Learning outcomes

The aim of the degree project is to prepare the student to work as an engineer mastering a clear scientific as well as engineering approach and methodology.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• identify and formulate technical problems
• independently plan and carry out an assignment within given time frames by employing scientific and engineering approaches and methodologies
• search, compile and use relevant literature
• demonstrate advanced knowledge in a specific sub-area within the field of the program,
• present and discuss his/her results in a clear and correct language both orally and in writing to different target groups,
• provide constructive criticism on others' reports.

Content

In the degree project, the student should work with and present a specific task, which should be relevant to the engineering programme from which the student is to graduate. The assignment should be chosen so that knowledge from earlier courses can be applied, but can also be applied at a more advanced level by acquiring new knowledge necessary to carry out the work. The extent of the task should be adjusted in view of its timely execution and reporting within the given timeframe.

To achieve the goals, the student should during the course:

• independently, but under supervision, define a technical problem, study it, interpret and evaluate the results as well as present the work orally and in writing,
• search, evaluate and compile information and knowledge relevant to the chosen problem,
• participate actively in seminars and, if possible, in other activities where the work is carried out
• comment and provide constructive criticism (in a public debate) on other students' reports and oral presentations.

Instruction

Supervision.

Assessment

The degree project should be presented both orally and in writing (see Other directives). The examination also includes acting as an opponent on another degree project that is presented publically, normally within the same program, or an equivalent assignment defined by the course examiner. The oral presentation takes place in the presence of the course examiner and the subject reviewer.

Other directives

Instructions for degree projects are available on www.teknat.uu.se/