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Research Methods (5 ECTS)

Code: TR00CN98-3007

General information


Enrollment
05.05.2025 - 24.08.2025
Enrollment is ongoing
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Timing
25.08.2025 - 21.12.2025
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Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
Kiinteistö- ja rakennusala
Campus
Myllypurontie 1
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Master's Degree Programme in Civil Engineering
Teachers
Emilia Tapio
Teacher in charge
Emilia Tapio
Groups
T1025S6
Rakennustekniikan tutkinto-ohjelma ylempi
Course
TR00CN98

Implementation has 4 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 12 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 05.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Tutkimusmenetelmät ja -valmiudet TR00CN98-3007
MPB4004 Oppimistila
Thu 18.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Tutkimusmenetelmät ja -valmiudet TR00CN98-3007
MPA6018 Oppimistila
Thu 25.09.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
Tutkimusmenetelmät ja -valmiudet TR00CN98-3007
MPA6018 Oppimistila
Thu 18.12.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Tutkimusmenetelmät ja -valmiudet TR00CN98-3007
MPA6018 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

After completion the course the student can list and describe the steps of a research process and is able to design R&D project leading to a Master’s Thesis. He or she can utilize methodology applicable to engineering research projects and is able to use scientific texts and professional literature to support problem-solving. He or she can evaluate the suitability of various research methods and choose those suited to his or hers R&D project. The student will be able report his or her project in a professional manner.

Content

Scientific knowledge, research ethics, defining a research problem, research process, quantitative and qualitative research, measurements and inaccuracy, survey research, statistical analyses, reporting.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student is able to give reasons for his or her choices related to the course contents in a comprehensive manner.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to apply the above listed, learned knowledge and skills according to instructions.

Qualifications

NA

Further information

NA

Further information

NA

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