Course code MatZ5017
Credit points 7.50
Total Hours in Course200
Independent study hours200
Date of course confirmation22.01.2013
Responsible UnitInstitute of Civil Engineering and Wood Processing
Dr. sc. ing.
Choice of theme of the master thesis depends on speciality of study program. Working out of individual study plan, defining of the hypothesis, the aim and tasks of the master theses. Topicality of research theme of master theses. Description of study object. Literature studies for formulation of methodology of research and /or planning of experiments.
Knowledge and understanding of the importance of the selected topic in the relevant sub-sector and topical issues of the subject (Evaluated orally, discussed with the supervisor).
Gain in-depth skills in working with scientific literature. (Evaluated orally, negotiating with the supervisor). As a result, it is able to compile and analyze scientific literature, evaluate and select research methods appropriate to the topic of work. (Evaluated orally, negotiating with the supervisor).
1 Selection and approval of the master's thesis topic (40 hours)
2 Development and submission of master's thesis tasks (40 hours)
3 Justification of the topicality of the master's thesis topic. Object of research, aim and tasks of master's thesis (40 hours)
4 Identification of previous scientific research and literature on the chosen topic (40 hours)
5 Critical analysis of previous scientific research and literature on the chosen topic (40 hours)
Execution of individual study plan. Studies are individual. Type of fulfilled requirements: positive test result.
Each week, during the meeting, the supervisor discusses the tasks independently and fulfilled tasks, plan for the next reporting period. At the end of the study course, present the achievements for the whole reporting period.
Positive pass of this study course consists of:
1.Written master's thesis 90%.
2.Discussions and answers to the questions of supervisor 10%.
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.
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.
1. Baltijas Koks. ISSN 1407-6667.
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.