Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for participation in the module

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The student has the possibility to write a Long Master’s Thesis (over 2 semesters), if the thesis is of experimental character. A Long Master’s Thesis can be chosen as either 45, 50, or 60 ECTS. If choosing to do a Long Master’s Thesis, the amount of experimental work must reflect the allotted ECTS.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the subject-specific methods as well as tools applied for the design, fabrication, characterization, and modeling of the biological and organic nanostructures described in the thesis
• Knowledge of the biological, physical, and (bio)chemical principles behind the subject of the thesis

Skills

• Ability to approach, describe, and solve a specific problem using the tools available
• Ability to explore and achieve sufficient understanding of the state-of-the-art within the area of the thesis subject
• Ability to define the limits of the project
• Ability to demonstrate scientific and professional project work
• Ability to reflect over the obtained results

Competences

• Applying the knowledge and skills obtained during the master program to solve the subject specific problem of the thesis with the support of the supervisor
• Evaluate the approach, methods, and materials used for the project to fulfill the goal of the project
• Be able to relate the problem to the relevant field/area and the obtained results
• Be able to make and justify decisions on the relevant theories and methods

Type of instruction

Project work.

Extent and expected workload

This is a 60 ECTS project module and the work load is expected to be 1800 hours for the student.
 

Exam

Exams