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Bachelor Thesis II

Course developers

Prior knowledge

LauZ3184, Research Methodology and Biostatistic

LauZ3189, Bachelor Thesis I

Course abstract

Students acquiring skills to choose relevant literature on Bachelor Thesis topic, conducting a targeted review of the literature studies, familiarize themselves with the available literature in the selected research direction. If practical studies are intended for the preparing of Bachelor Thesis, the student shall prepare a full study of literature review. If the Bachelor Thesis is based only on studies of literature, the student shall prepare a partial review of the literature. In both cases the student shall demonstrate the ability to prepare a summary of the study of literature used in the Bachelor Thesis and to draw up a list of the authorities used in accordance with the requirements as well as to strengthen public speaking skills acquired during studies.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge of the scientific studies carried out and their results in relation to the subject of Bachelor's Thesis. Obtain an in-depth knowledge of the specific subject of Bachelor's Thesis.
Skills to select thematic literature, prepare a literature review, design it according to instructions. Draw up a literature list according to the bibliography rules. Publicly present a literature review.
Competence - the student is competent to gather and analyse the views of different scientists on the subject.
Evaluation: presentation of the literature review in the study direction group of students and scientists.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Selection of literature. 30 h.
2. Literature studies. 40 h.
3. Preparing a description of the literature. 80 h.
4. Drawing up a list of authorities used. 5 h
5. Prepare a presentation for an overview of the literature. 5 h.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Presentation of the literature review in the study direction group of students and scientists.
Unmarked test.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Selection and studies of scientific literature and other sources of scientific information, own-initiative work for preparing the review of literature. Preparing a presentation.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

A full study of literature using at least 30 sources of scientific literature for students whose Bachelor's Thesis is based on a practical study. A partial review of literature using at least 40 scientific literature sources for students whose Bachelor's Thesis is based only on literature studies.
The review of literature must be prepared, designed and presented in accordance with the theme of the Bachelor's Thesis and the rules for drawing up study works.

Compulsory reading

1. Zinātniskie raksti un publikācijas par izvēlēto bakalaura darba tēmu.

2. Kārkliņš A., Kreišmane Dz. Studiju darba izpilde un noformējums: metodiskie norādījumi Lauksaimniecības fakultātes studentiem. 6. papild. un pārstr. izdevums. Jelgava: LLU, 2020. 73 lpp. Pieejams: http://www.lf.llu.lv/lv/studiju-un-reglamentejosie-dokumenti

Further reading

Zinātnisko rakstu krājumi augkopībā, dārzkopībā un lopkopībā.

Periodicals and other sources

Nozares zinātniskie un profesionālie žurnāli un interneta resursi laukkopībā, dārzkopībā vai lopkopībā.

Notes

For students of the bachelor study programme “Sustainable Agriculture”, 3rd year, 5th semester, in full-time studies in the Faculty of Agriculture