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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

This course is designed to provide candidates with the state-of-the-art technologies within a specifically selected research topic in the field of ICT.

After completing the course, the student is expected to:

  • have good knowledge about the newest development within the selected topic,
  • have in-depth understanding of the fundamental technologies behind this topic,
  • apply the technologies of the topic within the students specialization area,
  • be able to discuss advanced questions within the topic,
  • be able to identify a potential research theme related to the students specialization area,
  • be able to collect more relevant information in the selected topic.

Contents

The contents of this course will be tailored according to the expertise of the lecturer who might be a visiting professor from another university, as well as the expectation of the candidates who take this course. A UiA professor will be responsible for the examination and will take part in the instructions. The precise learning outcome and content are described in each case in the related course content description template.

Teaching and learning methods

The main teaching approach for the course is self-study. The precise learning outcome and content are described in each case in the related course content description template.

Examination requirements

Approved project report.

Examinations

Oral exam. Pass/fail

Student evaluation

The course will be evaluated in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No.

Other information

Must be admitted to faculty PhD programme
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