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HL102X Degree Project in Medical Engineering, First Cycle 15.0 credits

The main content is a supervised work solving a biomedical technology problem related to one of several students shared larger context, oral and written communication, and evaluation and critical review of own and others' results in the same or related context.As support for this process there will be a series of seminars treating information retrieval as well as the creation and review of oral and written presentation of technical information.

Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HL102X (Autumn 2010–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • Seminar series treating information retrieval as well as the creation and review of oral and written presentation of technical information.
  • A supervised thesis work regarding a clinical problem with economic, technological and medical aspects.

  • Oral and written communication, and evaluation and critical review of own and others' results in the same context.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course students will be able to:
1. Apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired in one of its areas of application, by independently reviewing and discussing issues and solving major problems at the first level within this application area.
2. Apply international and national regulations, where necessary, and show awareness of social and ethical aspects, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development.
3. Reflect on and critically review their own and others' scientific achievements.
4. Documenting and oral and written presentation of their work with respect to structure, formality and language management.
5. Identify the need for further knowledge and take responsibility for their own acquiring of knowledge.
6. Planning and independently perform basic sub-projects, which also requires interaction with others to achieve a coordinated objective

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Completed courses required by the program

Recommended prerequisites

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Equipment

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Literature

Compendium that summarizes the seminar series and information about the project

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

  • XUPP - Examination Question, 15.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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.

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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Contact

Tobias Nyberg (tobias.nyberg@sth.kth.se)