Course

Bachelor Thesis in Biological Chemistry (BIOBAC)

The thesis is an independent project based on the scientific knowledge acquired during your studies. The thesis also gives the opportunity to show independence by going in depth on a given assignment. The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

BIOBAC

Vekting (stp)

20

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

Norwegian

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Spring

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

Bachelor theses have different forms. Most projects include experimental work, but some are more theoretical. The student will be supervised in the laboratory by active researchers. The practical part of the thesis is performed in one of the research laboratories at UiS or in institutes in the region which UiS collaborate with, like Nofima, NORCE, SUS, and NIBIO. Many theses are within molecular biology or biochemistry in microorganisms, plants fish or mammalian cells.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed and passed his or her bachelor assignment has acquired the following learning outcomes: He/she - is able to work independently in a chemistry and molecular biology lab - is able to describe a problem in a clear and concise way, according to the terms and expressions within chemistry and biology - has experience in literature search, scientific work and preparing scientific reports - is familiar with and able to reason about relevant scholarly tools and techniques - is able to evaluate own and others work critically - Knows the ethical standard that must be applied in research and scientific reports.

Forkunnskapskrav

Et av følgende alternativer:
Cell Biology (BIO100)
General Chemistry (KJE150)

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 start a bachelor's thesis.

The compulsory study technique and work methods course must be completed and passed before starting on the bachelor's thesis.

At least 30ECTS are required from the following list:

  • KJE150 General Chemistry
  • BIO100 Cell Biology
  • Either BIO200 Biochemistry or BIO210 Biotechnology

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Project work 1/1 4 Months Letter grades All, All written and printed means are allowed. Calculators are allowed


Note that you primarily have only one attempt for writing the thesis, see section 3-10 number 4 in https://liveuis.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/Arbeidsstoette/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7B0EF1D6B2-79E6-4051-AC66-28DBAAC3F448%7D&file=Regulations%20relating%20to%20studies%20and%20examinations%20at%20the%20University%20of%20Stavanger%20-%20oppdatert%202020.docx&action=default&mobileredirect=true&cid=c128b794-e216-4465-8884-bf86b6b8aa58Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger.

For all information and regulations relating to bachelor and master’s thesis, see https://student.uis.no/studiehverdag/oppgaveskriving/masteroppgaven/master-i-teknologi-sivilingenioer-og-realfag/here.

The Bachelor's thesis can be written as independent work by one student, or two students may write the project together and hand in collaborative thesis. Only one grade is given per thesis.

Deadline for withdrawal is April 1st.

Fagperson(er)

Course teacher:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Course coordinator:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Course teacher:

Oddmund Nordgård

Course teacher:

Lutz Andreas Eichacker

Course teacher:

Daniela Maria Pampanin

Course teacher:

Mark van der Giezen

Course teacher:

Federico Fenaroli

Course teacher:

Eduardo Alexandre Barros E Silva

Method of work

It is important both to the student and the supervisor 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. The student should preferably have written something that can form the basis of the conversation/discussion with the supervisor. It is an advantage to start writing the thesis as early as possible. All students have a maximum of 4 months from starting the thesis until the thesis must be handed in.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Bachelor Thesis in Biological Chemistry (BIOBAC_1) , Expanded Bachelor Thesis in Biological Chemistry (BIOLBAC_1) 20

Åpent for

Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Course teacher:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Course coordinator:

Hanne Røland Hagland

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Course teacher:

Oddmund Nordgård

Course teacher:

Lutz Andreas Eichacker

Course teacher:

Daniela Maria Pampanin

Course teacher:

Mark van der Giezen

Course teacher:

Federico Fenaroli

Course teacher:

Eduardo Alexandre Barros E Silva

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1