Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a specialization in accordance with the syllabus for the Master's program in Energy Technology, and in addition 30 credits in Energy Technology.

Learning outcomes

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

• search, collect, evaluate and critically interpret relevant information in a problem related to Energy Technologies as well as critically discuss related phenomena, issues and various situations,
• independently identify, formulate and solve problems within Energy Technology, even with limited information, as well as plan and carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits,
• orally and in writing clearly present and discuss problems, solutions and conclusions to different audiences,
• work independently with advanced tasks in the field of Energy Technology,
• demonstrate a scientific approach,
• provide a constructive criticism to other people's texts.

Content

In the thesis the student is expected to apply the knowledge acquired during his/her studies by independently solving and presenting a task within the planned time. The task should be selected so that the knowledge gained from previous studies can be applied, broadened and deepened. Size-wise, the task should be adapted to be resolved and reported within the given time frame.

To achieve these goals requires the student during the course needs to:

• independently, but under some supervision, define an energy technology problem, investigate it, interpret the results and present the project orally and in writing,
• search, evaluate and compile information relevant to the chosen problem,
• actively participate in seminars or possible other activities available at the workplace where the work is performed.

Instruction

Individual supervision and seminars.

Assessment

Oral and written presentation of the degree project (further information under Other Directives). Opposition on another degree project (normally within the same programme), or equivalent (defined by the course examiner).

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

Guidelines and instructions for degree projects are available at www.teknat.uu.se.