This course consists of four assignments that make the student evaluate and reflect upon research methodologies in Technology and Health. The assignments shall be taken in consecutive order, and can be taken at the student’s own convenience.
FHN3013 Research Methodology in Technology and Health - Part 2 3.5 credits
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Course syllabus FHN3013 (Spring 2020–)Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given continuously after course FHN3012 has been completed.
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Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Review of related and relevant other research projects in reference to the own PhD studies
- Criticism of own project design.
Intended learning outcomes
After completion of the course the doctoralstudent should have the knowledge and ability to
- Critique an alternate methodology in one's own subject of research
- Critique an alternate subject area where one's own methodology is applied
- Reflect on new directions in one's own field of research and how the field is reacting to those new directions
- Critique one's own methodology in light of the previous three reflections
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
The student shall have followed course FHN3012 -Research Methodology in Technology and Health, Part 1.
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
- INL1 - Hand in assignment, 3.5 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.
Four written assignments.
Other requirements for final grade
Passed evaluation of the assignments
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.