Master’s Thesis

2018/2019

Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying the 3rd semester 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 theoretical or 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 30 ECTS project module, the work load is expected to be 900 hours for the student

Exam

Exams

Name of examMaster’s Thesis
Type of exam
Oral exam based on a project
ECTS30
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingExternal examination
Criteria of assessmentAs stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
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Facts about the module

Danish titleKandidatspeciale
Module codeN-EE-K4-2
Module typeProject
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS30
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module
Time allocation for external examinersD

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Energy
DepartmentDepartment of Energy Technology
FacultyFaculty of Engineering and Science