•   Research and Research Methods AMO18MI02-3003 10.09.2020-16.11.2020  1.5 credits  (AMO20H-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The aim of the course is to give the student the tools for choosing a suitable method for the master's thesis.


    The student:
    - has a deeper understanding about what research is, how it can be done, what it is used for, etc.
    - knows the importance of formulating research problems
    - knows how to write a research plan
    - is familiar with different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry
    Prerequisites
    No prerequisites.
    Content of the study unit
    To learn what a research is, how it can be done, what it is used for.
    How to formulate research problems
    How to write a research plan
    To learn the different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Sufficient 1
    Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
    Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
    Active participation.
    Satisfactory 2
    Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
    Active participation.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Good 3
    Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements, but work could be stronger.
    Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
    Active participation.
    Very Good 4
    General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
    Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
    Very active participation.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Excellent 5
    Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
    Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
    Very active participation.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Thomas Finne

    Learning material

    Materials handed out by the lecturers

    Materials in Moodle

    Learning methods

    Lectures
    Discussions
    Going through of guidelines for the thesis writing

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    10.09.2020 - 16.11.2020

    Enrollment date range

    01.08.2020 - 30.09.2020

    Group(s)
    • AMO20H-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Katarina Sandström, Thomas Finne

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Autonomous Maritime Operations

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Student's schedule and workload

    1,5 ECTS

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    The assignment in Moodle approved.
    Fail = not passed