Research and development skillsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Content of common learning outcomes, 2 ECTS credits:

What are the phases into which a research and development process can be divided?
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data of your own field?
How do you write a literature review that utilizes reliable research data and is linked to your own field and bachelor’s thesis following the principles of ethical scientific communication?

Degree programme -specific content, 3 ECTS credits

What are the key research subjects and development needs in your own field?
What are the development approaches and/or research methods in your own field and how do you apply them in practice based on the development needs of your own field?
How do you report a research or development process following the principles of ethical professional and scientific communication in your own field?

Content

The student is able to
- use professional concepts of research and development
- assess critically the sourse of information
- select the appropriate models, methods and technologies and validate his/her selection
- apply the bases of research ethics

Accomplishment methods

The course grade is based on the description and analysis of one's own research/development task. Other parts are graded pass/fail.