ELEC-L0902 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies D, Lecture, 10.1.2025-21.3.2025

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

After the course the doctoral students will identify some issues that are important to research work and being a doctoral student at Aalto University.

Credits: 2 - 3

Schedule: 10.01.2025 - 21.03.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Ari Sihvola, Vesa Välimäki, Emma Holmlund

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course introduces some basic knowledge and skills that are valuable in doctoral studies and research work.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignments and active participation in the seminars

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Seminars, assignments, group and independent work

     

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    See the MyCourses space of the course

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - II
    2024-2025 Spring III - IV
    2025-2026 Autumn I - II
    2025-2026 Spring III - IV

    Registration:

    Registration for Courses on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi). The course is for doctoral students of Aalto ELEC. Number of participants accepted can be limited.

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