Project Paper in Energy, Climate and Environment
About the course
The course is only available to students on the Master's degree programme in energy, climate and environment. It is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course.
The project has to be approved by the Programme Board. Application for approval must be submitted to the Programme Board within a deadline, which is normally 1st September in the fall semester and 1st February in the spring semester. Students apply by handing in a supervision contract along with a project description. Students must register to the exam as for ordinary courses.
One semester project for master in Energy, Climate and Environment. The subject covered will depend on the profile of the master thesis, which is offered in the following semester. Contact the Department of Geology or the Department of Physics during the 8nd semester if a project paper is desired. The projects are for individual work. The project must be approved by the faculty based on an application comprising a standard application form with a project description attached.
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The student can :
- develop and carry out a research project in natural science
- develop relevant and realistic research questions
- use theories that are relevant to their individual project
- use methods that are adequate for the individual project
- discuss and report the results of the study in a scientific way in relation to relevant literature in the field
Skills - The student can:
- evaluate and analyse real and/ or simulated data
- evaluate and analyse theories, methods and experiments that are published in journals
- work independently with practical and theoretical problem solutions
General expertise - The student can:
- display good communication skills in writing and presentation of scientific work, both for a general public and for specialists in the field
- follow the code of ethics and rules of conduct in scientific work
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English or a Scandinavian language. The project paper can be written in English or a Scandinavian language.Schedule
The schedules are normally finalized and published well in advance of the start of the semester, often a few weeks beforehand. This gives students the opportunity to organize their studies and prepare for upcoming activities.
It is recommended to check the schedule regularly, as changes may occur.
Examination
| Assignment | Duration: 1 Semesters |
Grade: Passed / Not Passed |
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More info about the assignment
The exam is comprised of submission of the project paper within a given deadline. The deadline for submission is normally June 1st in the spring semester and December 15th in fall semester. If the submission date falls on a holiday or a weekend, the submission date is postponed to the first working day after the deadlines.Re-sit examination
Students who do not pass the previous ordinary examination can gain access to a re-sit examination.
The deadline for submitting a revised assignment is 4 weeks from the time the result is made available.