Masteroppgave i Petroleum Geosciences Engineering (GEOMAS)

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Master's theses vary from one to antother. Normally, the master's thesis will result in a report.

One example of a report is shown below. It is emphasized that this is only an example. Each Department may also have their own examples or requirements in their guidelines. You should agree with your advisor in advance how your project should be carried out and documented.

At an overall level all theses will have a similar structure. A general structure to a thesis is: an introduction presenting the background of the thesis, its purpose and contents, relevant theory, existing methods and models relevant to the project, laboratory etc; analyses/experiments/developments; results and observations; discussions; and conclusions.

Learning outcome

• 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-, contexts, thus being a good role model

Required prerequisite knowledge

In order to qualify for writing the master's thesis, the student must have passed at least 50 ECTS credits in accordance with his/her education plan by October 15th the semester before writing the thesis, or alternatively, 80 ECTS credits in accordance with his/her education plan by January 15th when writing in the spring semester.

If a student does not meet any of these requirements, she/he may apply for writing the thesis in the fall semester- or write the thesis in the next spring semester.

Exam

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Head of Department:

Method of work

It is important for both student and supervisor that you establish a good relationship during the thesis semester. Practice regular meetings where the student presents and discusses the work during the process. A good rule is that the student should have written/produced something as a basis for meetings with the supervisor.

It is an advantage to start writing the thesis as soon as possible.

To make a preliminary outline is often smart. During the working process, the different chapters and sub-chapters will gradually be filled with its content.

We recommend all students to read the student guide for bachelor's- and master's theses: https://www.uis.no/sites/default/files/2022-01/Regulations%20for%20Bachelor%E2%80%99s%20and%20Master%E2%80%99s%20Theses.pdf 

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