Some research supervisors from different areas of mechanics lecture on which methods are central in their respective area. Theory, numerical methods, and simulations should all be represented. Published works are studied with special attention to methodology.
SG2127 Research Methodology in Mechanics 3.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Autumn 2022
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Course syllabus SG2127 (Autumn 2022–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the students should be familiar with a umber of concepts from the research methodologies that are used in mechanics. The student should also be able to identify which methodologies that have been applied in a given published work and report in writing about this. The student should also be able to identify deficiencies in the methodology if such are present.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
English B / English 6
Recommended prerequisites
Mandatory presence at most lectures. Written and oral presentation of a project on some aspects of the course.
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
- PRO1 - Report, 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.
Other requirements for final grade
Mandatory presence at most lectures. Written and oral presentation of a project on some aspects of the course.
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.
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Supplementary information
Invited lectures form different specializations.