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TFY4900 - Physics, Master's Thesis

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Master thesis 100/100

Course content

Research project of 30 ECTS under supervision, within physics or physics based science.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The student should obtain in depth knowledge within the subject area of the master thesis.

Skills:

The student is trained in systematic acquisition of information. The student is trained in planning and implementing a comprehensive research project using scientific methods. The student learns to write a comprehensive scientific report.

General competence:

The student is trained in communicating professional matters.

Learning methods and activities

All students doing their master's thesis at the Faculty of Natural Sciences, should conclude an agreement regarding counselling. The standard contact period with the supervisor/s is 25 hours. Any contact between supervisor/s and student beyond this, depends on the supervisor/s choice of supervision methodology. It is expected that the student works independently beyond the standard contact period.

Further on evaluation

Grading of master's theses follow a Norwegian policy, read more about the guidelines on Description of grades for master thesis. Any additional information can be found on the website of the faculty and the departments.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Applied Physics and Mathematics (MTFYMA)

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Facts

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

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: English, Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Physics
  • Technological subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Physics

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn NY Master thesis 100/100

Submission
2024-09-01


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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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