Project - Materials Engineering
Projekt - materialteknik

FKMN25, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED M
Date of Decision: 2024-04-09
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: M4, MPRR2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English

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, theoretical or both.

An experimental or theoretical study in the field the student wishes to deepen knowledge. Can, for example, constitute a preliminary study for a degree project.

Examination details

Grading scale: UG - (U, G) - (Fail, Pass)
Assessment: Written report.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0120. Name: Project - Materials Engineering.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: UG - (U, G).

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: FKMA01 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

Course coordinator: Prof. Dmytro Orlov, dmytro.orlov@material.lth.se
Course administrator: Rose-Marie Hermansson, Rose-Marie.Hermansson@mel.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.material.lth.se/