Chemistry MA, Theory and Experimental Design, 15 Credits
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Kemi AV, Utveckling av teori och experiment, 15 hp
Chemistry MA, Theory and Experimental Design, 15 Credits
General data
- Code:KE016A
- Subject/Main field:Chemistry
- Cycle:Second cycle
- Credits:15
- Progressive specialization:A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Naturvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty:Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department:Natural science, Design, and Sustainable Development
- Approved:2011-04-29
- Date of change:2023-11-01
- Version valid from:2023-10-30
Aim
The course is part of the programme Master by Research in Chemistry, 120 credits, in which the student plans and carries out a major research project. The aim of the course is for the student to develop theories and, where appropriate, experiments for the project.
Course objectives
Having completed the course, the students are expected to be able to:
- independently look for and use scientific literature
- analyse and evaluate different theories and/or experimental methods for the scientific project
- report on, motivate and argue for their theory choice or experiment to solve the formulated scientific problem
- show ability to identify the need for further knowledge aquirement
Content
During the course, the student should summarize the scientific background of the project and choose relevant methods.
Entry requirements
Chemistry MA, Project Formulation and Thesis Planning, 7.5 Credits.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Continuous supervision.
Examination form
R100: Report, 15 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
The course will be reported in a first version of the chapters ”Introduction” and ”Methods” in the thesis.
Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Course reading
Required literature
The student searches for relevant literature for the project.
Check if the literature is available in the library