SW4996 : Thesis

Department

Department of Soil and Water

Academic Program

Master in Water Science

Type

Compulsory

Credits

06

Prerequisite

Overview

This course is concerned with enabling the student to choose the subject of study. The student also learns the stages of research for the subject of his study. The student also learns how to present the chosen research problem and find solutions and proposals for it.

Intended learning outcomes

By the end of the course the student will be able to:

A. Knowledge & understand

A.1. The student prepares the research proposal.

A.2. Enabling the student to choose materials and research methods for a case study. A.3. Enable the student to analyze the data of the selected study.

A.4. The student learns the mechanism used in writing a dissertation or master's thesis.

B. Mental skills

B.1. The student will be able to think sequentially and use approved research methods.

B.2. Interprets and analyzes scientific publications and papers in a professional manner, and then obtains conclusions and recommendations.

B.3. Knows the methods used in designing various research experiments.

B.4. Proficient in statistical analysis to obtain highly reliable results.

C. Practical & professional skills

C.1. The student will be able to apply scientific research methods.

C.2. The student is an active member of an integrated research group.

C.3. The student follows the integrative approach in studying and testing hypotheses.

C.4. The ability to test scientific hypotheses and their conformity with reality.

D. Generic and transferable skills

D.1. The ability to manage time in scientific research.

D.2. Ability to manage resources and getting available research opportunities.

D..3. The ability to formulate proposals and research projects.

D.4. Ability to write and present results to decision makers.

Teaching and learning methods

Communicate with the research supervision committee throughout the study period.

Methods of assessments

No

Assessment Methods

Assessment Wight

Percentage

1

Decision of the discussion committee for a thesis (Master's) Form number 24-02-10

100 %

Total

100 %