FMG3007 Scientific Methodology for Engineers 7.5 credits
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Application
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Application code
60815
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
The course consists of 15 seminars of 1.5 hours each, with at least 3 submitted reports.
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Master of Science
Equipment
Literature
Thomas Kuhn, "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", 2nd Ed., The Univ.of Chicago Press Ltd. 1970, USA
Alan F. Chalmers, "What is this thing called science?"; 3rd Ed., Open University Press, 1999, UK
Articles and theses produced at IIP; chosen by course members.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- INL1 - Assignment, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- RAP1 - Report, 2.5 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.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- 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.