MG120X Degree Project in Industrial Engineering, First Cycle 15.0 credits

Preliminary study

Problem formulation, goals, purpose, and scope

Literature study or information search showing current knowledge in the field of technology

Choice of method, solution approach

Problem solving

Report with a strong emphasis on analysis, results, independent conclusions, and recommendations

After passing the thesis, the student should be able to:

1. account for the scientific basis and applicable methods in industrial engineering, and be familiar with current research and development work in the subject area
2. analyze the need for information, perform information searches, evaluate the information obtained, and identify their need for further knowledge
3. identify, formulate, assess, and handle problems in the subject area of industrial engineering
4. plan and, using applicable methods, carry out tasks within given time frames and then evaluate this work
5. design and manage products, processes, methods, systems, and technical solutions with regard to people's conditions and needs, and society's goals for economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable development
6. verbally and in writing, in dialogue with different groups, present and discuss information, problems, and solutions:
   - present the work in a technical report that meets specified requirements for content, structure, and language
   - refer to sources, figures, tables, and formulas in an accepted manner in the report
   - write a summary of the report in both Swedish and English with correct use of the subject's terminology
   - give oral presentations with requirements to keep to time and be clear in content, language, presentation, and illustrations
   - review and comment on another thesis and be able to respond to corresponding comments on their own work
7. assess phenomena, issues, and situations within the subject area, taking into account relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects
8. demonstrate the skills required to work independently as a university engineer in any part of the subject area

Completed courses MG1206 and MG1214

135 credits completed within the programme

• XUPP - Thesis project, 15.0 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. If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Bengt Wittgren

Tomas Österlind

• 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.

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