R&D StudiesLaajuus (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Students will have the basic skills required to improve their expertise enabling them to conduct various research and development projects, while understanding the significance that such projects have in terms of developing professional competence. In addition students will be able to critically assess data produced by research and devleopment work.

Sisältö

Background to research and development operations
Qualitative research process
Quantitative research process
Commercialisation process
Analysis and interpretation of research material

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The students use research and development concepts expertly and extensively, being able to analyse and critically assess existing research. They are able to analyse, compare, combine and select knowledge and present alternative practices in research and development processes. (The
students are able to analyse, reflect upon and critically assess their own competence). They work independently, responsibly, and with initiative. They can work in groups to promote and develop the group’s activities in order to achieve common goals. They are able to critically apply ethical
principles in everything that they do.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The students use key research and development concepts consistently. They are able to describe the various research and development processes and justify related solutions. They can analyse an existing piece of research. The students are able to select appropriate practice for research and
development work based on acquired knowledge. (The students are able to reflect upon and critically assess their own competence). They work independently and responsibly, being able towork in a group to obtain the group’s common goals. The students are able to justify their work
according to ethical principles.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The students are able to use key research and development concepts appropriately. They are able to describe the general process of research and development. They are able to summarise an existing piece of research. The students are able to plan the implementation of methods linked to a
research process appropriately, though they may lack confidence in their work. They can use research and development methods under supervision. The students are able to work in a group, taking responsibility for their own actions and taking into account the other group members.

Arviointikriteeri, hyväksytty/hylätty

To be announced.