Studieguide

Studieperiodens (kursens) lärandemål

The aim of the course is to give the student the tools for choosing a suitable method and plan for the master's thesis.

The student:
- has a deeper understanding about what research is, how it can be done and what it is used for
- knows the importance of formulating research problems
- knows how to write a research plan and is prepared to start that work.
- is familiar with different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry

Studieperiodens (kursens) innehåll

To learn what a research is, how it can be done, what it is used for.
How to formulate research problems
How to write a research plan
To learn the different research methods, emphasizing methods suitable for the industry.

Förkunskapskrav

No prerequisites.

Bedömningskriterier, tillräcklig (1)

Sufficient 1
Theory and methodology are poorly understood and implemented in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignments.
Research, communication and documentation are hardly acceptable.
Active participation.
Satisfactory 2
Appear to grasp theory and have made a start in showing its applicability in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements. Research, communication and documentation are acceptable.
Active participation.

Bedömningskriterier, goda-synnerligen goda (3-4)

Good 3
Understanding of theory and applicability of methods in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements, but work could be stronger.
Research, service design, communication and documentation are good.
Active participation.
Very Good 4
General understanding of theory and methods, very good implementation in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
Reliable research, innovative service design and communication and documentation on good level.
Very active participation.

Bedömningskriterier, berömliga (5)

Excellent 5
Mastery of theory and methods, proficiency of implementation of them in Autonomous Maritime Operation related tasks/ assignements.
Outstanding research, innovative service design and excellent communication and documentation.
Very active participation.

Läromaterial

The study material will be provided by the lecturer
The student finds necessary materials and references for assignments and group works.