Course
Bachelor Thesis in Chemistry and Environmental Engineering (KJEBAC)
Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2012-2013
Semesters
Fakta
Emnekode
KJEBAC
Vekting (stp)
20
Semester undervisningsstart
Autumn
Undervisningsspråk
Norwegian
Antall semestre
2
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Timeplan
Content
The thesis for the bachelor degree is an independent work where the students should apply the knowledge acquired through the study as a foundation for their work with the given task.
The course also contains an organized introduction to science theory; exemplified through the more important developments during the history of science and philosophy. The lectures will make the students acquainted with several of creative people that contributed to new knowledge about nature, and how their contributions changed our view on nature and ourselves. The creative process as a necessity for revealing new knowledge about nature will be discussed.
Theses for the Bachelor degree may be very different. Many projects include laboratory 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 faculty's web sites at www.uis.no.
Learning outcome
The student should be able to perform an individual task demonstrating his/her ability for independent specialization within an enclosed area within chemistry and environmental engineering.
Further the student should:
• Gain experience with literature search, scientific reporting and the ethical standards in the scientific field.
• Be able to present and communicate the independent work in the language and expressions applied the scientific field.
• Perform as useful and objective participants in scientific debates; within the field and in public space.
• Be able to decide when scientific disagreements are due to paradigmatic disagreements, and handle the debate accordingly.
• Defend and be good role models for high ethical behavior in scientific and other relations.
Forkunnskapskrav
HSE-course for bachelor students (TN101)
Refer to Regulations for Bachelor's theses for requirements of studypoints to assign the bachelor thesis.
Anbefalte forkunnskaper
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid | Exam system | Withdrawal deadline | Exam date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | Letter grades | All written and printed means are allowed. Calculators are allowed | Inspera assessment | — | — |
A bachelor´s or master´s 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 bachelor´s or master´s 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 bachelor´s or a master´s thesis not submitted in time will be graded Fail.
For more information:
http://student.uis.no/getfile.php/Intranett%20Studentsider%20og%20ansattsider/Regulations.pdf
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
Essay
Approved essay.
Fagperson(er)
Course teacher:
Steinar SanniCourse teacher:
Kåre Bredeli JørgensenCourse teacher:
Malcolm Andrew KellandCoordinator laboratory exercises:
Liv Margareth AkslandCourse teacher:
Krista Michelle KasterCourse coordinator:
Krista Michelle KasterHead of Department:
Päivi Annele Teivainen-LædreCourse coordinator:
Ilke Pala ØzkøkMethod of work
Project work. 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 th student should have written something that can form the basis of the conversation/discussion with the advisor. It is an adventage to start writing the thesis at the earliest possible stage.
The organized introduction to science theory will be given as a concentrated lecture series of 10-12 hrs in the beginning of the semester, and will be the foundation for a written essay on a self-imposed theme.
Åpent for
Chemistry and Environmental Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme
Litteratur
The selection of literature depends on the individual task, and will often be an integrated part of the thesis work. All literature that was applied and contributed to the understanding of the thesis work shall be given as references in the thesis. References are a list of books and papers that has been referred to in the thesis. It is important to clarify within the thesis what knowledge is found in references and what is your own contribution. When text is taken from a source e.g. a scientific paper, the reader should be made aware of this. It is good practice to write down references continuously during the work, as it is difficult to backtrack and retrieve them later. More information can be found in the TN-faculty’s guidelines for the bachelor thesis.
The section of science theory will use the book: Per Arne Bjørkum: ”Annerledestenkerne - En reise i vitenskapens historie”, 3. utg. 2009.
The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1
