Basics of Research (2 cr)
Code: O202-10-3001
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.12.2013 - 12.01.2014
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.01.2014 - 09.03.2014
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Laboratory Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Laboratory Sciences, students who began in 2013 or earlier
Content (course unit)
Type of course
Compulsory
Level of course
Professional studies
Objective of course
Students should become acquainted with the research process and understand the role of research in the development of work practices. Students are familiarized with the most common research methods and learn to use them appropriately. Student learn to search for versatile information and estimate different information sources critically.
Course contents
- phases of scientific problem solving and the research process
- different research approaches and methods
- research ethics
- reporting and publishing of the research
- critical analysis and examination of the research
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises
Assessment methods
Examinations and written exercises
Prerequisites
None
Required/Recommended reading
Will be announced later
Name of lecturer(s)
Ms Päivi Viitaharju
Year of study
Third year
Semester
Spring semester
Language of instruction
Finnish
Assessment methods and criteria
Opinnäytetyöanalyysi (0-5)
Esitykset
Tutkimussuunitelma
Osallistuminen
Läsnäolovelvollisuus (korvaava tehtävä)
Assessment scale
0-5
Teaching methods
Kirjalliset työt
Esitykset
Ryhmätyöt
Learning materials
Tabulassa ja tunneilla jaettu
Itse tuotettu