Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

English

Learning outcomes

  • Acquisition of a working knowledge of an advanced theory or methods, algorithms, etc. that emanate from one or more research questions of the candidate’s dissertation.
  • Ability to cogently present and discuss advanced issues that lie within the scope of the theory.
  • Demonstration of the relevance for one or more research questions of the candidate’s dissertation.

Contents

The contents will be tailored to the candidate’s needs and will typically be taken under the guidance of the dissertation mentor. The material will be a reading list as per agreement between the candidate and supervisor.

Teaching and learning methods

Self-study.

Examination requirements

The candidate will draft a tutorial-type report that demonstrates the candidate’s successful acquisition of the working knowledge.

Examinations

Oral examination

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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