The course covers approximately 80 full-time study hours and normally extends over a year with seminar sessions evenly distributed during term periods. The course assumes the form of critically reviewing science seminars focusing on leading published scientific research within the subject area of the course. The doctoral students select, present, interpret and critically examine leading research articles on the subject, and provide feedback on each other's presentations.
FBB3480 Current Literature in Theoretical Chemistry and Biology 3.0 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
The course can be taken at any time as it is not bound to any particular period. Contact the examiner for information.
Course offerings are missing for current or upcoming semesters.
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FBB3480 (Spring 2019–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the student should be able to
- demonstrate specialized theoretical and methodological knowledge and skills in theoretical chemistry and biology
- demonstrate the ability to present pedagogically, critically examine and discuss scientific work in theoretical chemistry and biology
- demonstrate the ability to acquire knowledge of academic authorship and the international scientific publishing landscape within the field of theoretical chemistry and biology
- demonstrate the ability to identify, discuss and reflect on ethics and sustainability aspects in the research that is discussed within the framework of theoretical chemistry and biology
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
Literature in the form of published articles that are assigned separately for each individual session.
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
- DEL1 - Participation, 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.
Grading criteria are specified in the course memo.
Other requirements for final grade
Active participation at 80% of the seminars, which, in addition to being present and actively participating in discussions, also includes giving two oral presentations and acting as an opponent at another doctoral student's presentation, as well as attending an introduction on scientific writing.
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
Third cycle
Add-on studies
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Contact
Haichun Liu, haichun@kth.se
Supplementary information
Number of participants: 20