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