PhD Project Course in Industrial Asset Management (OFF920)
The course will contain a two stage learning process covering topics at the advanced level in industrial asset management.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
OFF920
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Spring, Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Spring, Autumn
Language of instruction
English
Content
The course will contain a two stage learning process covering topics at the advanced level in industrial asset management. The first stage involves analysis and reflections on leading scholarly work on a specific theme of interest. The second stage will extend the learning components to the student's own PhD project with due focus on use of principles and perspectives to shape guide the R&D process. The course is intended to bring the student to the research front in a specific area related to his/her own PhD project. The course will comprise of relevant articles (and books) on a selected topic / theme. The module will be streamlined with respect to the scope of the PhD project.
Learning outcome
After completed the course, the student shall have sufficiently detailed knowledge of a chosen area or a specific topic to be at the research front within the field. It is expected that the student(s) will be able to do proper analysis, review and reflections on the topic, and subsequently perform thorough research and development within the specific topic of interest.
Required prerequisite knowledge
None
Exam
Report and presentation
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | 1/2 | Passed / Not Passed | ||
| Presentation | 1/2 | Passed / Not Passed |
Report and Individual presentation based on individual course plan. Assessment: Pass / Fail.
Coursework requirements
Presentations through defined Learning stages for discussion and review. Based on review, critique, and reflections of other's work and own ideas.
Assessment: Approved / Not approved.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Idriss El-ThaljiHead of Department:
Mona Wetrhus MindeCourse coordinator:
Jayantha Prasanna LiyanageCourse teacher:
Jayantha Prasanna LiyanageMethod of work
Guided Lectures/Academic discussions and group/individual work involving reflections, critique, and defense.
Open for
The course is open for students registered for PhD study.
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.