Course code MežZ5032

Credit points 15

Master Thesis IV

Total Hours in Course405

Independent study hours405

Date of course confirmation23.03.2021

Responsible UnitInstitute of Forest Management

Course developer

author prof.

Olga Miezīte

Dr. silv.

Course abstract

Master theses is a complex research of actual themes in forestry including ecosystem, sustainable and commercial aspects of the forest sector, it is an unassisted scientific research. 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

The elaboration of the master's thesis strengthens the master's student's knowledge about the stages of scientific research work, starting from the choice of the topic and ending with the design and defense of the thesis. Skills are developed to search for and process information, plan and perform experiments, use and apply the most appropriate methods of mathematical processing, interpret the obtained results, develop proposals for their use. As a result, the master student acquires the competence to independently formulate and critically analyze complex scientific and professional problems, to explain and present the results. / 2. predefense. Master's thesis defense. Defense of master's thesis.

Course Content(Calendar)

1 Analysis and discussion of the empirical data collected in the master's thesis.
2 Analysis and discussion of the empirical data collected in the master's thesis.
3 Analysis and discussion of the empirical data collected in the master's thesis.
4 Analysis and discussion of the empirical data collected in the master's thesis.
5 Analysis and discussion of the empirical data collected in the master's thesis.
6 Formulation of key conclusions and proposals.
7 Master's thesis design.
8 Pre-defence of master's thesis.
9 Incorporation of master's thesis pre-defence recommendations.
10 Submission of master's thesis and preparation for defence. Master's thesis defence.

Requirements for awarding credit points

The master's thesis submitted to the examination commission (MEK) and defended.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The Master's student independently develops the analysis of research tasks and the interpretation of the obtained data. Minimum amount of final work for master's theses – 140 000 characters.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Master's theses are evaluated in points from 1 to 10, and accordingly the MEK makes a decision whether or not to award a master's degree to an applicant.

Compulsory reading

1. Studiju noslēguma darbu struktūra un noformēšana: metodiskie norādījumi [tiešsaiste]. Sast. L.Sisenis, A. Ābele. Jelgava: LLU, 2015. 18 lpp [Skatīts 20.01.2021.]. Pieejams: http://www.mf.llu.lv/getfile.php?id=1383
2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ekonomikā un biznesā. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2006. 362 lpp.

Further reading

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

Periodicals and other sources

1. Research for Rural Development (Proceedings of LAU, www.llu.lv); ISSN 1691-4031
2. Starptautiskais zinātnisko rakstu krājums "Baltic Forestry";http://www.balticforestry.mi.lt/ ; ISSN 1392-1355
3. Zinātnisko rakstu krājums "Mežzinātne". [ tiešsaiste]. Salaspils: Latvijas Valsts Mežzinātnes institūts "Silava". ISSN 1407-270X. Pieejams: http://www.silava.lv/Mezzinatne/lejupieladei.aspx

Notes

The master's thesis is included in the compulsory part of the master's study program.