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Scientific Methods in Robotics and Automation, 3 Higher education credits
Vetenskapliga metoder inom robotik och automation, 3 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2024-09-12
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: H24
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to show:
Knowledge and understanding
- knowledge about various research methods in engineering with a focus on design research, simulation, and experiments.
- knowledge and understanding to critically identify, analyze and discuss scientific problems and formulate research questions.
Competence and skills
- ability to search, collect, evaluate and critically interpret data and scientific publications.
- ability to write a scientific research plan in engineering and justify method choices by academic requirements of content, language, and form.
Entry requirements
Completed course requirements of 120 credits, including 90 credits in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Active participation in seminars. Individual written exams and a written group assignment.
The re-examination of the seminar takes place through an individual written submission.
Course contents
The course is based on the research process and contains central concepts in engineering. The course includes developing research questions and research design in general, specifically focusing on design, experimental, and simulation methods. The course deepens the student's knowledge and skills in scientific project planning, scientific writing (argumentation and reference management), and the ability to critically search and review published literature.
Other regulations
Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1N - second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Automation, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology