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POL3920

Master's Thesis in Industrial Ecology

Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Examination arrangement Thesis and Oral examination

About

About the course

Course content

The Master Thesis is a scientific analysis of a topic within industrial ecology and can be up to 50 pages in length (approximately 19000 words). Individual supervision is mandatory. The aim of this supervision is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their thesis.

Learning outcome

The learning objective is to prepare the students for independent research. Through mandatory supervision the students will be guided through the various steps included in a research project - as constructive and critical evaluation of others´ research, research preparations and cooperation, data collection, analysis, and research presentation. The process leading up to the master thesis gives students skills that are useful in administrative jobs as well as in teaching and research.

Learning methods and activities

Mandatory Master Thesis Seminar and individual supervision. The Master Thesis must be handed in within 20 weeks after the theme is approved. Please contact the departement for further information. The thesis should not exceed ca. 19.000 words.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL)

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the MSc programme in Industrial Ecology, specialising in Environmental Politics and Management.

Subject areas

  • Industrial Ecology

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Thesis and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

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Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

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