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 2020-2021. 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 | — | — |
Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger, § 2-10 section 4:
A candidate will generally have one attempt at a performing examination or Bachelor's or Master's thesis.
a) Upon application, a second attempt may be granted if a candidate wishes to improve their grade. In such cases, the candidate may not be permitted to revise a previously submitted response, but must write a new response on a new basis.
b) Upon application, a candidate who has not passed the bachelor's or master's thesis may be granted a second attempt. In such cases, a reworked version of the bachelor's or master's thesis may be submitted, or a completely new thesis may be submitted. This must then be submitted by the specified deadline and will count as a new exam attempt.
c) The Dean himself shall issue supplementary regulations for the completion and supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses. A bachelor´s or a master´s thesis not submitted in time will be graded Fail.
For more information, please see https://student.uis.no/getfile.php/13421996/TN/18-00819-5%20Reglar%20for%20bachelor%20og%20masteropp%c3%a5va%20V2%202018%20EN.PDFRules and Regulations for Bachelor and Master's Thesis.
Philosophy of Science and Ethics
The essay must be submitted by March 15 (the essay must be approximately 5000 words). Topic for essay (Philosophy of science or Ethics) will be selected randomly after the last lecture. The essay is submitted electronically using Canvas.
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.
NOTE! Deadline for withdrawal during the spring semester is April 1st.
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. Bachelor's thesis to be solved together with one or two students.Particular circumstances can deviate from this rule.
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 Canvas.