Research Methods

The course can be taken as a single course.

This course covers the concepts of research methodologies used by researchers in general and focuses mainly in the field of natural sciences with particular emphasis on water and environmental engineering. The contents of the course is made up of the following of topics:

• Introduction on the concepts of research (underlying philosophical assumptions).
• Research ethics.
• Qualitative and quantitative research designs, methods, instruments, data analysis and presentation.
• Research approach and design (basic ideas useful for the identification and selection of a research topic, framing research questions, sampling designs, etc.).
• Major components/ the different phases in a research process (proposal development, lab/fieldwork, and scientific report/paper writing).

Water and sewage technology

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in construction engineering, civil engineering, water and sewerage engineering, environmental engineering, HVAC engineering and energy technology. Applicants with other subject combinations (water sciences, sanitary and environmental sciences, hydrology / hydraulics, etc.) are considered separately.

Regulations on admission to studies at UiT state that in order to be admitted to a master's degree program of 120 ects-credits, there are requirements for specialization in subjects, courses or subject groups of a minimum of 80 ects-credits or integrated education of a minimum of 120 ects-credits. For the field of study Water and Sewerage Technology, the requirement for professional specialization in construction, water and sewerage technology, civil engineering and HVAC applies. Applicants with other specializations can be admitted after special assessment. Basic knowledge of water and drainage technology is recommended.

In addition, there is a requirement for basic knowledge of at least 25 ects-credits in mathematics (cf. Mathematics 1, 2 and 3), at least 5 ects-credits in statistics / probability and at least 7.5 ects-credits in physics in accordance with the framework plan for the Bachelor of Engineering.

Application code: 9371

Recommended prerequisites: Students formally accepted onto the Master's study programme at UiT may attend this course.

After passing the course, students must have the following learning outcomes.

Knowledge: The course aims to give students a broad understanding of research methodology, including theory of science and qualitative and quantitative methods.

Skills: The course aims to give students skills for critical reading of research literature and for developing a research proposal for a master's thesis project.

Competence: Students should become competent in planning, conducting, evaluating and presenting a research project.

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There are two assignments and submitted as one report.

The report is submitted individually.

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