Extended literature study that should result in written and oral report.
FKD3340 Project Work in Surface and Colloid Chemistry 5.0 credits
The course provides insight in fundamental physical chemical principles for a given research area in the field of surface and colloid chemistry.
Information per course offering
Information for Autumn 2024 Start 28 Oct 2024 programme students
- Course location
KTH Campus
- Duration
- 28 Oct 2024 - 13 Jan 2025
- Periods
- P2 (5.0 hp)
- Pace of study
25%
- Application code
51621
- Form of study
Normal Daytime
- Language of instruction
English
- Course memo
- Course memo is not published
- Number of places
Places are not limited
- Target group
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- Planned modular schedule
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- Schedule
- Schedule is not published
- Part of programme
- No information inserted
Contact
Mark Rutland
Course syllabus as PDF
Please note: all information from the Course syllabus is available on this page in an accessible format.
Course syllabus FKD3340 (Autumn 2020–)Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given continuously and can be started anytime during the semesters
Headings with content from the Course syllabus FKD3340 (Autumn 2020–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course disposition
Course contents
- Selection of fundamental research area together with examiner
- Literature study
- Discussion with examiner or another expert
- Written literature report (10-20 pages with extensive reference list)
- Oral presentation of the area
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course, the PhD-student should have knowledge and ability to:
- for the level of the course, demonstrate sufficient knowledge within a specific research area within the surface and colloid chemistry discipline
- present, both in oral and written form, the research area in such a way that an audience with chemical knowledge can understand the central concepts and importance of the research area
- consider the importance of the chosen research area for a sustainable society and/or UN:s sustainable development goals.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic university course in surface chemistry, and eligible for studies at the third-cycle level.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic level course on surface and colloid chemistry.
Equipment
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Literature
Scientific publications.
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
- RAP1 - Writtenn report, 4.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- SEM1 - Seminar, 1.0 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.
- Approved written report
- Approved oral presentation
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
No information inserted
Contact
Mark Rutland
Supplementary information
The course is given individually for each research student.