Reading Course in Aerosol Science
Läskurs i aerosolteknologi

MAM010F, 7.5 credits

Valid from: Autumn 2022
Decided by: Mats Ohlin
Date of establishment: 2016-11-30

General Information

Division: Ergonomics and Aerosol Technology
Course type: Third-cycle course
Teaching languages: English, Swedish

Aim

The aim of the course is to increase knowledge and reflection in the area of specialization of the PhD student.

Goals

Knowledge and Understanding

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• demonstrate an ability to describe and analyze the concepts and methods used in the research study that is analyzed
• demonstrate depth and up-to-date specialist knowledge in their own research area

Competences and Skills

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• demonstrate the ability to analyse and critically review current research
• demonstrate the ability to independently identify issues and proposals that could develop or improve research
• demonstrate the ability to assess whether adequate methodology was used
• demonstrate the ability to express, in writing, a relevant analysis of current research
• demonstrate the ability to discuss research orally
• demonstrate the ability to review and evaluate published research

Judgement and Approach

For a passing grade the doctoral student must

• demonstrate intellectual independence in assessment of others' research
• demonstrate an understanding of the limitations and merits of the evaluated research
• reflect on the value and benefits of the research conducted within their own area of specialization

Course Contents

The course consists of sub-blocks, each of which focuses on a research paper in the doctoral student's topic of specialization. For each sub-block, the following shall be met: 1. Literature search to select an appropriate scientific article. 2. The student reads and analyzes the article and write a report consisting of a) short summary, and b) critical evaluation. A number of questions are to be answered regarding methodology etc. 3. The student discusses the article in the group together with a course leader or supervisor. When all steps are performed for one sub-block, the student receives 0.5 credits.

Course Literature

Scientific articles in the area of specialization for the PhD student.

Instruction Details

Types of instruction: Seminars, self-study literature review

Examination Details

Examination formats: Oral exam, written report
Grading scale: Failed, pass
Examiner:

Admission Details

Further Information

The course can give a maximum of 7.5 credits and is ongoing continuously during the postgraduate studies.

Course Occasion Information

Contact and Other Information

Course coordinators:
Web page: https://www.design.lth.se/utbildning/forskarutbildning/forskarutbildningskurser/