Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years (1.8.2018-31.7.2020), which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
In completing the assignment, the student gains experience in
- formulating a technical challenge and defining criteria by which to evaluate a solution
- identifying, obtaining, and interpreting relevant documentation, standards, and scientific literature
- analysing and solving technical questions or problems
- planning and documenting independent work
- developing research-based deep knowledge about a specific topic
- building and demonstrating a unique professional identity
Credits: 1
Schedule: 13.09.2020 - 30.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Sven Bossuyt, Heikki Remes, Heikki Remes
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sven Bossuyt, Heikki Remes, Heikki Remes
Contact information for the course (valid 21.08.2020-21.12.2112):
First, contact the potential supervisor (any professor or lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering).
When you have a potential supervisor who is interested in a special assignment for you, contact Sven Bossuyt or Heikki Remes to approve your plan for the special assignment.
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Special assignments are independent experiments, projects, or literature surveys on the topics of mechanical engineering. The tasks and deliverables for each assignment are to be agreed between the student and the supervisor individually, and approved by the director or deputy director of the programme beforehand.
Applies in this implementation:
For the approval by the director or deputy director of the programme, a plan should be submitted that specifies details on the course content for each assignment, agreed upon between the student and supervisor and found acceptable by the programme leadership.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
deliverables to be agreed with the supervisor and approved by the programme director or deputy director.
Applies in this implementation:
For the approval by the director or deputy director of the programme, a plan should be submitted that elaborates the evaluation criteria and methods for each assignment, agreed upon between the student and supervisor and found acceptable by the programme leadership.
Workload
Applies in this implementation:
For the approval by the director or deputy director of the programme, a plan should be submitted that includes a timeframe and workload estimate for each assignment, agreed upon between the student and supervisor and consistent with the credits to be registered for the course.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
20 ECTS in the area of specialisation of the assignment
The prerequisites are not necessarily in mechanical engineering. Other areas of specialisation may be applied in a mechanical engineering context for the assignment.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
The course can be started at any time, with any schedule, upon mutual agreement between the student and supervisor and approval of the plan for the assignment.
- Teacher: Bossuyt Sven
- Teacher: Remes Heikki