Course syllabus for Thesis course in humans, technology, society (MTS)

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Course syllabus adopted 2023-10-09 by Head of Programme (or corresponding).

Overview

  • Swedish nameUppsatskurs i människa, teknik, samhälle (MTS)
  • CodeTEK975
  • Credits7.5 Credits
  • OwnerMTS
  • Education cycleFirst-cycle
  • ThemeMTS 7.5 c
  • DepartmentTECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
  • GradingUG - Pass, Fail

Course round 1

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 99134
  • Maximum participants10
  • Minimum participants1
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0123 Written and oral assignments 7.5 c
Grading: UG		3 c4.5 c

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Examiner

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Course round 2

  • Teaching language Swedish
  • Application code 99135
  • Maximum participants10
  • Minimum participants1
  • Open for exchange studentsNo

Credit distribution

0123 Written and oral assignments 7.5 c
Grading: UG		 3 c4.5 c

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Examiner

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Eligibility

General entry requirements for bachelor's level studies

Course specific prerequisites

MTS-course 7,5 credits.

Aim

The aim of the course is to offer the student an opportunity to independently and critically examine a topic that touches on the relationship between technology, science and society. The goal is for the student to develop the ability to formulate and examine problems in the field, and to do so using fruitful scientific methods and theoretical perspectives.

Learning outcomes (after completion of the course the student should be able to)

  • formulate and delimit a research problem within the chosen subject concerning the relationship between technology, science and society
  • carry out and report the thesis work within a given time frame with given resources and taking into account relevant ethical aspects
  • search for and obtain relevant literature and other background material as well as empirical material
  • describe and review relevant research within the subject
  • use concepts, theories and methods used in the chosen subject area
  • present and reflect upon conclusions that are well supported by clear argumentation
  • present the project in written form, where the text is well organised, well written and easy to follow.

Content

The thesis course gives the student/student group the opportunity to take on an independent thesis work in Swedish or English that touches on the relationship between technology, science and society.

Organisation

The course work includes choosing a topic as well as formulating and delimiting a problem within this topic. Furthermore, it includes carrying out and reporting the thesis work within a given time frame with given resources and in a way that shows the student's ability to fulfill the learning objectives. The essay will then be presented in both written and oral form. The work mainly consists of self-study, supported by supervision. The essay work can be done individually or in groups.

The 7.5 credits are completed over one semester. A course round starts at the beginning of each semester.

Literature

Literature is chosen in accordance with the student's choice of thesis subject.

Examination including compulsory elements

The course is examined through submission and assessment of the finished thesis, as well as through an oral presentation of the thesis. Examination can take place in Swedish or English. Grades for the course are given on a Pass or Fail scale.


The course examiner may assess individual students in other ways than what is stated above if there are special reasons for doing so, for example if a student has a decision from Chalmers on educational support due to disability.

The course syllabus contains changes

  • Changes to course:
    • 2023-10-06: Prerequisites Prerequisites changed by UOL, administratör
      Updated prerequisites