Degree project - Master’s Thesis, 30 credits

Examensarbete, 30 hp

TQXX30

Course starting semester

Main field of study

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Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
Recommended self-study hours: 800 h

Possible deviation from course syllabus/programme syllabus

ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary

Course offered for		Semester	Period	Timetable module	Language	Campus	ECV
6METH	Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's programme	3 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2, 2	-, -, -	English	Distance	C/E
6MECO	Ecology and the Environment, Master's programme	3 (Autumn 2017)	1, 2, 2	-, -, -	English	Distance	C/E

Main field of study

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Course level

First cycle

Course offered for

Ecology and the Environment, Master's programme
Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's programme
Industrial Engineering and Management, Master's programme
Intelligent Transport Systems and Logistics, Master's programme

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Admission to master’s programme. In addition, to be qualified to conduct a degree project the student must have completed at least 60 credits from courses within the programme, of which 30 credits must be at the advanced (graduate) level within the main field of study. Classroom observation/visit as trainee teacher may be done starting the first semester of the master’s programme and is recorded until registration of the master’s thesis can be done in the course code TEXMAS. The degree project takes place in the last semester of the programme syllabus.

Intended learning outcomes

Knowledge of underlying sciences
The student is expected to:

systematically integrate knowledge acquired during the studies
demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the main field of study, including both broad knowledge in the field and substantially deeper knowledge. Demonstrate deeper methodological knowledge in the main field of study.
be able to assimilate the contents of the relevant literature and relate their work to this

Personal and professional skills
The student is expected to:

plan, implement and document an independent degree project
formulate issues, plan and carry out advanced tasks within specified time limits
find and evaluate literature

Teamwork and Communication
The student is expected to:

demonstrate ability to clearly present and discuss conclusions on the degree project in writing and orally
critically examine and oppose on another student´s degree project

CDIO Science/Scientific
The student is expected to:

be able to create, analyze and/or assess scientific issues in theories and methods

Course content

Determined individually for each student in consultation with the examiner and supervisor. Work should be performed in the main field of study.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of an independent work. Each student / group of students is appointed a supervisor and an examiner.

Examination

AUSK	Attendance at three thesis presentations	0.5 credits	D
OPPO	Opposition	1.5 credits	U, G
UPG1	Planning report, midway assessment, written report, oral presentation and reflection document	28 credits	U, G

The written report should consist of a manuscript ready for publication together with an individual document regarding the completed degree project.
The student must oppose at least one degree project.
The course is graded Pass/Fail.

Grades

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
Recommended self-study hours: 800 h

Course literature

Bestäms individuellt för varje student i samråd med examinator och handledare

Code	Name	Scope	Grading scale
AUSK	Attendance at three thesis presentations	0.5 credits	D
OPPO	Opposition	1.5 credits	U, G
UPG1	Planning report, midway assessment, written report, oral presentation and reflection document	28 credits	U, G

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Course literature is preliminary.

Bestäms individuellt för varje student i samråd med examinator och handledare

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I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize

		I	U	A	Modules	Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
	1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
	1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
	1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
	1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)
	1.5 Insight into current research and development work
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
	2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
	2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
	2.3 System thinking
	2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
	2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
	3.1 Teamwork
	3.2 Communications
	3.3 Communication in foreign languages
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
	4.1 External, societal, and environmental context
	4.2 Enterprise and business context
	4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management
	4.4 Designing
	4.5 Implementing
	4.6 Operating
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
	5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development
	5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development
	5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects
	5.4 Execution of research or development projects
	5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

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