Research Methods and Communication 7.5 credits
Course Contents
The course provides basic knowledge of the scientific method. In addition, the course provides the ability to critically examine scholarly journal articles, and the skill to understand and interpret scientific work in writing as well as orally using appropriate computer tools.
The course contains the following elements:
- Scientific approach
- Problem definition
- Methods of data collection, processing, analysis and interpretation of data
- Reference management
- Critical review of scientific work
- Journal article structure
- Communication skills
- Oral presentation skills
- Programs for word processing and graphic presentation
- Styles to create consistent documents.
Prerequisites
General entry requirements and Physics 1, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 3c or Physics A, Chemistry A, Mathematics D and English 6 or English B in the Swedish upper secondary school system or international equivalent (or the equivalent).
Level of Education: First cycle
Coursecode/Ladok code: TFKG18
The course is conducted at: School of Engineering
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Type of course | Programme instance course |
| Study type | Normal teaching |
| Semester | Autumn 2024 |
| Study period |
week 34 - week 42
|
| Rate of study | 100% |
| Language | English |
| Location | Jönköping |
| Time | Day-time |
| Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students | 18750 SEK |
| Syllabus (PDF) | |
| Application code | HJ-T4256 |