PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

The course covers advanced level topics in the Mechanical Engineering and Material Technology discipline. It attempts to bring the candidate closer to the research area of his/her PhD field.

Content

The specific contents of the course are defined for the candidate(s) by focusing on the relevance of the research direction for the PhD study.

Learning outcome

Upon completing the course, the candidate is expected to have sufficient knowledge of the topic of the research front within the field and will be able to perform thorough research and development within the specific topic.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Recommended prerequisites

Master in Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science.

Exam

Report

Weight 1/1

Marks Passed / Not Passed

No continuation options are offered on the report. Students who do not pass the report can take this part again the next time the subject has regular teaching.

Method of work

The course is mainly conducted on a self-study basis on selected topics with presentations, seminars and project works.

Open for

The course is open for students registered for PhD study within the relevant research area.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.