Syllabus

Degree Project Mechanical Engineering

Code
GMT25Z
Points
15 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Mechanical Engineering (MTA)
Group of Subjects
Mechanical Engineering
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1G2E
Approved
Approved, 31 January 2019.
This syllabus is valid from 06 March 2019.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
  • Independently plan and perform a mechanical engineering project within a given time frame.
  • Formulate and analyse problem statements.
  • Exhibit a critical approach and methodological awareness.
  • Conduct an independent literature study that describes a problem from different perspectives.
  • Generate and evaluate technical solutions with regards to scientific, social and ethical aspects.
  • With regard to scientific aspects, critically and systematically review and evaluate his or her own work and that of others, and communicate the results in dialogue with others.
  • Present results eloquently  in an oral presentation and a written report.
  • Demonstrate an ability to identify the need for further knowledge.

Course Content

The course comprises an independent project within the field of mechanical engineering. Relevant existing knowledge is reviewed. The student conducts a theoretical analysis, and the results obtained are discussed, and the student is to draw his or her own conclusions. Usually, the work is carried out at a company or in a higher education institution. The project is documented in the form of a technical report in which the student presents scientifically based analyses and conclusions. Initially the background, problem description, purpose and objective of the work are presented in writing. The project must be approved by the examiner before the work can proceed. 

Assessment

The examination comprises the following stages:

The project is presented and discussed in mandatory seminars.
The project is presented orally in a final seminar at the end of the course.
The results are presented in a scientific report.
The student acts as opponent, both orally and in written form, for the thesis of another student.

Forms of Study

An independent project will be completed under the supervision of a Dalarna University lecturer.
The supervisor can be external to the university, but such a decision must be approved by the examiner
Regular meetings with the supervisor upon the initiative of the student, during which questions are discussed.
Mandatory seminars.

Grades

The Swedish grades U, 3, 4, 5.

Prerequisites

  • 150 credits from a Bachelor programme in Mechanical Engineering and minumum 75 credits in the major subject Mechanical Engineering

Other Information

Programme courses relevant for the specific thesis subject must be completed.