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Åbo Akademi University 2014/2015
COURSES OFFERED IN ENGLISH
Courses offered in English
This catalogue contains information about courses offered in different fields of study, and the subjects
are grouped according to the departments, which are listed alphabetically. By combining courses in
related subjects, students can increase their options when making the learning agreement. Combina-
tions not listed below are of course also possible provided that the student meets the prerequisites.
However, to make it easier to select courses and make a learning agreement, some suggestions and
recommendations are given below.
30 credits (ECTS) is the maximum for one semester.
It is possible to supplement a study plan at the Åbo Campus with courses at the University of Turku.
The campuses are adjacent, making it quite easy to combine courses at the two instututions. However,
please note that at least half the courses have to be taken at Åbo Akademi University. Please note also
that it is not possible to combine courses offered in Vasawith courses offered inÅbo, due to the distance.
The Åbo Akademi University - Vasa campus hosts approximately 2,000 students, most of whommajor
in teaching-related fields or education. Education, Developmental Psychology and Social Policy are
recommended fields of study in English for exchange students at the Vasa Campus.
Arts/Humanities - Åbo Campus
Several subjects in Arts/Humanities offer a small number of courses lectured in English which can form
a study plan together, e.g. Comparative literature, Comparative religion, History, Musicology, and Nor-
dic Folkloristics. Many self-study courses are offered as well. Courses within the interdisciplinary Baltic
Studies programme, Finnish-Nordic Society and Culture and the North American Studies Programme
offered at the University of Turku can also be recommended.
Biosciences (Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Environmental Biology and Pharmacy) - Åbo Campus
In addition to the courses listed there is also a possibility to do laboratory practice, however, thismust be
agreed beforehand. Courses taught in English in biosciences are also offered by the University of Turku.
Business and Economics - Åbo Campus
The prerequisite for most courses in Accounting, Economics, International Marketing, Organization
and Management is two to three years of previous studies in Economic sciences. Studies in Economic
sciences can also be combined with studies in Information systems, listed under Information Tech-
nologies. Please note that it is not possible to take courses at the Turku School of Economics at the
University of Turku.
Chemical engineering/Chemistry - Åbo Campus
In the field of Chemical engineering students can combine courses from all the following laborato-
ries: Analytical Chemistry, Fibre and Cellulose Technology, Thermal and Flow Engineering, Industrial
Chemistry and Reaction Engineering, Industrial Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry
(listed under Natural Sciences), Paper Coating and Converting, Physical Chemistry (listed under Natural
Sciences), Process Design and Systems Engineering, Wood and Paper Chemistry. There is also a pos-
sibility to do laboratory practice, however, this must be agreed beforehand.
Education - Vasa Campus
The Educational subjects of Åbo Akademi University are offered at the Vasa campus. Education as
well as Teacher Education can be studied on a theoretical level as well as on a very practical level.
Literature courses, didactical courses and teaching practice are offered. The aim is to provide you
with a perspective of the Finnish educational system, society´s demands and expectations on school
and teachers, the relation between teachers and students in various learning situations and of course
current theories of learning.
Information technologies - Åbo Campus
A large number of courses are offered annually within Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and
Information systems, at the department of Information technology. The Turku Centre for Computer
Science (TUCS), a joint research and education centre of the universities in Åbo, also offers courses in
English.
Language courses - Åbo Campus and Vasa Campus
Language courses for exchange students are offered in Swedish and Finnish. A limited number of
language courses are available for exchange students. If you wish to take a language course this must
be indicated in the application form.
