Research and development skills (5cr)

Objective

Common learning outcomes (as implemented in degree programmes) 2 ECTS credits:

You know the general stages in a research and development process.
You are able to search for information in the key information environments of your own field.
You are able to read, critically evaluate and utilize the literature and research publications of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the principles of research ethics and reliability.
You are able to compose a literature review based on the materials published in your field of study and your own bachelor’s thesis following the principles of scientific communication.

Degree programme specific learning outcomes for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits

You are familiar with the current research subjects and development needs of your own field.
You are familiar with and able to apply the key development approaches and/or research methods and ethical principles of your own field.
You are able to report on a research or development process following the principles of professional and scientific communication.

Content

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?

Evaluation

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

Course material

Other study material will be published in the Learn environment at the beginning of the course.

Study forms and methods

The course is mainly delivered as a non-time-bound online course, but it also includes a few time-bound distance learning sessions. Participation in the distance learning sessions is voluntary. Teacher guidance is available during the distance learning sessions.

RDI and work-related cooperation

The course prepares you for a thesis, which will be carried out on a working life assignment. Planning for the thesis can be started already during the course, if the topic and assignment are clear.

Timing of exams and assignments

The course is completed with learning assignments, which are assessed according to separate criteria. The deadlines for the course assignments are announced in more detail on the course platform.

International cooperation

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Student workload

1 credit corresponds to approximately 27 hours of student work. However, the workload depends on study skills and previous knowledge. In a 5-credit course, the student's workload is approximately 135 hours.

Course part description

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Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The assessment is made in comparison with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the course. Completion of the course includes passing all learning tasks.