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Course syllabus - Degree Project

Scope

30.0 credits

Course code

ERA400

Valid from

Autumn semester 2014

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A2E (Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits))

Main area(s)

Energy Engineering

Organisation

School of Business, Society and Engineering

Ratified

2013-02-01

Revised

2014-02-03

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2014-08-12
    • Latest update: 2025-05-27

    Other materials

    Ingen litteratur

    Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik,

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

  • apply knowledge, theories and models to solve energy technical related problems
  • select, analyze and critically evaluate different technical solutions
  • independently and critically analyze, interpret and creatively identify, formulate and manage complex issues
  • demonstrate an ability to integrate knowledge and handle complex information
  • show deep and broad knowledge within energy systems
  • demonstrate the ability to orally and in writing present conclusions and methods
  • independently conduct a scientific opposition to others' results in a critical way
  • demonstrate the ability for teamwork and collaboration in project teams
  • demonstrate the ability based on a holistic design, build, manage and operate energy systems in a sustainable way
  • have knowledge about research and development activities within the thesis area
  • apply a reflective approach to their learning

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.

Examination

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

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding disability study support, can request adaptions for the examination. It is the examiner who takes decisions on any adaptions, based on the certificate and other conditions.

Grade

Two-grade scale