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| Degree programme | | Study hours | Credits | P1 SBU | P1 SP | P2 SBU | P2 SP | 2nd Chance Exam1 | Tolerance2 | Final grade3 | |
 | Exchange Programme Engineering Technology | Optional | 243 | 9,0 | 243 | 9,0 | | | Yes | Yes | Numerical |  |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
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Individual coaching session ✔
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Period 1 Credits 9,00
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| Other evaluation method during teaching period | 100 % |
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| Other | The evaluation takes into account three factors: 1) process and progress (= how did the student work on the project (deadlines, milestones, professional attitude, ...)), 2) dissertation (quality of the report (on a scientific level and in writing skills)), 3) dissemination to a wider public (presentation and scientific poster). |
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| Additional information | Additional information
Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ... |
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Second examination period
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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| Exchange Programme Engineering Technology | Optional | 243 | 9,0 | | | 243 | 9,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
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Individual coaching session ✔
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Project ✔
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Period 2 Credits 9,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Other evaluation method during teaching period | 100 % |
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| Other | The evaluation takes into account three factors: 1) process and progress (= how did the student work on the project (deadlines, milestones, professional attitude, ...)), 2) dissertation (quality of the report (on a scientific level and in writing skills)), 3) dissemination to a wider public (presentation and scientific poster). |
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| Additional information | Additional information
Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ... |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Remarks |
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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| Exchange Programme Engineering Technology | Optional | 540 | 20,0 | 540 | 20,0 | | | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
Support sessions with guided knowledge processing are organised around research methodology and communication (master's thesis seminar).
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Individual coaching session ✔
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Project ✔
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Period 1 Credits 20,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Other evaluation method during teaching period | 100 % |
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| Other | The evaluation takes into account four factors: 1) process and progress (= how did the student work on the project (deadlines, milestones, professional attitude, ...)), 2) dissertation (quality of the report (on a scientific level and in writing skills)), 3) dissemination to a wider public (presentation and scientific poster), 4) assignments of master's thesis seminar. |
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| Additional information | Additional information
Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ...
Master's thesis seminar
The evaluation of this part is done by the seminar teachers, based on several assignments. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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| Exchange Programme Engineering Technology | Optional | 810 | 30,0 | 810 | 30,0 | | | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
Support sessions with guided knowledge processing are organised around research methodology and communication (master's thesis seminar).
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Individual coaching session ✔
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Project ✔
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Period 1 Credits 30,00
| Evaluation method | |
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| Other evaluation method during teaching period | 100 % |
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| Other | The evaluation takes into account four factors: 1) process and progress (= how did the student work on the project (deadlines, milestones, professional attitude, ...)), 2) dissertation (quality of the report (on a scientific level and in writing skills)), 3) dissemination to a wider public (presentation and scientific poster), 4) assignments of the master's thesis seminar. |
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| Additional information | Additional information
Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ...
Master's thesis seminar
The evaluation of this part is done by the seminar teachers, based on several assignments. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Remarks |
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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| Exchange Programme Engineering Technology | Optional | 540 | 20,0 | | | 540 | 20,0 | Yes | Yes | Numerical | |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
Support sessions with guided knowledge processing are organised around research methodology and communication (master's thesis seminar).
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Individual coaching session ✔
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Project ✔
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Period 2 Credits 20,00
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Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ...
Master's thesis seminar
The evaluation of this part is done by the seminar teachers, based on several assignments. |
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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The master’s project is a research project which includes the application of the latest technologies and techniques, examines the latest scientific findings or uses these findings domain-specific in a creative manner. In addition, the project gives students the opportunity to show that they, not only, master these techniques and technologies, but that they also can conceive, plan and execute them as an integrated part of a methodological and project ordered sequence of actions.
The master’s project is an independent research conducted at academic level. It aims to expand existing technologies and application-oriented developments, including
- the formulation and testing of innovative hypotheses,
- conducting innovative studies or designs,
- creating innovative solutions for domain-specific problems.
Each master’s project is guided by a supervisor. The exact research question is determined in consultation with the supervisor.
Research on our campus within the field of software systems is applied on based on actual needs: from companies and organisations in diverse sectors and from insights from our research groups. In this way, our research groups help to build the bridge between fundamental research and the needs of society, between the theoretical studies, the proof of concepts and the actual implementations in practice.
The research capacity is bundled in strongly application-oriented research spearheads, listed below and originating from different research groups of both UHasselt or KU Leuven.
- Intelligible Interactive Systems
- Networked and Secure Systems
- Visual Computing
- Computational Design & Fabrication
- Biomedical device engineering
- Functional materials engineering
- Energy systems engineering
- Functional programming and AI
- Automation, Computer Vision & Robotics
- Intelligent and Resilient Systems
Support sessions with guided knowledge processing are organised around research methodology and communication (master's thesis seminar).
