EF226X Degree Project in Space Physics, Second Cycle
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
The student should have at least 240 hp from the Master of Science in Engineering program or similar, and should further have knowledge of the main areas within the work in question.
The thesis work should be about an interesting problem within the field of space physics. Examples of thesis works subjects can be found at the home page of the department. The student can also make her/his own suggestions, which will have to be approved by the tutor. For the thesis work subject to be approved, interesting problems within the research area must be defined. The focus of the work should be on investigation and analysis of the problem. The extent of the work should be such that it is clear that the student has performed at least five months worth of full-time work.
As an important part of the thesis work will be considered a careful specification and schedule for the task, and a search and study of relevant literature. The thesis work will be presented in both a written and an oral report.
The aim of the course is to develop the student’s ability to independently carry out and report a project work within the area of space physics.
After the course, the student is expected to be able to
- formulate a scientific research idea associated with scientific theories and/or earlier research within the area.
- make appropriate choices of scientific method, motivate them, and use the chosen methods in a systematic and competent way.
- formulate relevant ad well-founded conclusions with reference to earlier research.
- present the work in both written and oral form, in a form consistent with the practice of the scientific community.
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