Program Overview

MF219X Degree Project in Embedded Control Systems

Overview

The MF219X Degree Project in Embedded Control Systems is a 30.0 credit course offered at the second cycle level. It is designed to provide students with the opportunity to formulate and solve an engineering problem using a wide range of skills, with a high degree of initiative and independence.

Course Contents

The main contents of the course are adapted to the degree project, including:

• In-depth topic study
• Application area
• Academic or industrial environment
• International or national context

The subject for the degree project can vary, but it must contain significant technical contents and include a clear application of embedded control systems.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the scientific foundation and best practices for the chosen subject.
2. Demonstrate the ability to search for, gather, and integrate knowledge, and identify their need for additional knowledge.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, analyze, assess, and handle complex phenomena, issues, and situations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out qualified assignments within given time frames and evaluate this work.
5. Demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate products, processes, systems, methods, or technical solutions.
6. Demonstrate the ability to clearly account for and discuss their conclusions and the knowledge and arguments on which these are based.
7. Demonstrate the ability to make assessments considering relevant scientific, social, and ethical aspects.
8. Show skills required to participate in research and development or to work independently in other qualified activities.

Literature and Preparations

Specific Prerequisites

The specific prerequisites for a degree project of 30 credits at the advanced level are:

• All courses from the syllabus years 1-3, or courses required for issuing a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 60 credits of courses at the advanced level must be completed.
• The courses at the advanced level must include courses in the MSc in engineering program that are relevant to the degree project, as well as a course in scientific theory and research methodology.

Literature

Information about course literature can be found in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.

Examination and Completion

Grading Scale

The grading scale for the course is P (pass) or F (fail).

Examination

The examination consists of a thesis project, which is graded as P or F.

Other Requirements for Final Grade

The criteria to pass the degree project for engineering degree established by KTH are:

• The literature study is well executed.
• Current research and development relevant to the work is presented in a clear manner.
• The selected method is well justified, based on science or proven experience, and evaluated against other methods.
• Relevant knowledge from previous courses is adequately used.
• The thesis task is handled autonomously and systematically, based on critical analysis and synthesis of relevant literature.
• The work demonstrates a holistic view.
• Relevant databases and search tools are used.
• The need for further knowledge is discussed.
• Relevant complex phenomena, issues, and situations are identified in the degree project.
• The work clearly shows that these are well managed and analyzed, even if available information is limited.
• Adequate judgments related to the research questions and results are implemented.
• The project plan was followed.
• An advanced project is carried out within the agreed time and with the methodology agreed upon.
• Any changes to the plan or the methodology have been agreed upon between the student and supervisor.
• Resources and limitations in the study are clearly presented.
• The chosen strategy is motivated and implemented so that developed and evaluated products, processes, methods, systems, or technical solutions are adapted to human needs and conditions.
• Consideration to relevant social aims is shown in such a way that the ability of future generations to meet their needs is not jeopardized.
• The report is well organized and well-written, in a coherent language.
• The discussion on the conclusions is well motivated.
• The citations are relevant, phrased in the student's own wording, and well integrated.
• The oral presentation and the review, as well as the communication during the work, demonstrate the ability to present and sensitively discuss the work and its conclusions with different parties.
• The degree project demonstrates judgment abilities, for example, to explain, justify, criticize, and recommend.
• Relevant topic-specific assessments based on science or proven experience have been made in the degree project.
• The degree project reflects on social and ethical aspects, unless this is shown to be irrelevant.
• The student familiarizes themselves with the task and demonstrates the ability to be a part of the working environment where the study was performed.
• The student demonstrates an ability to test, evaluate, and also reject ideas and solutions in the discussions on the task.
• The student shows initiative and is open to supervision and criticism.
• The degree project is carried out largely independently.

Ethical Approach

All members of a group are responsible for the group's work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further Information

The course is offered by ITM/Machine Design, and the main field of study is Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering. The education cycle is the second cycle.