Course syllabus

Projekt - materialteknik
Project - Materials Engineering

FKM065, 7,5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2012/13
Decided by: Education Board 3
Date of Decision: 2012-04-25

General Information

Elective for: M4
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

The course aims to help the student get a deeper understanding of an area of importance in materials engineering.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• obtain the necessary knowledge about the chosen subject from literature (books, journal articles etc).

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

• show the ability to locate relevant information from literature
• show the ability to plan and perform the practical tasks in the project
• write a report

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

• show the ability to (with some help) choose appropriate methods (theoretical and experimental) to solve the given problem
• be able to critically assess the results obtained

Contents

The study can be experimental, theoretical or both.

Examination details

Grading scale: TH
Assessment: Written report.

Admission

Admission requirements:

• FKM015 Materials Engineering, Basic Course and at least one advanced course within the subject

The number of participants is limited to: No

Reading list

• Depends on the problem to be solved. To be identified after consultations between the examiner and the student.

Contact and other information

Course coordinator: Univ.lektor Srinivasan Iyengar, Srinivasan.Iyengar@material.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.material.lth.se/