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 principles of frequency regulation of electric motors
• How bidirectional communication for the automatic measurement of electricity consumption occurs, combined with control options and other functions

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

• Use high voltage insulation testers to test general circuits, e.g. switchgear, motors and cables

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 developing solutions

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 instrumentation technology may be summarized as follows:

• Measurement and instrumentation systems
• Basic uncertainty analysis
• Measuring bridges

• Frequency regulation
• Insulation testing to check condition of electrical insulation
• Bidirectional communication for measuring electricity consumption

Teaching and Learning Methods

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

Assessment Methods

• Submission of a report written in Norwegian which will be assessed for both language and content. Counts 40%.
• The final written examination counts 60%.
• The course will be given a single grade.
• The grading scale (A-F) is used.

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