Course - Physics, Master's Thesis - TFY4900
Physics, Master's Thesis
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About the course
Course content
Research project of 30 ECTS under supervision, within physics or physics based science.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
The student should obtain in depth knowledge within the subject area of the master thesis.
Skills:
The student is trained in systematic acquisition of information. The student is trained in planning and implementing a comprehensive research project using scientific methods. The student learns to write a comprehensive scientific report.
General competence:
The student is trained in communicating professional matters.
Learning methods and activities
All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, should conclude an agreement regarding counselling. 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.
Further on evaluation
Grading of master's theses follow a Norwegian policy, read more about the guidelines on Description of grades for master thesis. Any additional information can be found on the website of the faculty and the departments.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)
Recommended previous knowledge
Four and a half years on the study program Applied physics and mathematics, line of study Technical physics, including a specialization project of 15 sp in the 9th semester.
Subject areas
- Physics
- Technological subjects