Study Guide

Materials

The course is presented in Learn digital learning environment.

Teaching methods

The course has been designed to be challenging, involving and memorable. There are several diverse elements which cover the varying aspects of the R&D experience.
This course offers the opportunity to work as part of an interdisciplinary team, examine your impact on group dynamics, receive peer feedback on your performance (within a team) and get to know researchers' work. The students are encouraged to participate fully during the course.

Exam schedules

You are supposed to pass a final test.
Presentation of research idea is required.

International connections

Language of teaching this course is English.

Content scheduling

This course consists of two parts:
4 cr - the teacher gives you general skills in research and development work
1 cr - the teacher gives you information on XAMK assignments and thesis reqirements

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

You are able to show
- Communication skills (individual and group presentation skills)
- Team working (group roles, team dynamics, impact upon others)
- Creativity (techniques and application)
- Manage and understand the scientific process (planning, problem-solving)
- Interdisciplinary collaboration (communicating science in a broader context, negotiation, decision making)