Course code VidZ6008
Credit points 15
Master Thesis IV
Total Hours in Course405
Independent study hours405
Date of course confirmation15.02.2011
Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering
Course developers
Jānis Švarcbahs
Dr. agr.
Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts
Ritvars Sudārs
Dr. sc. ing.
Viesturs Jansons
Dr. sc. ing.
Course abstract
MSc thesis in the Environmental Engineering should have research elements and demonstrate the level of knowledge acquired during studies. Existing knowledge should be supported with novel ideas. The thesis normally involves analytic description of the topic, identification of problems, presentation and evaluation of research results, conclusions or recommendations for solution of the problem.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
The course develops 1. Knowledge and understanding about state of arts of the topic of MSc thesis and recent developments in that research field 2. The course enables students with an ability to find relevant research methods and evaluate own results in the context of that field of environmental engineering; 3. The course elaborates competence to describe research results and own conclusions showing that was done in this area and competence to use graphical methods and preparation of the presentation materials.
Compulsory reading
1. Studentu darbu noformēšana. Metodiskie norādījumi. Sast. U. Kļaviņš, R. Sudārs. Jelgava: LLU, 2004. 31 lpp.
Further reading
1. Mihelcic J.R.. Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA. 1999. 335 p.
2. Gilbert. R.O. Statistical methods for environmental pollution monitoring. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. USA. 2010. 320 p.
3. Goša. Z. Statistika. Rīga: Latvijas Universitāte, 2007. 372 lpp.