BMT-90006 Orientation to Doctoral Studies, 3 cr
Lisätiedot
Lectures are organised during the 2. period, but are also available online and can be watched anytime. (Links on POP > Doctoral Studies > Studies > Orientation to doctoral studies)
Suitable for postgraduate studies.
Vastuuhenkilö
Hannu Eskola, Pasi Kallio
Opetus
| Toteutuskerta | Periodi | Vastuuhenkilö | Suoritusvaatimukset |
| BMT-90006 2018-01 | 2 - 5 |
Hannu Eskola Pasi Kallio |
In order to pass the course, the student must carry out three acceptable components within the given deadline (during one academic year, deadline 31.7.2019): 1) lecture diary essays, 2) a literature review and 3) a preliminary research plan. The student can attend the lectures at the university or view them online. Detailed instructions about completing each course requirement are given in the course programme linked under the "Materials" section of this page. The course is meant for doctoral students studying in the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. Lectures can be watched online: More information in POP > in English > Doctoral Studies > Studies > Orientation to doctoral studies |
Osaamistavoitteet
This course is an introduction to conducting dissertation research and pursuing doctoral studies. After completing the course, doctoral students will know how to prepare research plans and literature reviews. They will be familiar with the steps towards a research career, the process of critical appraisal and the basic concepts of scientific philosophy and ethics. They will possess the competence to evaluate the validity and reliability of research findings. In addition, the course will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to develop their scientific communication skills and improve their spoken and written English. The course is a general prerequisite to all postgraduate students of the Doctoral Programme in Biomedical Sciences and Engineering.
Sisältö
| Sisältö | Ydinsisältö | Täydentävä tietämys | Erityistietämys |
| 1. | Steps of the research career | ||
| 2. | Research plan and literature review of the research topic | ||
| 3. | Basics of scientific philosophy and ethics |
Vastaavuudet
| Opintojakso | Vastaa opintojaksoa | Selite |
| BMT-90006 Orientation to Doctoral Studies, 3 cr | TUT-9006 Orientation to Doctoral Studies, 5 cr |