KE2920 Project in Chemical Engineering 30.0 credits

The course is designed as an individual project work equivalent to 20 weeks of full-time job. A current problem or research project in chemistry and/or chemical engineering is formulated and analyzed in conjunction with the involved teacher(s). The task can be of theoretical and/or experimental nature.

In general, the project begins with studies of the project's background and with a literature review. The work task is then planned and, where applicable, a project plan is formulated for the experimental work. The work ends with the project's background, goals and method(s) being described and the results are analyzed, discussed and documented in a written report of good quality and presented orally.

Upon completing the course, the student should be able to:

• apply knowledge and skills in chemistry and chemical engineering acquired in previous studies
• analyze a specific research task or qualified problem statement
• gather the necessary information for the formulation of the research problem and plan how the task can be solved within given frameworks with adequate methods
• carry out experimental and/or theoretical treatment of the task, search for information in the scientific literature, and correctly use and refer to source material
• discuss and present their work orally
• document, analyze and discuss their results in a written report of good quality

At least 50 credits in chemistry and/or chemical engineering, or a related subject.

The examiner will determine if the specific prerequisites are sufficient and is responsible for ensuring that the student has sufficient in-depth knowledge of the subject for the chosen task, and must certify that the implementation of the proposed project work is also likely to lead to the student developing the skills and abilities specified in the intended learning outcomes.

The program director will assess and approve the proposed project. The examiner presents a brief description of the project on the application form.

20 credits in mathematics, numerical methods and programming or equivalent knowledge.

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

• PRO1 - Project, 30.0 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.

The written report should preferably be written in English.

• Approved planning report/project plan
• Approved written report
• Approved oral presentation

The examiner should check the written report with tools for plagiarism before it can be approved.

Matthäus Bäbler

Göran Lindbergh

Carina Lagergren

Amirreza Khataee

Daniel James Harding

Ann Cornell

Kerstin Forsberg

Frederico Marques Penha

Klas Engvall

Christophe Duwig

Shareq Mohd Nazir

Rakel Wreland Lindström

Henrik Kusar

Stefan Grönkvist

Efthymios Kantarelis

• 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.

Before the student can start the project course, an application for performing a specific project work should be submitted. In the application the examiner should provide a brief description of the project work. The student / examiner should submit the completely filled and signed form to the Office BIO / CHE.