Course code LauZ6043

Credit points 37.50

Master Thesis

Total Hours in Course1000

Independent study hours1000

Date of course confirmation06.09.2011

Responsible UnitInstitute of Engineering and Energetics

Course developer

author prof.

Dainis Berjoza

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

LauZ5110, Engineering Research

LauZ5139, Master Thesis II

LauZ5152, Master Thesis I

VidE5153, Master Thesis III

LauZ6120, Master Thesis IV

LauZP076, Research in Agricultural Engineering

Course abstract

The Master thesis should be elaborated in creative scientific colaboration with the scientific adviser in the sphere that is related to the acquired study program and the research direction of the institute. The Master thesis should show the competences and skills of the Master student in solving engineering problems that are topical for economics and in performing research work.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge - a master student obtains extended practical and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the research performed in a related science, the newest research technologies and equipment and their exploitation, and processing of research data and their demonstration.
Skills - a master student is skilful in applying the knowledge in elaborating a master thesis: analysis of an analytical situation, assessment and development of a research methodology, creation of new knowledge based on the research performed, summarisation, assessment, and interpretation of the results. A master student is able to defend and scientifically justify his/her own decisions made to solve engineering problems.
Competence - a master student can independently perform and analyse engineering calculations of various complexities and extents, conduct experimental and analytical research related to the research topic chosen.
• Able to develop and design a Master's thesis -Master's thesis developed
• Able to defend Master's thesis in MEC session-defense of Master's thesis

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Choosing the theme of the Master's thesis Work hypothesis, aim, tasks. (25h)
2. General situation analysis, introduction. Table of Contents. (25h)
3.Literature studies, analytical review of the situation. (25h)
4. Constructive solutions related to the topic, their analysis. (25h)
5. Overview of technological equipment for obtaining necessary measurements. (25h)
6. Analysis of research methods used by other authors related to the topic of the thesis. (25h)
7. Development and approbation of experimental research methodology. (25h)
8. Laboratory tests, field tests or road tests. (25h)
9. Summarizing of experimental results. (25h)
10. Analysis of results. Mathematical treatment of experimental results. (25h)
11. Elaboration of theoretical part of the work. (25h)
12. Development of a description of the experimental methodology. (25h)
13. Development of a description of experimental equipment. (25h)
14. Development of graphs and diagrams of experimental results. (25h)
15. Conclusions and proposals. (25h)
16. Defense of the work at the relevant MEC meeting. (25h)

Requirements for awarding credit points

Final exam with mark
The student successfully defends his/ her Master's thesis in the Master Examination Commission

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Performing analytical and experimental studies.
Master thesis development and design.
Preparation of presentation for defense of work.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Successful defense of Master's thesis in Master's examination commission.

Compulsory reading

1. Vārtukapteinis K., Berjoza D., Dukulis I. Metodiskie noteikumi maģistra darbu izstrādāšanai un aizstāvēšanai akadēmiskajā maģistra studiju programmā lauksaimniecības inženierzinātne. [tiešsaiste] Jelgava, 2017. [skatīts 09.09.2019.] Pieejams TF mājas lapā: http://www.tf.llu.lv/sites/tf/files/files/lapas/
Met_nor_magistra_d_2017_0.pdf

Notes

Compulsory course for students of Faculty of Engineering Master study program in Agricultural Engineering