Research and Development Methods (5 cr)
Code: R0239-3007
General information
Enrollment
13.05.2019 - 26.05.2019
Timing
19.08.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual proportion
2 op
RDI proportion
1 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Laurea Leppävaara
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Security Management (HCA), Laurea Leppävaara
Teachers
- Hanna Iisakkila Rojas
- Timo Savolainen
Teacher in charge
Hanna Iisakkila Rojas
Groups
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HCA217SNDegree Programme in Security Management, daytime studies, S17, Leppävaara
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- choose the proper methods for development project and give reasons for these choices
- collect empirical data and analyse it
- interpret empirical results and make conclusions based on them
- recognizes the ethical point of view of the research and development work
- evaluate the reliability and validity of research
- apply the principles of research communication orally and in writing
- draw up and interpret research and development reports
Teaching methods
Contact lessons througout the study unit
Virtual studies
There is a compulsory assignment and a student is responsible for his/her studies
The target is to prepare a student for the thesis process
Location and time
Schedule is adjusted for the daytime students
See Pakki calendar for contact session dates and location.
3.9.2019 First contact session begins at 9.00. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in study unit.
8.12.2019 Assignment return
31.12.2019 Study unit ends and Optima workspace closes
Learning materials and recommended literature
Listed in Optima
Alternative completion methods of implementation
Recognition of studies
Demonstration of Competence
Work-based Learning
Important dates
3.9.2019 First contact session begins at 9.00. Presence (or notification of absence of that day) required for accepting place in study unit.
8.12.2019 Assignment return
31.12.2019 Study unit ends and Optima workspace closes
Forms of internationality
Study is suitable for exchange students
Students workload
Total number of hours based on CR given is 135; this means approximately 10 hours of work every week, contact sessions etc. included
Grading scale
H-5
Evaluation methods and criteria
Evaluation is based on Laurea Assessment criteria:
https://laureauas.sharepoint.com/sites/linken/Documents/Assessment%20criteria%20for%20bachelor%20students%20a2018-.pdf#search=evaluation
REQUIREMENT LEVEL II
Evaluation is based on assignments of the study unit.
Evaluation criteria, fail (0)
Study unit is failed if one of the required assignments of the study unit is not returned, is evaluated as failed or the criteria for the grade 1 is not fulfilled.
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Student is able to:
- use professional concepts in a consistent manner and demonstrate his/her familiarity with the knowledge basis
- report and communicate in a professional manner
- act independently taking into the operating environment
- take responsibility for interaction with customers and/or co-operation partners and for responding to their needs
- describe the significance of his/her actions for successful co-operation
- describe his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Student is able to:
- critically evaluate information and justify their actions with science-based knowledge
- propose creative solutions at work
- promote professional co-operation and enhance customer and partner relationships
- act in a manner that promotes the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- describe the development of his/her competence in relation to the learning outcomes
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Student is able to:
- analyse the acquired information, draw conclusions and combine theoretical knowledge with experiential knowledge
- evaluate the applicability of produced knowledge, skill or idea to other contexts as well as their impact
- anticipate needs of customers and/or co-operation partners
- evaluate and develop the team’s entrepreneurial and responsible approach to work
- evaluate the possibilities for utilising competence and plan his/her personal development and development of the team