Course syllabus

The aim of the course is for the students to practice applying knowledge and skills from previous courses in the education. The course intends to practically train the student in the iterative loop of design: modelling-implementation-verification. During the course, the student receives a natural training in the organization of a project.

The course is part of the education where the student practices applying acquired knowledge in groups to an open problem in electrical engineering applied in the subject area of marine engineering with a focus on concept generation, modelling, implementation and verification.

The course includes a project work comprising the following parts:

• database search to find solutions for the defined problem;
• generation and assessment of solution proposals for the problem;
• modelling and implementation of the solution;
• evaluation and verification of the solution;
• presentation and reporting of results for handover using appropriate tools;
• plan and run projects including team building and accountability using appropriate tools.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the scientific basis of the chosen field of technology and its proven experience.
• demonstrate insight into the chosen field of technology and understanding of its relation to relevant mathematics and natural sciences.
• account for what characterizes project work.
• use reporting tools and templates.

Skills and abilities

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• independently and creatively handle issues and analyse and evaluate different technical solutions.
• carry out needs and functional analyses.
• critically and systematically use knowledge to model, simulate, predict and evaluate events based on relevant and available information.
• plan and carry out tasks within given frameworks.
• work as a team with a diverse composition.
• orally and in writing present and discuss information, problems and solutions in dialogue.
• obtain information about the project's area of expertise by searching for sources.
• compile a technical report using the assigned report structure template and using the appropriate reference management tools.
• carry out an oral presentation in front of a group, with a well-thought-out approach.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• assess an engineering project with respect to relevant scientific and societal aspects.
• identify their need for further knowledge and to continuously develop their skills.
• assess different solution options in relation to each other and identified needs.
• relate to given frameworks for assignments and problem statements.
• reflect on their approach to working in projects.