Course
Bachelor Thesis in Computer Science (DATBAC)
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 coming engineer.
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.
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2016-2017. Merk at det kan komme endringer.
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
DATBAC
Vekting (stp)
20
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
English, Norwegian
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
Theses for the Bachelor degree may be very different. Many projects include construction or experimental work, while others may be more theoretical. One project may consist of an overview presenting a topic on the basis of different literature sources, a more theoretical discussion project, or a project where the student must to solve a concrete problem or develop a product.
In general the report should have a clearly defined message, be well structured, easy to browse through and easy to read. Arguments for and against a given assertion should be presented in a logical way. A fellow student with the same background should be able to read the presentations without having to resort to extra information material in order to understand the message.
Reproduction of textbooks etc. on general theory and knowledge should be limited. A complete reference list should also be made. Further information about the Bachelor project can be found at the facultys web sites at www.uis.no.
Learning outcome
- is able to 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
- is able to analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
- masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- is able to give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
- is able to reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
- is able to defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
Forkunnskapskrav
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | 1 Semesters | Letter grades | All | Inspera assessment | — | — |
A bachelors or masters thesis can normally be submitted only once, cf. Regulations for Examinations at the University of Stavanger,§ 7.1. The dean can allow one more attempt if a student wants to improve her/his grade. The student(s) must then write a new thesis on a new topic.
A bachelors or masters thesis that has been graded Fail, can only be submitted again once in a revised form. It must be handed in within the deadline and counts as a second sitting for examination, cf. Regulations for Examinations at the University of Stavanger, § 8,2g.
A bachelors or a masters thesis not submitted in time will be graded Fail.
For more information: http://student.uis.no/getfile.php/Intranett%20Studentsider%20og%20ansattsider/Regulations.pdf
The essay must be submitted by March 15 (the essay must be between 7 and 10 pages). Topic for essay (Philosophy of science or Ethics) will be selected randomly after the last lecture. The essay is submitted electronically using It's learning.
Grade: Pass/No pass
For students who get a no pass, an improved essay can be resubmitted within two weeks after the grades were made public. A pass is required for a student to be allowed to submit the bachelor thesis.
For students who are writing their bachelor thesis during fall, the course must be taken the previous semester. It is not possible to take the course one year early for student that is writing the bachelor thesis during the spring semester. If a candidate withdraws from the bachelor thesis (deadline during the spring semester is February 1), then the candidate cannot submit the essay in philosophy of science.
If the essay has been passed, but the candidate wants to resubmit the bachelor thesis (because it failed or to obtain a improved grade), the pass will stand.
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Nejm SaadallahCourse teacher:
Hein MelingCourse teacher:
Ståle FreyerCourse coordinator:
Tom RyenHead of Department:
Tom RyenCourse teacher:
Chunming RongCourse teacher:
Jarle UrdalCourse teacher:
Tomasz WiktorskiCourse teacher:
Øyvind Meinich-BacheCourse teacher:
Leander Nikolaus JehlCourse teacher:
Krisztian BalogCourse teacher:
Vinay Jayarama SettyCourse teacher:
Gianfranco NencioniCourse teacher:
Mina FarmanbarCourse teacher:
Alvaro Fernandez QuilezCourse teacher:
Ferhat Özgur CatakCourse teacher:
Petra GaluscakovaMethod of work
The Bachelor project should be relevant to the study programme. The student can choose in a list of proposed projects given by the academic staff at the department, or he/she can propose his/her own project and get help to formulate it together with one of the staff. The project can be performed individually or in cooperation with one or two other students. It is important both to the student and the advisor that a good cooperation routine is established during the execution of the project. This may e.g. take the form of regular meetings in which the student will present and discuss his/her work as it develops. Preferably the student should have written something that can form the basis of the conversation/discussion with the advisor. It is an advantage to start writing the thesis at the earliest possible stage
The lectures will be 4 hour per week in week 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. It is planned to stream the lectures. The essay must be submitted by March 15 (the essay must be between 7 and 10 pages). Topic for essay (Philosophy of science or Ethics) will be selected randomly after the last lecture. The essay is submitted electronically using It's learning.
Overlapping
| Emne | Reduksjon (SP) |
|---|---|
| Theory of Science and Ethics (BIB460_1) , Bachelor Thesis in Computer Science (DATBAC_1) | 5 |
Åpent for
Litteratur
All literature used to solve the problem must be listed as references. References are lists of the books, articles, manuals etc. that are referred to in the report. It is important that it is made clear in the report which parts are your contributions and which parts have been taken from other sources. If you reproduce text from e.g. an article the reader must be informed hereof. Wordings such as "this paragraph has to a great extent been taken from", " this paragraph was inspired by " can be used to give the best possible description of the actual situation. If you quote sentences, the source must be stated clearly. Make a note of sources as you go along. It will often be difficult to find them afterwards. Each reference must include the following three elements:
1.The name of the writer
2.The title of the book/article/etc
3.Information about the publisher.
An electronic version of the report together with software and experimental data are to be enclosed.
Per Arne Bjørkum: Annerledestenkerne - En reise i vitenskapens historie, 3. utg. 2009
Svein Aage Christoffersen; Handling og dømmekraft, 2012.