Research methods (2cr)

Code: KL25AA10110-3004

General information

Enrollment: 15.07.2017 - 03.09.2017; Registration for the implementation has ended.

Timing: 14.08.2017 - 10.09.2017; 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, Automation Engineering

Teachers: Pia-Mari Riihilahti

Course: KL25AA10110

Evaluation scale

1-5

Content scheduling

Objective

Students will understand 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

- Research methods
- Research planning and the structure of the plan
- Making use of the Internet
- Databases in libraries and institutions of higher education

Location and time

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

Exam schedules

An exam is not part of the assessment

International connections

Completion alternatives

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.