Course content

The Bachelor's thesis is carried out within the course's subject areas and according to the handbook for bachelor thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge- The candidate

• has in-depth knowledge of a selected topic in chemistry
• has knowledge of research and development work within the topic

Skills- The cadnidate

• can identify, formulate, analyze and solve a relevant engineering problem both independently and as part of a team.
• can apply knowledge and discuss relevant results from research and development work to solve theoretical, technical and practical issues within the topic of the bachelor's thesis, and justify their choices.
• masters engineering methods and working methods, and is able to work methodically.
• can plan, document, implement, communicate and lead the engineering work
• can reflect on the assignment's contribution to sustainable solutions and the potential for innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship

General competence- The candidate

• can integrate acquired knowledge and skills and is able to acquire new knowledge in solution of the assignment's problem
• has insight into scientific integrity and an understanding of ethical issues
• has insight into the economic, health, environmental and societal consequences of products and solutions within their area of ​​expertise, and can put these into an ethical life-cycle perspective
• conveys professional knowledge to various target groups both in writing and orally in Norwegian and English and helps to highlight the importance and consequences of the subject
• aware of the ongoing digitization within the engineering profession
• able to use knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study

Learning methods and activities

Conducted in groups of 2-3 students

The working form is as described in the bachelor's manual and is an independent student-driven project work. Expected time spent is 600-650 hours of project work.

Compulsory assignments

• Preliminary project
• Poster presentation
• Documentation of project management

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

150 credits from the engineering education, Bachelor of Engineering in Chemistry

Required previous knowledge

Study requirements. Access to the course requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, NTNU Trondheim.

In order to start the bachelor's thesis in engineering, students must have passed a minimum of 112.5 credits out of 120 credits from the study plan from the first two years of the engineering degree. See bachelor's handbook for additional rules

Course materials

Handbook for the bachelor thesis. Candidates themselves will find other literature.