B15-GEOM Bachelor's Thesis

Credits (ECTS):15

Course responsible:Ivar Maalen-Johansen

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Course frequency:Annually

Nominal workload:375 hours

Teaching and exam period:Autumn and Spring

About this course

Bachelor students in geomatics may write a bachelor thesis as elective credits on a topic within a relevant field. The research proposal must be discussed and approved by the student's supervisor.

The bachelor thesis is an independent academic work. Independent gathering and analysis of sources (primary and/or secondary) are key elements. The student may also conduct fieldwork. The student is supervised in developing a research proposal. If the student is conducting fieldwork, it is required that the supervisor approves the research proposal prior to travel to the field.

Learning outcome

When completed a bachelor thesis the student will have knowlegde of a spesific topic and relevant methods and theories.

The student will have searched for an assessed various sources, and gained experience in planning and implementing a small project.

Learning activities
Supervision: Each student is entitled to 20 hours of supervision (including the supervisor's share of the marking) for a 15 ECTS bachelor thesis. Students sign a contract with the supervisor. The supervisory relationship is guided by the contract as well as common understandings for supervisory responsibility. Writing a research proposal is an integral part of the thesis process and its supervision. The student has a responsibility to stay in touch with the supervisor. The student submits a signed contract to supervisor and to the study administration
Teaching support
It is recommended that the students actively use the courses that the University Library, Writing Centre and other resources that the University offers.
Syllabus
Relevant literature will be identified through a review process guided by the supervisor.
Assessment method
One written project report/assignment.
Examiner scheme
External examiner is used in the evaluation of the bachelor thesis.
Mandatory activity
The student must submit a signed contract to supervisor and to the study administration at the faculty before he/her can start working on his/hers thesis.
Admission requirements
Special requirements in Science