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Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: YP00BW31-3004

General information


Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

09.01.2023 - 21.04.2023

Credits

2 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

1 op

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises

Teachers

  • Anu Latva-Reinikka
  • Samu Palander

Student groups

  • MAGRO21

Objective

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

Content

- 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

Teaching methods

- lectures
- assignments

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Pass/fail
Pass:
The student demonstrates the competencies defined as the learning goals of the course and acceptably carries out the possible assignments related to the course.
Fail:
The student does not achieve the learning goals of the course and is not able to demonstrate their competencies.

Qualifications

No prerequisites