Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying all
previous semesters on the Master of Science in Energy Engineering
with specialisation in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology or
similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have knowledge and comprehension within the area of fuel cells
and hydrogen technology at the highest international level
- Be able to critically judge knowledge and identify new
scientific problems within the area of fuel cells and hydrogen
technology
- Have comprehension for the implications within the research
work (research ethics)
Skills
- Be able to judge the usefulness of different scientific methods
and tools for analysis and problem solving within the field of fuel
cells and hydrogen technology
- Be able to use advanced laboratory set-ups, data analysis
methods and analysis and modelling methods within the field of fuel
cells and hydrogen technology
- Be able to communicate about scientific problems both to
specialists and the public
- Have obtained skills related to the industrial area within fuel
cells and hydrogen technology
Competences
- Be able to control complex/unexpected working and development
situations within fuel cells and hydrogen technology, and be able
to develop new solutions
- Be able to independently define and analyse scientific
problems, and based on that make and state the reasons for
decisions made
- Be able to independently continue own development in competence
and specialisation
- Be able to independently be the head of professional and
interdisciplinary development work and be able to undertake the
professional responsibility
Type of instruction
Problem based project oriented project work. The final project may
study new subjects or be an extension of the project work from
previous semesters. The subject matter will remain in the area of
fuel cells and hydrogen technology. The project may be of
experimental nature, and will often be in collaboration with an
industrial company or other research institution performing
research in the area of fuel cells and hydrogen technology.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 50 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 1500 hours for the student
Exam
Prerequisite for enrollment for the exam
- It is a pre-condition for students who have not studied the
Aalborg PBL Model at Aalborg University that they have passed the
course in Project Based Learning and Project Management prior to
the project examination.
Exams
Name of exam | Master’s Thesis in Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Technology (long
Master's Thesis) |
Type of exam | Combined written and oral examination, Project
Exam |
ECTS | 50 |
Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |
Additional information
The Master’s Thesis is conducted as a long Master’s Thesis
using both the 3rd and 4th semesters. The long Master’s Thesis must
include experimental work and must be approved by the Study Board
in advance. The amount of experimental work must reflect the
allotted ECTS.