Study Guide

Objective

The student is able to
• use the information from scientific sources as well as analyse and present it in an appropriate way.
• participate and argue in discussions dealing with demanding subjects.
• develop a written report which is formulated according to the Novia University of Applied Sciences instructions for the final projects.

Content

Articles (or other literature) chosen by the lecturer on areas relevant for ship’s officers. The themes for the articles can vary and may include e.g. leadership, personnel administration, technical developments, risk management, business management, etc.
Seminars during which the students have specific tasks and in which they actively participate.

Location and time

22.sep 22.dec

Teaching methods

Seminars, written assignment, group-work and lectures.
Reading of scientific articles, gathering information, revising and writing reports.

Exam schedules

4.dec

Completion alternatives

Active participation in the seminars (more detailed instructions during the course), written assignment accepted.

Student workload

7 dagar/days

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

• Demonstrates familiarity with the industry's knowledge base.
• Can find information from a source of information for a case.
• Can use guided models in situations
• Is able to solve a given task independently.
• Can coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

• Is able to apply the knowledge base of the field consistently
• Can search for information from various sources of information.
• Is able to apply models in practice.
• Is able to solve a given task independently and consistently
• Is able to consistently coordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities
• Can act consistently and responsibly according to ecological principles in different situations

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Knowledgeable in applying the knowledge base in the field
• Is able to choose appropriate sources of information for the situation and is able to search for relevant information
• Is able to select and apply models critically in practice
• Knowledgeable about how to solve multiple assignments
• Is able to co-ordinate and promote the group's goal-oriented activities.
• Can act expertly and responsibly in accordance with ecological principles in different situations

Qualifications

Professional English 1