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, Antti Karttunen, Jaana Vapaavuori, Juha Siitonen, Lasse Murtomäki, Mady Elbahri, Maria Sammalkorpi, Sami Franssila, Tanja Kallio, Ville Miikkulainen
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