Research and Development Methods (5 cr)

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

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

Materials

Listed in Optima

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

Exam schedules

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

International connections

Study is suitable for exchange students

Completion alternatives

Recognition of studies
Demonstration of Competence
Work-based Learning

Student workload

Total number of hours based on CR given is 135; this means approximately 10 hours of work every week, contact sessions etc. included

Evaluation scale

H-5