Course description for 2024/25
Master's Thesis in Marine Ecology
BI309F
Course description for 2024/25

Master's Thesis in Marine Ecology

BI309F

The students will choose the topic for their thesis in the 1st semester of study. The Master's thesis should primarily be empirical and have relevance to the program's objective. Both qualitative and quantitative methods can be used. The Master's thesis is normally an individual independent work, but cooperation between two or more students can be considered for certain topics.

Master students should together with the supervisor write a concise plan for the thesis, which should address the theoretical and empirical basis for the project, including literature references, an evaluation of methods, data processing, ethical issues, schedule and cost. The plan must be submitted by the end of the first semester.

For registered students of Master in Biosciences.

Knowledge

The student will

  • have knowledge about scientific theory and methods used within his/her research subject area
  • have knowledge of various statistical methods used for treatment of biological data, and be able to use these on own research data
  • be able to gain practical and theoretical knowledge related to sampling and analyzes of aquatic organisms or the environment they live in
  • have good knowledge of the subject, and a thorough understanding of theoretical approaches and literature related to the chosen topic

Skills

The student will

  • be able to write a scientific report
  • have acquired knowledge in selected analytical and statistical methods
  • be able to critically analyze research performed within their own master thesis topic
  • be able to acquire updated knowledge from electronic databases and scientific publications, and know the relevant scientific journals within the field

General competence

The student should

  • be able to present own research data both orally and in writing
  • have insight into relevant issues related to his/her master thesis
  • participate in planning of new research projects within their own area of ¿¿research, related to finding relevant information, experimental design, statistical data analysis, critical dissemination of scientific information and results.
No tuition fees. Costs for semester registration and course literature apply.
Mandatory for the specialization in Marine Ecology.
The master's thesis is an individual scientific work, with students being entitled to supervision, individually or in groups. Further information about deadlines and forms are available on the Learning Management System Canvas.

Compound evaluation - submission of a master's thesis in February, grading scale Letter grades

  • Mandatory work, Trial lecture, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved/ Not approved.
  • Master thesis with oral examination, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Letter grades.