Master's Thesis in Aquaculture
The master's thesis should primarily be empirical and relevant to the objectives of the master's programme. Both quantitative and qualitative methods may be used.
The master's thesis will normally be an individual work, although it is also possible for two or several students to cooperate. However, the thesis must be handed in individually.
All master's students must write a thorough project description in cooperation with their main supervisor. The project description should include the theoretical and empirical background of the project, the issues involved, method, data processing or method of analysis, ethical assessments, timeframe and budget. The outline should contain relevant attachments and references, and must be submitted by the end of the first semester for full-time students.
On successful completion of the course:
Knowledge
The student should:
- be able to acquire new knowledge in the field of aquaculture, as well as knowing where to find literature within the field
- be able to acquire practical and theoretical knowledge related to sampling and analysis of aquatic organisms and the environment in which they live
- have knowledge of various statistical methods used to handle biological data, and use these on their own data
- have knowledge of the field of animal welfare and the ethical treatment of animals
Skills
The student should:
- be able to acquire updated knowledge from electronic databases and scientific publications.
- know the relevant scientific journals in biology, and aquaculture in particular.
- have acquired knowledge in selected analytical and statistical methods
- be able to write a scientific report
- have the ability to critically analyze their own and others' research work within their own thesis topic
General Competence
Upon completion of the thesis the student should:
- have knowledge of relevant issues related to their own thesis
- be able to participate in the planning of new projects within their own area of research related to collecting information, planning experiments, analysis, statistical treatment of data
- have knowledge in the fields of processing, critical summary and dissemination of scientific information
- be able to communicate their research results both orally and in writing
- be able to exchange views and experience with others with a background in aquaculture research
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
AK306F-004 - Master's Thesis in Aquaculture - 60 credits
BIO5022 - Master's Thesis in Aquaculture - 60 credits