MAOK4900 Master thesis in applied ecology
- Course codeMAOK4900
- Number of credits30
- Teaching semester2024 Spring
- Language of instructionEnglish
- CampusEvenstad
- Required prerequisite knowledge
Required prerequisites: 6EV310 Concepts in ecology, 6EV311 Study design and statistical modelling.
The thesis is an independent scientific investigation into a topic within the broad concept of applied ecology. The thesis will be in the form and structure of a manuscript intended to be submitted to an international scientific journal. It is preferably written in English, but any Scandinavian language is accepted.
Learning Outcome
A student with fulfilled qualifications will have the following learning outcome:
Student
- has advanced knowledge on the theories, methods and research as well as extensive knowledge on the most updated scientific literature within a specific topic in applied ecology chosen by the student
Student
- can plan and design scientific activities, and collect and analyse data for scientific research
- can analyse and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to structure and formulate arguments
- can carry out an independent research or development project of considerable size
- can present the results from own research in a scientific community.
Student
- can communicate own scientific research as well as other important research findings from peer-reviewed publications to researchers as well as to students, stakeholders and the general public
- can analyze and discuss relevant research ethical problems
Independent work by the student under the supervision of a professional.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment | Support materials | Proportion | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written examination with an adjusting oral examination | ECTS - A-F | Individual |
One grade for the written thesis, adjusted by an oral presentation and a closed defense after thesis submission.
Reading list
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