COURSE SYLLABUS
Research and Inquiry Methodology, 6 credits
Forsknings- och utredningsmetodik, 6 högskolepoäng
| Course Code: | TFUS26 |
| Confirmed by: | Dean Feb 1, 2017 |
| Valid From: | Aug 1, 2017 |
| Version: | 1 |
| Reg number: | JTH 2017/455-313 |
| Education Cycle: | Second-cycle level |
| Disciplinary domain: | Technology (95%) and social sciences (5%)
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| Subject group: | IE1
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| Specialised in: | A1F
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| Main field of study: | Production Systems |
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
On completion of the course, the student should
Knowledge and understanding
- demonstrate in depth knowledge and understanding regarding research methods in their main field of study
- demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in the philosophy of science
- demonstrate knowledge of key concepts in general research methodology
Skills and abilities
- show good skill to independently formulate relevant research designs in the main field of study
- demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work
Judgement and approach
- demonstrate judgment skills in the main field of study with respect to relevant scientific aspects, and demonstrate an awareness of ethical aspects of research and development
- demonstrate insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility for its use
- demonstrate ability to identify the own need of further knowledge and to take responsibility for their further knowledge development
Contents
The course covers basic concepts of research, science and epistemology, as well as various research perspectives / approaches. The course also includes a specialization in research within the main field of study comprising the different methodological approaches, how theory can be used, techniques for data collection, primary and secondary data characteristics and literature search. Also included are methods for analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, the concepts of validity and reliability, critical review of own and others' work, and ethical aspects of research including completion of the anti-plagiarism guide. The course also include to apply this knowledge in assignments.
Type of instruction
Lectures, seminars, tutorials, assignments
The teaching is conducted in English.
Prerequisites
Passed courses 180 credits in first cycle, at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management or Civil Engineering, and 21 credits Mathematics. In addition, completed course Industrial Product Realization, Process - Methods - Leadership, 9 cedits and English Language requirements corresponding to English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary school (or the equivalent).
Examination and grades
The course is graded 5,4,3 or Fail.
The final grade will only be issued after satisfactory completion of all assessments.
Registration of examination:
| Name of the Test | Value | Grading |
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| Individual Examination1 | 3 credits | 5/4/3/U |
| Assignments and Seminars | 3 credits | U/G |
1 Determines the final grade of the course, which is issued only when all course units have been passed.
Other information
Exemption from entry requirement allowed according to the selection groups of the program, where the course is included.
Course literature
Literature
The literature list for the course will be provided one month before the course starts.
Title: Research methods for students and professionals, 2nd ed.
Author: Williamson, K. (2002)
Publisher: Centre for Information Studies, Wagga wagga, NSW