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Period 2 Credits 30,00
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| Other | The evaluation takes into account four factors: 1) process and progress (= how did the student work on the project (deadlines, milestones, professional attitude, ...)), 2) dissertation (quality of the report (on a scientific level and in writing skills)), 3) dissemination to a wider public (presentation and scientific poster), 4) assignments for the master's thesis seminar. |
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| Additional information | Additional information
Progress and process
The evaluation of this aspect is done by the supervisors, on the basis of feedback moments during the academic year. The assessment takes into account: problem statement and elaboration, working independently, scientific attitude, regularity, commitment and professional behaviour, ... The assessment is formalised in an evaluation form.
Dissertation
The dissertation is only assessed by those who read the thesis: (co)supervisors, an external expert, ... Important aspects include: content, scientific level, format, novelty, language, ...
Presentation and scientific poster
The oral presentation and poster is assessed by a jury of experts (professors, supervisors, scientists, experts of the industry, ...). Important aspects are: content, interaction, scientific level, format, clarity, language, proper use of didactic equipment, responding questions ...
Master's thesis seminar
The evaluation of this part is done by the seminar teachers, based on several assignments. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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The LEARNING OUTCOMES for this course are:
1 The holder of the degree thinks and acts professionally with an appropriate engineering attitude and continuous focus on personal development, adequately communicates, effectively cooperates, takes into account the economical, ethical, social and/or international context and is hereby aware of the impact on the environment.
- The student can evaluate knowledge and skills critically to adjust own reasoning and course of action accordingly: The student shows a critical attitude and is able to situate the topic in its wider context. When opportune, the student suggests equivalent or superior alternatives.
- The student can communicate in oral and in written (also graphical) form: The student is able to communicate fluently with colleagues, supervisors and superiors and to deliver high-quality progress reports. He is able to present and defend his master's project orally in a well-structured and critical fashion, using state of the art presentation tools. He is able to engage in a professional discussion with all of the stakeholders. He is able to present his research project in writing (in an academic thesis, written in a relevant language) and graphically (in a scientific poster). The student is able to describe his project succinctly in English. In each form of communication, he is able to deploy the appropriate communicative register and correct terminology.
- The student can function constructively and responsibly as member of a (multidisciplinary) team: Within the context of his research project the student is able to work as part of - and assume responsibility in - a multidisciplinary team.
- The student acts socially responsible and within an international framework: In the process of developing solutions/designs, the student takes into consideration practical, economic, ecological, social, international and corporate factors/demands as well as issues relating to safety, health and sustainability, depending on the nature and context of the master's project.
- The student shows a suitable engineering attitude: The student shows a professional attitude, i.e. he shows dedication and a sense of realism, he works autonomously and efficiently, he is inquisitive and task-oriented.He displays insight into - and a wide knowledge of - his domain of research.The student delivers usefull results for the firm/institution involved in the project.
2 The holder of the degree possesses a comprehensive set of skills and knowledge regarding designing software and analogue and digital systems and is able to creatively conceptualise, plan and execute these as an integrated part of a methodological and systematically ordered series of handlings within a multidisciplinary project with a significant research and/or innovation part.
- The student has knowledge of the basic concepts, structures and coherence: The student deepens and broadens his (inter)disciplinary knowledge of concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project.
- The student has insight in the basic concepts and methods: The student has insight into, on the one hand, the (inter)disciplinary concepts and structures relevant to the research project of his master's project and, on the other hand, into the specificity of the topic and the expectations of all shareholders. The student is able to explain these insights in his own words.
- The student can recognize problems, plan activities and perform accordingly: The student is able to perform project-based work and to operate autonomously. He is able to initiate a complex research project and to formulate a problem analysis, his research targets and a research trajectory by means of a research design. He is able to elaborate a precise project planning by means of a detailed Gantt chart. He follows through upon and, when opportune, adjusts his planning and research trajectory to achieve his goals.
- The student can gather, measure or obtain information and refer to it correctly: To scaffold his research project, the student is able to gather, interpret and critically reflect upon an array of relevant scientific and technical sources and to present a synthesis by means of a literature review.
- The student can analyze problems, logically structure and interpret them: The student is able to analyse the problem its context and to outline his research question(s) on the basis of this analysis. He is able to break down the problem into its component parts and to identify the key constraints.
- The student can select methods and make calculated choices to solve problems or design solutions: The student is able to select adequate, scientifically valid and innovative methods to arrive at a solution or design within the given context.
- The student can use selected methods and tools to implement solutions and designs: Depending on the nature of master's project, the student is able to translate his results into, either advice and suggestions as to the implementation of the solution or further research, or a systematic implementation of his solution/design. In this process, the student is able take into consideration practical, economic, ecological and corporate factors as well as issues relating to safety and sustainability. |
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3.
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| SBU : course load | SP : ECTS | N : Dutch | E : English |
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