B15-PV Bachelor's Thesis

Bachelor students in plant science may write a bachelor thesis, as elective credits, on a topic within the field of plant science. The research proposal must be discussed and approved by the student's supervisor.

The bachelor thesis is an independent academic work. Independent gathering and analysis of sources (primary and/or secondary) are key elements. The student may also conduct fieldwork. The student is supervised in developing a research proposal. If the student is conducting fieldwork, it is required that the supervisor approves the research proposal prior to travel to the field.

Knowledge: After completing a bachelor thesis the student will have knowlegde of a spesific topic and relevant methods and theories.

Skills: The student has got skills in finding, evaluating and referring to information and present this addressing the problem. Moreover, the student gained skills in applying scientific knowledge, make reasoned choices and handles relevant professional tools, techniques and forms of expression.

General Competence: The student has under guidance gained expertise in planning and conducting an independent project and dissemination of academic issues.