Course syllabus - Degree Project in Energy Engineering

Objectives

The student should be able to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the program to independently plan, implement and conduct a technical investigation. The aim is to deepen the capacity for critical thinking and problem analysis and obtain a subject-related specialization in an area within the energy field. The aim is also to make the student prepared for possible future research.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to
- show both deep and broad knowledge within energy engineering
- have knowledge about research and development activities within the thesis area  
- critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and manage complex issues
- create, analyse and critically evaluate different technical solutions
- plan and with adequate methods perform qualified tasks within defined boundaries
- critically and systematic integrate knowledge and apply knowledge, theories and models for solving energy engineering problems also with limited information
- orally and in writing clearly present and discuss results and the knowledge and arguments they are based on
- independently perform a scientific opposition on others results in a critical way
-co-operate with clients, supervisors and other stakeholders
- make judgements based on relevant scientific, social, ethical and sustainability aspects and show awareness of ethical aspects of research and development

Course content

The course consists primarily of an independent project that will have its main body in the field of energy technology. This includes writing a technical report and an oral presentation of its findings and conclusions. In addition to the independent work the student will conduct an oral opposition on another degree project.

Tuition

Seminars, independent work, supervision, opposition, written and oral presentation of the conducted work.

Specific requirements

210 credits of completed courses within an energy engineering programme of which 120 credits shall be within energy Energy engineering including 15 credits at an advanced level. In addition, Swedish courseB/3 and English course A/ 6. In cases where the course is given in English, exemption from the Swedish B/Swedish 3 is given.

Examination

Project (PRO1), 29 credits, marks Pass (G)
Seminar (SEM1), 1 credits, marks Pass (G)

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 30 credits with ERA400 Degree Project.