The overall goal of the course is that the student practices, develops and is able to apply theory and methods to solve unstructured problems within the main are of study Wood Technology in the correct manner.

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, Wood Technology.
• Apply knowledge and proficiency that has been acquired during the period of study to a complex development project or a smaller research project in an independent and systematic manner.
• Choose and justify the study method with explicit understanding of the influence of the choice on the results of the study.
• Analyse and defend the problem formulated in a scientifically correct manner, whilst lacking all the information required .
• Locate and critically review information and summarise this in a scientific manner.
• Plan, structure and execute a research or development project.
• Judge the scientific relevance of the results obtained.
• Work to a timetable.
• Express themselves well in writing and linguistically in a 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 and scientific manner.

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.

– 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 with explicit understanding of the influence of the methods on the results of the study
• Collect information relevant to the problem formulation with an explicit connection to the theory and methods chosen
• Present in writing the information collected in a relevant manner
• Analyse and defend the formulated problem from the chosen theory and methods
• Critically review the scientific relevance of the results obtained
• 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.