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Degree project - Master’s Thesis, 45 credits
Examensarbete, 45 hp
TQXX40
Main field of study
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First cycleCourse type
Programme courseEducation components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 1200 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Period | Timetable module | Language | Campus | ECV | |
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| 6METH | Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1, 1, 2, 2 | -, -, -, - | English | Distance | C/E |
| 6MECO | Ecology and the Environment, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1, 1, 2, 2 | -, -, -, - | English | Distance | C/E |
| 6MKOS | Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, Master's programme | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1, 2, 2 | -, -, - | English | Distance | C/E |
| 6MPRO | Protein Science, Master's programme (Internal) | 3 (Autumn 2017) | 1, 2, 2 | -, -, - | Swedish/English | Distance | C/E |
Main field of study
see special listCourse level
First cycleCourse offered for
- Ecology and the Environment, Master's programme
- Protein Science, Master's programme
- Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's programme
- Organic Synthesis and Medicinal Chemistry, 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
Admitted to the master's programme. Required to start the degree project requires at least 35 credits from courses within the programme, including 24 credits on advanced level in the main field.The courses must be completed.
Auscultation may be made from term 1 in the master’s programme. Registration should be made on the course code TEXMAS. The thesis is placed in the last semester of the programme.
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
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 a independent work. Each student / group of students is appointed a tutor and examiner.
Examination
| AUSK | Attendance at three thesis presentations | 0.5 credits | D |
| OPPO | Opposition | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG3 | Written report, oral presentation and reflection document | 22 credits | U, G |
| UPG2 | Field/laboratory/theoretical work and analysis and midway assessment | 15 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Planning report | 6 credits | U, G |
The written report must be ready for publication including an individual document of reflections made on the completed project process.
The student must oppose on at least one degree project.
The course i graded Pass/Fail
Grades
,Education components
Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 hRecommended self-study hours: 1200 h
Course literature
Bestäms individuellt för varje student i samråd med examinator och handledare| Code | Name | Scope | Grading scale |
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| AUSK | Attendance at three thesis presentations | 0.5 credits | D |
| OPPO | Opposition | 1.5 credits | U, G |
| UPG3 | Written report, oral presentation and reflection document | 22 credits | U, G |
| UPG2 | Field/laboratory/theoretical work and analysis and midway assessment | 15 credits | U, G |
| UPG1 | Planning report | 6 credits | U, G |
The written report must be ready for publication including an individual document of reflections made on the completed project process.
The student must oppose on at least one degree project.
The course i graded Pass/Fail
Course literature is preliminary.
Bestäms individuellt för varje student i samråd med examinator och handledare
Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.
I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
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| 1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level) |
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| 1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level) |
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| 1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level) |
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| 1.5 Insight into current research and development work |
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| 2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES | ||||||
| 2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving |
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| 2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery |
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| 2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning |
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| 2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities |
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| 3.3 Communication in foreign languages |
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| 4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT | ||||||
| 4.1 External, societal, and environmental context |
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| 4.2 Enterprise and business context |
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| 4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management |
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| 4.5 Implementing |
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| 4.6 Operating |
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| 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 |
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| 5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development |
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| 5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects |
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| 5.4 Execution of research or development projects |
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| 5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects |
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