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Scientific Methods in Robotics and Automation, 3 Credits
Vetenskapliga metoder inom robotik och automation, 3 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2025-09-11
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: H26
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
Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 or English level 2 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.
You also need approved result from the following course/courses: RBK600 Robot Certificate or the equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Active participation in seminars. 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: 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.
Course Overlap
VTM605
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Automation, Production Technology