Course content

Research project with supervision of 30 ECTS in chemistry reserved for exchange students who are not admitted to regular study programs at the Department of Chemistry, NTNU. The academic content of the project is specified in an agreement related to the exchange (Erasmus+ etc.).

Learning outcome

Knowledge

After completing the course, the student has:

• knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles, and theories related to the subject area
• knowledge of methods and approaches to solve qualitative and quantitative problems within the subject area
• knowledge of methodology to contribute to solving unfamiliar problems within the subject area

Skills

After completing the course, the student has:

• ability to apply their knowledge and understanding, and problem-solving abilities, in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to chemical sciences
• ability to integrate knowledge and handle complexity, and formulate judgements with incomplete or limited information, while also reflecting on ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgements
• ability to communicate their conclusions, and the knowledge and rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non‐specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously
• developed those learning skills that will allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous, and to take responsibility for their own professional development

Generic competences

After completing the course, the student has/can

• the capacity to apply knowledge in practice, in particular problem-solving competences, relating to both qualitative and quantitative information
• numeracy and calculation skills, including such aspects as error analysis, order-of-magnitude estimations, and correct use of units
• information-management competences, in relation to primary and secondary information sources, including information retrieval through on-line computer searches
• capacity to analyse material and synthesise concepts
• the capacity to adapt to new situations and to make decisions
• information-technology skills such as word-processing and spreadsheet use, data-logging and storage, subject-related use of the Internet
• skills in planning and time management
• interpersonal skills, relating to the ability to interact with other people and to engage in team-working
• communication competences, covering both written and oral communication, in one of the major European languages (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish) as well as in the language of the home country
• study competences needed for continuing professional development. These will include in particular the ability to work autonomously
• demonstrate good research ethical practice and ethical commitment

Learning methods and activities

Independent work under supervision. Before the project starts, an exchange agreement must be in place between the candidate, supervisor, and department. The academic content of the project must be defined and described.

Before starting the project work, the student must have completed mandatory HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) training at the department and faculty.

The normal contact time with the supervisor(s) for the project assignment at the Faculty of Natural Sciences is a total of 25 hours. Contact time beyond this depends on the chosen supervision methodology and the supervisor's discretion. The workload for the project corresponds to 800-900 hours.

The learning activities include a mandatory public oral presentation of the project report. The expected duration of this presentation is 20-30 minutes, and it should be delivered at a level understandable to other master's students in chemistry.

Compulsory assignments

• Oral presentation

Specific conditions