Course
Bachelor Thesis in Mathematics and Physics (MAFBAC)
The bachelor's thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies for solving a given assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a future employee.
The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies. At this stage you will have acquired the knowledge and know-how needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment in your studies.
Course description for study year 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
MAFBAC
Credits (ECTS)
20
Semester tution start
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Content
The bachelor’s thesis is an independent work where students are expected to use some of the knowledge acquired during their studies as a basis for working on a given task. Additionally, the thesis includes an organized introduction to the theory of science, explained through a historical presentation of the most important events in the history of natural science and philosophy. Along the way, students will become acquainted with many of the creative individuals who have contributed new knowledge about nature, and how their discoveries have continually changed our view of nature and ourselves. The creative process, which is a prerequisite for generating new knowledge about nature, is also highlighted.
Bachelor’s theses can take various forms. A thesis can be a review paper that provides an overview of a topic based on scattered literature sources, a more comprehensive discussion paper, or a thesis where one works on a specific problem. Generally, the thesis should contain a clearly defined message, be well-structured, easy to navigate, and easy to read. Formulas and derivations should be logically presented. The presentations should be readable by a fellow student with the same background without needing additional informational material to understand the message. Furthermore, a comprehensive reference list should be prepared. More information about the bachelor’s thesis can be found on the Faculty of Science and Technology’s website at www.uis.no. The choice of thesis topic is subject to the availability of relevant supervisory capacity.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her bachelor thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
- Can present and communicate extensive independent work
- Can describe the problem clearly and masters the terms and expressions within the academic field
- has acquired an overview of relevant international literature, scientific reporting, and ethical standards in the field, and manages to deal critically with various sources of information
- Can analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
- masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- Can give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
- Can reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
- Can defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
Required prerequisite knowledge
Refer to Regulations for the Bachelor's and Master's thesis https://www.uis.no/en/engineering/thesis-writing-at-faculty-of-science-and-technology(Thesis writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology | University of Stavanger (uis.no)) for requirements for passed credits to take a bachelor's thesis.
Of the 100/130 ECTS, the following courses must be passed by 15 January of the semester in which you are to write the thesis: MAT100, FYS100 og STA100
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | 4 Months | Letter grades | All |
Co-writing (up to three) is allowed.
According to Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger second 3-10 number 4, a student has primarily only one attempt for writing the thesis.
For further information and regulations relating to bachelor and master’s thesis, see here: https://www.uis.no/en/engineering/thesis-writing-at-faculty-of-science-and-technologyThesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.
For rules, important deadlines and more information, see our website "Assignment writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology".
Deadline for withdrawal is April 1.