B15-BIOTEK Bachelor's Thesis

Credits (ECTS):15

Course responsible:Linda Liberg Bergaust, Geir Mathiesen

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Limits of class size:5

Course frequency:Annual

Nominal workload:375 hours

Teaching and exam period:The course starts in January block. The course teaching and assessment in the spring parallel.

About this course

Biotechnology is very important in the transition towards a greener and more sustainable society. Bachelor's students in Biotechnology have the opportunity to write a bachelor thesis within a relevant research area. The thesis is an independent, academic work equivalent to a half semester. It may include a literature study, laboratory work, processing and analyzing data. The thesis will be structured in line with academic standards. The students will be given guidance and supervision. The following topics are offered:

Characterization of the enzyme LPMO
Phenotypic characterization of denitrifying bacteria
Probiotic bacteria in foods
Literature study, topic chosen in collaboration with the supervisor

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE: Having written an 15 credits' Bachelor's thesis, the student has gained knowledge of a specific topic and relevant theories, processes, tools and methods.

SKILLS: The student has got skills in finding, evaluating and referring to information and present this addressing the problem. Moreover, the student gained skills in applying scientific knowledge, make reasoned choices and handels relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression.

GENERAL COMPETENCE: The student has gained insight in research planning and the process of conducting an independent project and the dissemination of academic issues.

Learning activities
The student is entitled to 20 hours of supervision (including assessment of the Bachelor`s thesis).
Teaching support
Students are encouraged to use available courses and information at the University Library and the Writing Center at NMBU.
Prerequisites
Completed 120 credits and good background knowledge in the relevant issue. Laboratory practice corresponding to BIO130.
Assessment method
Written assignment. The Bachelor's thesis will have a final oral presentation and discussion as part of the assessment.

Bachelor thesis Grading: Letter grades Bachelor thesis with oral defence Grading: Letter grades
Examiner scheme
Internal and external examiner assesses the Bachelor's thesis and the oral presentation and discussion.
Mandatory activity
The completed contract between the student and the supervisor (s), with a detailed timetable, handed in at the Faculty before work on the Bachelor`s thesis can begin.
The students has to pass an initial one week laboratory trial period to demonstrate abilities to fullfill laboratory HSE requirements.
Notes
The thesis can not be part of a Master’s degree.
The main supervisor must be a scientific employee at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. Cosupervisors may be employed at other universities or external research institutions / industry. Cosupervisors must be approved by the main supervisor and the responsible Faculty. The total hours of supervision are to be divided between all supervisors.
Teaching hours
The student works 375 hours over one semester.
Preferential right
Third-year students in the study program Bachelor in Biotechnology
Admission requirements
Special requirements in science.