NANS2002 Seminar in Nanoscience 2 (2–3 cr)

Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Biological and Environmental Science, Department of Physics, Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description

During the seminar students will introduce their M.Sc.-thesis projects by general discussion about the projects, and finally at the end of the semester giving a presentation about the results of the thesis project. During the course some scientific publications and M.Sc. theses are examined and various writing styles are practiced. To improve students’ oral presentation skills good practices and tips will be discussed. The students will make observations in scientific seminars organized at each department and in particular seminars related to nanoscience. In the seminar meetings position of nanosience in academia and in society will also be discussed, and various career options are presented. 

Learning outcomes

After the course the student has a comprehension about utilisation of nanoscience in academia and society. He/She understands the scientific integrity and is capable to pervasively utilise his/her knowhow in natural sciences. He/She can present scientific and technical material in a clear and condensed way in writing and by oral communication.

After passing this course students can fluently present theoretical and experimental results from their project. 

Workinglife skills: Reporting skills, communication skills, teamworking, presenting skills 

Description of prerequisites

At least a starting phase of the MSc-thesis-project.

Study materials

The material will be distributed during the course. Part of the material is provided by the students.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Oral presentation 1 ECTS and seminar 2 ECTS
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
x

Oral presentation (1 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English

Teaching

x

Seminar (2 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
Pass - fail
Language:
English
Study methods:

Active participating to seminars

Teaching