Innholdsfortegnelse

Emnet er tilknyttet følgende studieprogram

Undervisningsspråk

Norsk eller Engelsk

Forkunnskapskrav

The student must be admitted to the PhD programme in Technology and Natural Sciences or a similar programme.

Læringsutbytte

This course provides in-depth training within a topic relevant to the candidate’s PhD research. After completing the course, the student should be able to:

  • demonstrate advanced knowledge of the selected topic, including its state-of-the-art literature
  • discuss the topic using relevant concepts, theories, and terminology
  • understand the connections between the selected topic and related fields
  • critically evaluate and apply knowledge within the topic to their own research
  • independently identify and assess relevant scientific literature
  • communicate and synthesise insights gained from the topic

Innhold

The student proposes a topic in consultation with their supervisor, relevant to their PhD research. The course is based on a curated selection of scientific literature, which may also be supported by practical work such as coding, modelling, lab or field activities.

Undervisnings- og læringsformer

Self-study with regular supervision. Workload per credit must correspond to one of the following minimum requirements:

  • 35 pages of peer-reviewed scientific articles (excluding references), or
  • 50 pages of textbook material (excluding references), or
  • 27 hours of relevant academic work (e.g., data analysis, coding, modelling, lab/fieldwork)

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen

The course content and plan must be approved by the PhD programme committee (PECNAT) in advance of the examination.

Eksamen

Assessment method is determined on a case-by-case basis. It will normally consist of one of the following:

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

The assessment should explore the topic in relation to the candidate’s broader research project.

Graded: Pass/Fail

Studentevaluering

Emneansvarlig fastsetter i samråd med studenttillitsvalgt evalueringsform og om emnene skal ha midtveis- eller sluttevaluering i tråd med kvalitetssystemet kapittel 4.1. Informasjon om evalueringsform for emnet publiseres i Canvas.

Annen informasjon

Students who wish to take the course must contact the PhD programme coordinator.
Sist hentet fra FS (Felles studentsystem) 15. okt. 2026 10:32:45