemical, Biochemical and Materials Engineering (TapaniVuorinen)

- Biomass Refining (Herbert Sixta, Heli Järvelä)- Biotechnology (Katrina Nordström, Anna Mäkilä)- Chemical Engineering (Ville Alopaeus, Anna Mäkilä)- Chemistry (Kari Laasonen, Anna Mäkilä)- Fibre and Polymer Engineering (Mark Hughes, Heli Järvelä)- Functional Materials (Sami Franssila, Virve Pekkarinen)- Sustainable Metals Processing (Pekka Taskinen, Anja Hänninen)

• Master’s Programme in Life Science Technologies (Jouko Lampinen)- Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering (Alexander Frey, Anna Mäkilä)

• Nordic Master in Polymer Technology - N5PolTech (Jukka Seppälä, Anja Hänninen)• Master’s Degree Programme in Environomical Pathways for Sustainable Energy

Systems - SELECT (Olli Dahl, Anja Hänninen)• European Mining, Minerals and Engineering Program - EMMEP (Rodrigo Serna, Anja

Hänninen)

Degree – general information

• Master’s Degree• 120 ECTS credits• Two years of full time studies• 1st year courses of 60 ECTS credits, 2nd year courses

of 30 ECTS credits + the Thesis 30 ECTS credits• Master of Science (Technology), M.Sc.(Tech.) –

Diplomi-insinööri, DI

Degree structure – general information

• Major 60-65 cr- compulsory & optional courses- Academic Learning Community

• Master’s Thesis• Electives 25-30 cr

- Courses from other majors,from other technical schools- OR Minorhttp://studyguides.aalto.fi/minors-guide/2016/en/- OR from other university

CHEM-E100 Academic LearningCommunity (5 cr)• Orientation: major specific info, Laboratory safety

course, academic rules & regulations• Career development planning• Orientation towards master’s thesis• Introduction to academic entrepreneurship• Seminars, workshops – continues a whole academic

year

• Give feedback – Major specific feedback summariesafter each study period

Language studies• If not taken in bachelor’s degree,

mandatory to take in master’sdegree, according to Aalto Degreerule

• 3 ECTS credits including both oraland written part

• Only courses with letters O (for oral)and W (for written) fulfil therequirement of Aalto degree rule

• English recommended, but can betaken in other languages as well

• Students with Finnish bachelordegree, including AMK students:usually no obligatory languagestudies required

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Personal supplementary studies• In case mentioned in the Admission Letter• The content and extent of the complementary

courses depend on your previous studiesand on the major

• Are defined at the beginning of your studiesand the decision is made by the professor incharge of the major

• Supplementary studies are not a part of thedegree, but they are done in addition to thedegree studies.

Internal mobility• Courses of the four technical schools of Aalto (Engineering, Science,

Electrical engineering, Chemical Technology) are open for all students(with sufficient prerequisite knowledge)

• School of Business and School of Arts and Design:courses offered only as internal mobility courses

– On application

– Check the Application periods!

Some practical informationrelating to starting your studies

Rules and regulations

• Academic rules and regulations as part of the ALCcourse:

• University level and school level rules and regulations• To insure that all students are equally treated• Decision making in study affairs• Exam rule will be introduced before the first exam week• New Exam rule in January 2017 !• Zero tolerans for plagiarism and cheating !

Academic year

• Academic year• From the beginning of August to the end of July

– Teaching from September to the end of May

• You must enroll for each academic year/ semester• You must register to courses and exams separately

Practical information

• Lectures start at quater past, like at 9.15• Exams start on hour sharp, like at 9.00

• Important info about courses is given on the first lectureabout lectures, homework, group work, seminars, labwork, company visits, exam

• Be on time, obey rules and deadlines!

INTO, WebOodi, MyCourses

INTO = portal for students, www.into.aalto.fi• Remember to check regularly• Course guides, info for exchange students, news, academic

regulations, contact information etc.WebOodi

• Official course description, course & exam registration, unofficialtranscript of records, managing your contact information

MyCourses• Course webpages & workspace, course materials etc.

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Be active student !

• Take care of your studies• Use study guide and internetà INTO, MyCourses• Read your aalto.fi e-mails !!

– Change password in every 6 months

• Can’t find information or unsureà please, ask.

Photo of the classof 2016! Smile!JGroup photos of new students

Tue Sept 6th 2016 at 16:15

Venue: Amfi, Otaniemi (with heavy rain in TUAS building)How do I find the place: please follow your tutorWhat to do: be on time, follow the instructions, smile!

How to get the picture: like us (Aalto First Year Experience) onfacebook and download it from there!

Schedule & instructions for CHEM

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By Mikko Raskinen

Group photos of new studentsPermission and use of the photos

- All the new degree students have apossibility to join the group photo of theyear.

- Photos will be framed and placed on wallat Otakaari 1 and at the School.

- Photos might be used in internet (forexample Into, Inside, Facebook) forcommunication and marketing purposes.

- Participation in the photo session will beconsidered as a permission to use thephoto for the above mentioned purposes.

Orientation week - What happens next?

• Today:• Major specific infos (Chemistry, Nordic Master)• Group photo, Aalto party• Wednesday 7.9.• Laboratory Safety course – first lectures• Major specific infos (Biomass refining, Chemical Engineering, Functional

Materials, Sustainable Metals Processing)• Thursday 8.9.• Team work and study skills,• Major specific infos (Biotechnology, Fibre and Polymer Engineering)• IT Services and individual study plan (HOPS)• Lecture of prof Esa Saarinen• Friday 9.9.• Aalto Orientation for International Students

Major specific orientations:• Biomass Refining: Wed 7.9. 13-14.30, L1 at Puu1 (Vuorimiehentie 1)

• Biotechnology: Thu 8.9. 9-10.30, KE3

• Chemical Engineering: Wed 3.9. 13.30-15, KE3

• Chemistry: Tue 6.9. 11-12, KE3

• Fibre and Polymer Engineering: Thu 8.9. 9–10.30, L1 at Puu1 (Vuorimiehentie 1)

• Functional Materials: Wed 7.9. 13-14.30, Lecture hall U6 at Otakaari 1

• Sustainable Metals Processing: Wed 7.9. 13–14.30 B329 (MTG seminar room atVuorimiehentie 2)

• Life Science Technologies, Biosystems and -materials:- Life Science Technologies degree programme orientation: Wed 7.9. 10-11 A133 atKonemiehentie 2 (Computer Science building)- Biosystems and Biomaterials Engineering major: Wed 7.9. 11-12.30, KE3

• Nordic Master in Polymer Technology: Tue 6.9. 11.30 D442

Welcome to Finland !