The degree project should constitute a part of the specialisation within the main field of study Civil Engineering and Urban Management (samhällsbyggnad) at second cycle level to satisfy the requirements for a degree. It implies that the degree project normally should be carried out in Fluid and Climate Technology.
AF259X Degree Project in Fluid and Climate Technology, Second Cycle 30.0 credits
About course offering
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Target group
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P1 (15.0 hp), P2 (15.0 hp)Duration
Pace of study
100%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Places are not limited
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Schedule is not publishedApplication
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Application code
50394
Contact
For course offering
Autumn 2024 Start 26 Aug 2024 programme students
Contact
Sasan Sadrizadeh (ssad@kth.se)
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completed degree project, the student should be able to
1. show knowledge of the disciplinary foundation of the chosen subject area and proven experience, an advanced understanding of current research and development work as well as advanced method knowledge.
2. demonstrate the ability to search for, collect and integrate knowledge and identify his or her needs in a comprehensive, critical, and systematic way for further knowledge.
3. demonstrate the ability to identify, analyse, assess and handle complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information.
4. demonstrate the ability to plan, and with adequate methods, carry out high-quality assignments within given time frames, as well as to evaluate the work.
5. demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate products, processes, systems, methods or technical solutions, taking into consideration people's abilities and needs, and society's goals for economic, social and ecological sustainable development.
6. demonstrate orally and in writing the ability to, in dialogue with different groups, clearly account for and discuss his or her conclusions, including the knowledge and arguments that are the basis of such conclusions.
7. demonstrate the ability to exercise judgement considering relevant scientific, social and ethical aspects.
8. demonstrate the skills required to participate in research and development work or to independently work in other advanced contexts.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
All courses that are required for issuing the Degree of Bachelor should be fully completed with a pass mark. At least 60 credits of courses for second-cycle studies should be fully completed with a pass mark. These 60 credits should include all courses in the programme relevant to the degree project and a course in theory of science and research methodology.
The examiner is responsible to evaluate special admission requirements
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Relevant literature to be able to carry out the degree project
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- XUPP - Examination, 30.0 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.
The degree project should normally be carried out under the last semester of the programme. To pass degree project may the achievement not be failed according to one of the intended learning outcomes of the course
Other requirements for final grade
Passed degree project report that has been presented at a seminar.
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.