Introduction to Research (3 cr)

Code: 7B00EG46-3005

General information

Enrolment period: 28.11.2022 - 31.01.2023; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 02.01.2023 - 16.04.2023; Implementation has ended.

Credits: 3 cr

Mode of delivery: Contact learning

Unit: Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science

Teachers: Marika Toivonen

Person in charge: Kirsi Mansikkamäki

Course: 7B00EG46

Objectives (course unit)

The students
- are familiar with research classification, phases of research process, and the outlines of analytical methods
- can assess ethics and reliability of research in all phases
- know issues related to research plan contents

Content (course unit)

Research classification and types
Phases of research process: orientation to the topic, planning, selection of method, collection of data, analysis, presentation of results, and discussion
Thesis plan / research plan
Assessing the reliability of information and its ethical use

Prerequisites (course unit)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student can describe the phases of research process superficially. He/she knows quantitative and qualitative research strategies in a limited way.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student can describe the phases of research process well. He/she knows the principles of quantitative and qualitative research strategies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student can apply research process to biomedical laboratory science. He/she can assess research in health sciences and biomedical laboratory science.

Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)

Assessment scale

0-5