{"id":null,"code":"LM00CO31","name":{"valueFi":"MDP in Forestry: pro gradu -seminaari","valueEn":"MDP in Forestry: joint thesis seminar","valueSv":""},"credits":3.0,"minCredits":3,"maxCredits":3,"tags":[],"createdAt":1790534102541,"contentList":[{"title":{"valueFi":"Osaamistavoitteet","valueEn":"Learning outcomes","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Opetus järjestetään englanniksi, katso kuvaus englanninkielisestä käyttöliittymästä.","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nAfter completing this course, the student will master the scientific research process: drafting a research plan, carrying out the research, and reporting the research scientifically both in writing and orally. The student will also learn to evaluate other students’ research plans and MSc theses and to provide constructive feedback. Among general expert skills, the study unit particularly develops critical thinking, interaction, and communication skills.\r\n\r\nUntil 31.7.2026:\r\nUpon successful completion of this course the students have obtained knowledge on scientific research processes and practice on written and oral research reporting. In addition, they have got acquainted with receiving academic feedback and responding to it and developed academic skills in critical evaluation and reflection.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Sisältö","valueEn":"Content","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nParticipation in the introductory lectures (2 h, offered simultaneously onsite and in Teams), presentation of the research plan of the MSc thesis, a draft version of MSc thesis or the final MSc thesis in a seminar, oral and written critical review of another student’s research plan or MSc thesis (a draft or a final version), participation in the discussions in the seminars and a supervised exam on campus or in the Exam system on the required literature.\r\n\r\nUntil 31.7.2026:\r\nPresenting theoretical and methodological choices and main results of Master’s thesis. Discussions on theoretical, methodological, ethical and structural choices and challenges in Master’s thesis.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Suoritustavat","valueEn":"Modes of study","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nCompletion of the course requires the student to participate in the introductory lectures (2 h) and in six (6) seminars (one presentation = one seminar, also participation in the seminars of LM00CW39 Postgraduate research seminar can be taken into account), which include presenting their own research plan, a draft version of MSc thesis or MSc thesis as well as a critical review of another student’s research plan or MSc thesis. For the seminar, the research plan/thesis must be submitted electronically to the teacher in charge one week before the seminar, who will then distribute it electronically to registered participants. Critical reviews are carried out both orally and in writing. The oral and written critical reviews evaluate the justification and definition of the research problem, research material, experiments and experimental arrangements, planned or used research methods, analysis of results and conclusions drawn from them, as well as the overall written and oral presentation of the work. \r\n\r\nUntil 31.7.2026:\r\nParticipation in online (and face to face) thesis seminars, presentation of MSc thesis research plan, online presentation of the final MSc thesis, and a reflective report on the research process. Evaluation: Pass/fail","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Toteutustavat","valueEn":"Teaching methods","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nBlended teaching. The introductory lectures are given once in the autumn semester. Seminars are held two (2) times per semester in Teams. The course is organised annually, continuing from the autumn semester to the spring semester. It is possible to start completing the course in the middle of the academic year. A supervised exam on campus or in the Exam system on the required literature should be arranged with the teacher in charge.\r\nThe course can also be completed flexibly over two academic years.\r\n\r\nUntil 31.7.2026:\r\nBlended teaching","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppimateriaalit","valueEn":"Learning material","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nBooth, Wayne C.; Colomb, Gregory G.; Williams, Joseph M.; Bizup, Joseph.; FitzGerald, William T. 2024. 1st ed. The Craft of Research, Fifth Edition. pp. 176–253.\r\n(https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/uef-ebooks/detail.action?docID=31597372)","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Lisätiedot","valueEn":"Further information","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"From 1.8.2026 onwards:\r\nThe master’s thesis supervisor and teacher in charge will provide additional information if needed. The master’s thesis supervisor is expected to attend the seminar when the supervised student presents their research plan, draft version of the MSc thesis or final MSc thesis. It is up to the students to agree about the student reviewing the work and to inform their supervisor(s) about the timing of their seminar.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kurssikirjallisuus","valueEn":"Literature","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Esitietovaatimukset","valueEn":"Prerequisites","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"Available only to MSc students in the MPD Forestry or Transfor-M programmes.","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointiasteikko","valueEn":"Grading scale","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Hyväksytty/Hylätty","valueEn":"Pass/Fail","valueSv":"Pass/Fail"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 1-2","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 1-2","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 3-4","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 3-4","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, 5","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, 5","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Arviointikriteerit, hyväksytty/hylätty","valueEn":"Assessment criteria, pass/fail","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Kielet","valueEn":"Languages","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"englanti","valueEn":"English","valueSv":"engelska"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Taso","valueEn":"Level","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Syventävät opinnot","valueEn":"Advanced Studies","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Oppiaine","valueEn":"Subject","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Metsätiede","valueEn":"Forestry","valueSv":"Metsätiede"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Vastuuopettaja","valueEn":"Teacher in charge","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"Marjoriitta Möttönen","valueEn":"Marjoriitta Möttönen","valueSv":"Marjoriitta Möttönen"}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Luokittelu","valueEn":"Classification","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}},{"title":{"valueFi":"Linkit","valueEn":"Links","valueSv":""},"content":{"valueFi":"","valueEn":"","valueSv":""}}]}