The course is a student and PhD student seminar series in topics from modern theoretical physics such as quantum mechanics, condensed matter theory, elementary particle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology. The concept of the student seminars is similar to the one of the German "Proseminar".
FSI3010 Seminar Course in Theoretical Physics 7.5 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
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Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FSI3010 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:
- write a personally composed report on a topic in modern theoretical physics,
- use the typesetting program LaTeX,
- present a report at a seminar,
- critically evaluate another person's report and seminar,
- have a general knowledge of different topics in modern theoretical physics.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Quantum Physics and Relativity or equivalent prerequisites.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
- P. Jacobsson, Introduktion till LaTeX, Studentlitteratur (2004)
- Utdelat material och "online-material" samt studenternas rapporter.
- Studenterna söker själva med hjälp av handledning från kursansvarig efter bakgrundsmaterial till sina rapporter och seminarier.
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, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- RAP1 - Report, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Exam, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
A exam about the typesetting program LaTeX. An own written report, oral presentation of the report in form of a seminar and oral and written objection on another student's report and seminar as well as 75 % attendance of all meetings and seminars.
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
Tommy Ohlsson