EPN-V2

MEST4520 Research Theory and Method 2 Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Vitenskapsteori og forskningsmetode 2
Study programme
Master of Aesthetic Practices in Society
Weight
5.0 ECTS
Year of study
2023/2024
Curriculum
SPRING 2024
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

Through the work in this course, the students will gain insight into areas of mathematics that are important to the modelling of technical and natural science systems and processes. The topics covered are included in engineering programmes the world over. The topics are necessary in order to enable engineers to communicate professionally in an efficient and precise manner and to participate in professional discussions. Students will practise using, and to some extent also develop, mathematical software in the work on the course, which will enable to perform calculations in a work situation. Such implementations are exclusively motivated by numerical problems solving and understanding mathematical concepts.

Recommended preliminary courses

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Required preliminary courses

None.

Learning outcomes

The teaching is organised as scheduled work sessions. During the work sessions, the students shall practise the subject matter that is presented. Some of the teaching will comprise problem-solving practice, where implementing numerical algorithms is a natural component. The content of the practice includes discussions and cooperation, and individual practice on assignments. Between the scheduled work sessions, the students must work individually on calculating exercises and studying the syllabus.

Teaching and learning methods

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • At least one individual written assignment in which the use of software is an integral part.

Course requirements

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

Assessment

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

  • At least one individual written assignment in which the use of software is an integral part.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

Individual written exam, 3 hours.

The exam result can be appealed.

Grading scale

All written and printed aids are allowed. Handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. Random checks may be carried out.

Examiners

Grade scale A-F

Overlapping courses

Martin Lilleeng Sætra