FMF3010 Researchs methods in Mechatronics 3.0 credits

The course gives an overview of concurrent scientific and industrial development trends within the area Mechatronics and Cyber-physical systems. Scientific research methods and tools, and aspects of research ethics are included both in an overview and on a detailed level in relation to research and development of mechatronics products as well as cyber-  physical systems.

After concluded course, students are expected to be able to:

• Summarize and discuss important challenges and trends on a higher level
• Discuss how research questions and methods to answer these are applied in a general perspective
• Discuss and value different research methods from their applications and implications for validity
• Value, discuss and argue around ethical research- and product development aspects

Admitted to PhD studies

Will be announced when the course starts

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Fredrik Asplund

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.