Course content

Physics project or internship, mainly for exchange students with specific requirements at their home institution. Independent scientific project performed under supervision and documented in a final report. The student is responsible for contacting possible supervisors and explore the project options.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

• The student acquires knowledge within the specific scientific field of the project.

Skills:

• The student is trained in collecting information through literary search.
• The student is trained in planning and carrying out an independent project using scientific methods.
• The student learns how to write a scientific report.

General competence:

• The student is trained in communicating about scientific topics.

Learning methods and activities

Independent project under supervision. Standard amount of hours given for supervision is 25 hours. Expected workload by the student is 900 hours.

Recommended previous knowledge

Knowledge corresponding to a bachelor degree in physics.