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M30-ABG Master's Thesis

Credits (ECTS):30

Course responsible:Peer Berg

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Course frequency:Annually

Nominal workload:750 hours

Teaching and exam period:Autumn parallel and Spring parallel.

About this course

Students are required to write a master thesis/dissertation on a topic within the field of breeding and genetics. The research proposal must be discussed and approved by with the student's supervisor. The master thesis is an independent academic work. Independent gathering and analysis of sources (primary and/or secondary) are key elements of the dissertation. The student may also conduct fieldwork. The student is supervised in developing a research proposal.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

  • The student has advanced knowledge about a specific thematic area, relevant methods and theories

Skills:

The student can:

  • work independently to identify and compare different sources in relation to a specific thematic area within animal breeding and genetics
  • structure the Thesis according to academic standards
  • present a research topic, including choice of methods, data collection and analysis
  • plan and carry out a project over a long timeframe of multiple months

Competence:

  • The student will have insight into the different steps in a research process, including methodical and ethical considerations
  • If a fieldwork, and collection of primary data, has been completed, the student will have practical experience in comparing sources and collect data in the field, analyze and explain research results
  • The student will have experience in using feedback to process their own work, and are able to critically reflect over the results of the research and the Thesis process
  • Learning activities
    Supervision: Each student is entitled to 40 hours of supervision (including the supervisor's share of the marking) for a 30 ECTS master thesis.
  • Teaching support
    It is recommended that the students actively use the courses that the University Library, Writing Centre and other resources that the University offers.
  • Prerequisites
    Solid knowledge within the subject of the thesis.
  • Assessment method
    One written thesis and oral discussion.

    Master thesis with oral defence Grading: Letter grades Master thesis Grading: Letter grades
  • Examiner scheme
    The degree thesis shall be graded by at least one external examiner and one internal examiner. The main supervisor is usually the internal examiner.
  • Mandatory activity
    The student must submit a signed contract to the study administration at the faculty before he/her can start working on his/hers thesis.
  • Admission requirements
    Masterstudents accepted to EM-ABG - European Master in Animal Breeding and Genetics