Master´s Degree Thesis in earth science, 45 Credits

Contents

During the course the student performs and presents a scientific study on the subject by applying knowledge and skills acquired during their studies. This occurs in conditions similar to those in a vocational situation. The course also includes review and comment on a similar work.

The course is divided into the following sections:

Section 1. Project Description as instructed 1hp

Section 2. Execution 29 hp

Section 3. Execution and presentation 15 hp

Expected learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:
1 Using their thematic and scientific knowledge and skills to solve problems within the subject area;
2 Apply a scientific approach,
3 Plan, conduct, write and orally present and defend a scientific study in the main field,
4 Independently choose an appropriate method / methods based on the current issue,
5 Describe and analyze key theories and results within the chosen subject
6 Perform a work whose extent corresponds to the course's extent
7 Critically review and comment on a master's work,

Required Knowledge

Univ: Geoecological field methods, 5GV031, 15 credits or Aquatic ecosystems BI180, 7.5 credits and Aquatic biogeochemistry, 5GV061, 7.5 credits. Analysis of field data 5BI171, 15 credits or Analysis of environmental change, 5 MH091, 15 hp, and a bachelor’s thesis, or the equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Form of instruction

The thesis is carried out under supervision. The course structure is planned jointly by students, supervisors and course coordinator. The planning of the thesis must be approved by the course coordinator prior to the start. The thesis can be planned to be conducted in several sub-periods, but the total time should correspond to the time of a conventional course with the same number of credits. A supervisor for the thesis is normally appointed at an academic institution. For theses that are made outside the university will also be appointed a mentor / contact person in the workplace. The thesis is presented in a written report and presented and defended at a seminar. The student will also carry out a reveiw on a similar work. Student works individually.

Supervision is received during the period / periods of the approved work plan and to an extent according to departmental evaluation rules for theses.

Examination modes

Examination is caried out on the independent work as documented in a written report in accordance with the formalities relating to EMG's series theses. The examination also includes the report be defended at a seminar, and the reveiw on the other report. The course is graded Fail (U), Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG). Students who fail the examination have the right to resit them to pass (HF Chap. 6 § 22), and the student who twice failed an examination, have the right to the head of department of Ecology and Environmental Science to request a different teacher be appointed to determine the grade. Those who pass the tests can not resit the higher grades. To pass the course requires that all examinations and compulsory modules are approved. The grade is an overall assessment of the results of examinations of different parts and given when all compulsory parts are approved.