Course code LauZ6130
Credit points 7.50
Master Thesis II
Total Hours in Course200
Independent study hours200
Date of course confirmation25.03.2021
Responsible UnitInstitute of Soil and Plant Science
Course developer
Biruta Bankina
Dr. biol.
Prior knowledge
LauZ6129, Master Thesis I
Replaced course
LauZN002 [GLAUN002] Master Thesis II
Course abstract
The continuation of literature studies, the preparation and defence of the literature review.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students obtain deep knowledge in the narrow field of specialization.
Students obtain deepen skills to study scientifical literature and to prepare presentation.
Students are able to critical evaluate of scientifical papers and are able to debate for new ideas and hypothesis.
Course Content(Calendar)
1. Literature studies, and preparation of the literature review. 160 h
2. Preparation of the literature review presentation, and its defence. 40 h
Requirements for awarding credit points
A test without a grade. Literature review should be submitted and defended.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Study of the literature, preparation of the review.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
A properly formatted review of scientific literature is submitted. The amount and quality of literature sources correspond to the theme of the Master Thesis and to the level of Master studies – primary sources of literature (papers in scientific journals and conference proceedings etc.) are used.
Compulsory reading
Kārkliņš A., Kreišmane Dz. (2020) Studiju darba izpilde un noformējums. 6. pildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. Jelgava: LLU. 69 lpp. Pieejams: http://www.lf.llu.lv/sites/lf/files/2020-12/Stud_darbu_izpilde_un_noformejums_LF_2020_0.pdf