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 Wind Power Systems or similar.

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge and comprehension within the area of wind power systems at the highest international level
• Be able to critically judge knowledge and identify new scientific problems within the area of wind power systems
• 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 wind power systems
• Be able to use advanced laboratory set-ups, data analysis methods and analysis and modelling methods within the field of wind power systems
• Be able to communicate about scientific problems both to specialists and the public
• Have obtained skills related to the industrial area within wind power systems

Competences

• Be able to control complex/unexpected working and development situations within wind power systems, and be able to develop new solutions
• Independently be able to define and analyse scientific problems, and based on that make and state the reasons for decisions made
• Independently be able to continue own development in competence and specialisation
• Independently be able to 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 wind power systems. 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 wind power systems.

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 exam	Master’s Thesis
Type of exam	Oral exam based on a project
ECTS	30
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/​