Course - Master's Thesis in Geotechnics and Geohazards - TBM4940
TBM4940 - Master's Thesis in Geotechnics and Geohazards
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Master's Assignment
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
Academic content must be agreed with assigned supervisor within the field.
Learning outcome
Students will complete a master thesis within the field. Knowledge: Use scientific methods in the implementation of a independent work in the field. Skills: Students will be able to prepare a project plan with milestones, reporting partial results and write a thesis in accordance with established standards. General competence: Documented scientific qualifications through completion of a master thesis in the field.
Learning methods and activities
Independent thesis work under supervision. The thesis may wholly or partly be completed at an external company, in agreement with the academic supervisor.
Further on evaluation
Information about writing and submitting your Master's thesis Oppgaveskriving
The Master's thesis has to be submitted in NTNU's examination system Inspera Assessment
The deadline for submitting the Master's thesis is 20 weeks from the starting date (the students have additional 6 weeks if they are writing a master thesis abroad.) + 7 days for Easter/Christmas holidays. Applications for an extended deadline must be submitted to the faculty.
Students who fail the Master's thesis, can submit a new or revised thesis once. It is not possible to improve an awarded grade by submitting a new thesis. The deadline for the assessment of the Master's thesis is 3 months from the submission deadline.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geotechnics and Geohazards (MSGEOTECH)
Required previous knowledge
All previous courses in the study programme.
Students whom have not previously been awarded a Bachelor's degree must submit a specialization project before the start of the Master's thesis.
Course materials
By agreement with the thesis supervisor. Parts of the expected learning outcome is to be able to find and utilize relevant litterature.
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Version: 1
Credits:
30.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2025
Language of instruction: English
Location: Trondheim
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Technological subjects
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Examination
Examination arrangement: Master's Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Spring ORD Master's Assignment 100/100 INSPERA
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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"