R&D Project (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Content scheduling

During the course an R&D project is implemented. The extent and detailed contents of the course will be defined on a project basis. Weekly steering sessions.

Objective

After completing the course thestudent
- can participate in systematic research and development activities as a member of the core team
- understands the importance of the project’s goals to the business of the stakeholders
- is able tooperate according to a tight project schedule together with the other project team members and the customer.
- is able to apply his/her knowledge to solve complex technical problems connected to the project
- can document the results of her or his work and present them in a clear and communicative way.
More detailed outcomes will be defined on a project basis.

Content

The course is typically an R&D project implemented in co-operation with Turku University of Applied Sciences and an external customer. However, the project may also be a part of Turku University of Applied Science’s internal research and development activities. The extent and detailed contents of the course will be defined on a project basis.

Teaching methods

During the course student will:
-participate in RDI work as part of project team
-perform the work according to project schedule together with the team
-apply the technical knowledge in solving project challenges
-document the results clearly and present them to the project team and customer
More detailed learning targets will be defined based on the projects

Student workload

Weekly sessions 15x4h=60h
Project work = 210h

Evaluation methods and criteria

Learning journal, (50% of grade basing on teacher assessment, 50% on peer review)