Course code Vete4124

Credit points 6

Diploma Thesis II

Total Hours in Course162

Independent study hours162

Date of course confirmation20.04.2022

Responsible UnitInstitute of Food and Environmental Hygiene

Course developers

author prof.

Kaspars Kovaļenko

Dr. med. vet.

author lect.

Lelde Tītmane

second level professional higher educational programme(līm.)

Prior knowledge

Vete4123, Diploma Thesis I

Course abstract

The aim of the study course is the development of a diploma thesis, with which students prove their theoretical and practical knowledge and ability to independently solve issues related to the field of veterinary medicine, to draw reasoned conclusions.
The student must prepare a draft of the diploma thesis in accordance with the requirements of the methodological guidelines.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the research question, knowledge of the regulations for the development of the diploma thesis, compilation and analysis of research results;
The ability to summarize and analyze the obtained results, to draw conclusions and to present a diploma thesis in public;
Students are able to carry out research work in the field of Veterinary Medicine.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Clarification of the structure of the diploma thesis;
2. Development of the experimental part;
3. Data collection in accordance with the methodology;
Data processing according to the methodology.

Requirements for awarding credit points

60% of the the diploma thesis must be developed (the methodology must be developed, as well as the literature review must be completed), the pre-defense of the diploma thesis at the respective institute ends with a formal test without a grade.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The diploma thesis is organized according to the course content, in accordance with the supervisor.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

The study course is evaluated with a formal test if:
• the experimental part of the work is performed according to the methodology;
• a draft of the diploma thesis is approved by the supervisor, which includes a completed literature review and methodology, as well as a partial results section (i.e. 60% of the total diploma thesis);
• preliminary defense and approval of the draft of the diploma thesis at the academic meeting of the respective Institute.

Compulsory reading

1. Riffenburgh R., Gillen D. Statistics in Medicine. Amsterdam: Academic Press, 2020. 822 p.
2. Arhipova I., Bāliņa S. Statistika ekonomikā un biznesā: risinājumi ar SPSS un MS Excel. Rīga: Datorzinību centrs, 2006. 362 lpp.
3. Metodiskie norādījumi veterinārmedicīnas diplomdarba izstrādē.
4. Maxie G. M. Jubb, Kennedy, and Palmer's Pathology of Domestic Animals., Vol. 1, Vol. 2, Vol. 3., 6th ed., China: Elsevier Saunders Ltd, 2016., 2456 p.

Further reading

1. Russo M., Ferrari A. Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel 2010 [elektroniskais resurss CD]: give your data meaning. Redmond, WA: Microsoft Press, 2011. 384 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. The Veterinary Journal. ISSN: 1090-0233. Pieejams LLU FB abonētajā e-žurnālu datubāzē Science Direct ar LLU IS lietotājkontu (e-studiju parolēm) https://www.journals.elsevier.com/the-veterinary-journal
2. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Online ISSN: 0003-1488 1943569X
3. Annual Review of Animal Biosciences. eISSN: 2165-8110
4. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine Online ISSN:1939-1676 Pieejams LLU FB abonētajā e-žurnālu datubāzē Wiley Journals ar LLU IS lietotājkontu (e-studiju parolēm) kā arī Open Access vidē https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19391676
5. Journal of Veterinary Pathology. ISSN: 0300-9858.
6. Journal of Comparative Pathology. ISSN 0021-9975.

Notes

Second level professional program "Veterinary Medicine"