Introduction to Research and Development (2cr)

Code: YPOE1C2-3017

General information

Enrollment: 02.09.2024 - 19.09.2024; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 02.09.2024 - 13.12.2024; Implementation has ended.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 2 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: English

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-food Engineering

Teachers: Samu Palander

Scheduling groups: Pienryhmä 1 (Size: 25 . Open UAS : 0.); Pienryhmä 2 (Size: 25 . Open UAS : 0.)

Groups: AFE23
Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies; AFE22
Bachelor of Engineering, Agri-Food Engineering , full time studies

Small groups: Small group 1; Small group 2

Course: YPOE1C2

Evaluation scale

1-5

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

The teacher announces at the beginning of the course

Teaching methods

Introductory lesson, e-learning and assignments online, final disussion

Student workload

Total work load 54 hours.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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