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Master Thesis III

Course developer

Course abstract

The Master thesis should be elaborated in creative scientific collaboration with the scientific adviser in the sphere that is related to the acquired study program and the research direction of the institute. The Master thesis should show the competences and skills of the Master student in solving engineering problems that are topical for economics and in performing research work.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• knowledge - a master student obtains extended practical and theoretical knowledge and an understanding of the research performed in a related science, the newest research technologies and equipment and their exploitation, and processing of research data and their demonstration.
• skills - a master student is skilful in applying the knowledge in elaborating a master thesis: analysis of an analytical situation, assessment and development of a research methodology, creation of new knowledge based on the research performed, summarisation, assessment, and interpretation of the results. A master student is able to defend and scientifically justify his/her own decisions made to solve engineering problems.
• competence - a master student can independently perform and analyse engineering calculations of various complexities and extents, conduct experimental and analytical research related to the research topic chosen.

Compulsory reading

1. Vārtukapteinis K., Berjoza D., Metodiskie noteikumi maģistra darbu izstrādāšanai un aizstāvēšanai akadēmiskajā maģistra studiju programmā lauksaimniecības inženierzinātne. [tiešsaiste]. Jelgava, 2011. [skatīts 02.12.2011.] Pieejams LLU TF Mājas lapā: http://www.tf.
2. Dukulis I., Inženierdarba pamati. Lekciju materiāli. [tiešsaiste]. [skatīts 02.12.2011.] Pieejams TF mājas lapā: http://www.llu.lv/tf/Ilmars_Dukulis/idp.htm