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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: 3

Schedule: 13.11.2024 - 05.03.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Juha Siitonen, Mark Hughes, Christa Tammenluoto, Riikka Puurunen

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:

    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 for whole curriculum period:

    Each student must produce and present 1-2 presentations. No exam. Student must attend at least 75% of lectures.

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures 10 x 2 hour (20 hours)

    Individual work (related to lectures) 20 hours

    Seminars days 2-3 hours (16-20 hours)

    Small group work 3 h

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lecture material

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

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