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FYS-2015 Bachelor's Thesis in Physics - 10 ECTS

Type of 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.


Admission requirements

The subject 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.

Course overlap

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

Course content

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.


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

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.

Teaching methods

Individual guidance and supervision according to agreement and of one semester duration. The supervisor's total workload in connection with the project paper is maximum 20 hours and the student will receive supervision within these limits.

Schedule

Examination

Examination: Date: Duration: Grade scale:
Assignment 16.12.2024 14:00 (Hand in) 1 Semesters 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

Only if a bachelor`s thesis is graded as "Failed" may the thesis be resubmitted in a revised form.The deadline for resubmitting the thesis is 4 weeks from the time the result is made available to the student. If the thesis receives the grade "Failed" a second time, the student must apply to the Programme Board for a new project.
  • About the course
  • Campus: Tromsø |
  • ECTS: 10
  • Course code: FYS-2015
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