spring 2020:    BIO-2200 Bachelor's Thesis in Biology - 10 stp

Type of course

This course is reserved for Lektor students, with biology as dicipline. The course is not available as a singular course.

Course content

The bachelor thesis intend to bring students into contact with issues and research within a certain discipline. It is very important that you as a students choose a topic that you are truly interested in. Writing a bachleor´s thesis requires a certain amount of independent effort. The thesis may consist of a literature review on previous research and/or practical/experimental work. It assumes knowledge of basic courses in biology, as well as knowledge in courses that are relevant to the field of study.

Recommended prerequisites

BIO-1005 Økologi og evolusjon, BIO-1006 Dyre- og plantefysiologi, BIO-1103 Biologisk mangfold 1, BIO-1104 Zoologi, MBI-1001 Celle- og molekylærbiologi

Objective of the course

The purpose of the thesis is that the student should learn how to:
  • apply the knowledge gained from the study
  • define a research topic
  • examine literature and scientific information research within a certain biological discipline
  • collect and examine relevant information
  • choose analysis method
  • create a readable presentation. The structure of the thesis is practically the same as an article in a scientific journal, which is; Table of contents, Abstract, Introduction, (Methods), Discussion, Conclusions, (Appendices) and References.

Language of instruction and examination

Norwegian. The bachelor`s assignment may be written either in Norwegian or English.

Teaching methods

Individual studies and supervision.

Assessment

Deadlines for handing in the bachelor`s assignment: June 1 (spring semester) and December 15. (autumn semester). Grades: Pass/not pass.

The assignment should be:

  • approx. 20 pages including figures and tables when writing a literature review.
  • approx. 20 pages including figures and tables when the thesis is a practical/experimental work.