ML-312 Bachelor Thesis
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Thomas Eckhard Hundhausen
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring, Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teaching language
NorwegianPrerequisites
SV-125.
130 credits must be passed.
Course contents
The students use scientific methods, work methods and writing techniques. The course will contribute to the students’ understanding of the importance of science to general subject knowledge and different problem solving strategies. Based on a real problem from the field of medical laboratory technology, the students shall learn to seek out information and build their knowledge through practical work. Particular attention will be paid to the practice of scientific methods relevant to the task at hand and learning how scientific results are presented in a written report.
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the students shall
be able to account for how a scientific research project is planned and carried out
have developed skills in systematic use of methods for data collection, analysis, discussion, report writing and oral presentation
be able to substantiate conclusions given in the report
Examination requirements
The students' working prosess must be approved and the presentasion must be passed.
Teaching methods
Project instruction in groups.Compulsory presentasion of the project.For the practical part of the project, a personal supervisor will be assigned for each group.
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
The Bachelor's project report is assessed by the supervisor and an external examiner. Oral individual examination. 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 |
|---|---|
| ML-322 – Bachelor's Thesis | 15 |
| ML-301 – Bachelor's Project | 10 |