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.

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

Course code

LFYMAS

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

30

Semester tution start

Autumn

Number of semesters

2

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

English, Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

Through the work with the master's thesis, the student will gain experience with a research project involving methods in physics. 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

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

At least 120 ECTS in subject 1.

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

Course teacher(s)

Course teacher:

Tomas Brauner

Course teacher:

Anders Tranberg

Course teacher:

Ipsita Mandal

Course teacher:

Eero Aleksi Kurkela

Course teacher:

Alexander Karl Rothkopf

Course teacher:

Olena Zavorotynska

Course teacher:

Germano Nardini

Course coordinator:

Alex Bentley Nielsen

Course teacher:

Diana Lucia Quintero Castro

Course teacher:

Eva Rauls

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Method of work

Independent work with litterature. Individual supervision in the practical work and report writing. 

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

Literature

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