LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course the student will be able to:
1. search for relevant literature on a given topic and critically evaluate scientific articles
2. perform laboratory or simulation based research on a given topic
3. draw conclusions from results obtained and from results presented in the literature
4. compare results with the literature
5. present experimental results in a clear and logical way in a laboratory report/seminar
Credits: 5
Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 26.05.2025
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Maarit Karppinen, Kari Laasonen
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:
A research project can be an extended laboratory work, molecular simulations or some other theoretical work. The student becomes acquainted with the project through practical work, a literature survey, and reports the results in a written report and possibly a seminar presentation.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
valid for whole curriculum period:
Literature survey and report, laboratory work and report, seminar presentation
Workload
valid for whole curriculum period:
Depends on the nature of the projects, in total 135 h.
DETAILS
Study Material
valid for whole curriculum period:
As agreed
Substitutes for Courses
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
valid for whole curriculum period:
Teaching Language: English
Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Summer
2025-2026 Autumn I - Summer