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Research and development skills (5cr)

Code: XY00EX61-3049

General information


Enrollment
07.04.2026 - 19.04.2026
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Timing
07.09.2026 - 31.12.2026
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Department of Common Studies
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 55
Teachers
Laura Hakanen
Suvi Lamberg
Marko Raitanen
Antti Parhiala
Anu Kuusela
Satu Peltola
Teacher in charge
Satu Peltola
Groups
VV2026-2027
Optional studies 2026-2027
Course
XY00EX61

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Objective

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

You know the general stages of the research and development process. 
You can systematically search for information in the key information environments of your own field. 
You can 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 can 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 objectives for research and development methods, 3 ECTS credits 

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

Content

Content corresponding to the common learning objectives, 2 ECTS credits: 

What are the stages of a research and development process? 
How do you find, read and critically evaluate the research data in your own field? 
How do you compile 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 topics 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 to meet 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

Students can
a. systematically use professional vocabulary of research and development  
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field 
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field 
g. justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field. 

Evaluation scale

1-5

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