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CB1030 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications in biotechnology 3.5 credits

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Termin

Information for Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students

Course location

AlbaNova

Duration
26 Aug 2024 - 27 Oct 2024
Periods
P1 (3.5 hp)
Pace of study

25%

Application code

51228

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

English

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus CB1030 (Autumn 2023–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus CB1030 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Topics covered by the course.

  • Scientific knowledge
  • Definitions
  • Hypothesis testing
  • Observations and measurements
  • Experiments
  • Models
  • Statistical reasoning
  • Causes and explanations
  • Research ethics

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should have:

Knowledge and understanding to:

  • Identify definitions and descriptions of concepts, theories and problem areas, as well as identify the correct application of these concepts and theories.
  • Account for concepts, theories and general problem areas, as well as apply concepts and theories to specific cases.

Skills and abilities to:

  • Apply concepts and theories to examples from the field of biotechnology and conduct a critical discussion of the methodology of examples of biotechnology research

Values and approaches to:

  • Critically discuss the definitions and applications of concepts and theories to specific cases of scientific research.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General requirements for master’s programmes. Proficiency in English corresponding to English B / English 6 in Swedish gymnasium.

Recommended prerequisites

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Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • HEM1 - Written home exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 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.

The course is examined with a seminar and a written home exam.

Other requirements for final grade

In order to pass the course, active participation in lectures and seminars and an approved written home examination are required.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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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.

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.

Offered by

Main field of study

Biotechnology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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