Preliminary Course for Engineers

Study programme code FORK-ING

ECTS credits 0

General description and profile of the programme One-year preliminary course for engineers qualify for admission to bachelor programmes in engineering and maritime education. Universities/university colleges have a special quota of student places reserved for applicant with a Pass in preliminary course, ensuring admission to engineering programmes in Norway. The university has preliminary courses in Grimstad and Kristiansand. Students may take either the complete course or parts of it, dependent of what the students needs are to qualify for admission to engineering education.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Teaching methods The lectures will, in addition to professional development, develop an ability to practical problem-solving, cooperation and communication. Essential teaching forms to be used, are lectures, group work, self-tuition, exercises in group and individually. Several courses have a requirement of compulsory attendance to lectures and/or exercises and portfolio products. This will be announced. It is assumed that students acquire parts of the course content on their own.

Assessment methods Portfolio, written and oral examination - either alone or in combination with each other.

Contact person Study Coordinator Morten Brekke.