Master's Thesis in Physics (LFYMAS)
The Master's thesis is an independent work where you will use the knowledge you have gained through your studies to solve a defined task or assignment. The thesis will be carried out the last semester 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 2025-2026. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
LFYMAS
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
30
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
Learning outcome
Knowlegde
- 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.
- Demonstrate an in depth insight and comprehension of a specific topic.
- Be able to put the specific subject in the context of the field (physics) and have an understanding of, and be able to describe the underlying theory.
Skills
- Use methods in physics to elucidate and analyse a problem.
- Be able to carry out a 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 use and analyze relevant methods and tools specific for mathematical and physical modelling, calculations and/or numerical methods.
- Be able to elucidate and analyze the results and conclusion related to the chosen assignment.
General Competence
- Understand the ethical standards for scientific work.
- Can convey an extensive 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.
- Can defend a high ethical behaviour in an academic contex.
- Can comfortably use relevant software to calculate and/or oral and written presenation.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Master's thesis with oral presentation and defense
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's thesis with oral presentation and defense | 1/1 | 1 Hours | Letter grades | All |
| Master's thesis | 0/1 | 9 Months | Letter grades | All |
The master's thesis is given a preliminary grade and this can be adjusted by up to one grade after the oral final exam. The master's thesis must be passed in order to sit for the final oral examination cf. Regulations on studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger § 5-3 no. 3. The final oral examination is held individually by joint writing (up to three students).The oral exam is a presentation of at least 30 minutes where the students himself give an overview of the thesis. The presentation will be public and the examiners will be present. Following the presentation there will be an oral examiniation about the thesis with the examiner and supervisor before final grade is set. For rules, important deadlines and more information, see our website "Assignment writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology".