ADA599 Master’s thesis

Contents and structure

The master's thesis deals with an open problem concerning with the application of computer science in engineering. The master's thesis will provide the student with solid competences and skills in applied computer science for problem solving in engineering, and knowledge of and application of scientific working methods, as well as training in independent work with extensive and demanding academic assignments. Through the master's thesis, the candidate will acquire competence in a subject area of applied computer science and engineering and write a monograph on a selected topic or problem. The master's thesis has an applied component involving development and evaluation of a computer science artefact.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student…

• has specialized knowledge of research and problem solving in the specific areas of the master's thesis
• has knowledge of scientific methods within applied computer science and engineering, including definition of research questions, literature studies, evaluation methods, expected results, and artifact building

Skills

The student…

• can clearly define and limit the problem areas of the master thesis project
• can relate his/her work to relevant research literature within the application of applied computer science to engineering
• can plan and carry out a limited research and development project
• can identify the types and extent of results that are necessary to ensure that the claims and conclusions are scientifically valid
• can reflect on and evaluate the decisions made and their consequences for the project and validity of the results obtained

General competency

The student…

• can apply knowledge and practical skills in new areas and carry out advanced application of computer science to engineering projects
• can analyze and reflect critically on products, collected data, and experimental results obtained
• can work independently in a scientific project, and contribute to innovation in software engineering
• can disseminate own scientific work both orally and in writing

Entry requirements

ADA504

Teaching methods

Independent work in the form of a research project which is carried out under the supervision of an academic supervisor and documented in a written master’s thesis. The supervisor(s) shall provide advice on the formulation and demarcation of the subjects and problem approaches for the thesis, literature, academic content, tasks and progress plan. The supervisor(s) discuss drafts of the thesis with the candidate. This shall normally take place in meetings, but other arrangements can be agreed upon. The supervision takes place on demand and shall be evenly distributed over the master's education period.

Compulsory learning activities

The candidate is obliged to attend compulsory master's seminars. More information about the seminars will be given at the start of the master's program.

Assessment

Written master's thesis and adjusting oral exam.Grade scale A-F, where F is fail.

Examination support material

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