- Scientific theory
- Scientific methodology
- Scientific ethics and risk analysis
- The chemical engineer’s role for sustainable development, equality, diversity and inclusion.
CK2030 Scientific Methodology and Research Horizons 7.5 credits
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Target group
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Master's Programme, Chemical Engineering for Energy and Environment, åk 1, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Macromolecular Materials, åk 1, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Macromolecular Materials, åk 1, POTE, Mandatory
Master's Programme, Molecular Science and Engineering, åk 1, Mandatory
Periods
P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
14 Jan 2025
16 Mar 2025
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Campus
Number of places
Min: 12
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
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Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Application code
60991
Contact
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Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Examiner
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course the student should be able to:
- Explain basic concepts within scientific theory, methodology and ethics related to questions, problems and research projects within the chemical sciences
- Discuss how basic concepts within scientific theory, methodology and ethics can be used to formulate hypotheses and research questions as well as identify and perform research projects of relevance for the chemical sciences.
- Describe and discuss social, economical and ethical aspects of sustainable development within academia and industry in chemical sciences.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject within a programme that includes:
50 university credits (hp) in chemistry or closely related subject , 20 university credits (hp) in mathematics, numerical analysis and computer science.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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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
- INL3 - Project, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- INL4 - Hand-in assignment, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM2 - Seminar, 2.0 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.
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
This course does not belong to any Main field of study.
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
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Supplementary information
The course has overlapping content with AK2036 Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Natural and Technological Science).
Only one of the courses CK2030 and AK2036 may be included in a diploma.