Forudsætninger/Anbefalede forudsætninger for at deltage i modulet

Prerequisites: The module adds to the knowledge obtained in the first three semesters of the master programme.

Modulets indhold, forløb og pædagogik

After completion of the project, the student should within the following topics:

Læringsmål

Viden

• Have knowledge and comprehension within the field of the specialization at the highest international level.
• Be able to critically evaluate knowledge and identify new scientific problems within the field of the specialization.
• Have understanding of implications within the related research area including research ethics.

Færdigheder

• Independently explain choice of scientific theoretical and/or experimental methods.
• During the project and when finalising it make an independent and critical estimation of the chosen theories and methods as well as the analyses, results and conclusions.
• Be able to apply a wide range of engineering methods in research and development in the field of specialization.
• Be able to communicate relevant scientific and professional aspects of project work in a clear and systematic way both to specialists and the public.

Kompetencer

• Be able to work independently with a project on a specific problem within the field of the specialization at the highest international level.
• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems and based on that make and state the reasons for the decisions made.
• Be competent to solve new and complicated technical problems by the use of advanced mathematics, scientific and technological knowledge.
• Be able to evaluate the progress of the project independently and select and include additional literature, experiments or data when needed in order to maintain a scientific basis for the project.
• Be able to control complex and unexpected working situations and be able to develop new solutions.
• Must be able to communicate the results of the project work in a project report.

Undervisningsform

Project work with supervision supplemented with instructions, workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.

Omfang og forventet arbejdsindsats

The module is 45 ECTS which is corresponding to 1350 hours of study.

Eksamen

Prøver

Prøvens navn	Kandidatspeciale
Prøveform	Speciale/afgangsprojekt Exam format: Individual oral exam based on presentation seminar and project rapport.
ECTS	45
Bedømmelsesform	7-trins-skala
Censur	Ekstern prøve
Vurderingskriterier	Evaluation criteria: As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations. http:/​/​www.engineering.aau.dk/​digitalAssets/​332/​332984_faellesbestemmelser_230617.pdf