Course content

This course contains a specialisation project at 15 ECTS credits. The specialisation project typically forms the basis for the Master’s project. The course content varies depending on the specialisation profile the student is enrolled in, and the selected research problem. The research topic is in the field of electrical energy, covering one or more of the subfields energy use in buildings and energy supply.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completing the course, the student shall have obtained: * extensive background and knowledge in the selected research topic, which will enable him/her to address a precise research problem. * good knowledge in related topics. * good knowledge about relevant scientific literature. Skills: After completing the course, the student will be able to: • perform scientific literature review/survey. • utilise theory, methods, techniques, and tools necessary to address a research problem. • give an oral presentation of the research work carried out. • write a technical report according to a standard setup. General competence: After completing the course, the student will be able to: • communicate the research topic with specialists as well as general public. • develop applied project management skills, i.e., define and execute a project plan with milestones, intermediate deliverables, status reports, etc. • build scientific temperament in the acquisition of knowledge through research work. • obtain awareness of integrity and ethics in research work. - contribute to innovation and innovation processes.

Learning methods and activities

• Independent/collaborative project work with guidance. It must be agreed at the start of the semester if students are to work together on the project assignment. • Participation in an introductory seminar at the beginning of the semester is compulsory.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

When selecting the research topic for the project, it is expected that the student in his/her Education Plan has a combination of courses that makes up sufficient professional background for successful project implementation. Exchange students must get acceptance of the topic and supervision of the project before arriving at NTNU.

Required previous knowledge

The student can remain with a maximum of three courses from the underlying year. Prior knowledge corresponding to the courses indicated under recommended prior knowledge cannot be included in the subjects that are missing.

Course materials

Will be announced at course start.

Credit reductions