ENE705 Selected Topics in Engineering
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- PhD Programme in Engineering and Science
Recommended prerequisites
The candidate must be a PhD candidate at the Faculty of engineering and science.
Course contents
The self-study course will require the student to carry out a full literature research relevant to the selected PhD project. A written report of at least 20 pages will be expected. The report will disseminate and critique the found publications and will show the relevance of the information to the selected PhD topic. The report will form the basis for the examination.
Learning outcomes
The course is designed to give the student experience in interpreting literature and journal sources as background for articles relevant to the chosen PhD topic. The task is very focused on producing a succinct and clear review of the state-of-the-art in the chosen subject and serves as a foundation for the literature survey required for the PhD thesis.
Examination requirements
The content of the course must be approved by the PhD Programme Committee for Engineering (PPCE) at the Department of engineering sciences.
Teaching methods
Supervision will be given on the method for searching the literature and scope of the selected topic. The report will be reviewed by the supervisor for accuracy and relevance before the oral examination.
Assessment methods and criteria
An oral examination of the written report, testing the candidate's knowledge of the chosen subject. Pass/Fail