Programme objectives

Last edit: 07/01/2010
Approved: 07/01/2010

Knowledge and understanding

For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:

- show knowledge and understanding in the area of Photonics, comprising a wide knowledge of the area as well as more profound knowledge of some parts of the area, and insight into current research and development work, and

- show visa fördjupad metodkunskap inom Fotonik

Skills and abilities

For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:

- show ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyze, evaluate and handle complex occurrences, issues and situations even with limited information

- show ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate issues, to plan and with adequate methods perform qualified tasks within given time limits and thereby contribute to the evolution of knowledge as well as asses the work

- show ability, in domestic and international venues, to orally and in writing present and discuss conclusions and the knowledge and the arguments on which these are based, in dialogue with different groups, and

- show such skills which are required for participation in research and development work or in other independent work of a qualified nature.

Ability to make judgments and adopt a standpoint

For a master’s degree in Photonics the student shall:

- show ability to make assessments taking into account relevant scientific, societal and ethic aspects as well as show awareness of ethical aspects of research and development work

- show insight into the possibilities and limitations of science, its role in society and the responsibility of humans for its use,

- show ability to identify her/his need for additional knowledge and take responsibility for the development of his/her own knowledge.

Hänvisning till KTHs lokala examensordning: KTH-handboken del II 19.1.