PhD Project Course in Chemistry (MLJ907)
The project course will contain topics at advanced level in chemistry. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in an area pertaining to their PhD project.
Course description for study year 2023-2024
Facts
Course code
MLJ907
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course will give the candidate a professional specalisation within a chosen topic within Chemistry at PhD level. This could be, for example, specialising in an instrument, or within a relevant subject area. The curriculum is set to match the research area of the PhD project together with the candidates supervisors and course leader.
Learning outcome
After completed the course, the student shall have sufficiently detailed knowledge of the topic to be at the research front within this field of chemistry and will be able to perform thorough research and development within the specific topic.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Recommended prerequisites
According to admission requirements for PhD in Chemistry and Biosciences. Final year master students may also be accepted to the course on the conditions of the appointed supervisors approval.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Projects and oral presentation | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Kåre Bredeli JørgensenCourse teacher:
Mohamed Fawzy Hamed Attia MadyCourse teacher:
Magne Olav SydnesCourse teacher:
Malcolm Andrew KellandHead of Department:
Ingunn Westvik JolmaMethod of work
8 hours of project work per week. There are no ordinary lectures in this course; each student will receive independent supervision from the selected supervisor.
Open for
PhD programmes in Technology and Natural Sciences or in Chemistry and Biological Sciences
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course coordinator, the student representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.