ME2120 Analysis of the Structure and Realization of a Master Thesis 1.5 credits

Many study programmes at KTH end with an independent scientific work, a degree project. In our Master of Science and Master of Engineering programmes, students write a thesis covering one semester of full-time studies, i.e. 30 higher education credits. Many theses are carried out in collaboration with an external organisation, such as an industrial company. The requirements for a master's thesis are high, both in terms of scientific rigour and engineering problem solving. Therefore, in order to start a degree project, a completed course in scientific method and philosophy of science is required. At the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, students are also required to prepare a concrete and scientifically based description of the upcoming degree project, a so-called "thesis proposal", before starting the work.

This course prepares you for your upcoming degree project by:

1. Actively following an ongoing degree project

2. Reading and analysing the final report of this degree project,

3. Participating in the seminar where this degree project is presented,

4. Participating in two further final presentation seminars.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe the challenges faced by students doing their degree project at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management,

2. Analyse and evaluate a final report from a degree project at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management

3. Analyse and evaluate the implementation of final report seminars, including oral presentation and opposition, at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management.

Completed a Degree Project, First Cycle.

All but two of the courses in years 1–3 required for the award of the Degree of Bachelor completed.

English B/English 6, or the equivalent

• INL1 - Assignment, 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.

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

• 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.