Studieinfo emne ACIT5910 2019 HØST
ACIT5910 Master's Thesis, Phase 1 Emneplan
- Engelsk emnenavn
- Master's Thesis, Phase 1
- Studieprogram
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Master's Programme in Applied Computer and Information Technology
- Omfang
- 10.0 stp.
- Studieår
- 2019/2020
- Pensum
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VÅR
2020
- Timeplan
- Emnehistorikk
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Innledning
Phase 1 (MT-1) of the master's thesis lays the foundation for conducting a successful master project and writing the master's thesis. In this phase, you will study the relevant literature, map out the area of your master project, find and formulate problem statement and research questions, and plan the research you will conduct in your master project.
Forkunnskapskrav
At least two subjects (20 ECTS) from the first semester must have been passed before the student can start work with MT1.
Læringsutbytte
A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes, defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
On successful completion of this course the student:
- has specialized knowledge of the research literature of the specific areas of their Master thesis
Skills
On successful completion of this course the student:
- can clearly define and limit problem areas
- can connect his/her own project to relevant research literature
- can clearly formulate problem statement and research questions applicable to the area of their master project
General competence
On successful completion of this course the student:
- can apply knowledge in new areas and plan limited projects
- can carry out comprehensive independent literature study
Innhold
This phase is the beginning of a longer research project. The content will be relative to the student's project.
Arbeids- og undervisningsformer
Each student is appointed a supervisor when starting MT1. The work is carried out under the guidance of the appointed supervisor.
Arbeidskrav og obligatoriske aktiviteter
None.
Vurdering og eksamen
- An individual written report (7000-10000 words) including a thorough literature study, a clearly defined problem statement, research questions, and a detailed project plan.
- Individual oral presentation of the project. Both exams must be passed in order to pass the course.
The oral presentation cannot be appealed.
Hjelpemidler ved eksamen
None.
Vurderingsuttrykk
Assessment is pass or fail.
Sensorordning
Two internal examiners will assess the individual report and the oral presentation. External examiner is used periodically.