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Facts

Course code

OFF920

Version

Credits (ECTS)

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

Exam semester

Spring, Autumn

Language of instruction

English

Offered by

Faculty of Science and Technology,

Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science

Content

The course will contain a two stage learning process covering topics at the advanced level in industrial asset management. The first stage involves analysis and reflections on leading scholarly work on a specific theme of interest. The second stage will extend the learning components to the student's own PhD project with due focus on use of principles and perspectives to shape guide the R&D process. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in a specific area related to his/her own PhD project. The course will comprise of relevant articles (and books) on a selected topic / theme. The module will be streamlined with respect to the scope of the PhD project.

Learning outcome

After completed the course, the student shall have sufficiently detailed knowledge of a chosen area or a specific topic to be at the research front within the field. It is expected that the student(s) will be able to do proper analysis, review and reflections on the topic, and subsequently perform thorough research and development within the specific topic of interest.

Required prerequisite knowledge

None

Exam

Report and presentation

Form of assessment	Weight	Duration	Marks	Aid
Report	1/2		Passed / Not Passed
Presentation	1/2		Passed / Not Passed

Report and Individual presentation based on review of other's work and own ideas

Coursework requirements

Presentations through defined Learning stages for discussion and review. Based on review, critique, and reflections of other's work and own ideas

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher: Idriss El-Thalji

Course coordinator: Jayantha Prasanna Liyanage

Course teacher: Chandima Ratnayake Ratnayake Mudiyanselage

Head of Department: Tor Henning Hemmingsen

Method of work

Guided Lectures/Academic discussions and group/individual work involving reflections, critique, and defense.

Open for

The course is open for students registered for PhD study.

Course assessment

Forms and/or discussion according to given guidelines/regulations.

Literature

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PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management (OFF920)