Research methods (2cr)
Code: KC23AK10013-14
General information
- Enrollment
- 15.08.2016 - 14.10.2016
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 29.09.2016 - 15.10.2016
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Pia-Mari Riihilahti
- Course
- KC23AK10013
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
Student will understand the various research methods and know how to apply them in their thesis work. The course will prepare students for acquiring the type of information they need to do their final thesis.
Content
- Various scientific research methods
- Research plan and structure
- Making use of the Internet
- Databases in libraries and institutions of higher education
Materials
Lecture notes
Hirsijärvi S. Tutki ja kirjoita. Tammi. Helsinki. 12. painos tai uudempi.
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Teaching methods
Lectures and assignments
Student workload
16h classroom teaching and exercises in class,
8h library excercises and
24h self-study
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Assessment criteria
The course is assessed on a scale of 1 to 5
Satisfactory (2-1) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Good (4-3) ? Good knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Excellent (5) - Excellent knowledge and skills in the knowledge objectives.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.