Study Guide

Objective

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


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

Content

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

Materials

Materials handed out by the lecturers

Materials in Moodle

Teaching methods

Lectures
Discussions
Going through of guidelines for the thesis writing

Student workload

1,5 ECTS

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The assignment in Moodle approved.
Fail = not passed

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (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.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.