Bachelor Thesis in Mathematics and Physics (MAFBAC)
The bachelor's thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies for solving a given assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a future employee.
The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies. At this stage you will have acquired the knowledge and know-how needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment in your studies.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MAFBAC
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
20
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her bachelor thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
- Can present and communicate extensive independent work
- Can describe the problem clearly and masters the terms and expressions within the academic field
- has acquired an overview of relevant international literature, scientific reporting, and ethical standards in the field, and manages to deal critically with various sources of information
- Can analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
- masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- Can give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
- Can reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
- Can defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
Required prerequisite knowledge
Refer to Regulations for the Bachelor's and Master's thesis (Thesis writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology | University of Stavanger (uis.no)) for requirements for passed credits to take a bachelor's thesis.
Of the 100/130 ECTS, the following courses must be passed by 15 January of the semester in which you are to write the thesis: MAT100, FYS100 og STA100
Recommended prerequisites
Intermediate courses in mathematics and physics.
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | 4 Months | Letter grades | All |
Co-writing (up to three) is allowed.
According to Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger second 3-10 number 4, a student has primarily only one attempt for writing the thesis.
For further information and regulations relating to bachelor and master’s thesis, see here: Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.
For rules, important deadlines and more information, see our website "Assignment writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology".
Deadline for withdrawal is April 1.
Course teacher(s)
Course teacher:
Tore Selland KleppeCourse teacher:
Eva RaulsCourse teacher:
Anders TranbergCourse teacher:
Tyson RitterCourse teacher:
David PloogCourse teacher:
Eirik Eik SvanesCourse teacher:
Martin Gunnar GulbrandsenCourse teacher:
Jörn SchulzCourse teacher:
Michal Jakub KapustkaCourse teacher:
Tomas BraunerCourse teacher:
David Duncan McnuttCourse teacher:
Eero Aleksi KurkelaCourse teacher:
Sigbjørn HervikCourse teacher:
Alexander Karl RothkopfCourse teacher:
Olena ZavorotynskaCourse teacher:
Germano NardiniCourse coordinator:
Alex Bentley NielsenCourse teacher:
Alexander RashkovskiiCourse teacher:
Alexander UlanovskiiCourse teacher:
Jan Terje KvaløyHead of Department:
Bjørn Henrik AuestadMethod of work
The bachelor’s thesis should be relevant to the study programme. The student can choose in a list of proposed projects given by the academic staff at the department, or he/she can propose his/her own project and get help to formulate it together with one of the staff. The project can be performed individually or in cooperation with one or two other students. It is important both to the student and the course coordinator / supervisor that a good cooperation routine is established during the execution of the project. This may e.g. take the form of regular meetings in which the student will present and discuss his/her work as it develops. Preferably the student should have written something that can form the basis of the conversation/discussion with the course coordinator / supervisor. It is an advantage to start writing the thesis at the earliest possible stage.