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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
Teachers
Jaana Renko
Piia Kanto
Person in charge
Piia Kanto
Course
O202-10

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

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