Technology research methods (5 cr)
Code: SV00FE72-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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07.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
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- Timing
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01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
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- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- RDI portion
- 1 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Unit
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology
- Campus
- Mikkeli Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Master's Degree Programme in Electric Power Engineering
- Teachers
- Juha Korpijärvi
- Mari Koivunen
- Groups
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SVMI25SYElectric Power Engineering, master studies
- Course
- SV00FE72
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Objective
You demonstrate familiarity with key research and development methods in technology, as well as with the philosophy of science.
Content
What are the fundamentals of the philosophy of science?
What are the concepts of science, the definition of knowledge, and the ethical principles of conducting scientific research?
What are the approaches of different fields to scientific research methods?
What are the key scientific methods in the field of technology?
Course material
The material provided on the Learn platform as well as the course literature given separately at the beginning of the cours
Study forms and methods
The course is conducted as a combination of face-to-face instruction, self-study on the Learn platform, and practical assignments.
RDI and work-related cooperation
The course does not have actual RDI (Research, Development, and Innovation) collaboration. However, the research plans prepared by students during the course can be integrated into real RDI work within the student's employer organization.
Timing of exams and assignments
Exams and deadlines are provided on the course's Learn platform. Deadlines are set within the start and end dates of the course.
Student workload
The student's workload corresponds to the scope and workload expressed in the course's credit points.
Course part description
Structure of the thesis, IMRAD
Scientific work and knowledge, development work
Review of methodological traditions in different scientific fields
Review of the engineering tradition and methodological tradition
Characteristics specific to the field of engineering
Field of activity in engineering
Basic methods in engineering
Methods comparable to main categories
Writing a research plan, good research plan
Acquiring source literature
Theoretical framework
Defining the research/development task and question
Choosing the method
Data and result analysis
Development and action proposals
Scientific writing and citation techniques
Review of the thesis process
Evaluation scale
1-5