Study technique, self-responsibility, self-development during a career, self-reflection, communication skills.
SF1502 Engineering Skills 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
Decision to discontinue this course:
The decommissioning period commences during HT 2020, the last examination period is VT 2022 and after the last completed examination opportunity in HT2021/VT 2022, the course is discontinued.
Information per course offering
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus SF1502 (Autumn 2020–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should be able to
- be able to make informed choices both during the study period and beyond
- critically review and reflect on the role of the engineer in a sustainable society
- account for the main features of the science theory and technology history
- identify and discuss ethical occupational problems
- plan and implement projects in a group
- document and present their work both in writing and orally
- reflect on their own learning and identify their need for further knowledge
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Only for students at study program COPEN.
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- PROA - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PROB - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PROC - Project, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- PROD - Project, 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.
In this course, the code of honour of the school is applied, see:
https://www.kth.se/sci/institutioner/math/avd/na/utbildning/hederskodex-for-studenter-och-larare-vid-kurser-pa-avdelningen-for-numerisk-analys-1.357185
Other requirements for final grade
Projects (LABA; 1.5 credits, LABB; 1.5 credits, LABC; 1.5 credits, LABD; 1.5 credits).
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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
Offered by
Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
Contact
Transitional regulations
Approved oral and/or written presentation of homeworks
The students will have the possibility to finish their remaining project tasks within the new course SA1007 Engineering Skills 6,0 credits. The examination of the course SF1502 will be carried out together with that of SA1007.