Course
Master Thesis in Environmental Technology (MLJMAS)
The master's thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies on solving a chosen 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 2025-2026
Fakta
Emnekode
MLJMAS
Vekting (stp)
30
Semester undervisningsstart
Spring
Undervisningsspråk
English
Antall semestre
3
Vurderingssemester
Spring
Content
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her master thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thesis | 9/10 | 4.5 Months | Letter grades | All |
| Project assignment | 1/10 | 1 Weeks | Letter grades | All |
There are two points of assessment, a project assignment which is a publicly presented poster with preliminary data, and a written thesis. A maximum of two students can collaborate on a master's thesis
The course has an ongoing assessment. All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade in the course. During the semester the student will prepare a poster based on their preliminary data. This poster will be publicly presented. There is no re-sit possibilities for the presentation.
Note that you primarily have only one attempt for writing the master's thesis, see section 3-10 number 4 in https://liveuis.sharepoint.com/:w:/r/sites/Arbeidsstoette/_layouts/15/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc={0EF1D6B2-79E6-4051-AC66-28DBAAC3F448}&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://www.uis.no/en/thesis-writing-engineering-and-sciencehere.
Deadline for withdrawal is April 1st
