Research and DevelopmentLaajuus (4 cr)

Objectives

Student
o knows the research process and understands the significance of research for the development of working practices
o can plan an experimental research study
o knows the procedure of the thesis process at TAMK and requirements of a thesis
o knows the processes of searching information and is able to evaluate information critically.
o understands the importance of productization and commercialization in development of products and services
o knows the basic principles of innovation, and tools and methods of innovating products and services

Content

• phases of scientific problem solving and the research process
• research ethics
• reporting, scientific publications
• critical evaluation/analysis of research
• basic concepts of product development and commercialization
• innovation tools
• innovation project