TEK-8810 Special curriculum - 10 stp

The special curriculum is agreed in advance between the PhD student and supervisor. The

PhD supervisor at the Faculty of Science and Technology apply for approval of the curriculum

in advance, customized for each student.

Knowledge - The student:

• will have an overview of current issues and challenges within the field of study.
• will be able to identify viable technical/management/organizational solutions to

identified challenges.

• -will have an overview of available standards and regulations that apply .

Skills - The student:

• can critically reflect on and apply existing theories, models, and methods.
• will be able to extract available scientific knowledge within the field and apply it in a

specific context.

• can work independently with practical and/or theoretical problem solving.
• will have skills to address advanced and specialized tasks.
• can produce a written scientific essay based on up-to-date available scientific

knowledge within the field.

Competence - The students:

• will be able to reflect on professional practice and the state of knowledge.
• manage academic reporting and presentation.
• can use his/her knowledge and skills in new areas for carrying out advanced working

tasks and projects.

Self-study, seminar/lectures or study based on national or international PhD courses

arranged by research institutions or others. Individual guidance and supervision