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MT3901

Special Syllabus for Master's Degree

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Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2024 / Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course consists of an individual theoretical syllabus at the master degree level in in connection with the master degree/project.

Learning outcome

The course should be relevant and support the master`s thesis in a general way, but not be a part of the master project work itself.

Learning methods and activities

The Special Syllabus is primarily intended for self-study. Depending on the defined syllabus, and by appointment with the teacher, the teaching may also include individual supervision, group work, seminars, or others (as specified in the syllabus). English teaching by request.

Further on evaluation

Examination of the Special syllabus is oral. If the special syllabus is part of a MSCHEM degree or a MSENVITOX degree one special syllabus examination has to be arranged within a defined short period (10 days) before the Master Examination.

Course materials

The syllabus is set up by the teacher in cooperation with the student, and has to be approved by the Department with respect to size and level (about 350 pages of typical textbook text or corresponding size of other learning materials, at the Master level). If the syllabus ionvolves other teaching methods than self-study to a significant extent this should be specified too.The syllabus has to be selected in a way to avoid significant overlapping (reduction in ECTS points) with courses the student has in his/her study plan, including the core content of his/her research project.The syllabus should be sent in to the Department for approval at latest at the start of the semester the examination is planned to be held.