Bachelor's Thesis in Physics
About the course
The course is normally only given to Bachelor's degree students in physics and teacher students in "Lektorutdanning 8-13 trinn" with specialization in physics, but may on request be available as a singular subject.
The student must arrange for a thesis project with a faculty member at the Department of physics and technology, and the application must include a description of the project and a supervision contract.
Application for approval of the thesis project must be submitted to the student administration at the Department of physics and technology by September 1st/February 1st. Ordinary registration for the exam via Studentweb.
The course may consist of one or more of the following:
- theoretical studies
- practical or experimental work
- programming or computer simulations
The course may additionally contain elements of topics in physics education.
A written thesis must be handed in. All research groups at the Department of Physics and Technology offer different projects according to capacity. The dimension of the submitted thesis should reflect a workload of 10 ECTS credits.
Admission requirements
Objectives of the course
Knowledge - The student will be able to:
- apply and combine previously achieved knowledge and skills at the bachelor's level
- gain knowledge in one physics related theme relevant for the project
- work in an analytic and methodic manner
- carry out an independent study or experimental task in the field of physics with emphasis on how to plan and execute a project
Skills - The student will be able to:
- identify relevant scientific problems within the theme the students has chosen
- identify and analyse literature and methods which are relevant for the theme
- work with a limited problem within the theme chosen by the student
- draft a solution or to give a comprehensive overlook of relevant work done by others for the same problem
- document and communicate the results from the project paper in a systematic/scientific manner
- plan and execute a project at bachelor's level
General expertise - The student will be able to:
- display good communication skills in writing
- understand the code of ethics and rules of conduct in scientific work
- work both independently and in cooperation with the supervisor
Credit reduction
If you pass the examination in this course, you will get an reduction in credits (as stated below), if you previously have passed the following courses:
- FYS-2016 Bachelor's Thesis in Physics 10 ects
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
The language of instruction is English or a Scandinavian language. The bachelor thesis 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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