NKXD20 Final Thesis, ECTS-points
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Advancement level:
D

Aim:
The thesis should give the student practise in the planning, performing, and reporting an independent work in the field of chemistry. In addition insight should be gained in development and/or research methodology. The aim of this thesis work is to apply the knowledge gained in chemistry.

Prerequisites:
To start the thesis work the student must have passed courses of 80 points, including all chemistry courses on advancement level A and B ( 60 points) in the university study program in chemistry and also courses in the main subject chemistry at the C/D level corresponding to at least 20 points. In addition to these requirements special courses may be needed depending on the research area of the thesis.

Course organization:
A laboratory task is performed in connection with either ongoing research activities at the chemistry department or development work in industry. The thesis shall be in a field selected in consultation with a supervisor / examiner. The student shall carry out the laboratory work and do literature studies connected with the problem under investigation. Special instructions: When the thesis is performed outside of the chemistry department at a company or other institution with direction in chemistry, a supervisor at the company or institution must be selected. The task for investigation must be approved and confirmed by an examiner from the chemistry department before the student can start the thesis work.

EXAR The thesis will be presented in a written report in English or Swedish, and in an orally seminar. As an assessment, either the grading expression "passed" or "not passed" will be used.
Course language is Swedish.