Main Thesis FMH606

Prerequisites

The student must have passed 70 course credits in the master program

Course Objectives

Through the main thesis the student shall gain experience and knowledge with regard to individual, scientific work. The student shall furthermore develop a thorough understanding of a selected topic relevant to the course of study.

Course Description

The main thesis should incorporate an experimental and/or theoretical topic. The work is to be carried out on an individual basis, even when more students work on the same or related topics. Assignments are suggested by the tutors (researchers).The students have the opportunity to suggest topics in which they are interested. In this case, the tutor will still have to be the author of the assignment texts. The main thesis may be carried out at a co-operating institute or enterprise in Norway or abroad.

Learning Methods

The work is to be carried out as would have been done in a real life work situation where the project model will be used, and the format of the activity is a guided self study. Each student will be assigned a tutor from the college and if possible a co-tutor from industry.

Assessment Methods

The thesis is assessed and awarded a grade based on the written report.

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