LiTH - Study Guide 2007

Music Producer Programme (MU)
Graphical Design and Communication (GDK)
Carl Malmsten: Craft and Design Programmes
- Furniture Design
- Furniture Conservation
- Furniture Carpentry
- Furniture Upholstery
- Guitar making (no admission during 2007)

Within a study programme there are often several in-depth specialisations, and their objectives, currcicula and degree requirements are shown in the syllabus of each programme.

b1.2 Requirements for Degree

b 1.2.1 Requirements for Master of Science in Engineering ('civilingenjörsexamen') and Master of Science in Computer Science

The requirements for a degree from the Master in Engineering programmes are fullfilled when the student has

obtained at least the grade 'Pass' (3) in the courses that are obligatory according to the curriculum and
completed a Master Thesis in accordance with the regulations in section b3

Master of Science in Engineering comprises 180 credit points. Master of Science in Computer Science comprises 160 credit points.

b1.2.2 Requirements for Bachelor/Master Degree from Natural Science Programmes

Excerpt from "Benämningar och lokala tillämpningsregler avseende generella examina" as decided by the University Board 1994-03-17.

1. Master of ... ('Magisterexamen')

1.1 Regulations of the Degree Ordnance

1.1.1 Scope
The Master degree is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 160 credit points. In the major subject in-depth studies with approved result on the Master level (80 credit points) is required.

1.1.2 Goal
The general goals noted in 1st Chpt 9th § of the Higher Education Act with goals added after decision at each university.

1.1.3 Additional requirement
In order to obtain a Master Degree ('magisterexamen') the student must have completed an independent thesis work ('examensarbete') corresponding to at least 20 credit points or two separate thesis projects, each corresponding to at least 10 credit points. The thesis work should be in the major subject. In the major subject 40 credit points from studies on the graduate level can be included.
The degree certificate shall state the major subject of the education.

1.2 Degree Names and Local Rules

1.2.1 Master of Science ('Filosofie magisterexamen')
Major subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science (among others).

2. Bachelor of .... ('Kandidatexamen')

2.1 Regulations of the Degree Ordnance

2.1.1 Scope
The Bachelor degree is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 120 credit points. In the major subject in-depth studies with approved result on the advanced level (60 credit points) is required.

2.1.2 Goals
The general goals noted in 1st Chpt 9th § of the Higher Education Act with goals added after decision at each university.

2.1.3 Additional requirements
In order to obtain a Bachelor Degree ('kandidatexamen') the student must have completed an independent thesis work ('examensarbete') corresponding to at least 10 credit points. The thesis work should be in the major subject.
The degree certificate shall state the major subject of the education.

2.2 Degree Names and Local Rules

2.2.1 Bachelor of Science ('Filosofie kandidatexamen')
Major subject: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Compouter Science (among others).

3. University Diploma ('Högskoleexamen')

3.1 Regulations of the Degree Ordnance

3.1.1 Scope
A University Diploma is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 80 credit points within certain areas decided by each university.
3.1.2 Goals
The general goals noted in 1st Chpt 9th § of the Higher Education Act with goals added after decision at each university.

3.1.3 Additional requirements
The degree certificate shall state the major subject of the education.

3.2 Degree Names and Local Rules

3.2.1 University Diploma ('Högskoleexamen')
Locally added requirement: At least 40 credit points in the major subject area.

b1.2.3 Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Engineering ('högskoleingenjörsexamen')

Scope

Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 120 credit points.

The requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree at LiTH are fullfilled when the students has

obtained at least the grade 'Pass' (3) in the courses that are obligatory according to the curriculum and
completed a Bachelor Thesis in accordance with the regulations in section b3.2

Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree comprises at least 120 credit points. The courses are listed in the curriculum.

b1.2.4 Requirements for University Diploma in Applied Technology

Scope

University Diploma in Applied Technology is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to 60 credit points. To that adds the requirements of prior relevant professional experiences.

The requirements for a University Diploma in Applied Technology at LiTH are fullfilled when the students has completed all courses of the programme with the grade 'Pass'. The education comprises 60 or 80 credit points.

b1.2.5 Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Engineering ('teknologie kandidatexamen')

Regulations for the general Bachelor degree are covered in the Higher Education Ordnance combined with the decision of the University Board (LiU 883/02-40):

Bachelor degree is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 120 credit points. In the major subject, in-depth studies with approved result on the advanced level (60 credit points) is required.

In order to obtain a Bachelor Degree ('kandidatexamen') the student must also have completed an indepedent thesis work ('examensarbete') corresponding to at least 10 credit points. The thesis work should be in the major subject.

Local rule of application:

At least 20 credit points in mathematics
At least 30 credit points in courses corresponding to programme courses of the LiTH Master/Bachelor of Science in Engineering programmes and/or single-subject courses at LiTH, and an independent thesis work corresponding to at least 10 credit points examined at LiTH.

Major Subject

Major subject: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Media Engineering.

Minor Subject

Beside the major subject the degree should comprise courses in mathematics corresponding at least 20 credit points.

b1.2.6 Requirements for Master of Science in Engineering ('teknologie magisterexamen med ämnesdjup').

Regulations for the general Master degree are covered in the Higher Education Ordnance combined with the decision of the University Board (LiU 883/02-40):

Master Degree with in-depth specialisation subject is obtained after completion of courses corresponding to at least 160 credit points. In the major subject in-depth studies with approved result on the Master level (80 credit points) is required.

In order to obtain a Master Degree with in-depth specialisation subject ('magisterexamen med ämnesdjup') the student must also have completed an independent thesis work ('examensarbete') corresponding to at least 20 credit points, or two separate thesis projects, each corresponding to at least 10 credit points. The thesis work should be in the major subject. In the major subject 40 credit points from studies on the graduate level can be included.

Local rule of application:

At least 20 credit points in mathematics
At least 20 credit points in mathematics, natural sciences or engineering courses not being in the major subject
At least 40 credit points in courses corresponding to courses of the LiTH study programmes and/or single-subject courses at LiTH, and an independent thesis work corresponding to at least 20 credit points examined at LiTH, or two separate thesis works each corresponding to at least 10 credit points, of which at least the last should be examined at LiTH.

Major Subject

Major subject: Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Enmgineering, Transport Engineering, Media Engineering.

Minor Subject

Beside the major subject, the degree should comprise courses in mathematics corresponding at least 20 credit points.

Questions about the requirements of the different degrees should be directed to 'Examensenheten StudentCentrum', in House Zenit, see information page.

b2 COURSES

b2.1 Obligatory and Elective Courses

In the curricula of the programmes the courses are marked as obligatory (o) or elective (v).

It is possible to include any academic course corresponding to up to 5 credit points in a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree. The only condition is that the course content does not overlap with any other course already included.

If a student wants to replace any of the courses in the currciculum, he must apply to the Board of Studies for approval.

b2.2 Volountary Courses (study programmes 160-180 credit points)

A programme student (160-180 credit points programme) who meets the prerequisites stated, can sign up for any course of any other study programme (160-180 credit points) at LiTH. Provided the assigned resources are sufficient and there are vacancies in the course, the student will be allowed to take the course as a volontary course, i.e. the course is not to be included in the degree.

Courses that are elective on other study programmes can, after a decision by the Board of Studies, be included in the degree. Courses markes as volountary (f) can not be included, though.

Lack of resources (money, staff etc) can result in a limitation of the permission to sign up for volountary courses by special decision by the Faculty Board.

b2.3 Volountary Courses (study programmes 60-120 credit points)

A programme student (60-120 credit points programme) who meets the prerequisites stated, can sign up for any course of any Bachelor level study programme ('högskoleingenjörsprogram' 120 credit points) at LiTH. Provided the assigned resources are sufficient and there are vacancies in the course, the student will be allowed to take the course as a volontary course, i.e. the course is not to be included in the degree. Note that this doesn't apply to courses of the Master level study programmes.

Lack of resources (money, staff etc) can result in a limitation of the permission to sign up for volountary courses by special decision by the Faculty Board.

b2.4 Graduate Courses

Students of the Master level study programmes are allowed to participate in existing graduate level courses. Information about graduate level courses is given by the Director of Graduate Studies at each department.

b2.5 Sign up for Course

See section a4.

b2.6 Cancelled Courses

Courses with few entering students (<10) may be cancelled or organised in an alternative way after a decision by the Board of Studies.

b2.7 Timetable

The timetable of a course is set regarding what timetable group the course has been assigned to. For courses with less than five students and for the majority of the project courses, it is left for the examiner and the students to agree on the timetable.

b3.1 MASTER THESIS ('Civilingenjörsexamen', 'magisterexamen')

Not available in English

b3.2 BACHELOR THESIS ('Högskoleingenjörsexamen', 'teknologie kandidatexamen')

Not available in English

b4 WORK PLACEMENT

The Faculty Board on 2003-04-22 decided to remove the work placement period from the degree requirements for Master/Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Master of Science. Transitional regulations for students admitted to the programmes before 2003-06-30 are noted in the decision (pdf)

b5 PART OF THE EDUCATION ABROAD

Students may replace courses of the programme at LiTH with courses at a university abroad and/or carry out the thesis work abroad.

