Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module builds on knowledge corresponding to the first two
semesters of the master programme.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- 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
Skills
- 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
Competences
- 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
Type of instruction
Project work with supervision supplemented with instructions,
workshops, presentation seminars, lab tests, etc.
The master thesis is conducted as a long master thesis. A long
master thesis has to include experimental work and has to be
approved by the study board. The amount of experimental work must
reflect the allotted ECTS
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 45 ECTS project module, the workload is
expected to be 1350 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Master’s Thesis |
Type of exam | Master's thesis/final project
Oral exam based on presentation seminar and project
rapport. |
ECTS | 45 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | External examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |