Course content

The topic for the project is selected within the students discipline. The "The institute handbook for Bachelor thesis" give the formal regulations for the project.

Learning outcome

The Bachelor Dissertation completes students program of studies and integrates important components of the study program.

The subject for the Dissertation is chosen to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to independently consider defined problems in detail.

Students are required to show that they understand the need for a methodical approach to problems, and that they have the ability for reflection and scientific consideration.

On completing their Dissertation, students will have shown their competence:

• plan, organize and complete a significant problem
• find and document possible solutions to the problem; concerning advantages and disadvantages
• use relevant design thinking methodology according to the selected subject
• consider alternative working methods, including research and exploratory methods
• knowledge and skills concerning different techniques for visualization and materialization of ideas and concepts
• select their preferred solution, and document the arguments for their selection
• understand the advantages and disadvantages of working in a group
• understand the importance of making and following up good project plans
• be able to evaluate the result of the given project as a sustainable solution
• present their work using different techniques for visualization and materialization

Learning methods and activities

Supervision

Compulsory assignments

• Approved exercises

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

To registrer for assessment in the course a student must have passed 60 ECTS from the first year of the program and at least 50 ECTS from the courses in the second year of the program.

Course materials

See Norwegian version