Learning outcome

After successfully completing the course, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The candidate has knowledge of:

• Communication processes and the characteristics of good communication
• Language as a tool for good communication
• Grammar, syntax, linguistics, stylistics and graphical tools in Norwegian
• The composition of materials and crystallography
• The mechanical properties of construction materials and the most important tests for measuring these properties
• Materials technology and the properties of materials as the basis for making appropriate decisions concerning the choice of materials

Skills

The candidate can:

• Differentiate between written and oral forms of expression
• Use language as a tool to communicate orally and in writing in various genres
• Structure written and oral presentations

• Carry out testing of materials according to standardized methods
• Make decisions regarding the choice of materials on the basis of mechanical, environmental and economic requirements

General competence

The candidate:

• Is linguistically aware of how he/she expresses himself/herself in different contexts

• Is aware of the importance of good communication in professional life
• Can acquire knowledge and information through various channels
• Can describe work that has been done in a report and by making an oral presentation in Norwegian
• Is aware of the importance of HSE when selecting materials

Course Description

The aim of the course is to develop students’ ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, with professionals in various professional fields, cultures and at all levels.

The main topics are data collection and collaboration; language and communication processes; and written presentations, focusing on technical reports and business correspondence with an emphasis on formality, ethics, style and analysis of target groups. Training in oral presentations is an important part of the course.

The part of the course focusing on materials technology may be summarized as follows:

• The properties of materials and crystallography
• Materials’ testing (tensile, hardness, and impact testing)

• How some of the most common construction materials are described in standards
• Selection of construction materials on the basis of mechanical, environmental and economic requirements

Teaching and Learning Methods

• Lectures in large groups
• Exercises in groups and individually in the classroom and laboratory

Assessment Methods

Continuous assessment 40%

• Submission of a report written in Norwegian which will be assessed for both language and content.

Final examination 60%

• Individual, written examination.

The final examination and the report must both receive passing marks in order to be given a final passing grade for the course.

Grade

• The course will be given a single grade.
• The grading scale (A-F) is used.
• The student will receive an individual grade.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean