Course code MatZ5020
Credit points 15
Master Thesis IV
Total Hours in Course405
Independent study hours405
Date of course confirmation22.01.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Course developer
Būvniecības un kokapstrādes institūts
Andis Ābele
Dr. sc. ing.
Prior knowledge
MatZ5019, Master Thesis III
Course abstract
Master thesis IV, is a complete study of the Latvia forest industry with contemporary problems. Exact research is scientific if it adds at least some fresh findings and saturates topical elements. This can become apparent in form of unaided analysis and critical evaluation of reference object as well as substantiating new approach to research tasks.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Master thesis IV, reinforces the master student's knowledge of the scientific research phases, from the choice of subject and ending with the presentation and defence. Develops skills to seek and process information, plan and carry out experiments, interpret results, make recommendations for their use. As a result , master student acquires the competence to formulate independently and critically analyze complex scientific and professional problems.
Course Content(Calendar)
1 Analysis of experimental results (44 hours)
2 Graphical representation of experimental results (44 hours)
3 Statistical analysis of experimental results (44 hours)
4 Comparison of data with other similar studies (44 hours)
5 Formulation of key conclusions and proposals (44 hours)
6 Master's thesis design (44 hours)
7 Master's thesis pre-defense (44 hours)
8 Implementation of Master's Thesis Pre-Defense Recommendations (44 hours)
9 Submission of master's thesis and preparation for defense (44 hours)
10 Master's Thesis Defense (4 hours)
Requirements for awarding credit points
Defended work in the Master's examination commission.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
During the weekly meeting, the supervisor discusses the tasks performed independently and plans the work plan for the next reporting stage. At the end of the study course, the achievements for the whole reporting period are presented - defending the master's thesis at the Master's examination commission.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
Assessment defending the developed work at the Master's examination commission.
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.
2. Baltic Forestry. ISSN 1392-1355.
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.