Degree project - Master’s Thesis, 60 credits

Examensarbete, 60 hp

TQXX60

Main field of study

see special list

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 0 h
Recommended self-study hours: 1600 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6METH Applied Ethology and Animal Biology, Master's programme 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 -, -, -, -, - English Distance C/E
6MECO Ecology and the Environment, Master's programme 2 (Spring 2017) 1, 1, 2, 2, 2 -, -, -, -, - English Distance C/E

Main field of study

see special list

Course level

First cycle

Course 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 30 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 can 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

AUSKAttendance at three thesis presentations0.5 creditsD
OPPOOpposition1.5 creditsU, G
UPG3Written report, oral presentation and reflection document22 creditsU, G
UPG2Field/laboratory/theoretical work and analysis and midway assessment30 creditsU, G
UPG1Planning report6 creditsU, G

The written report must be ready for publication including an individualdocument 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 h
Recommended self-study hours: 1600 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
UPG3 Written report, oral presentation and reflection document 22 credits U, G
UPG2 Field/laboratory/theoretical work and analysis and midway assessment 30 credits U, G
UPG1 Planning report 6 credits U, G

The written report must be ready for publication including an individualdocument of reflections made on the completed project process.
The student must oppose on at least one degree project.
The course i graded Pass/Fail

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
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

                            

This tab contains public material from the course room in Lisam. The information published here is not legally binding, such material can be found under the other tabs on this page.

There are no files available for this course.