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GEOG3091 - Special Syllabus for Master Degree

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100

Course content

The special syllabus should be relevant and support the master`s thesis in a general way and give a broader perspective on the master's thesis topic.

Learning outcome

The special syllabus should be relevant and support the master`s thesis in a general way and give a broader perspective on the master's thesis topic.

See also learning outcome descriptions for the master's thesis course (GEOG3900 or GEOG3940).

Learning methods and activities

  • Self-study.

The course consists of an individual theoretical syllabus related to the master`s degree and topics in the field of natural resources management or master's degree in Geography. Syllabus is defined by the students in co-operation with his/her supervisor, and must be approved by the Department of Geography. The syllabus should be approximately 500 pages. It should give a broader scientific understanding, and preferably be of newer date. Reports/grey literature can only be used exceptionally. The chosen syllabus cannot be the same as used in the master`s thesis, program of study or from subjects in lower degree.

Further on evaluation

Compulsory assignments:

  • The "Application form - Individual syllabus" must be filled out in cooperation with supervisor and submitted to the Department of Geography at least 2 months before the oral exam. The application form is available at the Department of Geography.
  • A term paper submitted one month before oral exam. The term paper will be evaluated as Pass/Not pass and act as a starting point for the oral exam. The term paper should be between 2000-3000 words.

Examination arrangement: Oral exam (ca 30 min)

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography (MGEOG)
Natural Resources Management (MSNARM)

Required previous knowledge

Students must have completed at least 30 credits in the study programme before they can register for the course.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Geography
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * 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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