Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)
Code: YPO1C2-3169
General information
Enrollment
14.11.2022 - 12.02.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 26.02.2023
Credits
2 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
16 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Construction Site Management
Teachers
- Anu Latva-Reinikka
- Noora Kivimäki
Student groups
-
RKM20
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
Materials
- Hirsjärvi, S., Remes, P. & Sajavaara, P. 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. 15th edition. Helsinki: Tammi.
- material provided by the teacher
Teaching methods
- lectures
- reading and analysing research reports and articles in the student's own field
- independent work
- groupwork
Student workload
54 h
Evaluation scale
Passed/failed
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
x
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.
Assessment methods and criteria
written learning assignments
Qualifications
No prerequisites