Aim
The aim set out for this course is to give the student the possibility to study more specialised topics within an area not covered by the traditional courses. For students from abroad this course opens up a a possibility to cover parts of courses which otherwise would be impossible for the student to participate in.

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 within an ongoing 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 project can be of a practical and/or theoretical nature.

Literature
Decided together with the examiner.