Academic and Research Communication (5 cr)

Objective

The course strengthens the skills needed for conducting the final project and writing the Bachelor’s thesis. The emphasis on the course contents varies according to the student’s major. The students primarily participate in the course organszed within their own major.

Content

• Bachelor’s thesis process
• Academic writing and seminar skills
• Defining objectives, scoping and selecting methodological approach
• Information retrieval, source criticism and promoting appropriate research writing practices
• Different forms of communication when presenting research results
• Peer review, providing and receiving constructive feedback

Location and time

Finnish language and communication: Karamalmi campus or Zoom, check the timetable and place from OMA Lukkarit

Materials

Finnish language and communication: Material provided by the teacher & Insinöörityöohjeet 2023

Teaching methods

Finnish language and communication: lessons, independent work, group work and pair work

Exam schedules

Finnish language and communication: Not applicable

Completion alternatives

Finnish language and communication: Not applicable. When accrediting student’s prior learning, please, contact the teacher.

Student workload

Finnish language and communication: 2,5 cr equals 67,5 h

Further information

Finnish language and communication: Artificial intelligence and assessed assignments

Artificial intelligence is forbidden to use in assignments that are graded, unless otherwise stated. Using artificial intelligence in assessed assignments is considered academic dishonesty. If a teacher suspects the use of artificial intelligence and the student cannot demonstrate their skills, the student is considered to have acted dishonestly. In such cases, Metropolia University of Applied Sciences’ disciplinary guidelines are applied (Guidelines for the Handling of Disciplinary Matters at Metropolia UAS).

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment methods and criteria

Finnish language and communication: Active participation in class, exercises, presentation and report. Detailed information in Moodle workspace.