Basics of Research and Development Work (4cr)

Objective

The students:
- understand the significance of and criteria for scientific information
- can critically evaluate research-based data and its applicability
- understand the starting points of R&D work
- know the phases of the R&D process
- know the main methods of research and the development working life
- know the ethical principles of R&D work

Content

- scientific information
- the research process and main research methods
- critical evaluation of information and generation of knowledge
- the stages of the development work

Qualifications

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Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The students demonstrate through assignments that their competences meet the learning outcomes. Written assignments are assessed based on separate criteria for written assignment.