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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Recommended previous knowledge

Courses from the first year of the master's programme in Renewable Energy.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, the student should have

Knowledge

  • in-depth knowledge on a central topic relevant to renewable energy
  • knowledge and ability to take on and complete a research project

Skills

  • plan and work a first research project individually or in a group
  • perform a literature study
  • analyze and solve a scientific problem theoretically or in the lab
  • write a report with emphasis on problem, method, solution and discussion
  • perform an oral presentation of a project and its results

General competence

  • project planning and execution
  • scientific report writing
  • oral presentation
  • English written language

Contents

This is a project course, with a subject related to one or more of the main areas on the course programme. The specific topic for the project is related to ongoing research projects in the department, or to research problems from industry partners. The project must be supported by a UiA researcher, who will also supervise the project. The main part of the project will be in the form of independent project work, carried out individually or in a group. The work can be theoretical or can be laboratory work or prototype development. System simulation and optimization is also very relevant.

The project starts with a detailed project definition with clear research goals, a literature list as well as a project plan, which shall be approved by the programme coordinator. Deliverables are project report and oral presentation, and possibly a lab prototype.

The project report shall reflect scientific method and include research problem, method, results and discussion. An abstract is mandatory.

The course can be used as a prestudy for the master's thesis project.

This course is a regular elective for the students on the master's programme, but it is also an interesting opportunity for exchange students.

Teaching and learning methods

Independent work under supervision. A literature review must be performed as self-study.

Estimated work load for the average student is approximately 400 hours.

Examination requirements

Approved project definition and participation on agreed project meetings.

Examinations

Report written in English. Graded assessment. Compulsory presentation of the project results.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Admission requirements for the course are the same as for the master’s programme in Renewable energy.
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