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HI102X Degree Project in Software Design, First Cycle 15.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus HI102X (Autumn 2008–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

The work is done individually The work should comprise problems that give a deeper and/or broader knowledge within the field of technology. The work is normally done at a workplace outside KTH. During the work the student is supervised both from a supervisor at KTH and from the employer.

Intended learning outcomes

That the student should independently apply the engineering knowledge that has been acquired during the education.

After the course, the student should:

  • be able to apply knowledge and skills that have been acquired during the education on real problems
  • independently be able to analyze and process a larger problem within the field of technology
  • show ability to reflect around, evaluate and critically review the student's own and other people's results
  • be able to document and present his/her work to a given target group with high requirements on structure, formalities and language usage
  • be able to write an abstract of a report in English with correct usage of the terminology of the subject
  • show ability to identify his/her need of additional knowledge and to continuously develop his/her skills

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

At least 120 credits of courses must be passed on the education program. The student must also have passed the relevant courses upon who the project work is based.

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

The student is expected to find relevant literature for the project by him/herself. Suggestions for relevant literature may also be given by the supervisor or examiner.

Examination and completion

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

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • XUP1 - Account, 11.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • XUP2 - Concluding Account, 4.0 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.

Planning and carrying out the work according to the time plan, written report and oral presentation.

  • XUP1 - Account, 11.0 credits, grade scale: P, F
  • XUP2 - Concluding Account, 4.0 credits, grade scale: P, F

The scale for the final grade is A-F. The grade will be given by the examiner after that the written report has been controlled against plagiarism.

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

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

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