Course unit, curriculum year 2026–2027
RAK.300
Individual Research Work in Civil Engineering, 2–5 cr
Tampere University
- Description
- Completion options
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Course code
RAK.300Language of learning
English, FinnishAcademic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027Level of study
Other studiesGrading scale
General scale, 0-5Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Jari MäkinenResponsible teacher:
Kalle KähkönenResponsible teacher:
Kristo MelaResponsible teacher:
Pauli Kolisoja until 31.5.2026Responsible teacher:
Reijo KouhiaResponsible teacher:
Anssi LaaksonenResponsible teacher:
Tim LänsivaaraResponsible teacher:
Mikko MalaskaResponsible teacher:
Sami PajunenResponsible teacher:
Arto SaariResponsible teacher:
Kalle VaismaaResponsible teacher:
Juha VinhaResponsible teacher:
Ulrika UotilaResponsible teacher:
Markus Pöllänen, Contact person for transport systems and logisticsResponsible teacher:
Minna Leppänen, Contact person for geotechnical engineeringResponsible teacher:
Taija Puolitaival, Contact person for construction economicsResponsible teacher:
Anssi Laukkarinen, Contact person for structural engineeringResponsible teacher:
Antti KurvinenResponsible teacher:
Heikki Luomala starting from 1.6.2026Responsible organisation
Faculty of Built Environment 100 %
Coordinating organisation
Civil Engineering Studies 100 %
Content
The purpose of individual research work is to familiarise oneself with the research or planning methods and problems of one's own field. Literature in the field is utilized to write a research report.
Core content:
Planning the research
Literature study
Utilization of research or planning methods
Processing and analysis of research results
Preparation of a research reportLearning outcomes
Further information
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1
Independent study
Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)
Online or distance self learning
01.08.2026 – 31.07.2027
Active in period 1 (1.8.2026–18.10.2026)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2026–31.12.2026)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2027–7.3.2027)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2027–31.5.2027)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2027–31.7.2027)