The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Environmental and energy engineering 2015 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Environmental and energy engineering 2016 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Environmental and energy engineering 2017 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Environmental and energy engineering 2018 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Environmental and energy engineering 2019 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Environmental and energy engineering 2020 - Degree thesis and methodology
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2020 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2016 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2017 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2018 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Materials processing technology 2019 - Methodology and degree thesis
- Mechanical and sustainability engineering 2020 - Methodology and degree thesis
The course takes place in period
1 (2023-08-01 to 2023-10-22)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
4
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to give students the
knowledge required for planning, performing and
reporting a degree thesis.
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student is expected to be
familiar with scientific research, engineering
ethics and the process for a degree thesis in the
field of engineering.
Course contents
Thesis seminars and workshops as scheduled in
ARBS with themes
-thesis process
-finding a thesis topic
-project plan and own research
-writing quide, tips and workshops
-thesis presentation in Thesis Forum
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None
Previous course names
This course replaces the compulsory course
''Research Methodology'' in all study plans
Additional information
Course will contain lectures / seminars /
workshops and meetings in smaller groups.
Recommended or required reading
Studyguide / Thesis
Sources of information announced in Itslearning
Study activities
- Lectures - 10 hours
- Small-group work - 10 hours
- Individual studies - 50 hours
- Internet-based studies - 60 hours
- Seminars - 5 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Active participation in the course.
Reports and assignments as instructed in
Itslearning.
Teacher
- Linderbäck Paula
- Makkonen-Craig Stewart
- Ray Jan-Anders
- Sandell Magdalena
- Småros Anna
- Waller Matias
Examiner
Waller Matias
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (52 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
Until further notice
Course enrolment period
2023-08-10 to 2023-09-06
Assessment methods
Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-04 | 13:00 - 16:00 | D173 | Thesis Seminars and Workshops | Introduction | Franck Henrika Waller Matias |
| 2023-09-08 | 13:00 - 15:00 | E385 | Seminarium och verkstad för examensarbete | Informationssökning (PM & EM) | Småros Anna |
| 2023-09-11 | 10:00 - 12:00 | D4110 | Seminarium och verkstad för examensarbete | Academic Writing | Ray Jan-Anders |
| 2023-09-11 | 10:00 - 12:00 | A409 | Seminarium och verkstad för examensarbete | Akademiskt skrivande Vi träffas i A409. Här är länk för den som meddelande att hen inte kan komma till campus i dag: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61926842746 | Sandell Magdalena |
| 2023-09-15 | 13:00 - 15:00 | E385 | Thesis Seminars and Workshops | Information retreival (MSE) | Småros Anna |
| 2023-09-22 | 09:00 - 12:00 | D173 | Thesis Seminars and Workshops | Thesis plan template and engineering ethics | Makkonen-Craig Stewart |
| 2023-10-03 | 13:00 - 16:00 | B522 | Seminarium och verkstad för examensarbete | Akademiskt skrivande | Sandell Magdalena |
| 2023-10-04 | 09:00 - 12:00 | B320 | Seminarium och verkstad för examensarbete | Academic Writing | Ray Jan-Anders |
| 2023-10-24 | 08:15 - 10:00 | D399 | Thesis Seminars and Workshops | Project management | Waller Matias |