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Sustainable development research methods (5 cr)

Code: KK00EN45-3002

General information


Enrollment
14.08.2024 - 08.09.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.09.2024 - 31.12.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Forestry and Environmental Technology
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Master’s Degree Programme in Sustainable Development Technologies
Teachers
Arto Sormunen
Teacher in charge
Arto Sormunen
Groups
KKMI24SVY
Sustainable Development Technologies, master studies
Course
KK00EN45

Realization has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 17 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 22.08.2024 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
Kestävän kehityksen tutkimusmenetelmät KK00EN45-3002
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Wed 18.09.2024 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
Kestävän kehityksen tutkimusmenetelmät KK00EN45-3002
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Wed 16.10.2024 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
Kestävän kehityksen tutkimusmenetelmät KK00EN45-3002
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Wed 13.11.2024 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
Kestävän kehityksen tutkimusmenetelmät KK00EN45-3002
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Wed 04.12.2024 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
Kestävän kehityksen tutkimusmenetelmät KK00EN45-3002
Etäopetus lukujärjestyksen mukaan
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

You are able to observe changes and development needs in the environment.
You are able to generate and limit research questions related to sustainability challenges.
You are able to use reliable literature in planning your development or research project.
You are able to critically evaluate the reliability of the literature used.
You are familiar with different research methods and able to make a research plan.
You are able to implement your research plan in a manner that does not jeopardize the reliability and usability of your results.
You are able to report your development and research project in a way that demonstrates both mastering the subject contents and the research reporting practices.

Content

What are the topics of sustainability research and development?
What constitutes a good project plan and thesis?
What methods are used for data acquisition?
Which research methods are used and what are their general principles?
How do I conduct applied research?
How do I evaluate the reliability of my results?
How do I professionally report my development and research project following the ethical guidelines of my field of expertise?

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