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Course syllabus - Applied spectral imaging for sustainable engineering

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

MTK349

Valid from

Autumn semester 2026

Education level

Second cycle

Progressive Specialisation

A1F (Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements)

Main area(s)

Environmental Engineering

Organisation

Department of Engineering Sciences

Ratified

2024-01-18

Revised

2025-11-03

Literature lists

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

Objectives

The objective of the course is to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of essential principles of spectral imaging in various applications. The knowledge is used for identification, localization, and characterization of chemical and biochemical compounds in various substances. The knowledge obtained in the course can be applied, for example, in intelligent control and optimization of sustainable systems and processes.

Learning outcomes

  1. Describe essential principles of state-of-the-art spectral imaging methods, including image processing algorithms.
  2. Analyze and interpret spatial data obtained by spectral imaging methods for identification, localization, and characterization of chemical and biochemical compounds.
  3. Develop optimal multivariate models based on spectral imaging data to characterize given set of samples.
  4. Assess spectral imaging methods applied in different sectors and propose and evaluate potential future applications.
  5. Critically evaluate how the spectral imaging can contribute to sustainable engineering.

Course content

The course mainly addresses the following:

  • Advances and developments of spectral imaging including image processing algorithms.
  • Applications of spectral imaging techniques for process and environmental monitoring, control, and optimization.

Specific requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in engineering and/or natural science, of which 15 credits on advanced level, and 7.5 credits mathematics. 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

Take-home examination (HEM1), 1,5 credit, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F) (Learning outcome 1, 4, 5)
Project report (PRO1), 6 credits, grades Excellent (A), Very good (B), Good (C), Satisfactory (D), Sufficient (E), Insufficient, complementary work possible (Fx), Insufficient (F) (Learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, 5)

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

AF-skala

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

Overlap 2,5 hp with ERA313
Overlap 2,5 hp with MTK344