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POL3920 - Master's Thesis in Industrial Ecology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Thesis and Oral examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Muntlig eksamen
Avhandling

Course content

The Master Thesis is a scientific analysis of a topic within industrial ecology and can be up to 50 pages in length (approximately 19000 words). Individual supervision is mandatory. The aim of this supervision is to provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to complete their thesis.

Learning outcome

The learning objective is to prepare the students for independent research. Through mandatory supervision the students will be guided through the various steps included in a research project – as constructive and critical evaluation of others’ research, research preparations and cooperation, data collection, analysis, and research presentation. The process leading up to the master thesis gives students skills that are useful in administrative jobs as well as in teaching and research.

Learning methods and activities

Mandatory Master Thesis Seminar and individual supervision. The Master Thesis must be handed in within 20 weeks after the theme is approved. Please contact the departement for further information. The thesis should not exceed ca. 19.000 words.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Industrial Ecology (MSINDECOL) - some programmes

Required previous knowledge

Admission to the MSc programme in Industrial Ecology, specialising in Environmental Politics and Management.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2015

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Industrial Ecology
Contact information

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination arrangement: Thesis and Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn ORD Muntlig eksamen
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Spring ORD Avhandling
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Spring ORD Muntlig eksamen
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  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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