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MMA4500

Marine Systems, Specialization Project -

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 15
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The study program track shares a common maritime engineering project theme across all courses. This is addressed through the perspective and methodology of each course to deliver discipline specialization, as well as linking the different scopes and aspects into a holistic engineering view. The student will specialize in a selected topic related to this and write a project report that investigates a specific problem using scientific methods.

Learning outcome

Knowledge and skills

  • Gain extensive expertise in a specific engineering problem.
  • Understand related topics and scientific literature well.
  • Independently lead and execute development projects.
  • Use techniques, systems, and tools effectively.
  • Plan, set milestones, and report progress for main and sub-projects.
  • Develop strong skills in literature surveys and using various information sources for research.
  • Become proficient in concise oral presentations and writing clear, coherent technical reports.

Competence

  • Effectively communicate specialist topics with peers, engineers from various domains, and the general public.
  • Understand and apply scientific methods in research and development.
  • Grasp the essentials of managing and executing practical projects.

Learning methods and activities

Independent project work with guidance.

Further on evaluation

Report (100 %).

Re-sit exam: following semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechatronics and Automation (MSMECAUT)

Subject areas

  • Marine Technology

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Re-sit examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment