Master Thesis in Environmental Technology (MLJMAS)

The master's thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies on solving a chosen assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a coming engineer. 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 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

MLJMAS

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Spring, Autumn

Number of semesters

3

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English

Offered by

Content

Literature work, practical work, reporting. The content will vary depending on the specific thesis topic.

Learning outcome

A candidate who has completed and passed his or her master thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:

  • is able to 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
  • is able to analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
  • masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
  • is able to give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
  • is able to reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
  • is able to defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model

Required prerequisite knowledge

For rules, important deadlines and more information, please refer to our website entitled Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.

Exam

Thesis

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Thesis 9/10 4.5 Months Letter grades All
Project assignment 1/10 1 Weeks Letter grades All

There are two points of assessment, a project assignment which is a publicly presented poster with preliminary data, and a written thesis. A maximum of two students can collaborate on a master's thesisThe course has an ongoing assessment. All parts must be passed in order to obtain a final grade in the course. During the semester the student will prepare a poster based on their preliminary data. This poster will be publicly presented. There is no re-sit possibilities for the presentation.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Krista Michelle Kaster

Course teacher:

Krista Michelle Kaster

Course teacher:

Daniela Maria Pampanin

Course teacher:

Espen Enge

Course teacher:

Magne Olav Sydnes

Course teacher:

Ilke Pala Øzkøk

Course teacher:

Malcolm Andrew Kelland

Course teacher:

Kåre Bredeli Jørgensen

Head of Department:

Päivi Annele Teivainen-Lædre

Course teacher:

Roald Kommedal

Coordinator laboratory exercises:

Liv Margareth Aksland

Method of work

Independent work with literature. Individual supervision in practical work and in writing reports. It is important both to the student and the advisor 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 advisor. It is an advantage to start writing the thesis as early as possible.

Overlapping courses

Course Reduction (SP)
Master Thesis in Environmental Technology (METMAS_1) 30

Open for

Environmental Engineering - Master of Science Degree Programme

Admission requirements

Must meet the admission requirements of one of the study programmes the course is open for.

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue will be held in all courses or in selected groups of courses. The aim is to collect student feedback for improvements during the semester. In addition, a digital course evaluation must be conducted at least every three years to gather students’ experiences.

Literature

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