Course code LauZ6131

Credit points 21

Master Thesis III

Total Hours in Course567

Independent study hours567

Date of course confirmation25.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Soil and Plant Science

Course developers

author prof.

Gunita Bimšteine

Dr. agr.

author reserch

Biruta Bankina

Dr. biol.

Prior knowledge

LauZ5133, Preparation of Research Reports II

LauZN001, Master Thesis I

LauZN006, Mastes Thesis II

Course abstract

Summarisation, processing and analyses of data. Preparation and defence of Master Thesis. The aim of course – to prepare and defence of Master Thesis.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Students obtain the knowledge pertaining to the topic of the Master Thesis. Students are able to summarize and analyse obtained data and linked to existing results of researchers. Students are able creative integrated obtained knowledge in own study. Are able to debate for obtained results and substantiate conclusions.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Processing an interpretation of obtained data. 370 h
2. Preparation of the Master Thesis. 89 h

3. Preparation of the Master Thesis presentation, and its defence. 40 h

Requirements for awarding credit points

A test without a grade. The Master Thesis should be submitted and defended.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Preparation of the Master Thesis.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Master Thesis is submitted and defended.

Compulsory reading

Kārkliņš A., Kreišmane Dz. (2020) Studiju darba izpilde un noformējums. 6. papildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. Jelgava: LLU. 69. lpp. Pieejams: https://www.lf.lbtu.lv/lv/studiju-un-reglamentejosie-dokumenti

Notes

Master study programme “Agriculture”