Postgraduate Courses
IIMP
Individualized Interdisciplinary Major
- IIMP 6010Cross-disciplinary Research Methods I[2-0-0:2]Exclusion(s)MATH 6380SDescriptionThis course focuses on using various approaches to perform quantitative analysis through real-world examples. Students will learn how to use different tools in an interdisciplinary project and how to acquire new skills on their own. The course offers different modules that are multidisciplinary/multifunctional and generally applicable to a wide class of problems.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Identify and practice quantitative tools.
- 2.Conduct hands-on interdisciplinary research.
- 3.Acquire and apply new tools/knowledge to an interdisciplinary project.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- IIMP 6020Cross-disciplinary Research Methods II[2-0-0:2]Prerequisite(s)IIMP 6010Exclusion(s)MATH 6380SDescriptionThis course focuses on using various approaches to perform quantitative analysis through real-world examples. Students will learn how to use different tools in an interdisciplinary project and how to acquire new skills on their own. The course offers different modules that are multidisciplinary/multifunctional and generally applicable to a wide class of problems.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Practice quantitative tools.
- 2.Conduct hands-on interdisciplinary research.
- 3.Acquire and apply new tools/knowledge to an interdisciplinary project.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- IIMP 6030Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking I[2-0-0:2]Exclusion(s)ELEC 6910WDescriptionThis course focuses on user-collaborative design methods for generating inclusive product solutions that integrate stakeholder and product functionality perspectives. Students will create specified product/process/policy/protocol/plan (5P) concept models through the use of recursive user feedback engagement methods, experimental prototyping, and divergent and convergent ideation strategies. Featured topics include design thinking; stakeholder research; concept development, screening, and selection; and interaction design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Explain and practice design thinking in problem solving.
- 2.Conduct hands-on user-research on target users.
- 3.Apply critical thinking to guide their research.
- 4.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 5.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 6.Maintain clear documentation.
- 7.Adjust their mindset to explore under uncertainties.
- IIMP 6040Cross-disciplinary Design Thinking II[2-0-0:2]Prerequisite(s)IIMP 6030Exclusion(s)ELEC 6910WDescriptionThis course focuses on user-collaborative design methods for generating inclusive product solutions that integrate stakeholder and product functionality perspectives. Students will create specified product/process/policy/protocol/plan (5P) concept models through the use of recursive user feedback engagement methods, experimental prototyping, and divergent and convergent ideation strategies. Featured topics include design thinking; stakeholder research; concept development, screening, and selection; and interaction design.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Apply critical thinking to guide their research.
- 2.Communicate and collaborate effectively in a teamwork environment.
- 3.Perform presentations efficiently.
- 4.Maintain clear documentation.
- 5.Perform hands-on implementation to turn ideas into prototypes.
- 6.Adjust their mindset to explore under uncertainties.
- IIMP 6050Advanced Engineering Analysis[3-1-1:4]Prerequisite(s)IIMP 6010Exclusion(s)MATH 6380SDescriptionThis course makes students acquainted with numerous quantitative measures to carry out practical quantitative analysis by applying to real-life challenges. It focuses on user-oriented and collaborative approach to guide students to acquire new tools and new knowledge by finishing several inspiring projects within course time. Students will have hands-on experience in quantitative analysis, user research, collaboration and project management. The course contains a number of different modules that are multidisciplinary and generally applicable to a high variety of problems. Enrolment in the course requires approval of the course instructor.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Comprehend and implement practical quantitative analysis tools.
- 2.Apply newly acquired tools, skills or knowledge to realistic situations.
- 3.Carry out firsthand and explicit multidisciplinary research.
- 4.Liaise and cooperate in team effectively.
- 5.Present ideas and results with clarity and efficiency.
- 6.Maintain organized documentation.
- IIMP 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchDescriptionMaster's thesis is research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct a research proposal in their research area.
- IIMP 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchDescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct a research proposal in their research area.
