This course gives the students an overview of aspects concerning theory of knowledge and the current development tracks in production development, with a focus on sustainability aspects.
The students are prepared to independently be able to carry out a degree project at second cycle level based on a scientific methodology. The students are trained to apply concepts, methods and critical arguments through a multitude of activities, based on discussion, analysis of current scientific studies, and preparation of a framework for minor studies, that can be further developed within the scope of the degree project.
The course includes the following themes:
- theory of knowledge, classification of research and research processes
- the scientific research process and applicable methods
- design of investigations and studies according to different scientific approaches
- examination and critical review of existing literature, including source criticism, plagiarism and written argumentation and identification of a research gap in selected sub-domains of the research field.
- planning and design of a degree project at second cycle level, including theoretical problem formulation of industrial problems, and choice of method.
- develop, present and argue for a work plan (proposed degree project), both in writing and orally.
- ethical issues in production development research.