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SH1015 Applied Modern Physics 5.0 credits

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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students

Course location

AlbaNova

Duration
25 Aug 2025 - 12 Jan 2026
Periods
P1 (3.0 hp), P2 (2.0 hp)
Pace of study

17%

Application code

51383

Form of study

Normal Daytime

Language of instruction

Swedish

Course memo
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Number of places

Places are not limited

Target group

CTFYS

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus SH1015 (Autumn 2018–)
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Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Lab. exercises where the student investigates several phenomena in modern physics

A project focusing on a research area within modern physics.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course a student should be able to:

  • report on practical experience concerning experimental methods within modern physics

  • apply knowledge and problem solving skills in modern physics during lab experiments and project work.

  • complete a simple research project with a modern physics focus as part of a small group

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Modern Physics, SH1014 or equivalent

Literature

Modern Physics, Randy Harris. Pearson / Addison-Wesley

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

  • LAB1 - Laboratory Exercises, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • PRO1 - Project, 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.

Other requirements for final grade

Project 3,0 hp

Lab. exercises 2,0 hp

Examiner

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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

SCI/Undergraduate Physics

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle