Basics of Measuring and Reporting in ICT Engineering (2 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

Student is able to
- make a measurement task under supervision
- make a data sheet under supervision
- calculate the results of the measurement task
- make a graph representing the results
- make an appropriate error analysis
- draw up a report in accordance with standards

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Measurements in ICT Engineering.
Calculations of the results including linear regression.
Drawing up reports about the measuring tasks.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

There is no exam on the report writing. The submitted report will be graded in accordance with TAMK's recommendation for report writing and the requirements of the course.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

This course is about scientific report writing and the evaluation is based on a 0-5 grading scale where 0 fails and 5 is excellent. Active participation in class and online collaborative platforms are required. To get a minimum pass, students need to get at least know the technicalities in writing, use the report template correctly, and learn how to reference text correctly in accordance with TAMK's requirement. (see the report guide) and a minimum of 6 points accumulated through attending sessions and doing exercises, and, at least one submitted essay.

- Can use or edit TAMK's thesis template correctly.
- Has referred to the report guide for referencing style
- Table, figures and pictures are labelled correctly
- Equations and formulae have been written correctly.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Lectures, demonstrations, class exercises.
This course is about scientific report writing and the evaluation is based on a 0-5 grading scale where 0 fails and 5 is excellent. Active participation in class and online collaborative platforms are required. To get a minimum pass, students need to get at least know the technicalities in writing, use the report template correctly, and learn how to reference text correctly in accordance with TAMK's requirement.

Oppimateriaalit

Materials for the report writing will be provided on Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Students learn to edit and use
- TAMK's thesis template
- Learn to use the thesis report guide, where referencing styles are explained.
- Write reports for Maths and Physics courses.

Arviointikriteerit - hylätty (0) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student has not met the minimum requirements of the course:
1. Has not attained 80% of the attendance and participation in class
2. Cannot use or has not edited TAMK's thesis template correctly.
3. Has not referred to the report guide for referencing style
4. Table, figures and pictures are not labelled correctly
5. Equations and formulae have not been written correctly.

Arviointikriteerit - tyydyttävä (1-2) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

The student has attended the minimum lessons of 80%. He/she participated in Mathematics and Physics lessons. English for report writing, on the whole, shows some awareness of the norms for different types of text; references to source materials are included where appropriate. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are minimally fulfilled.

- Can use or edit TAMK's thesis template correctly.
- Has referred to the report guide for referencing style
- Table, figures and pictures are labelled correctly
- Equations and formulae have been written correctly.

Arviointikriteerit - hyvä (3-4) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Good 3-4)
The student has attained at least, 80% of attendance. His/her English is mainly clear and appropriate. Written work meets norms for different types of text, including scientific reporting. Oral communication is professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are mainly fulfilled. The student has used multiple sources of academic writers in his/her work accurately in accordance with TAMK's report guide.

- Can use or edit TAMK's thesis template correctly.
- Has referred to the report guide for referencing style
- Table, figures and pictures are labelled correctly
- Equations and formulae have been written correctly.

Arviointikriteerit - kiitettävä (5) (Ei käytössä, kts Opintojakson Arviointikriteerit ylempänä)

Excellent (5)
Students’ written English is formal and accurate and displays appropriate variation in style; reports meet norms for different types of text; students show the ability to access and select appropriate information; references to source materials are incorporated accurately and in a variety of ways; source materials are expertly paraphrased. The student has used multiple sources of academic writers in his/her work accurately in accordance with TAMK's report guide. Oral expression is fluent and professional. Requirements regarding participation, meeting deadlines etc. are consistently fulfilled.

- Can use or edit TAMK's thesis template correctly.
- Has referred to the report guide for referencing style
- Table, figures and pictures are labelled correctly
- Equations and formulae have been written correctly.