Course content

The student will specialize in a selected area based on scientific methods, collect supplementary information based on literature search and other sources and combine this with own knowledge into a project report. The area of specialization should be related to modelling, simulation, visualization, computer graphics, software architecture for simulator systems, and/or artificial intelligence.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: - Extensive knowledge in current topic. - Good knowledge in related topics. - Good knowledge about relevant scientific literature. Skills: - Independently perform development projects. - Very good skills in utilizing techniques, systems and tools necessary. - Good skills in carrying out large independent projects including development of project plan with milestones and reporting of partial results and progress. - Good skills in literature survey and other sources of relevant information. - Good skills in short oral presentation of work and results. - Good skills in writing technical report according to standard setup. General competence: - Communicate specialist topics with specialists and general public. - Understanding scientific methods. - Understanding running practical projects.

Learning methods and activities

Independent or collaborative project work with guidance.

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

For students in the second year of the Master in Simulation and Visualization.

Course materials

Guidelines and instructions for effective scentific writing is given.