Topics covered by the course.
- Scientific knowledge
- Definitions
- Hypothesis testing
- Observations and measurements
- Experiments
- Models
- Statistical reasoning
- Causes and explanations
- Research ethics
CB1030 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications in biotechnology 3.5 credits
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Information for Autumn 2025 Start 25 Aug 2025 programme students
- Course location
AlbaNova
- Duration
- 25 Aug 2025 - 24 Oct 2025
- Periods
- P1 (3.5 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
51088
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
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- Number of places
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Contact
Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus CB1030 (Autumn 2023–)Headings with content from the Course syllabus CB1030 (Autumn 2023–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course, the student should have:
Knowledge and understanding to:
- Identify definitions and descriptions of concepts, theories and problem areas, as well as identify the correct application of these concepts and theories.
- Account for concepts, theories and general problem areas, as well as apply concepts and theories to specific cases.
Skills and abilities to:
- Apply concepts and theories to examples from the field of biotechnology and conduct a critical discussion of the methodology of examples of biotechnology research
Values and approaches to:
- Critically discuss the definitions and applications of concepts and theories to specific cases of scientific research.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
General requirements for master’s programmes. Proficiency in English corresponding to English B / English 6 in Swedish gymnasium.
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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
- HEM1 - Written home exam, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminars, 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.
The course is examined with a seminar and a written home exam.
Other requirements for final grade
In order to pass the course, active participation in lectures and seminars and an approved written home examination are required.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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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
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
Main field of study
Biotechnology
Education cycle
First cycle
Add-on studies
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