Course content

The specialization project is an experimental or theoretical project work connected to research in the Department Research Divisions (Analysis and control of microbial systems, Biopolymers and biomaterials, Food Science, Microbial biotechnology). The project will most often be associated ongoing internally or externally funded research projects but can also be carried out in cooperation with research institutions and industry. It is emphasized that the student shall learn to work systematically within the chosen topic, and also learn how to obtain detailed knowledge through literature studies and practical work. The student will ha a mandatory oral presentation of the project at the end of the semester.

Learning outcome

The student will learn to attain in-depth knowledge of a specific subject area using scientific methods, i.e. acquire completing knowledge through literature studies and use of other sources. Furthermore, the student will learn to complete a large independent project work, including setting up a project plan with milestones, reporting preliminary results and writing a project report according to established standards. The student will also be trained in oral presentation of his/her own work.

Learning methods and activities

Independent project work with academic supervision. In connection with the submission of the project report, there will be a seminar where the students give a compulsory oral presentation of their project work. Additional information can be found on this website: https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Fordypningsordning+og+masteroppgave+ved+IBT+-+sivilingeni%C3%B8r

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Previous knowledge in biochemistry, microbiology, biochemical engineering, and molecular genetics is required; e.g. corresponding to the courses TBT4107, TBT4110, TBT4140 and TBT4145/TBT4146.

Course materials

Information is given in the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions