Course syllabus for Tracks advanced 4

Course syllabus adopted 2022-02-01 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameTracks avancerad 4
  • CodeTRA160
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerTRACKS
  • Education cycleSecond-cycle
  • DepartmentTRACKS
  • GradingTH - Pass with distinction (5), Pass with credit (4), Pass (3), Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language English
  • Application code 97121
  • Open for exchange studentsYes

Credit distribution

0120 Project 7.5 c
Grading: TH		4 c3.5 c

    Examiner

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    Course round 2

    • Teaching language English
    • Application code 97122
    • Open for exchange studentsYes

    Credit distribution

    0120 Project 7.5 c
    Grading: TH    		7.5 c

      Examiner

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      Course round 3

      • Teaching language English
      • Application code 97123
      • Open for exchange studentsYes

      Credit distribution

      0120 Project 7.5 c
      Grading: TH      		 7.5 c

        Examiner

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        Eligibility

        General entry requirements for Master's level (second cycle)
        Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

        Specific entry requirements

        English 6 (or by other approved means with the equivalent proficiency level)
        Applicants enrolled in a programme at Chalmers where the course is included in the study programme are exempted from fulfilling the requirements above.

        Course specific prerequisites

        TRA105 Tracks advanced eller TRA125 Tracks advanced.

        The student will only be admitted in agreement with the examiner.

        Aim

        The course provides a platform to work and solve challenging cross-disciplinary authentic problems from different stakeholders in society such as the academy, industry or public institutions. Additionally, the aim is that students from different educational programs practice working efficiently in global multidisciplinary development teams.

        Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

        • be able to critically and creatively identify and/or formulate advanced architectural or engineering problems
        • be able to master problems with open solutions spaces which includes to be able to handle uncertainties and limited information.
        • be able to lead and participate in the development of new products, processes and systems using a holistic approach by following a design process and/or a systematic development process.
        • be able to work in multidisciplinary teams and collaborate in teams with different compositions
        • show insights about cultural differences and to be able to work sensitively with them.
        • show insights about and deal with the impact of architecture and/or engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment and societal context.
        • be able to identify ethical aspects and discuss and judge their consequences in relation to the specific problem
        • be able to orally and in writing explain and discuss information, problems, methods, design/development processes and solutions
        • fulfill project specific learning outcomes

        Content

        The main part is a challenge driven project. The challenge may range from being broad societal to profound research driven. The project work is augmented and supported by on demand topic specific digital education, faculty mentoring and self-studies.

        Organisation

        A team project task will run over one semester or the whole academic year.  The project is supplemented by on-demand teaching and learning of the skills necessary for the project.The team will have one university examiner, one or a pole of university supervisors and one or a pole of external co-supervisors.

        Literature

        Relevant literature is retrieved and acquired by the students as a part of the project.

        Examination including compulsory elements

        The whole course is the evaluated by criteria for the learning outcomes. Final grade will be based on process and/or project results as well as individual contributions to results and/or the success of the team.

        The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers about disability study support.