• Research-based Development (YZZZ0110-3053),
         01.12.2023 – 31.01.2024,  5 cr  (YTH23K1, ...) — Online learning +-
    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 activitvities at your filed of practice. You understand the importance of research ethics and good scientific practice in research-based development.
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    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 combiningn study & work in accordance with the
    JAMK Degree regulation 17 § the guidelines for identifying and recognizing competence and the JAMK processes.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Online exam
    Individual learning tasks e.g. essays
    Small group work online
    Webinars
    Online Discussions
    Recorded online lectures, podcasts

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Brannen, J. 2016. Mixing methods: qualitative and quantitative research. Harlow: Pearson
    Yin, R. K. 2018. Case study research and applications : design and methods. Los Angeles: Sage

    Responsible conduct of research and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in Finland. 2023. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity. https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2023-03/HTK-ohje_2023.pdf

    The ethical principles of research with human participants and ethical review in the human sciences in Finland. Finnish National Board on Research Integrity TENK guidelines 2019 https://tenk.fi/sites/default/files/2021-01/Ethical_review_in_human_sciences_2020.pdf

    Lecturer(s)

    Pekka Lähdesmäki, Juha Paananen, Pasi Lehtola

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Online exam on 18.12.2023. Two resit exams in January 2024.
    Material for the examination: Toikko, T. & Rantanen, T. 2009. Tutkimuksellinen kehittämistoiminta. Tampere: Tampereen yliopistopaino Oy. eKirjana TamPub- julkaisuissa http://urn.fi/URN:ISBN:978-951-44-7732-4.

    Timing

    01.12.2023 - 31.01.2024

    Learning assignments and student workload

    - lectures/online lectures 3 h
    - webinars/replacing assignments 17 h in 2024
    - learning tasks 40 h
    - studying the course material 35 h
    - preparation for the exam 40 h
    Total 135 hours.

    Enrollment

    01.08.2023 - 30.11.2023

    Content scheduling

    Directions for the exam 11.12. (video)
    Online contact 11.12.
    Online exam 18.12.
    Online meetings in 2024

    Groups
    • YTH23K1
    • YTY23K1
    • ZJAYTY23K1
    • ZJAYTH23K1
    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 - 30

    Assessment methods

    Arviointimenetelmät:
    Reflektiivinen itsearviointi, vertaiskommentointi, jatkuva palaute ja opintojakson kokonaisarviointi verkkotenttiin ja oppimistehtäviin pohjautuen. (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Master's Degree Programme in Low Carbon Civil Engineering, Master's Degree Programme in Lifecycle Management

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology