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Course syllabus - Engineering Science for Robotics and Dependable Systems
Scope
7.5 credits
Course code
OAI103
Valid from
Autumn semester 2023
Education level
First cycle
Progressive Specialisation
G1N (First cycle, has only upper-secondary level entry requirements)
Main area(s)
Organisation
School of Innovation, Design and Engineering
Ratified
2023-01-19
Literature lists
Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.
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Books
Forskningsmetodik: för ingenjörer och andra problemlösare
ISBN: 9789144067421
Objectives
The course aims to give the student basic knowledge of scientific theory, research methodology, and ethics, in order to be able to work scientifically in her/his studies. The course also aims to introduce study techniques and project methods as well as basic ability to work scientifically with derivation and documentation aimed at the education the student is admitted to.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student shall be able to:
- explain the parts of the research process, research problems, method choice and reporting,
- describe basic research methods common in technology and natural science,
- explain ethical considerations in research,
- present an actual area within her/his field of study, regarding research status, method and ethical considerations,
- independently search for literature in scientific databases, as well as
- apply correct written language and follow a reference system.
Course content
Exploration in scientific databases, research methods, project methods, study techniques, problem formulation, literature study on research in the field of education and presentation of at least two different methods and at least two ethical problems, reference management, research theory and science.
Specific requirements
Basic eligibility and Physics 2, Chemistry 1, Mathematics 4 or Mathematics E
Examination
Seminar (SEM1), A seminar series where the assigned learning outcomes are demonstrated, 3 credits, examines the learning outcomes 1-3, marks Fail (U) or Pass (G)
Written assignment (INL1), An assignment that is presented with a report and a demonstration of the project, 4,5 credits, examines the learning outcomes 4-6, marks Fail (U) or 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 2,5 credits with OAI101/OAI100 Introduction to Scientific Methods, 3 credits with DVA100 Introduction to Robotics and also 2 credits with FLA108 Introduction to Dependable Systems.