Course contents *

• How do second-cycle studies at KTH work?
• What may a computer scientist do after graduation? Study visits.
• The aim and parts of the Master's programme: courses, tracks and degree project.
• Self-reflection - what do I want with my education?

Intended learning outcomes *

On completion of the course, the students should be able to:

• compare different workplaces and professions relevant to computer scientists,
• critically review and reflect in a deeper way over both the set-up and implementation of the education as well as the situation of the studies,
• plan and carry out assignments within stipulated time,
• identify their need of additional knowledge and continuously develop their skills in relation to the objective of the course and the future professional role

in order to

• obtain the most of the education in a long-term perspective,
• influence the development of the program.

Course Disposition

Regular reflection seminars in small cross-grade groups and study visits.

Specific prerequisites *

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Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

The course material is placed on the course web.

Grading scale *

P, F

Examination *

• UPP1 - Exercises, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
• UPP2 - Exercises, 1.0 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.

Other requirements for final grade *

Active participation in all compulsory activities and passed reflection documents.

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

Philipp Haller

Course web

Further information about the course can be found on the Course web at the link below. Information on the Course web will later be moved to this site.

Offered by

EECS/Computer Science

Main field of study *

Computer Science and Engineering

Education cycle *

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Philipp Haller (phaller@kth.se)

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.

Supplementary information

In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex