MA-306 Bachelor Thesis
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Rolf Tomas Nossum
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English.
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics
Teaching language
Norwegian or English.Prerequisites
Completed 60 ECTS Credits in Mathematics
Course contents
Guidance on the use of library and database services, and best practice in using and referring to the work of others.
A seminar on some central topics in the theory of science, with emphasis on
observation and knowledge
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hypothetical-deductive method
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the criterion of falsification
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the demarcation problem
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research programmes
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paradigm shifts
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science as power structure
Oral presentation of a concept for the bachelor thesis.
Individual supervision of bachelor thesis work.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, the student will have acquired skills in
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use of the library and electronic databases to navigate the research literature
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exploring a topic of relevance to the degree course and relating it to current theory of science
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presenting scientific material orally and in writing
Examination requirements
Oral presentation mus be approved. See more information in Canvas.
Teaching methods
Seminar, oral presentation, and supervised project work. The course has an expected workload of around 200 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual written bachelor thesis. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
Course | Reduction of Credits |
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MA-302 – Introduction to Research and Developmental Work; Bachelor term paper | 10 |