Project Paper in Space Physics
About the course
The course is only available to students on the Master's degree programme in space physics. It is not available to any other category of students as a singular or elective course.The course is not available as a singular 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 1 September in the autumn semester and 1 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.
The content of the course will depend on the planned profile of the Master's thesis, which normally is to be carried out in the following semester.
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 existing 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 literature
- 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
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