Course content

The Bachelor's thesis is carried out within the course's subject areas and according to the Handbook for the bachelor thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - The candidate

• has in-depth knowledge of a selected topic within materials technology
• has knowledge of research and development work within materials technology

Skills - The candidate

• can identify, formulate, analyze and solve a relevant engineering problem both independently and as part of a team
• can apply knowledge and discuss relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical issues within the topic of the bachelor's thesis, and justify their choices
• masters engineering methods and working methods, and is able to work methodically
• can plan, document, implement, communicate and lead the engineering work
• can reflect on the assignment's contribution to sustainable solutions and the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

General competence - The candidate

• integrates acquired knowledge and skills and is able to acquire new knowledge in solving the task's problem
• has insight into scientific integrity and an understanding of ethical issues
• has insight into the economic, health, environmental and social consequences of products and solutions within their area of ​​expertise, and can put these into an ethical life-cycle perspective
• convey professional knowledge to various target groups both in writing and orally, in Norwegian and English, and contribute to highlighting the importance and consequences of the subject
• aware of the ongoing digitization within the engineering profession
• is able to use knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study

Learning methods and activities

The way of working is as described in the Handbook for the bachelor thesis and the project is an independent student-driven work. The expected time consumed is 600-650 hours of project work. The project work is carried out in groups of 2-3 students.

Compulsory assignments

• Preliminary project
• Poster presentation
• Documentation of project management

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

150 credits in engineering education

Required previous knowledge

Study right requirements. Access to the course requires a right to study at the Bachelor in Engineering, Materials Technology, NTNU, Trondheim.

To start the bachelor's thesis in engineering, the student must have passed 112.5 credits from the first and second year of the engineering education. Study program management at the individual program can, upon application, grant a dispensation down to a minimum of 105 credits, see handbook for details.

Course materials

Handbook for the bachelor thesis. Candidates need to find literature themselves.