TAB3900 Bachelor’s Thesis Course description

Passed first year and passed TAB2000, TAB2100, TAB2300/TAB2400 from the second year. TAB1050 is exempt from the progression requirement.

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

Knowledge

The student can

• discuss theory and results from up-to-date research relating to the topic of the bachelor's thesis
• update his/her dental technology knowledge and action competence in accordance with evidence-based practice

Skills

The student can

• write a project description that specifies the topic, relevant research question and schedule for the completion of the bachelor's degree project
• describe and explain the choice of professional topic, research question and research design based on philosophy of science and methodology literature
• carry out systematic literature searches and use relevant professional research and subject matter in a way that meets the general academic guidelines
• carry out the project in accordance with scientific criteria and guidelines for research ethics and data protection
• answer the research question in a clear conclusion based on the presentation of empirical material, and make active use of empirical data and theory when discussing the research issue/questions
• present the project in writing and orally using precise academic terminology and reliability

General competence

The student can

• criticise the self-chosen research design related to the in-depth topic of the bachelor thesis
• demonstrate a professional attitude to research and development work
• present important subject matter and exchange points of view and experience with others in the field of odontology and in this way contribute to developing good practice and innovative thinking
• discuss general professional principles and challenges based on critical assessment of sources
• assess relevant academic and professional ethics issues

The work and teaching methods include seminars, self-study and team-based learning in groups related to the systematic problem-solving process and project cooperation. During the course, the students will receive up to five hours of supervision per project assignment. The project supervision is given in connection with the development of an exam outline and the selection of a topic, research question and research design, and in relation to methodology, data processing and overall thesis structure.

The following must have been approved in order for the student to take the exam:

• a minimum attendance of 80 % in seminars, scheduled group work and project supervision
• project description in accordance with set criteria. The project description must be approved before work on the project can begin to ensure the bachelor thesis’ academic relevance and methodological feasibility.

Written bachelor assignment with a maximum of 3 students, 7,000 words (+/- 10 per cent)

Grading scale: A-F

Resits/rescheduled exam: If a fail grade (F) is awarded for the written work the student has the right to submit a reworked version once. In the case of a third attempt at the examination, a new research question is required.

All aids are permitted, as long as the rules for source referencing are complied with.

Grade scale A-F

All answers are assessed by two examiners.

An external examiner is used regularly, at a minimum of every third completion of the course. When selecting answers for external evaluation, a minimum of 10 percent of the answers shall be included, with no fewer than 5 answers. The external examiner’s assessment of the selected answers shall benefit all students.

15 credits overlap with the course TANN3900.