Entry requirements

180 credits within Science/Technology, whereof 20 credits in advanced level.

Learning outcomes

The purpose of the course is to provide the student with

• knowledge and skills in planning, organising and performing project work using commercial like routines in project management, quality assurance and documentation,
• possibility to apply previous knowledge in a company related context,
• understanding for the connections between conservation of energy, sustainable society and technical and economical development.

Upon completion of the course the student should be able to

• work efficiently in an energy related project, i.e., demonstrate skills in planning, leadership and organisation,
• independently identify, formulate and solve problems within given frames,
• synthesise previous knowledge and independently search for and use new information and knowledge required to bring the project to its goals,
• select and make use of modelling and simulation tools when relevant,
• report and document tasks and results according to a given standard.

Content

A project, related to energy technology and sustainable (ecological, economical and societal) development, is performed by a project group consisting of at least 6 students, supported by a tutor. The project is defined in cooperation with a company or public authority.

Introductory lectures presenting methods on practical project management. The assignment of the project will be given in such a way that the students have to use previous knowledge as well as search for and make use of new information and knowledge. To solve the problems modelling and simulation will be useful methods. An initial project plan to be accepted before the start of the project and documentation of ongoing work for quality assurance of the project should be produced according to given standards.

During the project the students have to face and solve problems concerning resource management, regulatory requirements, system side effects, budgeting, staff management, leadership and group dynamics, implementation and production costs, market introduction and product life considerations.

Instruction

Lectures, project meetings, seminars and field trips.

Assessment

Written project plan. Written project report, including full project documentation, and final seminar defending the result and the implementation of the project. Active participation in project meetings and seminars during the course.