Bachelor's thesis in Mathematics (LMABAC)
The bachelor's thesis is an independent work where you will use the knowledge you have acquired during your studies as a basis for a given task. The assignment will be carried out during the 3rd year of the Integrated Teacher Education program in Science. At this point, you will have the necessary knowledge to carry out a relevant thesis for your studies.
Course description for study year 2023-2024. Please note that changes may occur.
Facts
Course code
LMABAC
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
10
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Time table
Content
Through the work with the bachelor's thesis, the student will get experience with a research project where methods in mathematics are used. The student will carry out a litterature review, practical work, report writing. The methods will depend upon the specific assignment. Choice of project topic subject to availability of suitable supervisers.
Learning outcome
Knowledge
- Have an overview over current international litterature, scientific writing and ethical norms for a specific topic and can be critical to different sources of information.
- Demontrate an in depth insight and comprehension of a specific topic.
Skills
- Use mathematical methods to elucidate and analyse a problem.
- Have experience of literature search and scientific writing.
- Be able to present and convey the independent work using the terminology and language of the research area.
- Be able to describe the assignment in a clear manner and use the language of the field.
- Can use and analyse relevant tools
- Be able to discuss, analyse the results and conclusion related to the problem at hand.
General Competence
- Understand the ethical standards for scientific work
- Can convey the independent research work
- Be able to analyse relevant theoretical models or results supported by the research results
- Be able to reflect and critical assesment of one's own work and
- Can defend a high ethical behaviour in an academic contex
Required prerequisite knowledge
The student must have completed 40 ECTS credits in mathematics within the educational plan.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | 4 Months | Letter grades | All |
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
David PloogCourse teacher:
Eirik Eik SvanesCourse teacher:
Jörn SchulzCourse teacher:
David Duncan McnuttCourse teacher:
Tyson RitterCourse teacher:
Paul Francis de MedeirosCourse teacher:
Tore Selland KleppeCourse teacher:
Michal Jakub KapustkaCourse teacher:
Alex Bentley NielsenCourse teacher:
Martin Gunnar GulbrandsenCourse teacher:
Sigbjørn HervikCourse teacher:
Alexander UlanovskiiCourse coordinator:
Sigbjørn HervikCourse teacher:
Alexander RashkovskiiCourse teacher:
Jan Terje KvaløyHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadCourse teacher:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadMethod of work
Independent work with litterature. Independent guiding in the practical work and report writing.
Course assessment
There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital subject evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.