EF1112 Project in Space Technology 9.0 credits
The course aims to give some practical experience of performing one or several typical tasks in the field of space technology, including data analysis and development or evaluation of measurement techniques and instrumentation, designing part of a space vehicle or investigating the effects of space environment on various systems in space. The work will take place over a longer time. One or more tutors will be available during much of the project time, but it is essential that you are willing to work independently.
Note that you have to identify a project by contacting a potential tutor before you choose the course!
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Application
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50642
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The project tasks may include
- design of a component of a satellite instrument or space vehicle system
- investigation of space environment effects on space technology
- literature search and summary of a particular field
- programming of data processing and presentation tools.
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course you should have some practical experience of performing one or several typical tasks in the field of space technology, including data analysis and development or evaluation of measurement techniques and instrumentation, designing part of a space vehicle or investigating the effects of space environment on various systems in space. You should be able to formulate a realistic goal for a time-restricted task, plan it, follow up the execution with the help of the formulated plan, and to be able to document your work in an effective way.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
For single course students: general admission requirements including documented proficiency in English A.
Recommended prerequisites
For single course students: general admission requirements including documented proficiency in English A.
Equipment
Literature
Ingen fastställd litteratur. Relevant material distribueras av handledaren.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRO1 - Project, 9.0 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
Written time plan and final report, and at least one written progress report
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.
Further information
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
EF2227
Contact
Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see:
http://www.kth.se/en/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.