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ACIT4020 Robotics and Control Project Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Robotics and Control Project
Study programme
Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
FALL 2022
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

MT2 is dedicated to the project work, for example, development, data collection and analysis, depending on the specific projects. In addition to a written report, project status and the results achieved will be presented orally at an internal mini-conference affiliated with the programme.

Recommended preliminary courses

It is highly recommended that the student has previous knowledge in programming, robotics and control. It is recommended that the student has taken the courses ACIT4810 Advanced Methods in Modelling, Simulation, and Control, ACIT4820 Applied Robotics, and Autonomous Systems and ACIT4830 Special Robotics and Control Subject.

Required preliminary courses

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

Learning outcomes

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

On successful completion of this course the student:

  • has specialized knowledge on the specific areas of their Master thesis

Skills

On successful completion of this course the student:

  • can plan and carry out limited research or development projects
  • can identify types and scopes of results which are required to ensure the claims and conclusions are scientifically valid
  • can reflect on the decisions made and their consequences for the project

General competence

On successful completion of this course the student:

  • can carry out projects according to a defined project plan
  • can carry out projects on the basis of a problem statement and defined research questions
  • can carry out comprehensive independent study

Content

Topics covered in this course

  • Application of novel theories and methods into a specific system in robotics and control. 
  • Project work related to current research projects at the MEC department and related laboratories at OsloMet. 

Teaching and learning methods

None.

Course requirements

One individual report with recommended size of 5000-10000 words. This should be a suitable and qualified document with systematically documented research, including research methodology, project results and ethical considerations, according to the project plan from Phase I.

The exam grade can be appealed.

New/postponed exam

In case of failed exam or legal absence, the student may apply for a new or postponed exam. New or postponed exams are offered within a reasonable time span following the regular exam. The student is responsible for applying for a new/postponed exam within the time limits set by OsloMet. The Regulations for new or postponed examinations are available in Regulations relating to studies and examinations at OsloMet.

Assessment

All aids are permitted.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Assessment is pass or fail.

Grading scale

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

Examiners

Professor Pedro Lind

Course contact person

This is the first phase of their research where the student can focus entirely on development and getting results for their project.