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Introduction to ResearchLaajuus (2 cr)

Course unit code: M5902-10

General information


Credits
2 cr

Content

Type of course
Compulsory

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students
-learn scientific argumentation and are aware of the nature of scientific information and the ethics of research
-make themselves familiar with research and its processes and understand the meaning of research in the development of biomedical laboratory work practices
-learn different research approaches: quantitative and qualitative

Course contents
- nature of scientific knowledge and its ethical viewpoints
-scientific argumentation
-research processes
- quantitative and qualitative research
-meaning of research in the development of practices in biomedical laboratory work
-familiarisation with scientific research in health care

Teaching methods
Lectures, assignments, pair/group work, independent study


Assessment methods
Active participation in teaching, passed group works, graded written assignment

Prerequisites
-

Required reading
To be agreed

Name of lecturers
Ms Kirsi Mansikkamäki ja Ms EevaLliikanen

Year of study
Second academic year

Semester
Autumn periods 1-2

Language of instruction
Finnish

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