Starting Fall 2003, the Department of Energy Technology will offer a
course package with the aim of providing an introduction to Ph.D. studies.Courses can also be taken by students not intending to pursue a Ph.D. These
courses will allow you the possibility to gain more in-depth knowledge into
energy technology. In addition, they will give you a head start to possible
postgraduate studies (provided that they are not counted towards a Master’s
degree). While participation in this program does not guarantee a Ph.D.
position, it will give you an important head start as compared to students who
have not taken these courses.
In order to give participants a hands-on perspective of “life as a Ph.D.
student,” the department will provide desk space close to student offices (note
that the number of spaces is limited). All participants will be assigned a Ph.D.
student as a mentor in order assist in integration.
Participation in the program is normally assumed to be financed via
student loans or other personal sources. In the future, the department may
advertise applicable scholarships.
The course program is geared towards students who have completed most or
all required courses within the Master’s education but have not formally
applied for a degree. This program can be easily combined with Master’s thesis
research conducted on campus; the content of the thesis can be tailored within a
research prepatory context. Indeed, the combination of this course package and
such a thesis would significantly reduce the time required to earn a Licentiate
or a Ph.D.
The following courses are included in the course package:
Introduction course in Research Philosophy, 1N5107
3p
Measurement Technology, 4A5100
2p
Numerical Methods, 4A5003
4p
Writing Scientific Papers, 9E5100
2p
Technical electives 5-7p
(Various alternatives are currently under discussion)
Beyond these courses, special activities like seminars and study visits
are also planned.