Seminars including oral presentations given by the students on current scientific breakthroughs in the field of polymer chemistry and coating technologies. Each seminar is followed by open discussions between the students. The presentations are given in English and follow typical standards of international conferences.
FKF3170 Trends in Polymer Science for Applications in Thin Films 4.5 credits
The course allows the students to keep track of the scientific literature based on their research area. Furthermore, the course gives the students the opportunity and experience necessary to sharpen their presentation technique.
Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given continuously and participation can begin at any time.
It is recommended to begin this course during the first year of the doctoral studies, though, to ensure there is enough time to fulfil the participation requirements.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FKF3170 (Spring 2021–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Course participants will identify high impact publications within their research field, and present them as a 15-minute seminar.
- The content and presentation style of the seminars will be analyzed and evaluated by the course participants.
- The publications presented will focus on the use of polymers in new biomedical, commercial and industrial applications as well as the development of polymer feedstock from renewable resources and green approaches to polymer synthesis.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoral student should be able to:
- orientate themselves within, and keep track of, their research area
- present (orally), discuss and motivate research results from other researchers
- reflect on the selected scientific publications with respect to environmental, human or societal aspects
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level and fundamental knowledge in polymer chemistry and polymer physics.
Recommended prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge in polymer science on MSc level or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
Selected scientific publications
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
- DEL1 - Participation, 4.5 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 fulfil the requirements in the course corresponding to 4.5 credits, participation in 20 scheduled seminar occasions is required. This is in addition to the mandatory requirements of presenting, opposing and commenting at least once.
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Daniel Hutchinson