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ACIT5920 Master's Thesis, Phase 2 Course description
- Course name in Norwegian
- Master's Thesis, Phase 2
- Study programme
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Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
- Weight
- 20.0 ECTS
- Year of study
- 2021/2022
- Curriculum
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FALL 2021
- Schedule
- Programme description
- Course history
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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.
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
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.
Teaching and learning methods
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.
Course requirements
The following required coursework must be approved before the student can take the exam:
- Four assignments in groups (1000 - 2000 words per assignment).
Assessment
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.
Permitted exam materials and equipment
All aids are permitted.
Grading scale
Grade scale A-F.
Examiners
Two internal examiners. External examiner is used periodically.
Course contact person
The course teacher will be one of the teachers in the Robotics and Control specialization.