Bachelor's Thesis (ZZOA0120)

Bachelor's Thesis, 15 cr - ZZOA0120

Bachelor's Thesis (ZZOA0120-3002), 26.08.2020 – 31.07.2025,
15 cr — Face-to-face + -

Language of instruction

English
Finnish

Timing

26.08.2020 - 31.07.2025

Lecturer(s)

Tarja Ahopelto, Jaana Alila, Antti Henell, Erja Hiitelä, Kalevi Jaaranen, Hannu Kivistö, Janne Lappi, Petri Luosma, Tomi Nieminen, Kirsi Niininen, Jaana Koskela, Jaakko Oksanen, Harri Peuranen, Miikka Parviainen, Sisko Riihiaho, Matti Siistonen, Juha Sipilä, Satu Liukko, Sara Tuisku, Harri Tuukkanen

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Small group and individual meetings held by the main supervisor online and also face-to-face contact
Peer discussion and support
Presentation of the thesis topic and plan in small group meetings
Information seeking workshops held by an Information Specialist
A separate implementation of thesis writing provided by the JAMK Language Center
Independent work: systematic information seeking, writing a thesis plan, taking care of agreements and research permits related to the thesis, implementing the functional or empirical phase and collecting and analyzing material or data, writing a thesis according to JAMK's reporting or project guidelines, presenting the thesis, self-evaluation

Learning materials and recommended literature

On the basis of systematic information seeking, the student obtains scientific literature suitable for the topic, problem solving and development or research methods of the thesis, which are referred to in the thesis in accordance with JAMK's reporting guidelines

Working life cooperation

The thesis is done as a working life-oriented research-based development work or research. It can also be connected to RDI project.

Learning assignments and student workload

1. Thesis planning 81 hours (3 cr)
- Information seeking workshops - carried out by an Information Specialist
- Systematic information seeking and familiarization with source material independently
- Writing and presenting a thesis plan and participating in small group and individual meetings
- Management of agreements and necessary research permit issues

2. Thesis writing conducted by JAMK Language Center 54 hours (2 cr)

3. Implementation phase 162 hours (6 cr)
- Empirical and functional phase, data collection and analysis
- Participation in small group and individual meetings

4. Thesis reporting and evaluation 108 hours (4 cr)
- Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Total 405 hours (15 cr, the workload of one credit is 27 hours)

Enrollment

01.01.2021 - 30.08.2021

Content scheduling

0. The thesis process begins with an electronic topic proposal and the appointment of a main supervisor.
1. Thesis planning: information acquisition workshops, small group and individual supervision. presentation and approval of the thesis plan incl. data or material collection instruments, thesis agreement and necessary research permitions
2. Writing a thesis, a separate non-stop implementation by the Language Center, to which you register
3. Thesis implementation: empirical or functional implementation phase of the thesis, data collection and analysis
4. Thesis reporting and evaluation: Thesis writing, presentation, evaluation, archiving and publishing

Assessment methods

The thesis is assessed with separate thesis evaluation criteria.

The main supervisor of the thesis provides developmental feedback throughout the thesis process.

Assessment methods: self-assessment, thesis statement - host company or organisation, supervisor's assessment, the assessment decision based on these documents is made by the thesis working group according to the degree regulations

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

TA11 - Teollisuustekniikka
Bachelor's Thesis (ZZOA0120-3028), 01.08.2020 – 31.07.2023,
15 cr — Face-to-face + -

Language of instruction

English
Finnish

Timing

01.08.2020 - 31.07.2023

Lecturer(s)

Jaana Alila, Teppo Flyktman, Veli-Matti Häkkinen, Vesa Hytönen, Ari Kuisma, Jaana Koskela, Pasi Puttonen, Juho Riekkinen, Sisko Riihiaho, Satu Liukko, Markku Ström, Sara Tuisku, Olli Väänänen

Campus

Main Campus

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology
Bachelor's Thesis (ZZOA0120-3041), 09.01.2023 – 31.12.2023,
15 cr (ZJA22SSSOV) — Face-to-face + -
Language of instruction

Finnish

Timing

09.01.2023 - 31.12.2023

Lecturer(s)

Timo Hintikka

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Ohjattu varhaiskasvatuksen alaan liittyvä opinnäytetyö tai kehittämistehtävä. (not translated)

Working life cooperation

Opinnäytetyön tai kehittämistehtävän aiheen tulee liittyä varhaiskasvatukseen tai sosiaalipedagogiseen työhön. (not translated)

Campus

Lutakko Campus
Groups
- ZJA22SSSOV
Alternative learning methods

Opinnäytetyö tai kehittämistehtävä. (not translated)

Assessment methods

Avoin AMK, sosionomin täydentävät opinnot, 10 (not translated)

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Health and Social Studies
Bachelor's Thesis (ZZOA0120-3042), 01.08.2022 – 31.07.2023,
15 cr (STT22KMTE) — Face-to-face + -
Language of instruction

English
Finnish

Timing

01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Lecturer(s)

Mari Kantanen, Jaana Ritsilä
Groups
- STT22KMTE
Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Music Pedagogue, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Logistics, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Rehabilitation Counselling, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Construction and Civil Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Service Business, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Energy and Environmental Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Team Academy, Degree Programme in Midwifery, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Social Services, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Purchasing and Logistics Engineering, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Information and Communications Technology, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management, Degree Programme in Nursing, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries, Bachelor's Degree Programme in Physiotherapy

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Business
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Purpose of the course:
The student prepares a working life oriented thesis as part of their bachelor's degree in which they demonstrate their competence required for expert duties in the field as well as general working life skills.

Course competences
Learning and information management competence
Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence
Internationalisation and communications competence
Ethical competence

EUR-ACE accredited degree programmes
Research and information retrieval
Engineering practice
Communication and team-working

Intended learning outcomes:
As a student, you recognise development needs in working life and in your own field. You plan a development assignment or research related to them, which you implement as your thesis. You use reliable and research-based information from different sources in compliance with source criticism and the principles of good scientific practice. In your development assignment or research, you apply your competence in the field as well as your development and research competence. You are able to communicate about your thesis at different stages of the process to different target groups in an illustrative way, both in writing and orally. You act in compliance with the principles of ethical research.

Thesis process and practices (thesis topic proposal, plan, implementation, reporting, publication, open science)
Information seeking and source criticism
Writing the thesis and drawing up a theoretical framework
Thesis assessment

Thesis writing (2 cr) is a course offered by the Language Centre that is part of the thesis. The student chooses an implementation suitable for them from the offering. The most suitable time for this is when you have familiarised yourself with the sources and are writing the theory part of the thesis and have 3 to 5 pages of text based on sources ready.

Sufficient familiarity with own professional field and mastery of development and research methods.

0-5

The thesis evaluation criteria at levels adequate 1 and satisfactory 2 are described in the thesis evaluation criteria form.

The thesis evaluation criteria at levels good 3 and very good 4 are described in the thesis evaluation criteria form.

The thesis evaluation criterion at level excellent 5 is described in the thesis evaluation criteria form.

Bachelor's Thesis, 15 cr - ZZOA0120

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