Course - Master's Thesis-Sustainable Manufacturing - TØL4902
TØL4902 - Master's Thesis-Sustainable Manufacturing
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
- The student shall pick a specific problem of relevance to the master program - The topic must represent a challenge within the specific area and it is required that the student adheres to practices that are common within the area - The topic must be pre-approved by the supervisor.
Learning outcome
The thesis shall demonstrate the student's ability to define and complete a scientific project with the aim to produce new knowledge. The thesis shall demonstrate the student's: Knowledge: - choosing a relevant method or methods according to the problem definition - carry out the project - discuss and reflect on the results achieved - draw conclusions and make recommendations Skills: - choose a project that has the potential to contribute to the scientific knowledge in the field - carry out the project and reflect on the results - write the scientific thesis in English of a high standard - present the scientific results clearly General competence: - acquire and demonstrate a Scientific approach - improve skills in writing and presenting Scientific results
Learning methods and activities
Project work, seminar and tutoring
Requirements: Approved Master thesis agreement. The student must present a project status report to the supervisor within 3 months and demonstrate that the project can be completed according to the project plan or, alternatively, adjust the plan accordingly to ensure a successful outcome. Progress reporting must be made to the supervisor weekly. The student is encouraged to present the master thesis/topic in a recorded oral presentation.
Further on evaluation
If fail (F), the student is given a new chance to submit a new or a revised thesis, to be submitted in the following semester. See Academic Regulations for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) §5-9. Assessment according to grade descriptions given by The Norwegian Assosiation of Higher Educcation Institutions (UHR - Universitets- og høgskolerådet)
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required.
Required previous knowledge
70 ECTS must have been approved before the student can attend the master thesis course
Course materials
Course materiel is decided upon in dialogue with individual supervisor. Scientific publications should be reviewed as required for the topic that has been chosen. Relevant literature from earlier courses is recommended.
Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Gjøvik
- Manufacturing Systems
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master's thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master's thesis
100/100
Release
2024-11-01Submission
2024-11-15
14:00
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Master's thesis 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"