Introduction to Research and Development
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | YPO1C2 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 2.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Kulmala, Jenni |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| AUTE-2015KAUT |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| AUTE-2015SAUT |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| BIOEL-2015 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| FYSTER-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| KIKO-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| KOTU-2015AUTO |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| KOTU-2015KOTU |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| KUMU-2015 |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| LITAKO-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| MAELINK-2015 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| PALVELUJ-2015 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2017-01-01 |
2017-07-31 |
| PK-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| RAK-2015RASU |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| RAK-2015TUTE |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| RAKME-2015 |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| SH-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| TH-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| TITE-2015 |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2015 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
| RAKME-2016JKL |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
| AUTE-2016KAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
| AUTE-2016SAUT |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
| BIOEL-2016 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| FYSTER-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| KIKO-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016AUTO |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| KOTU-2016KOTU |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| KUMU-2016 |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| LITAKO-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| PALVELUJ-2016 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| PK-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| RAK-2016RASU |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| RAK-2016TUTE |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| RAKME-2016 |
3 spring |
2.0 |
2019-01-01 |
2019-07-31 |
| SH-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| SOSALA-2016 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| TH-2016 |
2 autumn |
2.0 |
2017-08-01 |
2017-12-31 |
| TITE-2016 |
4 autumn |
2.0 |
2019-08-01 |
2019-12-31 |
| VANTYO-2016 |
2 spring |
2.0 |
2018-01-01 |
2018-07-31 |
| MAELINK-2016 |
3 autumn |
2.0 |
2018-08-01 |
2018-12-31 |
| RAKME-2017JKL |
3 spring |
2.0 |
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Learning Outcomes
The student is able to
- identify differences in scientific and everyday thinking
- define different approaches to research and basics concepts of research
- present the stages of a research process and reporting (structure)
- explain the importance of critical thinking in research and development work
- give examples of the meaning of research ethics
Student's Workload
55 hours of student work, of which 25 hours of contact teaching (includes lectures and guided work) and 30 hours of independent work (includes completing learning assignments and online discussions)
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
- scientific and everyday thinking
- general research ethics
- central research methods
- basic concepts and structure of research
- states of research process and report
- research&development approach to work
Recommended or Required Reading
- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
- material provided by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- lectures
- reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
- independent work
- possible multidisciplinary discussion groups online
Assessment Criteria
- Pass/fail
- Fail: the student does not achieve the learning outcomes of the course.
Assessment Methods
- written learning assignments
- participation in a discussion group and a summary of the learning experience
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