School of Science and Technology

Course Syllabus

General aims for second cycle education

Second-cycle courses and study programmes shall involve the acquisition of specialist knowledge, competence and skills in relation to first-cycle courses and study programmes, and in addition to the requirements for first-cycle courses and study programmes shall
- further develop the ability of students to integrate and make autonomous use of their knowledge
- develop the students' ability to deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, and
- develop the students' potential for professional activities that demand considerable autonomy, or for research and development work.

(Higher Education Act, Chapter 1, Section 9)

Knowledge and understanding
The student shall after the completion of the course have:
- an increased understanding of the application of theories and methods to analyse and design intelligent systems in autonomous robots
- deep insights into current research and development work.

Applied knowledge and skills
Completing this course, the student will be able to:
- critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, evaluate and handle complexity even with incomplete or limited information.

Making judgments and attitudes
Completing this course, the student will have an increased capability to:
- continue in to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous
- include reflections on social and ethical responsibilities linked to the application of their knowledge and judgments.

The project work shall be carried out in areas relevant to the technology and research within robotics and intelligent systems. The project shall stimulate independence and give insights into the research and development process.

The course consists of a supervised project work to be carried out individually or in a group of maximum three members. Lectures, seminars, excursions and field work can be part of the course.
Teaching is in English.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition and/or supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted (see, the university's admission regulations (in Swedish)). After that, the right to receive tuition and/or supervision expires.

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

Unless otherwise prescribed in the course syllabus, a grade is to be awarded on completion of a course. The grade is to be determined by a teacher specifically appointed by the higher education institution (an examiner) (Chapter 6, Section 18, Higher Education Ordinance).

Unless the higher education institution prescribes another grading system, one of the following grades is to be used: fail, pass, or pass with distinction (Chapter 6, Section 19, Higher Education Ordinance).

Grades used on course are Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with Distinction (VG).

For further information, see the university's local examination regulations (in Swedish).

At least 30 ECTS credits in computer science or automation on Second Level.

For further information, see the university's admission regulations (in Swedish).

Students who have previously completed higher education or other activities are, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, entitled to have these credited towards the current programme, providing that the previous studies or activities meet certain criteria.

For further information, see the university's local credit transfer regulations (in Swedish).

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