ACIT5920 Master's Thesis, Phase 2 Course description

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.

No formal requirements over and above the admission requirements.

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

This course will feature weekly lectures and laboratory work to provide both theoretical and hands-on experience. The course responsible will introduce the project topic at the beginning of the semester. The project work will be carried out in groups of a size suited for the assignment and focused around the relevant laboratories at OsloMet. The student will supplement the lectures and laboratory work with their own reading.  

The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:

• Four assignments in groups (1000 - 2000 words per assignment).  

Exam in two parts: 

1)     Group project report (5000-20000 words). The project report counts 80% of the final grade. 

2)     Individual project presentation of student's contribution to the project (10 minutes). The oral examination counts 20% of the final grade 

Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.

The oral examination cannot 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.

All aids are permitted.

Grade scale A-F.

Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.

The course teacher will be one of the teachers in the Robotics and Control specialization.