course-details-portlet

TTK4900

Engineering Cybernetics, Master's Thesis

Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.

Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2027
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam

About

About the course

Course content

Varying depending on specialization and selected problem

Learning outcome

Knowledge: - In depth knowledge in Engineering cybernetics used as a tool in selected specialization applied to concrete problems. - Selecting correct methods to solve problem. Skills: - Perform analysis, modeling, simulation and design by applying cybernetics methods at an advanced level in selected specialization. - Good knowledge in performing a large independent project including development of project plan with milestones and reporting progress and status. General competence: - Communicate specialist topics with specialists and general public. - Understanding scientific methods. - Understanding running practical projects.

Learning methods and activities

Independent development and/or research. Regular meetings with teacher/supervisor.

Further on evaluation

The master thesis and associated practical works are considered as a whole. Examination arrangement: Written Thesis and adjusting oral examination based on the master's thesis

During the oral adjustment examination, the candidate shall have the master's thesis available, and bringing notes is permitted.

The thesis will reflect on the sustainability relevance of the thesis based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Grades are used in the scale of A - F. UHR's descriptions of grades for master’s theses in mathematics, natural sciences and technology are followed.

If the master thesis is assessed as Fail or grade F, the student(s) must submit a new thesis. Improvement/reworking is not sufficient. The thesis can present the same topic area with the same empirical/data basis.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Cybernetics and Robotics (MITK)
Cybernetics and Robotics (MTTK)

Other pages about the course

Subject areas

  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Lecturers

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Engineering Cybernetics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis

New examination - Autumn 2026

Master thesis
Grade Letter grades Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2027

Master's thesis with adjusting oral exam
Grade Letter grades Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment