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TFY4900

Physics, Master's Thesis

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Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Spring 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master thesis

About

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)

Subject areas

  • Physics
  • Technological subjects

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Physics

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

New examination - Autumn 2024

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Date Submission 2024-09-01 Time Submission 23:59 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2024

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2025

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment