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 Engineering within the area  Computer Science and Engineering .

• Formulate a relevant problem for investigation from a chosen subject within the subject area  Computer Science and Engineering .  
• Apply knowledge and proficiency that has been acquired during the period of study to an investigation, development or smaller research project in an independent and systematic manner.  
• Choose and justify the study methods for an investigation.
• Analyse and defend the problem formulated in a correct manner with respect to engineering.
• Locate and critically review information and summarise this in a manner appropriate to engineering.
• Plan, structure and execute an investigation or development project.
• Judge the relevance of the results obtained.
• Work according to a timetable.
• Express oneself well in writing in a linguistically and scientifically correct manner.
• Create and execute a presentation of the results of the project, defending the conclusions.

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, summarized 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/methods
• Present the information collected in writing in 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 oneself 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.

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.