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FMF3041 Literature Course in Complex Systems 4.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus FMF3041 (Spring 2024–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FMF3041 (Spring 2024–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

In the course, a literature study should be carried out, and summarized in a report. The literature chosen should be within the field of Complex Systems. The literature should contain both basic references within the domain (for example books, book chapters, or journal publications), and current research publications. Aspects that should be highlighted include: problem formulation, solution methods and their weaknesses and strengths, trends in the field, views towards possible future research questions.

The results are reported partly in a written report, partly in an oral presentation.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course, students will present a summary of the state of knowledge in a selected area within the field of Complex Systems. The summary must contain:

  1. Challenges and trends in the field of Complex Systems, with particular focus on systems involving technology, people and society
  2. Current research questions and research methods used in the field
  3. State-of-the-art report

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Admitted to the doctoral programme Engineering Design.

Literature

You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 3.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • SEM1 - Seminar, 0.5 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.

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

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

Education cycle

Third cycle

Postgraduate course

Postgraduate courses at ITM/Machine Design