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Course title Master Thesis I
Course code LauZN009
Credit points (ECTS) 3
Total Hours in Course 81
Number of hours for lectures 0
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 0
Number of hours for laboratory classes 0
Independent study hours 81
Date of course confirmation 25/03/2025
Responsible Unit Institute of Soil and Plant Science
 
Course developers
Dr. agr., prof. Gunita Bimšteine
Dr. biol., vad.pētn. Biruta Bankina

Prior knowledge
LauZ5133, Preparation of Research Reports II
LauZM002, Preparation of Research Reports I
Course abstract
The subject of the Master Thesis is chosen depending on the direction of specialization and the theme of investigations. The aim of course: to start literature studies; to choose methods of research, to prepare plan of research.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Students obtain the knowledge pertaining to the topic of the Master Thesis and acquire advanced skills to be able to work with scientific literature. Students can analyse and summarize the literature and choose adequate methods of investigations. The prepared paper should present an idea about the preparation of the Master Thesis.
Course Content(Calendar)
1.Selection of the Master Thesis theme, the identification and definition of the topicality ot the theme. 20h
2.Formulation of the Master Thesis aim and tasks, preparation of the work’s plan. 20h
3.Literature studies 15h.
4.Elaboration of the study methods. 20h
Requirements for awarding credit points
A test without a grade. The independent work should be submitted and defended.
Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work
Preparation of the independent work, where task of Master Thesis, initiated literature review and draft of methods’ description are included.
Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes
A properly formatted independent work summarizing the already accomplished tasks of the Master Thesis according to the plan of investigations is submitted.
Compulsory reading
Kārkliņš A., Kreišmane Dz. (2024) Studiju darba izpilde un noformējums. 2. papildinātais un pārstrādātais izdevums. Jelgava: LLU. 69. lpp. Pieejams: www.lptf.lbtu.lv/sites/lptf/files/2025-02/Stud_darbu_nof_noteik_2024_pap_2_vers_02_25.pdf
Notes
Master study programme “Agriculture”