FYS-3760 | UiT

Type of course

The course is not available as a singular course.

Admission requirements

The course is only available to students on the Master's degree programme in Renewable Energy. It is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course. The project has to be approved by the Programme Board.

Application for approval must be submitted to the Programme Board within a deadline, which is normally 1st September in the fall semester and 1st February in the spring semester.

Course content

One semester project for master in Renewable energy. The subject covered will depend on the profile of the master thesis, which is offered in the following semester. Contact the Department of Physics and Technology (or the Department of Chemistry) during the 8th semester if a project paper is desired. The projects are for individual work.

Objectives of the course

Knowledge - The student can:

develop and carry out a research project in natural science
develop relevant and realistic research questions
use theories that are relevant to their individual project
use methods that are adequate for the individual project
discuss and report the results of the study in a scientific way in relation to relevant literature in the field

Skills - The student can:

evaluate and analyse real and/ or simulated data
evaluate and analyse theories, methods and experiments that are published in journals
work independently with practical and theoretical problem solutions

General expertise - The student can:

display good communication skills in writing and presentation of scientific work, both for a general public and for specialists in the field

follow the code of ethics and rules of conduct in scientific work

Language of instruction and examination

The language of instruction is English or a Scandinavian language. The project paper can be written in English or a Scandinavian language.

Teaching methods

Individual guidance and supervision according to agreement. 1 semester duration. Maximum workload for the supervisor is 8 hours, you will receive supervision within these limits.

Schedule

Examination

Examination:	Date:	Grade scale:
Assignment	01.06.2026 14:00 (Hand in)	Passed / Not Passed

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More info about the assignment

Individual task with individual guidance.

The exam is comprised of submission of the project paper within a given deadline. The deadline for submission is normally June 1st in the spring semester and December 15th in fall semester. If the submission date falls on a holiday or a weekend, the submission date is postponed to the first working day after the deadlines.

Re-sit examination

Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.

spring 2026 FYS-3760 Projectpaper in Renewable energy - 10 ECTS