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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
- Seminars on quality in scientific literature
- Written analysis of different papers' scientific qualities
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student shall
- have developed his/her knowledge and understanding of research literature of relevance for his/her doctoral studies.
- be able to analyse scientific literature from a quality perspective and in relevant cases also from a sustainability perspective.
Course Disposition
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Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The student shall meet the requirements to be admitted to doctoral studies in Transport Science, or have equivalent knowledge.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
A selection of suitable refereed journal and conference papers will be selected at the beginning of the course.
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
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 4,0 hp, betygsskala: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 3,5 hp, betygsskala: 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.
Written analysis of two scientific papers submitted before the corresponding seminar.
Active participation in seminars, incl. preparation.
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
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Course web FAF3812Offered by
Main field of study
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Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Oskar Fröidh (oskar.froidh@abe.kth.se)
Supplementary information
Language of instruction: English