Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- explain appropriate ways to problematise, formulate purpose, define and investigate energy engineering problems or phenomena from different perspectives and starting points
- explain the advantages and disadvantages of different fundamental research strategies and methods for data collection and interpretation/analysis
- critically discuss and reflect on the meaning and significance of a scientific approach within the energy engineering field
- plan, create, and deliver clear scientific presentations, and analyse and create a strategy strategy for future presentation technique development
- plan and write scientific papers in line with templates, as well as current scientific and referencing standards
- critically discuss and reflect on aspects of group dynamics, project leadership and the effects of different types of leadership.
Course Content
The course is practical in nature and focuses on how to carry out small scale research projects with a focus on technology and business. Certain basic concepts with relevance to science and research will be introduced early in the course. In addition, the planning and carrying out of a research process are covered as is the communication of results to various stakeholders.
The course is run via mandatory workshops which focus on scientific writing and presentation technique as a means of support for a project. Regarding scientific writing, the focus is on clear, concise written communication adapted to a scientific audience/reader, which which takes into account’ to: reader, applying template as well as current scientific standards and reference practices.
The course includes at least one presentation which is recorded . After viewing this recording and reading teacher feedback, the provided reflection document will be used by the student to analyse and reflect on their current presentation proficiency and to develop a strategy for future presentation development.
The course also includes individual meetings (tutorials) with course teachers where students receive feedback both on the writing process for the course report and on presentation preparations.
In the course, there is also a module which provides an overview of group dynamics specifically related to project management that includes, for example, case study discussions.
Assessment
- active participation in seminars and workshops
- individual assignment
- hand-in assignment
- oral presentation
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–G.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Seminar & Hand-in assignment (Method) - 2.5 Credits | U–G
- Workshops & tutorials (Communication) - 1.5 Credits | U–G
- Presentation tutorial, presentation and reflection document (Communication) - 1.5 Credits | U–G
- Discussion and reflection (Group Dynamics and Project Management) - 2 Credits | U–G
Entry Requirements
- General entry requirements
Other Information
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.