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SKOLE6626

Technology and theory of research (module V) Environmental monitoring with a buoy

Lessons are not given in the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 7.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim

About

About the course

Course content

This subject, Environmental monitoring with a buoy, includes:

  • Administration
  • Marine biology
  • Sensors to be used for monitoring in the sea or water.
    • Programming
  • Build buoy
  • Analysis of data
  • Critical thinking and creativity
  • Didactics

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The student must know

  • concepts and principles within disciplines that conduct research on and development of buoys
  • regulations for the deployment of buoys

The student must have knowledge of

  • the operation of sensors for measuring various parameters
  • programming of sensors to be fitted to the buoy
  • how to build a buoy
  • marine biology
  • creativity
  • how to analyze and interpret data collected by environmental monitoring in the sea or water
  • critical thinking
  • didactic tools for planning, carrying out and assessing teaching

Learning methods and activities

The subject alternates between a theoretical and a practical approach to the subject.

Compulsory assignments

  • Compulsory attendance
  • Written assignment

Further on evaluation

Required coursework

  • Participation in two mandatory meetings, with a total of 5 days.
  • Written assignment

The final assessment is a portfolio assessment. The portfolio consists of a revised version of the compulsory work assignment and a report.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
- (KTOF)

Required previous knowledge

Ingen forkunnskapskrav

Course materials

Lectures and curriculum literature will mainly be in Norwegian.

Subject areas

  • School Development

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Department with administrative responsibility

Section for quality in education and learning environment

Examination

Examination