The Degree Project must at least contain a problem formulation, information search, literature studies, description of theory and methods and an analysis of the results. It may also contain a design proposal. 20 weeks of full time studies shall be devoted to work on the Degree Project.
AG250X Degree Project in Built Environment Analysis, Second Cycle 30.0 credits
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The overall aim of the Degree Project is to develop the student's capabilty to be critical and reflexive, to elaborate a topic, define and analyse a problem, and to propose and evaluate a solution. A goal is to train the student in scientific modes of working and presenting.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The thesis project shall form a deepened study in the field of architecture and planning, in part fulfilments towards Master of Science in Engineering, Degree programme in Surveying, Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering and Urban Management. This means that the student has studied and completed the major part of the programme courses in specialisations of Urban Planning, Spatial Planning or Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Infrastructure. It is the duty of the examiner to check that the prerequisites have been fulfilled.
Students from KTH-Schools besides School of Architecture and Built Environment needs to get approval from their School in order to take the course.
Literature
The supervisor will decide on pertinent literature.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed thesis and seminar.
Examiner
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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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
The Built Environment
Education cycle
Second cycle