• Research-based Development (YZWZ0110-3017),
         09.01.2023 – 28.04.2023,  5 cr  (YTI22S1) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    The purpose of this course is to understand the meaning of an research-based development and to get own toolkit for development activities

    Competences
    Ethical competence
    Learning and information management competence
    Entrepreneurship, innovation and working community competence

    Learning outcomes
    After completing this course, you will understand the difference between scientific research and research-based development. You understand the principles of research-based development,, its methodological starting points. You know the process of research-based development. You master and are able to apply some working life development methods in development activities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
    Course contents
    The starting points and methodology of research-based development
    Research ethics and the responsible conduct of research
    Process and management of research-based development
    Research and development methods, data collection and data analysis
    Assessment as part of research-based development
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to describe the different stages of the development process and choose methods suitable for their research/development topic. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Satisfactory 2
    The student understands the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student describes the stages of the development process and chooses methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    The student is able to compare the differences and similarities between research-based development and academic research. The student is able to analyse development processes, methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability with the help of literature. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.

    Very good 4
    The student compares the similarities and differences between research-based development and academic research in a diverse way. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and reflects on and assesses their suitability critically and with the help of literature.The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    The student is able to critically assess research-based development. The student describes the stages of the development process with justifications, applies methods suitable for their development topic, and critically assesses their suitability for development work in the field. The student understands the significance of research ethics in research-based development.
    Further information
    The course can be studied by using studification combining study & work in accordance with the
    JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Online implementation.
    Sessions in Tuula's Zoom.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    THIS IS AN ONLINE IMPLEMENTATION with webinars approx. one per month.

    Individual learning tasks: e.g. Elevator speech, essays, small reports, videos
    Small group work online
    Webinars
    Online Discussions
    Recorded lectures or lectures in webinars

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Bryman, A. 2012. Social research methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press cop.

    Ethical principles and ethical review in human sciences. 2020. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2012. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. www.tenk.fi/en

    Lecturer(s)

    Tuula Kotikoski

    Working life cooperation

    If possible, also webinars with R&D experts from the working life

    Campus

    Lutakko Campus

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 28.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    - six online webinars 12 h
    - webinars with guest speakers if guest speakers available 0-4 h
    - learning tasks 50 h
    - studying the course material 72 h

    Total 135 hours of student work.

    Content scheduling

    Online Implementation:
    Presenting on the online discussion platform is a sign of your participation in the course and it can be confirmed by completing the Ethics task.
    The course is modular, which means it takes 2-3 weeks to complete the materials and learning tasks of each of the five modules.

    The course has 2-3 webinars in modules 1 and 2 if guest speakers can be arranged.

    Groups
    • YTI22S1
    Alternative learning methods

    You can complete the course by combining study and work, by studification. Agree on studification of the course with the lecturer in charge of the course. For more information on studification, see the degree regulations and study guide.

    Seats

    0 - 35

    Assessment methods

    Avoin AMK 5 (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology