Research methods (2cr)
Code: KC23AK10013-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 30.09.2017 - 10.12.2017
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 30.10.2017 - 17.12.2017
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Contact learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 0 - 35
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Teachers
- Pia-Mari Riihilahti
- Course
- KC23AK10013
Evaluation scale
1-5
Content scheduling
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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
Location and time
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Materials
The material is provided via Moodle, additional SeAMK instruction material is also used. As an extra material, the book Tutki ja kirjoita -teokseen (Hirsjärvi, Remes & Sajavaara) is recommended.
Teaching methods
Lectures and assignments
Employer connections
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Exam schedules
An exam is not part of the assessment
International connections
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Completion alternatives
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Student workload
Lectures and exercises in class
Library exercises
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.
Further information
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