The final degree project corresponds to five months' full-time studies, and is examined at KTH. It may be carried out either at KTH or in industry. The project must be presented in a written report, the Master's Thesis, and also orally in a seminar. The project shall consider a relevant problem within the area of Electric Power Systems. The focus of the work should be on investigation (theoretical and/or practical) and analysis.
EG201X Degree Project in Electric Power Systems, Second Cycle 30.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2022
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EG201X (Spring 2019–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to develop the student’s ability to independently carry out and report a work effort within the area of Electric Power Systems (EPS).
Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:
- apply relevant knowledge and skills, within the area, to a given problem
- within given constraints, even with limited information, independently analyze and discuss complex inquiries/problems and handle larger problems on the advanced level within the area
- reflect on, evaluate, and critically assess one’s own and others’ scientific results
- document and present one’s work with strict requirements on structure, format, and language usage
- identify one’s need for further knowledge and continuously develop one’s own knowledge.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Program requirements. Further, depending on the subject area of the project, other compulsory and/or elective courses may be required.
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
- XUPP - Examination Question, 30.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, 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 examination is based on the three criteria - process, contents, and presentation - defined by KTH. (For more information please visit http://intra.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.31698!bedomningsgrunder_och_kriterier_sv_eng.doc.pdf
Other requirements for final grade
In order to pass the degree project, all three criteria must be met with a grade of sufficient or better. The final grade is a synthesis of the three evaluation areas.
The decision is taken in consultation between the examiner and the supervisor(s).
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.