Scientific Methods and Thesis Writing (2cr)
Code: E-01241-3003
General information
- Enrolment period
- 02.07.2015 - 06.09.2015
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 01.08.2015 - 11.12.2015
- Implementation has ended.
- Credits
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Environmental Engineering
- Campus
- TAMK Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- English
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Environmental Engineering
Objectives (course unit)
This mandatory part of thesis writing will refresh the students with the methods used in scientific research and aid the student in his/her final thesis process.
Content (course unit)
Statistical methods to handle information, information seeking, basics of quantative and qualitive research methods. Ethical issues. Making a final thesis plan.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Prerequisite Scientific Reporting and Academic Skills and Statistics
Exam schedules
No exams
Assessment methods and criteria
Assessment is based on completing the tasks and participating in group discussions and other activities.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Teaching methods
Lectures, discussions, individual and group works.
Learning materials
Murray, Rowena 2011: How to write a Thesis. Maidenhead, England : McGraw Hill (Ebrary).Lectures and materials published in Tabula.
Student workload
Meetings 20h. Individual study 34 h.
Content scheduling
Mondays at 10-12 starting on 31st Aug.
Completion alternatives
To be agreed with Senior Lecturer Eveliina Asikainen
Further information
eveliina.asikainen@tamk.fi
Assessment criteria - pass/fail (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)
Completing the course is based on approved completion of following tasks: reading and evaluating thesis, planned and reported literature search, short literature review and thesis plan. Furthermore the student should participate at least 70% of the course meetings.