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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English.

Prerequisites

The content of the course must be approved by the PhD programme committee for natural sciences (PECNAT) at the Department of Natural Sciences.

Learning outcomes

This course builds on a completed and relevant summer school, intensive course, or similar activity taken at a university or institution outside UiA. It provides in-depth exploration of a selected topic relevant to the candidate’s PhD project or research interests.

After completing the course, the candidate is expected to:

  • demonstrate good knowledge of the state-of-the-art in the selected topic
  • discuss and apply key concepts from the topic area
  • understand connections to related advanced topics
  • explain applications relevant to the topic
  • apply insights to their own research
  • identify and evaluate additional relevant literature and resources

Contents

The course is based on selected content from a documented and completed summer school or intensive course.

Teaching and learning methods

This is a self-study course based on a completed and approved summer school, intensive course, or similar. The candidate will work independently to deepen their understanding of the selected topic and prepare for an individual assessment. Learning activities include literature review, reflection, and preparation for either a presentation, oral examination, or written essay, depending on the agreed assessment format.

Examination requirements

The content of the course must be approved by the PhD programme committee for natural sciences (PECNAT) at the Department of Natural Sciences.

Examinations

Assessment method is determined on a case-by-case basis and normally consists of:

  • a 45-minute oral presentation, or
  • an oral examination, or
  • a written essay

Graded pass/fail.

Other information

PhD candidates who wish to take this course must contact the PhD programme coordinator, Ane Timenes Laugen.
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