Course code MatZ5018

Credit points 7.50

Master Thesis II

Total Hours in Course200

Independent study hours200

Date of course confirmation22.01.2013

Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing

Course developer

author Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts

Andis Ābele

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

MatZ5017, Master Thesis I

Course abstract

In the 2nd semester of the master's thesis, the selection of the methodology for performing experimental works and the preparation of the research work plan takes place. This is followed by the selection and preparation of experimental equipment (object) for research work, which will continue in the 3rd semester.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Within the framework of the master's thesis of this stage, students strengthen their knowledge of the planned experiments and the initial processing of empirical data. Master students acquire skills to interpret the obtained results, to develop proposals for their theoretical and practical use. The master student acquires the competence to independently perform the planned experiments. Knowledge, skills and competence are assessed orally in discussions with the supervisor.

Course Content(Calendar)

Each of the topics is dedicated to 100 hours of independent work.
1 Development of the research part of the master's thesis. 2 Carrying out research.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Execution of individual study plan. Studies take place individually. Type of test: passed.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Within the framework of independent work, the student develops a research methodology related to the master's thesis, processes empirical data and compares data, including with literature data.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The student submits the intended sections, which are presented in the course content and successfully defend, obtaining the grade - passed.

Compulsory reading

1. Studiju noslēguma darbu struktūra un noformēšana. Sastādījis L.Sisenis un A.Ābele. Jelgava: LLU, 2015. Pieejams: http://www.mf.llu.lv/sites/mf/files/2017-04/SND.PDF
2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ekonomikā un biznesā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2006. 362 lpp.
3. Krastiņš O., Ciemiņa I. Statistika. Rīga: LR Centrālā statistikas pārvalde, 2003. 267 lpp.

Further reading

1. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel 97 ikvienam: mācību līdzeklis 1.daļa, Rīga, Datorzinību Centrs, 1999. 168 lpp.
2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ar Microsoft Excel 97 ikvienam: mācību līdzeklis 2.daļa. Rīga: Datorzinību Centrs, 2000. 136 lpp.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Baltijas Koks. ISSN 1407-6667.

Notes

The master's thesis is included in the compulsory part of the master's study program Wood Materials and Technology in accordance with the master's individual study plan.