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 student knows how to analyse and assess scientific and technical material, and apply them to their own work.
  • The student is able to write documentation, or a scientific or technical report.
  • The student is able to work independently and/or in a research team.

Credits: 5 - 10

Schedule: 02.09.2024 - 31.07.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anne Lähteenmäki, Esa Kallio, Jaan Praks

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:

    • Space science or technology related project work which can be  done individually or in groups.
    • Topics include, for example, software or hardware and their applications, scientific themes, or technology such as satellites, radio telescopes etc. The approach can be design, development, or literature review.
    • The student writes a project report or documentation which is graded.

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Assignment report or documentation.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For 5 ECTS: Guidance, independent work.

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    For example, scientific publications or technical documenation.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn I - Summer
    2025-2026 Autumn I - Summer

    Registration:

    Registration to supervising professor.