Course - Master's Thesis - Applied Computer Science - MACS490
MACS490 - Master's Thesis - Applied Computer Science
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written Thesis and andjusting oral examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Thesis and andjusting oral examination | 100/100 | A |
Course content
The student must pick a specific problem of relevance to the master's program. The topic must represent a challenge within the specific area and must require that the student adheres to practices that are common within the area. The topic must be preapproved by the supervisor. The master thesis project is individual work.
Learning outcome
After successfully completing the Master's Thesis, the student should have the following knowledge, skills and general competences:
Knowledge:
- Possess specialised insight into a research and development area and relevant research and development work
- Possess knowledge of theories and methods being used in the area of specialisation
Skills:
- Are capable of defining a significant and complex research and development (R&D) problem relevant to the master program, clearly and independently, but with guidance from a supervisor
- Are capable of analyzing existing literature, theories, methods, and interpretations
- Are capable of critical thinking
- Are capable of planning and conducting necessary studies or experiments, organizing and analyzing data acquired, drawing defensible conclusions, and making recommendations based on these
- Are capable of documenting the results achieved in a research and development project, mastering the terminology of the field
General Competence:
- Are capable of acquiring new knowledge
- Are capable of communicating results of their research to a scientific audience
- Are able to reflect on their research and research area with respect to relationship to and impact on sustainability
Learning methods and activities
- Project work
- Seminar(s)
- Tutoring
Compulsory requirements:
- Master thesis agreement, signed by the student and the supervisor
- The student must continuously be able to present project status to the supervisor and demonstrate that the project can be completed according to the current project plan or, alternatively, adjust the plan accordingly to ensure a successful outcome.
Other:
- Seminars at campus Gjøvik, attendance is strongly recommended (but generally also available online)
- The oral exam/presentation of the thesis must take place in Gjøvik if conditions permit. Specific requirements are provided via Blackboard throughout the semester.
- Consult Blackboard course room for further details
Further on evaluation
Re-sit: After failure, a student may submit a new or a revised thesis once. If the student chooses to submit a revised version of the thesis, this must be submitted in the semester following the failure.
Forms of assessment:
- Thesis
- Oral examination (adjusting the grade of the Thesis)
The project report is given a temporary grade. Individual oral examination/presentation may adjust the grade up or down to the final grade, according to performance.
- Students must pass both parts to pass the course
- The oral examination takes place in Gjøvik. Physical attendance is generally required if circumstances permit (details provided during the corresponding semester).
The students should be able to reflect on how the master thesis can relate to UN sustainable goals.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Computer Science (MACS)
Required previous knowledge
Students need to be signed up for the MACS program. Students signed up to other degrees or exchange students cannot take the thesis.
All other courses in the study program (corresponding to 90 credits or more) must be passed before the work on the master thesis can be started.
Specific course prerequisite is the Research Project Planning course MACS4000 (or equivalent / to be decided by the Course responsible).
Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Location: Gjøvik
- Computer Science
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Computer Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written Thesis and andjusting oral examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Written Thesis and andjusting oral examination
100/100
A
Submission
2024-12-15
INSPERA
14:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Written Thesis and andjusting oral examination 100/100 A INSPERA
-
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"