Course - Nanotechnology, Master's Thesis - TBT4905
Nanotechnology, Master's Thesis
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About the course
Course content
The master thesis work is performed in the 10th semester over a period of 20 weeks. The work can start once the specialization course is passed and as long as the specialization project report is handed in. The master thesis topic is normally offered within the research areas of the department, but the candidates can also choose their own topic. By agreement with the department the thesis work can be performed at a different faculty or at a different institution/company. If the faculty in special cases is to deviate from the requirement that all courses in the education plan should be passed before evaluation of the thesis, the following has to be considered: - The extent of remaining courses. - If the remaining courses are essential for completing the thesis.
Learning outcome
The student should learn in-depth inquiry in a specific theme within their chosen field, through scientific methods of work, i.e. collecting complementary knowledge through literature studies and other sources, to combine this with their own knowledge. The student should further complete a larger independent work, including to make a project plan with milestones, report interim results and write a master thesis according to acknowledged standards.
Learning methods and activities
All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences have to write a master agreement with their supervisor and department. This is done via the electronic form in Sharepoint. The standard contact period with the supervisor/-s is 25 hours. 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.
Compulsory assignments
- Oral presentation of the master's thesis during the project period
Further on evaluation
The master's thesis is to be submitted in NTNU's examination system. Information about the submission process can be found at Submitting bachelor and master thesis - for students
The submission deadline for the master's thesis is 20 weeks from the start-up date + 1 week for Easter or Christmas if this falls within in the period. Students writing their master’s thesis abroad are granted an extra 6 weeks so that the total time frame of the thesis work is 26 weeks. You must apply for an extension of the deadline if you are delayed in your work and unable to meet the deadline.
The deadline for the assessment of the master's thesis is 3 months. Grade descriptions for master's theses can be found on this page: https://i.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Description+of+grades+for+master+thesis
If you fail your master’s thesis you can submit a new or revised thesis once. Students who wish to do so must notify the faculty within three months of the final grading decision (including the outcome of any appeal). If you have received a passing grade, you may not improve that grade by voluntarily retaking the course or examination.
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. Additional information may be available on the websites of the relevant faculty and department.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Nanotechnology (MTNANO)
Recommended previous knowledge
The course is part of the study program for master students in the programme MTNANO.
Required previous knowledge
The specialization project must be submitted.
Course materials
Agreed with supervisor.
Syllabus
Subject areas
- Biotechnology
- Technological subjects