Skip to main content

Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3199

General information


Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 17.01.2024
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
08.01.2024 - 25.02.2024
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
1 cr
Virtual portion
1 cr
Mode of delivery
Blended learning
Unit
SeAMK Agriculture
Campus
SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Natural Resources, Agriculture and Rural Enterprises
Teachers
Samu Palander
Anu Latva-Reinikka
Course
YPO1C2

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

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, Remes, Sajavaara 2009. Tutki ja kirjoita. Kirjayhtymä
Tunneilla osoitettava materiaali
Materiaali tiedonhaun perusteella

Teaching methods

Johdantoluennot, työpajatyöskentely, itsenäinen työskentely ja verkkoalustalle palautettavat tehtävät

Completion alternatives

Vastaavat opinnot sisältyvät useisiin tutkintoihin, jolloin korvaavuus on ilmeinen

Student workload

Luennot ja työpajatyöskentely 20 %, itsenäinen työskentely, tiedonhaku ja kirjalliset tehtävät 80 %

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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites

Go back to top of page