- Seminar series treating information retrieval as well as the creation and review of oral and written presentation of technical information.
- A supervised thesis work regarding a clinical problem with economic, technological and medical aspects.
Oral and written communication, and evaluation and critical review of own and others' results in the same context.
HL102X Degree Project in Medical Engineering, First Cycle 15.0 credits
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The main content is a supervised work solving a biomedical technology problem related to one of several students shared larger context, oral and written communication, and evaluation and critical review of own and others' results in the same or related context.As support for this process there will be a series of seminars treating information retrieval as well as the creation and review of oral and written presentation of technical information.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After completing the course students will be able to:
1. Apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired in one of its areas of application, by independently reviewing and discussing issues and solving major problems at the first level within this application area.
2. Apply international and national regulations, where necessary, and show awareness of social and ethical aspects, including economically, socially and ecologically sustainable development.
3. Reflect on and critically review their own and others' scientific achievements.
4. Documenting and oral and written presentation of their work with respect to structure, formality and language management.
5. Identify the need for further knowledge and take responsibility for their own acquiring of knowledge.
6. Planning and independently perform basic sub-projects, which also requires interaction with others to achieve a coordinated objective
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed courses required by the program
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Compendium that summarizes the seminar series and information about the project
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, 15.0 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.
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.