Course - Master Thesis in Ocean Resources - BI3910
BI3910 - Master Thesis in Ocean Resources
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis with oral defense
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master thesis with oral defense | 100/100 |
Course content
The master's thesis consists of an independent project work within the field of biology. This project work is linked to ongoing research activity at the department. During the master thesis, students will learn to work systematically within a specific area and also learn to acquire detailed knowledge and skills through practical work and literature study.
Learning outcome
MSc in Ocean Resources provides students with knowledge, analytical skills and general knowledge at an advanced level, with the aim of working in universities, independent institutes, industry, consultancy, manufacturing, equipment, school sector and public administration, or for the purpose of further education in a doctoral degree program.
The Master of Science degree program provides an interdisciplinary, broad understanding of complex interactions in the marine environment. The oceans have large marine living and non-living resources that are becoming increasingly important, and that we will be more dependent of in the future. In order to ensure a sustainable utilization of coastal resources and to conserve marine bioresource, there is a need for in-depth knowledge, interdisciplinarity, and knowledge in both economy, environment, technology, marine biological resources, and other social developments.
Learning methods and activities
Before beginning with the master project work, the student must take part in the compulsory HSE training at the faculty (HMS0003).
All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, should conclude an agreement regarding counselling. The master agreement, with attached project description and risk assessment, should be handed in by the 20th of January the first year of your Masters, unless otherwise agreed with the Department.
The standard contact period with the supervisor(s) is 50 hours, which is the standard for a masters thesis of 60 credits. Any contact between supervisor/s and student beyond this, depends on the supervisor(s) choice of supervision methodology. It is expected that the student works independently beyond the standard contact period.
The master thesis (60 credits) amounts to 40 weeks of work. The work is usually distributed between the two last semesters of the master degree and must be described in more detail in the master agreement.
Further on evaluation
The deadline for submission of the thesis is 15th of May, unless otherwise agreed with the Department.
The oral defense of the thesis project consists of a presentation and a discussion/examination. Permitted examination aids are to be determined in cooperation with your supervisor.
National regulations have been established for evaluation of Master’s theses within the STEM fields: more info can be found on the page Description of grades for master thesis.
Normal rules apply for appealing the grade. A new oral defense is only arranged if the new examiners disagree with the grade given in the original evaluation.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Ocean Resources (MSOCEAN)
Required previous knowledge
Passed HSE course: HMS0003
Admission to MSOCEAN and approved master agreement
You must have completed and passed all courses that are a part of the master's degree before conducting the oral defense of the master thesis.
Version: 1
Credits:
60.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 3
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Term no.: 4
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Marine Civil Engineering
- Marine Technology
- Aqua Culture
- Biology
- Marine Biology
- Marine Topics
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis with oral defense
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Master thesis with oral defense 100/100 INSPERA
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master thesis with oral defense
100/100
Submission
2024-05-15
INSPERA
12:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates
- * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"