Course syllabus - Research methods in Innovation & Design 2

Objectives

The objective of the course is to acquaint students with current research within, innovation and design as well as the broader contexts that this research interacts with and relates to. Another objective is for students to acquire the ability to formulate a research proposal.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student shall to be able to:

1. give an account of different foundations and characteristics of scientific theories and how these can be related to the interdisciplinary practice within the main field of study
2. elucidate the concepts of collaboration and co-production with the help of examples from concrete research projects as well as relevant theories
3. develop, plan and present a research project which includes qualitative, quantitative and co-productive methods
4. in interaction with different groups discuss and problematise the relevance and importance of the research area from regional, national and international perspectives
5. independently search for, compile and analyse research on innovation and design with the aim of formulating research questions

Course content

- Theory of science
- Current research in the main field of study
- Enhanced insights into current research projects within the main field of study
- Enhanced understanding of and contact with partners outside of the main field of study
- Enhanced knowledge of research methods
- Applications for research funding

Tuition

Lectures, hand-in assignments, workshops, seminars with prepared assignments.

Specific requirements

Research Methods in Innovation and Design 1, 7,5 hp.

A TOEFL test result, with a minimum score of 575 with a TWE score of at least 4.5 (PBT) or 90 with a TWE score of at least 20 (iBT) or an IELTS test result with an overall band score of at least 6.5 and no band score below 5.5 or equivalent is required.

Swedish B/Swedish 3 and English A/English 6 are required. For courses given in entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish B/Swedish 3.

Examination

Written assignment (INL1), 3 credits, examines the learning objectives 1, 2 and 4, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Promemoria (PM01), oral and written, 4,5 credits, examines the learning objectives 3 and 5, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail