Specialisation project in Marine and Offshore Technology (OFF680)

The course gives the students oppoturnities to work on topics related to different marine and offshore technology applications, such as oil and gas industry, offshore wind energy and offshore fish farming. 


Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

OFF680

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

5

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by
Time table

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Content

The project topics must be within Marine and Offshore Technology. The chosen topics must be approved by the course coordinator and the project supervisors. Students are required to attend an introductory seminar as part of the project course. The seminar is designed to equip students with essential skills for writing their projects, such as conducting literature search, writing reports, understanding scientific publishing, and adhering to ethical standards.

Learning outcome

The students should develop the ability to familiarize themselves with a specific research topic within marine and offshore technology using scientific methods. This process includes collecting information, gaining insights through studies of relevant literature and other sources, and integrating this information with their existing knowledge. Additionally, the students should be trained in managing a comprehensive project by creating a project plan with milestones, reporting intermediate results, and completing a project report.

After completing course, the students should:

  • Understand and appreciate the importance of ethical research practices.

  • Actively engage in their own skill development and learning.

  • Be able to perform detailed scientific literature reviews, including efficient searches in literature databases.

  • Recognize the significance of conducting thorough literature reviews.

  • Be familiar with the desirable quality and content expected in independent research.

  • Define a clear project description and develop a project plan.

  • Enhance the efficiency of their individual research efforts.

  • Write concise scientific reports, ensuring proper structure, referencing, and avoidance of plagiarism.

  • Manage their project schedule and resources effectively, while accommodating expectations and changes.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Project assignment 1/1 1 Semesters Letter grades All

The project is individual.No re-sit opportunities are offered on the project assignment. Students who do not pass the project assignment can retake this part the next time the course has regular teaching.

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Bjørn Skaare

Course teacher:

Guang Yin

Course teacher:

Lorents Reinås

Course teacher:

Lin Li

Course teacher:

Yihan Xing

Course coordinator:

Muk Chen Ong

Course teacher:

Ove Tobias Gudmestad

Method of work

One seminar will be held in the beginning of the semester.

Open for

Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Marine and Offshore Technology - Master of Science Degree Programme
Exchange programme at Faculty of Science and Technology

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

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.

Literature

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