Aim
The aim set out for this course is to give the student the possibility to study more specialised topics within an area not coverad by the traditional courses.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to motivate the field or topic of study for the supervisor or alternatively perform a minor pre-study - if the subject of study is proposed by the supervisor or a company

• establish a time plan for the theoretical study part of the project

• independently of regular lectures carry out the theoretical study

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• document the findings/results in form of a report and, if the project is performed in cooperation with industry or within a current research project, orally present the findings/results

• motivate the findings/results of the project

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• reflect on the possibility to generalise the findings/results - this if the project is performed within an ongoing research project

Contents
The study can be practical, theoretical or both.

Literature
Decided in coordination with the examinator.