FKF3440 Advanced Experimental Techniques; Theory and Practise, I 7.5 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
The course can be taken at any time, it is not bonded to any specific period. Contact examiner for information.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
At least one years of instrument responsibility for one or several instruments. However, the course can only be taken once. Writing of a manual.
Emphasis should be placed on the use of the instrument / technology in subject-relevant applications.
Intended learning outcomes
The student must after the course:
1. Have demonstrated sufficient skills on the instrument, both in theory and in practice, to keep the instrument in good shape.
2. Be able to communicate the technique on an advanced research level to fellow researchers.
3. Be able to coordinate/administrate the use of the technique/instrument in a research organization.
Course disposition
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Accepted for doctoral studies at KTH-CBH.
The course is included as a possible choice within the subject-specific courses.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PRA1 - Practical training, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Exam, 3.5 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.
Oral exam on the technique/instrument which is held by the main supervisor or by a person nominated by the main supervisor.
Other requirements for final grade
These parts must have been accomplished for the final examination of the course:
1. Minimum 1 year of responsibility of an instrument. The main supervisor will decide whether the suggested instrumental duty is sufficient/suitable for the student to take the course.
2. Written instrument manual.
3. Documentet teaching of colleagues on how to use the instrument.
4. Passed oral exam on the technique/instrument (handled by the main supervisor).
The course is counted as part of the research studies and not as an institutional service.
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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