ITI40611 Master's Thesis (Autumn 2012–Spring 2013)

The course is connected to the following study programs

Mandatory course in

• the Master of Applied Computer Science programme
• the Master of Computer Science programme

Prerequisites

The student must have passed at least 45 ECTS credits before starting the master thesis. The student must have passed the course Selected Topics.

Lecture Semester

Third and fourth term (autumn and spring).

The student's learning outcomes after completing the course

Knowledge based learning outcome

The candidate has

• attained the requisite knowledge and expertise for challenging jobs in research and development in the field.
• gained knowledge of the subjects that are part of the master thesis.

Skill based learning outcome

The candidate is able to

• work independently with a complex problem over a longer period of time.
• analyze a situation, describe a problem and plan its solution. 
• master feasible planning that consider alternatives, limitations and time constraints.
• collect and analyze relevant information with an ethically healthy and critical approach.
• present reasearch and results in a clear and comprehensive written thesis.
• communicate knowledge clearly and precisely, orally and in writing.
• express own and others reflections and solutions in the chosen area of research.
• construct models and implement them in digital environments.
• apply methods and design principles to make prototypes for different information systems.

General competence

The candidate has

• obtained a relation to scientific literature and methods.
• maintained and developed academic curiosity
• gained consciousness towards values such as openness, precision and ability to discriminate between knowledge and opinions.
• the ability to think critically about central ethical, philosophical and scientific problems in his/her field. 

Content

The content may vary significantly and may include research, development, testing or analysis that will be documented in the master thesis.

Forms of teaching and learning

Guided self-study, writing a master thesis.

Examination

The assessment is based on the master thesis. The thesis is graded on the A - F grading scale.
The thesis work is normally done individually, but may be done in groups of two students.

Literature

Individually chosen, depending on the thesis.