GE491 Bachelor Thesis in Geology

Contents and structure

The bachelor thesis is the final course in the bachelor program and is completed in the last year of study. Students must carry out an independent, research-oriented project based on realistic research questions that require knowledge and skills from key topics in the program. The thesis is within geology, and the topic must be chosen from areas where the department has supervisory competence and capacity. The work is normally done in groups and may be linked to assignments and research projects in which the department is involved, or in collaboration with an external partner.

Learning Outcome

Knowledge

The student

• has broad knowledge of key topics and can apply new knowledge within a self-selected area of geology.
• can collect and interpret data, as well as present and discuss the results in a written thesis.
• has the ability for scientific analysis and reflection and understands what characterizes a scientific source.

Skills

The student

• can carry out an independent project.
• can collect data and perform analyses in a critical and reflective manner.
• can present an independent work both in writing and orally in a systematic and scientific way.
• can search for high-quality sources in relevant academic databases.
• masters reference management, citation techniques, and source criticism.
• can search for high-quality sources in national and international academic databases.
• masters reference management, citation techniques, and source criticism

General competence

The student

• can carry out independent assessments of important geological research questions.
• can define research questions and objectives, explain methods, and correctly find and use literature and sources.
• can provide a balanced presentation of the topic.
• can structure and present an academic thesis and communicate its main points clearly (both in writing and orally).

Entry requirements

None

Recommended previous knowledge

Students should have completed 90 ECTS credits courses within the bachelor programme in geology and geohazards or equivalent.

Teaching methods

Independent work with supervision from one or more teachers. It is normal for 2 - 3 students to write their thesis together. It is not possible to be more than 3 students in each group.

Compulsory learning activities

• Mandatory participation in seminars.
• Submission of introduction and progress plan.
• Oral group presentation of the thesis before the submission deadline.

All activities must be completed within the given deadlines.

Assessment

Bachelor's Thesis. Grading: A-F, where F represents a fail.

If the bachelor thesis is written as a group project, the rules for group examinations apply, and the grade will be the same for all group members. In the case of a failed examination, the group may submit an improved version in the following semester.

Examination support material

All support material is permitted.

Please see Submission of home exams and assignments.

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