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Research Methods and Engineering Tools, 7.5 Credits
Forskningsmetoder och ingenjörsverktyg, 7,5 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2025-09-11
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: V26
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
demonstrate an understanding of scientific theories and research methods.
describe the engineer’s role in different cultural and industrial contexts.
identify and explain effective strategies for written, visual, and oral engineering communication.
Competence and skills
produce structured written technical documents using grammatically correct language and proper referencing.
apply structured solution methods to engineering-related problems and issues.
deliver clear and well-structured oral presentations with appropriate visual aids.
Judgement and approach
- evaluate technical information with respect to clarity, accuracy, and relevance.
Entry requirements
General entry requirements and approved result from the following course/courses: EFI120 Ethics for Engineers 2,5 hp or the equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Individual written assignment. Individual peer review assignment. Individual oral presentation.
Course contents
This course develops students’ abilities to communicate effectively and solve problems in engineering contexts. Students learn to describe the professional role of engineers in diverse cultural and industrial settings and to recognize strategies for clear oral, written, and visual communication. The course provides practical training in producing structured technical documents with correct style and referencing, applying systematic problem-solving methods, and delivering well-structured oral presentations supported by visual aids. Emphasis is placed on critical evaluation of technical information for clarity, accuracy, and relevance, preparing students for professional engineering practice in a global environment.
Other regulations
Course grading: Failed or Passed
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.
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
First cycle
Progressive specialization
G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Mechanical Engineering