Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Student is able to:
- Produce a cosmetic product according to instructions
- Design and describe the manufacturing process in line with sustainable development, and enhance product characteristics using raw materials.
- Retrieve information on cosmetic ingredients, evaluate the reliability of information, and utilize it in the design of cosmetic products.
- Use different publishing practices of scientific texts in the cosmetic field and communicate cosmetic expertise through various modern communication channels.

Teaching methods

The course implementation is supported by a learning environment built in Canvas. The course includes scheduled teaching or guidance, both on campus and on-line. Laboratory instruction for the course takes place as in-person teaching on the Tikkurila campus. Remote teaching sessions are not recorded. The course involves pair or group work. Personalized feedback on assignments is provided by the teacher, and feedback from industry professionals and peers may also be utilized.

Attendance on designated teaching days is mandatory. Absences, even due to illness or other unavoidable reasons, will result in failing the course. In such cases, the course can be completed when it is next offered.

Learning materials and recommended literature

In the Canvas workspace for the course, you will find materials and links.

The knowledge required for assignments should be deepened through scientific literature. This material is available via Laurea's LibGuides pages:
https://libguides.laurea.fi/kauneudenhoitoala

Alternative completion methods of implementation

According to Laurea's degree regulations, "All students have the right to demonstrate their competencies. The student initiates the recognition and accreditation of prior learning. The competence is recognized and accredited by the teacher responsible for the course or another designated individual. The same assessment criteria and, generally, the same grading scale are used as in the corresponding course or module. Students have the right to apply for recognition of competencies regardless of where, how, or when the competencies were acquired. Students may also apply to have work-based competencies recognized as part of their degree (academic recognition of work experience).

The student is responsible for demonstrating, providing evidence of, and submitting sufficient information on their competencies. The competencies are assessed jointly by the student and the supervising instructor who receives the demonstration." See the student intranet for further details.

Co-operation with working life and/or RDI

The course includes an industry partner or an RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) project.

Important dates

he schedule for assignment submissions is available in the Canvas workspace, and the schedule for contact sessions is visible to students in Pakki.

According to section 18 of the degree regulations, "the student must either be present at the first contact session or inform the responsible teacher of their absence to confirm their participation in the course. Alternatively, the teacher may define another method for the student to confirm their participation in the course. These actions may be required within one week of the course start date. To apply this process, the teacher must inform enrolled students of the procedure, and it must be specified in the course implementation plan. If a student is unable to attend the first contact session or meet the teacher's requirements for course activation due to valid reasons, they must contact the responsible teacher to agree on participation. Enrollment will be canceled if the student does not report their absence from the initial session or if the reason for absence is deemed unjustified. Another student from the waitlist may then take their place."

Students workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of student work.

Further information for students

The course meets the requirements of education leading to a YAMK (Master's level) degree.

The quality of the course implementation has been evaluated, and the self-assessment report is available in Canvas.

Grading scale

H-5

Evaluation methods and criteria

"Competency assessment focuses on the objectives described in the curriculum, and the level of competence is evaluated based on the assessment criteria specified in the course implementation plan." (Laurea's Degree Regulations).

"A student who has not completed the required tasks to pass the course must supplement or retake their performance in the manner and within the timeframe defined by the course instructor." (Laurea's Degree Regulations).

All members of the Laurea community are expected to follow good scientific practices, which include appropriate citation of sources. Familiarize yourself with these practices and ask for guidance if needed. All course assignments should be completed individually unless otherwise instructed. The instructor will provide information on the use of plagiarism detection for assignment review.

Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

At the level of a satisfactory grade (1), the student is able to:

Acquire, process, produce, and evaluate information comprehensively. (Knowledge Base)
Use the concepts of the field of expertise systematically. (Knowledge Base)
Solve problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities. (Problem Solving)
Identify and analyze areas for development by utilizing the knowledge base. (Development)
Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.

Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)

At the level of grade 3, the student is able to:

Acquire, process, produce, and critically evaluate information comprehensively, utilizing both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge Base)
Justifiably use concepts within the field of expertise. (Knowledge Base)
Solve problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities by applying and integrating knowledge from various fields. (Problem Solving)
Create purposeful and well-founded development plans, taking the community into consideration. (Development)
Communicate professionally, clearly, and coherently both orally and in writing. (Communication)

Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)

At the level of grade 5, the student is able to:

Create a coherent framework/knowledge base by critically analyzing both domestic and international scientific sources. (Knowledge Base)
Solve complex problems in research, development, and/or innovation activities, generating new knowledge and expertise, and applying and integrating knowledge from various fields. (Problem Solving)
Develop the area of expertise purposefully and collaboratively. (Development)
Communicate convincingly both orally and in writing to audiences within and outside the field. (Communication)