2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

JALU0004 Master Thesis

60 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Dr Nazanin Emami
Email: Nazanin.emami@ltu.se

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Pre-requisite qualifications

Min 2(i) Engineering or Physical Sciences

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

Realization: The student independently plans and executes the degree project; the supervisor is available for assistance. A timetable for the entire project is included in the degree project, which is continuously reviewed ExaminationWritten presentation of individual work. In the report the student shows the ability to: 1. Justify the chosen problem of study 2. Select and justify the study methods with explicit understanding of the influence of the methods on the results of the study 3. Collect information relevant to the problem formulation with an explicit connection to the theory and methods chosen 4. Present in writing the information collected in a relevant manner 5. Analyse and defend the formulated problem from the chosen theory and methods 6. Critically review the scientific relevance of the results obtained 7. Express themselves in writing in a correct linguistic and scientific manner. - Oral presentation of own work - Public discussion of the work of others - Attendance at presentations of the degree project work of others.

Objectives

The overall goal of the course is that the student practices, develops and is able to apply theory and methods to solve unstructured problems within the main are of study Maskinelement (Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces ) in the correct manner.
This means that on completion of the course the student is able to:
– Formulate a relevant problem for investigation from a chosen subject within the main area of study Tribology of Surfaces and Interfaces.
– Apply knowledge and proficiency that has been acquired during the period of study to a complex development project or a smaller research project in an independent and systematic manner.
– Choose and justify the study method with explicit understanding of the influence of the choice on the results of the study.
– Analyse and defend the problem formulated in a scientifically correct manner, whilst lacking all the information required.
– Locate and critically review information and summarise this in a scientific manner.
– Plan, structure and execute a research or development project.
– Judge the scientific relevance of the results obtained.
– Work to a timetable.
– Express themselves well in writing and linguistically in a scientifically correct manner.
– Create and execute a presentation of the results of the project, defending the conclusions.
– Critically review the work of others in a constructive and scientific manner.

Learning outcomes
After this course, candidate should be able to demonstrate:
1 planning and executing of smaller size research projects
2 have good understading of the field of their project, good knowledger and understating of related topics
3 judgement and assessment ability
4 presenting and discussing in related areas both in written and oraly

Syllabus

The content of the degree project is designed in collaboration with the supervisor and co-supervisor (if there is any appointed). The degree project always contains a theoretical foundation in the form of a literature survey that highlights the area of technology and the methodology, summarised in a scientific manner.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Tutorial	1	100.00	100.00
Private study hours			500.00
Total Contact hours			100.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			600.00

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Project	Report	25.00
Literature Review	.	25.00
Practical	.	25.00
Practical	.	25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 29/04/2022 15:31:27

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