Bachelor Thesis in Urban Planning and Societal Safety (BYSBAC)

Content

The bachelor thesis can come in many different forms. Some assignments include planning and design work, whilst other assignments are more theoretical. An assignment could include a comprehensive study of a topic based on multiple literature sources; or it could consist of a more comprehensive, independent discussion, or an assignment where one has to solve a specific problem, hypothesis, or develop and/or conceptually design a place. 

In general, the thesis must contain a clearly defined problem and solution. It should be well structured and articulated. Arguments for and against a given statement must be logically presented with supportive evidence. 

The students must propose the topic for the assignment, and are responsible for planning the project, including finding methods for collecting information and searching for relevant literature. The supervisor acts as an advisor in the process. 

The presentations should be read by a fellow student with the same background without having to use additional information material to understand the thesis. Reproduction from textbooks etc. on general theory and knowledge should be limited. A reference list must be prepared. More information about the bachelor's thesis at the Faculty of Science and Technology can be found here:  Writing assignments at the Faculty of Science and Technology | University of Stavanger (uis.no)

Learning outcome

A candidate with a completed and passed bachelor's thesis must have the following learning outcomes:

• Can work independently
• Can describe the thesis clearly and neatly according to the terminology and forms of expression in the subject area
• Has experience with literature search, scientific reporting and ethical standards in the field
• Can apply relevant theoretical models or studies supported by research results
• Knows and can justify relevant methodological tools and working methods
• Can investigate the problem and link the conclusion to the problem
• Has the ability to critically assess one's own work
• Can defend and be good role models for high ethical behavior in professional and other contexts
• Can exchange views and experiences and act as a useful and factual actor in a scientific debate
• Can recognise when a scientific disagreement is important and can debate accordingly

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.

Exam

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Tegg Westbrook

Head of Department:

Tore Markeset

Method 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.

Open for

Course assessment

Follows the procedures given by the Faculty.

Literature