PhD Project Course in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (OFF915)
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.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
OFF915
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
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
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/1 | 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.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Dimitrios PavlouCourse coordinator:
Ove Kjetil MikkelsenHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse coordinator:
Knut Erik Teigen GiljarhusCourse coordinator:
Vidar Folke HansenCourse coordinator:
Hirpa Gelgele LemuCourse coordinator:
Chandima Ratnayake MudiyanselageMethod 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 should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.