Below is a list of some of the exchange programmes, that students at LiTH can participate in. Replacement of courses according to the pre-approved study agreements are handled by the faculty administrator ('utbildningledare') on behalf of the Board of Studies. Students planning for studies abroad should therefore contact the faculty administrator ('utbildningsledare') for a consultation.

Study allowance is being granted according to the same rules that apply for studies in Sweden. Some of the exchange programmes offer scholarships to cover increased expenses.

b5.1 Sokrates/Erasmus

The Sokrates/Erasmus programme opens for studies (courses or thesis work) in a number of European countries for at least three and at most twelve months.

b5.2 Fourth academic year abroad

Students of Master of Science in Engineering programmes and Natural Science programmes may spend their fourth academic year at one of LiTHs partner universities within or outside Europe.

b5.3 Outside Europe for Bachelor of Science in Engineering Students

Students of Bachelor of Science in Engineering programmes may spend their third academic year at universities outside Europe, presently in Australia.

b5.4 Nordplus

Exchange within the nordic countries is carried out within the Nordplus programme, having a number of network universities open for studies on master or bachelor level.

b5.5 Thesis work abroad

Thesis work may be done abroad, either within an exchange programme or as a result of individual arrangements after permission by the Board of Studies.

b5.6 Scholarship for Thesis Work Abroad for Students of Natural Science Programmes

Only for studies of Natural Science, third or fourth academic year, not within an exchange program.

The scholarship is supposed to cover parts of the travel expences to the university where the complete thesis work is carried out. For thesis work within Europe the scholarship is 2000 Skr per student and for thesis work outside Europe it is 4000 Skr per student.

Application is sent to the Board of Studies no later than September 15 or February 15, for autumn and spring semester, respectively.

The application must contain:

a short description of the project
a verification from the supervisor at the university abroad
a written permission from the department at LiTH

Selection will be based on

the number of credit points completed within the study programme
thae grades recieved in the completed courses within the study programme

Totally, scholarships of maximum 16000 Skr will be granted per application round.

b5. 7 Work Placement Abroad

Work placement can, to a limited extent, be arranged through IAESTE or through the LEONARDO programme. There are also a small amount of positions available at CERN in Geneve every year, for work placement or thesis work.

b5.8 Information about Studying Abroad

A booklet with information about studies abroad and application forms for the different exchange programmes can be obtaind in Origo or from the Student Reception Desks. More information can be found on http://www.lith.liu.se/internationalisering. Questions should be directed to Ingrid Axberg Ahlsson, TFK, phone 013-281028, email international@lith.liu.se

b6 OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS

b6.1 Eligibility for Programme Admission

The eligibility for admission is divided into standard eligibilties, expressed as a list of courses in the upper secondary school ('gymnasieskola'). Also students of the former program based upper secondary school may fullfill the requirements.

Master of Science in Engineering ('civilingenjörsutbildning'), 180 credit points (except Industrial Engineering and Management - international, Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - international, and Chemical Biology programme)
- Eligibility: Ma E, Fy B, Ke A
Master of Science in Engineering: Industrial Engineering and Management - international, and Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering - international
- Eligibility: Ma E, Fy B, Ke A sand for each branch, respectively:
  - German, no less than C-language course B/step 3
  - French, no less than C-language course B/step 3
  - Japanese, no less than C-language course B or similar (Japanese Foundationh year 40 credit points)
  - Spanish, no less than C-language course B/step 3
Master of Science in Engineering: Chemical Biology
- Eligibility: Ma E, Fy B, Ke B och Bi B. Admission on special grounds excludes Ma E, Ke B and Bi B in admission to the autumn semester 2007.
Master of Science: Natural Science Programmes, 160 credit points
- See each programe syllabus
Bachelor of Science in Engineering ('högskoleingenjörsutbildning'), 120 credit points
- Eligibility: Ma D, Fy B, Ke A

Detailed information about the selection is found the special instructions that can be obtained from the Student Affairs Division/Admission Office at the university.

At least grade 'Pass' is required in the courses listed in the eligibility.

b6.2 Directions for Individual Curriculum

Students who do not meet the requirements for promotion to continued studies must consult the student councellor to get help planning his/her studies. Courses remaining from the past year(s) must be prioritized and only if the timetable timetable allows it will the student be allowed to take new courses.

Students who do not meet the requirements for promotion to continued studies are not allowed to participate in laborations or examination in courses of the curriculum of the next year of the programme, unless special permission has been granted.


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Contact: Faculty Office Administrator, faq@tfk.liu.se Last updated: 2007-01-08 08:02