This course consists of a detailed study of scientific articles in the field of micro and nanotechnology. The course content is tuned for PhD students in the fields of MEMS, Cell Physics, biotechnology, and the like.
FJQ3100 Micro and Nanotechnology Journal Club I 1.5 credits
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Course syllabus FJQ3100 (Spring 2019–)Information for research students about course offerings
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should to pass the course be able to:
- Present the technical content of a scientific article to non-experts and experts
- Analyze and discuss scientific articles with their peers with respect to: the writing style; scientific statements; scientific ethics questions relating to presented data; and scientific merits and validity of the presented research.
- Analyze and reflect over the sustainability aspects of micro- and nanotechnology, in particular the aspects of environmental and societal impact of both the current status of the studies and future dissemination of the technology
- Analyze completeness and reproducibility of presented experimental procedures.
- In the perspective of maximizing the scientific impact of the discussed studies, suggest alternative manners to formulate statements in results and discussion and conclusions sections
- Relate recent scientific articles to the student’s own research and suggest new approaches to their studies
- Be acquainted with a broad spectrum of scientific articles in the micro and nanotechnology.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommendation: The course content is tuned for PhD students in the fields of MEMS, Cell Physics, biotechnology, and the like.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Scientific literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- EXA1 - Examination, 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.
To be given a passing grade at the meeting, students need to prepare for all topics areas. All students are expected to be active participants during the meeting.
Other requirements for final grade
The students gain 1.5 study points after five meeting they actively participate in. The course is then reported as passed.
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.