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LIFE - Learning in Interdisciplinary Focused Environment

Course code

YID6001.YM

old course code

Course title in Estonian

ELU - Erialasid Lõimiv Uuendus

Course title in English

LIFE - Learning in Interdisciplinary Focused Environment

ECTS credits

6.0

Assessment form

assessment

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Andres Jõesaar (language of instruction:Estonian)
Mart Laanpere (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kalle Kivi (language of instruction:Estonian)
Martin Sillaots (language of instruction:Estonian)
Sirje Virkus (language of instruction:Estonian)
Mare Leino (language of instruction:Estonian)
Annika Hussar (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kai Pata (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kristi Mets-Alunurm (language of instruction:Estonian)
Veronika Varik (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kerstin Kööp (language of instruction:Estonian)
Merilin Kotta (language of instruction:Estonian)
Catlyn Kirna (language of instruction:Estonian)
Ingrid Hinojosa (language of instruction:Estonian)
Jaanus Terasmaa (language of instruction:Estonian)
Elyna Heinmäe (language of instruction:Estonian)
Ulrike Plath (language of instruction:Estonian)
Terry William McDonald (language of instruction:Estonian)
Piret Vacht (language of instruction:Estonian)
Halliki Põlda (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kadri Pakaste (language of instruction:Estonian)
Mailis Ostra (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kristiina Treial (language of instruction:Estonian)
Marianne Paimre (language of instruction:Estonian)
Rasmus Ojamets (language of instruction:Estonian)
Tarmo Vanamõisa (language of instruction:Estonian)
Katrin Männik (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kristel Kiens (language of instruction:Estonian)
Kädi Riismaa (language of instruction:Estonian)
Merle Levassor (language of instruction:Estonian)
Eve Järve (language of instruction:Estonian)
Vilve Roosioks (language of instruction:Estonian)

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

The purpose of LIFE course is to support the development of generic competences and thereby increase the development of competences necessary for resolving interdisciplinary problems.

Brief description of the course

Learning activities take place in teams consisting of 6 students. The project team must include students from at least three different study areas.

Within LIFE course, projects are carried out in cooperation with the supervisor(s) and students, and they include the following components: defining a common topic or problem, setting goals, creating an action plan and carrying out the plan as intended.
Participation in LIFE course is supported by workshops and seminars intended for students.

More detailed information about the course is available at elu.tlu.ee/en

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- can make connections and can analyse the goals of the project and their possible solutions from the perspective of one’s own as well as that of other fields;
- can use professional and cross-disciplinary knowledge newly acquired during the project and can identify their application potential;
- has knowledge and skills of applying principles of teamwork, including the division of roles, taking responsibility and contribution to group work and has acquired time management skills;
- can analyse the performance and effectiveness of the project by critically assessing one’s own activities and suggesting improvement measures;
- can analyse his/her own, as well as team members’, role and responsibilities when implementing the activities and goals of the project;
- can introduce the project results to stakeholders and/or public.

Teacher

The course is a prerequisite

Supervision of LIFE Project (YID6002.YM)

Additional information

Registration for the LIFE course takes place only on LIFE website: https://elu.tlu.ee/en

For more detailed information send an email to LIFE coordinator elu@tlu.ee.

Study programmes containing that course