| Statuss(Neaktīvs) | Izdruka | Arhīvs(0) | Studiju plāns Vecais plāns | Kursu katalogs | Vēsture |
| Course title | Master Thesis I |
| Course code | LauZ5138 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 32 |
| Independent study hours | 49 |
| Date of course confirmation | 19/02/2014 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Engineering and Energetics |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. sc. ing., prof. Dainis Berjoza |
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| There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course | |
| Course abstract | |
| The aim of the study course is to be able to creatively and scientifically cooperate with the scientific adviser in the sphere that is related to the acquired study program and the research direction of the institute. Within the study course, a report and presentation on the performed research is prepared, as well as a publication in a foreign language is prepared. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| 1. 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.
2. 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. 3. 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. Able to prepare a report and presentation of the research- presentation. Is able to properly develop a foreign language publication- a published publication |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1.Selection of the master's thesis topic. (2h)
2.Selection of the master's thesis supervisor and topic approval at the institute. (2h) 3.Development of the thesis hypothesis and its formulation. (2h) 4.Thesis goal and goal formulation. (2h) 5.Thesis tasks and their formulation. (2h) 6.Preparation of a scientific publication for the conference "Students on their way to science" or a similar conference. (2h) 7.Presentation at the international scientific conference "Students on their way to science" or a similar conference. (2h) 8.Content of the master's thesis situation analysis. (2h) 9.Literature review on the chosen research field. Scientific, educational, popular science literature, and online resources. (2h) 10.Literature review on the scientific research equipment used in the thesis and its analogs. (2h) 11.Literature review on the research object. (4h) |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Report on the completed work, the student reports at an extended institute meeting, presenting the work done. The prepared publication must be submitted in paper format. | |
| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Formulation of the master's thesis title and introduction. Preparation of the presentation on the work done, preparation and formatting of the publication. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| To pass the test, a successful presentation at the extended meeting of the institute and a completed and published abstract in English, a presentation at an international scientific conference are required. | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1. Vārtukapteinis K., Berjoza D., Dukulis I. Metodiskie noteikumi maģistra darbu izstrādāšanai un aizstāvēšanai akadēmiskajā maģistra studiju programmā lauksaimniecības inženierzinātne. [tiešsaiste] Jelgava, 2023. [skatīts 20.02.2023.] Pieejams TF mājas lapā:
https://www.tf.lbtu.lv/sites/tf/files/files/lapas/Metod_norad_Mg_d_Lauks_inz-zin_2023.pdf https://www.tf.lbtu.lv/sites/tf/files/files/lapas/Metod_norad_Mg_d_Lauks_inz-zin_2023.pdf 2. Kumar R. (2011) Research Methodology: a Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners: 3rd edition. SAGE Publications Ltd., 440 p. 3. Lambert J. (2015) Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Step By Step. Microsoft Press, 512 p. |
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| Notes | |
| IITF in the academic studies of the Master of Engineering. | |