Introduction to Research and Development (2 cr)

Code: YPO1C2-3256

General information

Enrollment: 22.04.2025 - 03.09.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 25.08.2025 - 14.12.2025; The implementation has not yet started.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 2 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 2 cr

Unit: SeAMK Food Processing and Biotechnology

Campus: SeAMK Seinäjoki, Frami

Teaching languages: Finnish

Degree programmes: Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology

Teachers: Bieli Nimeämätön

Groups: MBIELI24
Bachelor of Engineering, Food Processing and Biotechnology, Part-time studies

Course: YPO1C2

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

54 h,
independent studying 48h

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.
- SeUAS Thesis guidelines
- SeUAS Instructions for written work
- material provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

Exercises in Moodle and online-lessons

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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