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.

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 course 3 or Swedish level 3 and English course 6 or English level 2 are required. For courses given entirely in English exemption is made from the requirement in Swedish course 3 or Swedish level 3.

Examination

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

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course overlaps 30 credits with ERA400 Degree Project.