Course - STS: Project Oriented Master's Thesis in STS - KULT3332
KULT3332 - STS: Project Oriented Master's Thesis in STS
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master thesis | 100/100 |
Course content
The course consists of knowledge gathering for a company / institution and analysis of this. The content will vary depending on the institution the student has practice in, and his or her needs, desires and objectives. The specific thesis topic for the master's thesis is prepared in consultation with the supervisor and data / source acquisition should be linked to the practical period. The thesis should normally have a scope of approx. 15 000 - 25 000 words. Two students in the same company / institution can choose to write the master's thesis together. If this is chosen, each student must explain what parts he / she is responsible for and the length of the assignment should be 30 000 - 50 000 words.
Learning outcome
The thesis must be related to a company or an institution / organization and have relevance for the host institution. The thesis work will provide students with theoretical and practical training in conducting a research work.
KNOWLEDGE:
A candidate with employment-oriented thesis in STS:
- Has through working with the thesis acquired a thorough knowledge of a corporate / institutional business; visions, aspirations, goals and challenges.
- Can outline different perspectives using advanced STS theory
- Has good knowledge of the development of the design and methodology of getting to do a limited R & D contract for a company / institution.
- Can obtain and process research-based knowledge about a particular, limited topic related to a corporate / institutional R & D need and use relevant theory to elucidate this research assignment.
- Has knowledge of research ethics guidelines.
SKILLS:
A candidate with employment-oriented thesis in STS:
- Has experience in doing relevant research work for companies, organizations / institutions related to a specified and limited problem area.
- Has training in a type of systematics and abstraction that is suitable for use in R & D work.
- Has training in systematic and analytical report writing.
Learning methods and activities
Master's thesis written under the guidance of the department, in groups and individually. Please see link for the numbers of hours of supervision eligible for your master's thesis https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/Norsk/Masteravtale+HF
Further on evaluation
An adjusting oral part is included in the assessment.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Science and Technology Studies (STS) (MSTS)
Required previous knowledge
Requires admission to Master's program in STS and passed KULT3301, KULT3303, KULT3304, KULT3322, EiT/HIP, KULT3331 and KULT3307 or equivalent.
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Version: 1
Credits:
45.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Term no.: 2
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Science and Technology Studies
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master thesis
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Submission
2023-09-15
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Master thesis
100/100
Submission
2024-05-16
INSPERA
14:00 -
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"