Summary of 521489S Research Work in Computer Science and Eingineering, 8 ECTS

CTS Credits	8 ECTS credits / 213 hours of work
Language of instruction	English.
Timing	Autum and spring, periods 1-4.
Learning outcomes	Upon completing the course, the student is able to: 1. conduct independent research as a responsible member of a research group; 2. conduct a literature survey; 3. apply theoretical knowledge in solving a practical problem; 4. design, implement and evaluate a prototype; 5. collect and analyze research data; 6. report research results in form of a scientific publication and an oral presentation.
Contents	The student conducts independently a small-scale research work under the supervision of a senior researcher. Topics for research works can be requested from research group leaders and senior researchers.
Mode of delivery	Self-study, meetings with the supervisor of the work.
Learning activities and teaching methods	Independent project work 213 h.
Target group	Computer Science and Engineering students, other students of the University of Oulu.
Prerequisites and co-requisites	None.
Recommended optional programme components	None.
Recommended or required reading	Literature is selected for each research work separately.
Assessment methods and criteria	Assessment is based on the scientific publication and the oral presentation reporting the research work. Read more about assessment criteria at the University of Oulu webpage.
Grading	The course unit utilizes a numerical grading scale 1-5.
Person responsible	Professor Timo Ojala.
Working life cooperation	None