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EK211X Degree Project in Electrical Measurements, Second Cycle 30.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus EK211X (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The degree project shall consider a relevant problem within the area of Measurement technology or Microsystem technology. The extent of the work should be that it requires at least five qualified work months. The work effort includes the development of a project plan, studies of literature that is relevant for the thesis work and the proposed investigation and analysis. The results are presented in a written report and orally at a seminar. If the work is done at a company, it can also be required to present the work orally there as well. During the degree project period, an opposition should be conducted on another student's thesis work.

Intended learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to develop the ability to independently carry out and report a work effort within the area of Electrical measurement technology or Microsystem technology.

Upon  completion  of this course, the student shall be able to:

  • apply relevant knowledge and skills, within the area, to a given problem
  • within given constraints, even with limited information, independently analyze and discuss complex inquiries/problems and handle larger problems on the advanced level within the area
  • reflect on, evaluate, and critically assess one’s own and others’ scientific results
  • document and present one’s work with strict requirements on structure, format, and language usage
  • identify the need for further knowledge and continuously develop one’s own knowledge.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Program requirements. Further, the student should have a solid course background for the project task in question.

Recommended prerequisites

Program requirements, and completion of EK1190 (or equivalent) or EK2350 (or equivalent). Depending on the individual project other elective courses may also be required. 

Equipment

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Literature

Decided individually together with the examiner

Examination and completion

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

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.

Project (XUPP), including

  • Time plan
  • Project report
  • Oral presentation with opponent
  • Opoosition on another students work
  • Participation at another two Master thesis seminars

Other requirements for final grade

The work is conducted individually.

The examiner determines the grade level after consulting with the supervisor. The  following things are considered:

1. The process, including understanding of the task and it relevance, ability to work independently and with the supervisor.

2. Scientific content, including background knowledge forth task.

3. Presentation: written and oral presentation of the work, including analysis of the results and opposition to another thesis project.

To be passed, the student must get a pass in all these criteria. 

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

Electrical Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

EK2230 Individual Project in Microsystem Technology

Contact

Göran Stemme/Kristinn Gylfason

Supplementary information

The Microsystem Technology (MST) Lab offers both internal and external Master thesis projects.

In the internal projects you are given a task in one of our ongoing research projects. The work is normally carried out at the department and we will appoint a supervisor to guide you in the work. 

The external projects are often carried out in cooperation with a company. You will then solve a company-specific problem with supervision from someone at the company. You will also have a supervisor from MST, but normally the day-to-day supervision will be provided by the company. The MST supervisor will then mainly help you structure the report so that if fills our requirements on a Master thesis report. 

If you are a KTH-EE student we can accept you as a master thesis student provided we have a suitable project that matches your competence. Students from other schools at KTH must have a permission from their school. Also students from universities with which KTH has regular exchange agreements can normally be accepted under the exchange agreement. Students from other universities may in some cases be accepted on a case by case basis provided that they have competence for the project and that they can show that their home university will validate the thesis work.