Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course consists of three themes. Firstly the students will be introduced to aims and general goals of doctoral studies. Lectures will also include practical aspects such as writing papers as well as general topics on research, patenting, and experimental design. In a second part, presentation skills will be developed. Students will work in both small groups and present before larger audiences. In the third part subjects such as researcher ethics, intellectual property rights, and research methods will be treated.
Credits: 5
Schedule: 03.11.2020 - 20.04.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Markus Linder
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Markus Linder, Sirje Liukko, Christa Uusi-Rauva
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Introduction to doctoral studies and to professional research work, including the knowledge of research ethics and the various skills needed at scientific research work, such as writing and presentation skills.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Each student must produce and present two presentations. No exam. Student must attend at least 75% of lectures.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures 10 x 2 hour (20 hours)
Individual work (related to lectures) 20 hours
Seminars 2 x 16 hours (32 hours)
Small group work 63 h (42 h in part 2, 20 h in part 3)
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lecture material
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
M.Sc. (Tech.) degree or equivalent level degree
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
4 Quality Education
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
- Opettaja: Hughes Mark
- Opettaja: Linder Markus
- Opettaja: Liukko Sirje
- Opettaja: Tammenluoto Christa