Course code: AUT-3501

Research Project in Automation and Process Technology

Apply between July 20 and August 9
Campus Tromsø
Semester / Year Autumn 2021
Level Høyere grads nivå
Credits 10

About the course

Engineering Science. The course is available as a singular course.

The students will carry out a research project within the field of automation or Process Technology. A supervisor will be appointed for each student. The supervisor will announce an individual project proposal for each student. The student will make a project description by the end of the preceding semester, which is subject to supervisor’s approval. The project will be performed under guidance of the supervisor.

The student will present her/his research in a paper in the journal article format.

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering program with minimum 25 credits mathematics, 5 credits statistics, 7,5 credits physics

Application code: 9371

Objectives of the course

  • Preparation for the master’s thesis
  • Experience in individual research
  • Knowledge in the research methodology of engineering
  • Ability to carry out scientific work
  • Skills in scientific writing 

Teaching methods

Carry out an individual and independent research project which may include laboratory experiments or computer simulations. Regular project meeting with supervisor. Writing of a research paper.

Language of instruction: Guidance will be given in English. The report to be written in English.

Language of instruction and examination

English

Application deadline

Applicants from countries within EU/EEA: June 1st for the autumn semester and December 1st for the spring semester.

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Assessment

Exam Project Report

Grading Letter grading A - F

Re-sit exam: Only if the project report is evaluated grade "not passed", a revised report may be handed in. New deadline will be 3 months. If report upon 2nd evaluation is given grade "not passed", the candidate may apply for a new project. If the project is not handed in within deadline, the candidate may apply for a new project.

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