The overall goal of the course is that the student practices, develops and is able to apply theory and methods to solve problems in a scientific manner that are relevant to work as a Bachelor of Science in Industrial design Engineering.

This means that on completion of the course the student is able to:
 

• Formulate a relevant problem for investigation from a chosen subject within the subject area
• Apply knowledge and proficiency that has been acquired during the period of study to an investigation development smaller research project in an independent and systematic manner
• Choose and justify the study method for an investigation
• Analyse and defend the problem formulated in a correct manner with respect to engineering
• Locate and critically review information and summaries this in a manner appropriate to engineering
• Plan, structure and execute an investigation or development project
• Judge the relevance of the results obtained
• Work to a timetable
• Express themselves well in writing in a linguistically scientifically correct manner
• Create and execute a presentation of the results of the project, defending the conclusions
• Critically review the work of others in a constructive manner
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of social, economic and ecological sustainability, and how interaction between people, products, services and systems should be developed to be inclusive, sustainable and equal
• Demonstrate ability to apply knowledge of economic, ecological and social sustainability in a design project
• Demonstrate ability to reflect on sustainability, inclusion, and equality in relation to users, products, company and society

The content of the degree project is designed in collaboration with the supervisor. The degree project always contains a theoretical foundation in the form of a literature survey that highlights the area of technology and the methodology, summarised in a scientific manner.

The student independently plans and executes the degree project; the supervisor is available for assistance. A timetable for the entire project is included in the degree project, which is continuously reviewed.

Written presentation of individual work.

In the report the student shows the ability to:
 

• Justify the chosen problem of study
• Select and justify the study methods
• Collect information relevant to the problem formulation with an explicit connection to the chosen theory/method
• Present the information collected in writing in a a relevant manner
• Analyse and defend the formulated problem from the chosen theory and methods
• Critically review the relevance of the results obtained from a scientific and engineering point of view
• Express themselves in writing in a correct linguistic and scientific manner
• Oral presentation of own work
• Public discussion of the work of others
• Attendance at presentations of the degree project work of others

To pass the course the student shall participate in compulsery meetings and seminars as well as register the thesis according to LTUs rules.

The department provides active supervision for a period of one term from the start of the project. The degree project is performed individually; only in exceptional cases may at most two students carry out the degree project together.  In cases in which the degree project is carried out by two students, this shall be clearly visible in the scope and depth of the report. Contact: ETKS educational administration eduetks@ltu.se.

Åsa Wikberg-Nilsson

Course literature will be selected by supervisor, examiner and participating students.

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Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts

Study guidance for the course is to be found in our learning platform Canvas before the course starts. Students applying for single subject courses get more information in the Welcome letter. You will find the learning platform via My LTU.

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Business Administration, Technology and Social Sciences 15 Feb 2018

by Director of Undergraduate Studies Daniel Örtqvist, Department of Social Sciences, Technology and Arts 17 Feb 2021