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The course is connected to the following study programs

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Prerequisites

Successful completion of all mathematics modules in the 100 and 200 series is required before starting the bachelor thesis in the 6th semester.

Recommended previous knowledge

Successful completion of every module in the first five semesters.

Contents

The bachelor thesis is a mandatory part of the bachelor degree in industrial mathematics. Application of mathematics is emphasized, as well as oral and written presentation of mathematics. This includes access to library and database services, and correct usage and referencing of sources.

In the seminar part some topics in the theory of science are dealt with, such as experience and knowledge, hypothetico-deductive inference, the falsification criterion, the demarcation problem, research programmes, paradigm shifts, and science as a power structure.

The students will familiarize themselves with a problem, as a rule within industrial mathematics. The project plan will then be presented orally to an audience of fellow students and supervisors. The bachelor thesis should be written in LaTeX.

Teaching and learning methods

Seminars, oral presentation, and supervised project work. Normally, 4-6 supervision sessions are offered, at least 3 of which are mandatory. The module can be taught in English if needed. Completion of the module is expected to require about 270 working hours of effort.

Examination requirements

Participation in at least 3 mandatory supervision sessions. Approved oral presentation at a designated time during the first part of the term. See Canvas for details.

Examinations

Submission of a written bachelor thesis by a designated deadline (individually or in groups of max 2 students). Graded assessment.

Student evaluation

The faculty member in charge of the module confers with the student rep which form of evaluation will be organized, and whether midterm or post hoc. Cfr the University regulations on quality assurance, chapter 4.1.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Admission for external candidates

No
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