MAMO3900 Bachelor Thesis Course description

The students will develop skills to independently and systematically carry out a larger project, utilizing the knowledge acquired during their studies. The thesis project involves formulating a research question within a mathematical field, either research-oriented or practically focused, and developing a methodological approach to answering the question. The students are expected to use the terminology of the field and demonstrate experience in literature search and scientific reporting. They should be able to apply theoretical models or studies supported by research results and justify the use of relevant methodological tools and approaches. Through the bachelor’s thesis, the students will demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate their own work.

Students must be registered in the third year and have completed at least 100 credits from the first and second years of the programme by 1 October, before they can write their bachelor’s thesis.

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The student can:

• explain the various steps in a research project
• describe relevant research methods and tools within mathematics and data analysis and discuss their advantages and disadvantages

Skills

The student can:

• apply knowledge in mathematical modeling and data science to solve a problem within a mathematical field
• plan and execute a larger project
• define the research question, scope, and project objectives
• find, critically evaluate, and integrate relevant research literature into their own work
• communicate professionally, both orally and in writing
• demonstrate accuracy in referencing and source usage

General competence

The student can:

• carry out an engineering task with a practical or research-oriented problem in an independent and systematic manner
• demonstrate independent academic and ethical reflection regarding their own work
• place their work within a broader engineering context

Project Work. The students will carry out a project equivalent to the scope of the course as a research project at OsloMet or with an external partner.

Detailed information and deadlines for the different phases of the project work will be provided in the course Canvas room published at the start of the semester. Internal supervisor from OsloMet will give supervision in project process and documentation.

The following coursework requirements are mandatory and must be approved to qualify for the exam:

• A project contract between OsloMet, the students, and the external partners.
• A preliminary project report (3-4 pages)

All submissions must use templates provided by OsloMet.

A project assignment in groups (2-3 students) or alone.

The project assignment is divided into the project report (maximum 15.000 words) and the project presentation. The final grade is given on the basis of an overall assessment of the project report and the project presentation.

The grade of the project report can be appealed. If the grade of the project report changes as a result of the appeal, a new presentation must be held. The presentation part of the exam can not be appealed.

All.

Grade scale A-F.

Two examiners (one internal and one external).