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Theory and methodology of science for energy research [MJ2475]

Teaching Unit (for year 2): Breadth courses (mandatory)


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Face-to-face time

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Student workload

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1.5 ECTS amounts to 1 full week work
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ECTS

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6
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Responsible Teacher

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Viktoria MARTIN
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
ITM - Energy Technology
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Pedagogic Team

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Viktoria MARTIN
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
ITM - Energy Technology
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Dilip KHATIWADA
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
ITM - Energy Technology
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Aims of the teaching

The course introduces the Master students to theory and methods in the science and prepares them to develop their Master thesis in accordance with KTH requirements. The course introduces basic concepts and understanding of philosophic and methodological problems that arise in research and encourages reflection over research subjects and procedures in the student's own study field. The course functions as a scientific initiation for applied research in energy-related subjects in particular. The course also introduces critical assessment of methods and results of research that can help students to evaluate and analyse research material.

Intended Learning outcomes (measured by the assessment)

After passing the course, the students should be able to:
1. Discuss theories and methods for research design critically
2. Describe and analyse the choice of research methods in relation to research goals and interpret result.
3. Design, justify and communicate the complete research proposal according to scientific principles
4. Demonstrate ability to identify methods, technologies and tools to carry out robust energy research
5. Identify and discuss how one should handle sustainability and ethical dimensions when designing and developing research projects in energy research

Learning activities and approach

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E-learning (online)

10h
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Lectures (onsite)

26h
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Tutorials (onsite)

8h
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Useful information

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Practical work equipment

Practical work equipment and location

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Assessment method

INLA - Hand in assignment, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
INLB - Hand in assignment, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
SEMA - Seminars, 0.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
SEMB - Seminars, 1.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TENA - Written exam, 1.5 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. To pass the course, it is required that student is present in all seminars and carry out all course components (INLA, INLB, SEMA, SEMB and TENA).

Prerequisites

Degree of Bachelor or at least three years of first-cycle courses on course relevant subjects. Documented knowledge in English B or the equivalent.

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