Research project (PROJ852_S3E )

• 1st & 2nd semester 
• Duration :  Within one semester  
• Type: Mandatory

• Applicability: SOLEM and ESBC

• Module examination:  1 written exam (40%), 1 individual oral presentation (40%), Intermediary documents (20%)

• Teaching and learning method : seminar, case studies, discussion

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 

1.    Formulate and outline a research proposal in the domain of solar energy. 

2.    Conduct a comprehensive literature review to support research hypotheses and methodologies. 

3.    Implement appropriate research methodologies and techniques specific to solar energy studies. 

4.    Analyze research data effectively and draw relevant conclusions. 

5.    Communicate research findings through a written thesis and oral presentation. 

Correspondence between major intended learning outcomes and assessment 

Formulate and outline a research proposal in the domain of solar energy. 

Assessment: 

Intermediary document and presentation (20%) – Students will be evaluated on their ability to identify a relevant research question, develop a literature review, and propose a methodology for investigating their topic in solar energy. 

Conduct a comprehensive literature review to support research hypotheses and methodologies. 

Implement appropriate research methodologies and techniques specific to solar energy studies. 

Final Thesis (40%) – The thesis will extensively evaluate the application of chosen methods and the execution of the research plan, showcasing the practical skills and analytical abilities of the students. 

Analyze research data effectively and draw relevant conclusions. 

Oral Defense (40%) – This assesses the student's ability to effectively present their research to an audience, defending their methodologies and findings, and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. 

Admission to 2nd semester

Phase 1: Proposal Development (First Semester) 

Identifying research topics and formulating questions 

Literature review and theoretical framework 

Methodology design 

Proposal writing and presentation 

Phase 2: Research Implementation (First and Second Semester) 

Data collection (experimental work, simulations, or fieldwork) 

Data analysis 

Ongoing evaluation with supervisor 

Phase 3: Thesis Writing and Presentation (Second Semester) 

Drafting of thesis 

Peer review process within the course 

Final thesis submission 

Oral defense of the thesis 

Guidelines for Thesis: 

• Reports recommended length: 10  pages. If you need additional information you may add appendices.  

 It should include a clear introduction, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion. You need to follow the template on Moodle.  

Proper citation and referencing of all sources according to academic standards. 

• Presentations: 10 min (groups of 1 or 2) or 15 min (groups of 3 or 4) oral presentation + 10/15 min discussion 

Additional Resources: 

Laboratory access for experimental work 

Statistical software for data analysis 

Seminars by guest speakers from the solar energy industry