Research and development skills (5 cr)

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?

Course material

Information about learning materials is given at the beginning of the course.
Study materials are teacher-provided handouts and electronic material in Learn.

Study forms and methods

Scheduled track:
Students make progress by attending scheduled lessons and completing tasks and assignments individually or in groups. The course consists of ten (10) lessons and individual and small-group assignments. In addition, a project assignments of competence must be completed.

RDI and work-related cooperation

If possible

Timing of exams and assignments

Will be agreed at start of course.
The end date of the course is presented in the course details. By this date, the student must submit all assignments and meet all other conditions set for an approved course completion.

International cooperation

No

Student workload

1 ECTS credits equals 27 hours of work by the student.
In a 5-credit course, the student total maximum workload is approximately 135 hours including lessons, group work and independent study.

Course part description

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Further information

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Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The final report and possible exam. The evaluation criteria will be informed at the start of course.