This course aims at improving the information literacy of the students. The concept of information literacy includes both the ability to search for information but also how to manage references and critically evaluate information sources.
LI1118 Information Retrieval in Chemistry Databases 3.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2020
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Headings with content from the Course syllabus LI1118 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student shall be able to:
- analyze and clearly state his/her information needs
- evaluate different sources of information and be able to choose which sources that are best suited to fulfil the information needs
- formulate search questions specifically adapted to selected sources of information
- perform text, structure and reaction based information searches in relevant databases
- critically evaluate and document the result of information searches
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
University level studies in chemistry are required to perform searches in the databases that are presented during the course.Specific requirement: Organic chemistry 1 (KD1090), or equivalent.
Recommended prerequisites
University level studies in chemistry are required to perform searches in the databases that are presented during the course. Specific requirement: Organic chemistry 1 (KD1090), or equivalent.
Equipment
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Literature
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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
- TEN1 - Exam, 3.0 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.
P/F
Other requirements for final grade
A pass mark for the course requires:
1. Attendance and participation in all mandatory teaching sessions
2. A pass mark on all examination tasks
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
Göran Hamrin, ankn. 8951, Mikael Danielsson, ankn. 8957, Rosa Lönneborg, rosa@kth.se, Maria Unger, mariaun@kth.se