ME550 Science Project master

Contents and structure

Content

Elective course for students that had any of the compulsory courses as part of semester programmes or other study programmes. The course is also suitable for exchange students interested in doing a science project (for example as part of an internship).

The project report might be written in Norwegian or English.

Approach

1. Students should contact a potential supervisor and agree on a specific science project.

2. Register for exam at this specific course at Studentweb in beginning of semester (see home page for registration deadlines)

3. The science project should allow students to gain in-depth knowledge of a specific field of interest and may build on literature study, field/laboratory work, data analyses and/or theoretical approaches, and preferable combinations of such.

4. Student and supervisor prepare a short (>2 page) proposal/overview for the content of the project.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student has

• in-depth knowledge within specific field of interest within the natural and environmental sciences

Skills

The student is able to

• read and critically evaluate scientific publications concerning the specialisation topic
• prepare a project thesis by raising their theoretical level
• apply specific scientific methods, such as field and laboratory measurements, data analyses or modelling tools, if applicable to the science project

General competence

The student can

• assess scientific literature, technical reports, websites, etc. to gain information on a particular subject
• formulate research questions and use theoretical and/or practical approaches to answer them (depending on the type of project)
• communicate findings in written reports
• discuss scientific knowledge in the context of environmental or management issues

Entry requirements

Completed bachelor degree of 180 ECTS in a relevant field for the project. The course is only for students that have fulfilled courses equivalent to compulsory courses in the master's program in Climate Change Management.

Teaching methods

Supervised project work

Compulsory learning activities

None

Assessment

Written scientific project report/essay. The written material must be new and independent.

When the written report has been graded, an adjusting oral exam, consisting of a presentation by the student (open) and an examination (closed), will be held. The final grade may be adjusted by one grade up or down.

Grading scale A-F, where A is excellent and F is fail.

Examination support material

All support material is permitted.

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