OVERVIEW

For the purposes of obtaining a Master's Degree, the final examination consists of the writing of a thesis, elaborated by the student in an original way under the guidance of one or more supervisors, on a subject defined as relevant to a discipline for which he or she has passed the exam. The final examination consists in the presentation and discussion of a written thesis before a special Committee, aimed at ascertaining the candidate's technical-scientific and professional preparation.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Master Thesis is addressed at developing students’ skills in analyzing, modelling, solving and presenting the results related to energy engineering complex problems. Master Thesis consists in the realization of a detailed Report on given engineering topics thus enhancing the students’ abilities in preparing professional reports and projects for their next professional career.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The thesis, carried out in university laboratories, companies and national and international research institutes, must reveal the student's ability to deal with research and/or application issues. The thesis must consist of a project and/or the development of an application that proposes innovative solutions with respect to the state of the art and demonstrates the student's analytical and design skills.

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The procedure for the final examination consists of the oral presentation of the degree thesis by the student to the Final Examination Committee, followed by a discussion of any questions raised by the members of the Committee.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The thesis must also reveal:

-             ability to deal with complex problems with a multidisciplinary approach 

-             correct use of sources and bibliography;

-             systematic and argumentative skills;

-             clarity in the exposition;

-             design and experimental skills;

-             critical skills.