Life Safety Basics is an introductory course aimed at familiarizing first-year students with the specifics of studying and the organization of student life at HSE University. Within this discipline, students gain an understanding of the university structure, the organization of the learning process, and opportunities for extracurricular activities, and also study the basics of anti-terrorist security and procedures for action in emergency situations. Teaching and assessment in the discipline are carried out in an electronic educational environment using digital materials. Methodological support for the discipline is provided by the Student Experience Design Center. The Academic Process Manager provides organizational and advisory support for completing the discipline.
Learning Objectives
to form a holistic understanding among students of the university structure and the organization of the learning process
to familiarize students with the digital services, infrastructure, opportunities for extracurricular activities, and support measures available at HSE University
to develop skills in searching for and using information necessary to address academic and organizational issues at the university
to assist students in mastering the basic concepts and methods of ensuring human life safety
to contribute to the acquisition of practical skills in ensuring student safety in urban and university environments, as well as skills in maintaining personal safety in the information and psychological spheres
to foster students' rejection of the ideology of terrorism and extremism by explaining their unlawful nature and the criminal activities of terrorist organizations
Expected Learning Outcomes
Names the rules of anti-terrorist and fire safety
Is able to use HSE University digital services to obtain organizational information, complete academic assignments, and interact with professors and university staff
Names the key stages in the history of HSE University
Names the structure of HSE University and the functions of the main divisions and participants in the learning process
Names the main rights and obligations of an HSE University student and the types of liability for violating the established rules
Names the specifics of the organization of the learning process at HSE University
Names the rules for retakes and final assessment
Names the rules of academic ethics, correct citation, and the formatting of borrowed material and applies them when preparing academic papers
Names the General Courses, professional and practical modules, and Minor modules
Names HSE University digital services and their functions
Names feedback formats and knows the specifics of their organization
Names ways to develop an HSE University student's academic and extracurricular competencies
Names the areas of extracurricular life at HSE University, the activities of student organizations, and opportunities to participate in university events and projects
Names the main risks arising in urban, transport, and university environments and knows ways to prevent them
Names measures for the prevention of viral diseases and rules of responsible behavior when signs of an infectious disease occur
Demonstrates knowledge (including independently acquired knowledge) of the main approaches to defining, studying, and understanding safe human behavior in emergency situations of natural, technological, and social origin
Names the main signs of terrorist and extremist threats, the rules for informing authorized services, and the importance of personal responsibility in ensuring the safety of others
Names the principles of ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in academic and research activities
Names the forms of social assistance for students at HSE University
Names the forms and services of psychological assistance for students at HSE University, knows the procedure for contacting specialists and algorithms of action in emergency situations
Names ways of receiving financial assistance at HSE University
Names opportunities for career counseling and interaction with the HSE University alumni community
Names the extracurricular development tracks at HSE University and understands the content of each of them
Course Contents
Introduction to the Course
Life at HSE
EXTRA. Tracks
Life in the City
HSE Is Life
Adaptation Programme by HSE Curators
Homework Assignment №1: «Citation»
Homework Assignment №2: «EXTRA. Extracurricular Development Tracks»
Homework Assignment №3: «Survey on the Development Trajectory at HSE University»
Taking the course «Studying without stress: how to keep yourself strong and motivated in the school year»
In-Person Training Sessions
Final Test
Assessment Elements
Сourse «Studying without stress: how to keep yourself strong and motivated in the school year»
To successfully complete this control element, students need to review the Stress-free Learning course.: how to keep strong and motivated in the academic year" on Learnonline at the link: https://learnonline.hse.ru/course/view.php?id=7842 and attach a certificate in PDF format about the passage.
Homework №3: «EXTRA. Extracurricular Development Tracks»
A homework assignment aimed at familiarizing students with extracurricular development tracks.
Homework №1: «Survey on the Development Trajectory at HSE University»
A homework assignment aimed at students’ evaluation of the BZhD course and reflection on the student’s development path at the university.
Final testing
A test aimed at assessing the knowledge acquired by students upon completion of the discipline “Life Safety Basics”.
Homework №2: «Citation»
A homework assignment aimed at teaching the correct formatting of sources, references, and a bibliography in accordance with academic requirements.
Interim Assessment
2026/2027 2nd module
0.1 * Сourse «Studying without stress: how to keep yourself strong and motivated in the school year» + 0.15 * Homework №1: «Survey on the Development Trajectory at HSE University» + 0.25 * Homework №3: «EXTRA. Extracurricular Development Tracks» + 0.35 * Final testing + 0.15 * Homework №2: «Citation»
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
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Безопасность жизнедеятельности. Пожарная безопасность : учебное пособие / С. Л. Пушенко, С. Г. Демченко, А. С. Пушенко [и др.]. — Ростов-на-Дону : Донской ГТУ, 2017. — 137 с. — ISBN 978-5-7890-1338-0. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/238232 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
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Course Syllabus
Abstract
Learning Objectives
Expected Learning Outcomes
Course Contents
Assessment Elements
Interim Assessment
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
Authors