Computer Engineering MA, Scientific Methodology and Experiment, 12 credits
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Syllabus:
Datateknik AV, Utveckling av teori och experiment, 12 hp
Computer Engineering MA, Scientific Methodology and Experiment, 12 credits
General data
- Code: DT108A
- Subject/Main field: Computer Engineering
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 12
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Technology 100%
- Answerable department: Computer and Electrical Engineering
- Approved: 2025-03-25
- Version valid from: 2025-07-01
Aim
The aim of the course is for the students to gain a deep and systematic understanding of the research process within Computer Engineering. The students will develop their ability to conduct independent research and be able to reflect on their own learning process and professional role.
Course objectives
Upon completion of the course the student should be able to independently:
- Formulate and develop theoretical models in computer science based on mathematical and algorithmic principles.
- Design and conduct experiments to test and validate theoretical assumptions.
- Analyze and interpret experimental results using statistical and analytical methods.
- Critically evaluate methodological choices and identify limitations in theoretical and experimental approaches.
- Document and present research results in a scientific report and oral presentation.
- Reflect on the work process and relate his / her own work to current research and industrial applications.
Content
The course covers in-depth, project-specific elements based on theories, models and / or experimental methods. The content is defined to the scope and depth of an individual course planning established by the supervisor.
Entry requirements
Admitted to Master by Research in Computer Engineering.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The course is started by the supervisor establishing an individual course planning that is project-specific and which, in addition to the content, defines the form of teaching and course literature. The course contains for the most part elements with self-study with individual work.
Examination form
P101: Technical project and research report, 8 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Contains analysis, methodological choices, results and conclusions linked to the project's research question.
P201: Oral presentation and demonstration, 3 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Presentation of the work to teachers and/or student groups and demonstration of simulation or technical demonstrator.
P301: Reflection report, 1 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
A written reflection on the student's learning, choice of methods, collaboration (if applicable), time management, and development as a future engineer or researcher.
Link to grading criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Examination restrictions
Students are entitled to three examination opportunities within one year according to the examination format given in this version of the course syllabus. After the one-year period, the examination format given in the most recent version of the course syllabus applies.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A-F o Fx
Other information
This course cannot be included in the same degree as DT035A.