FYS-GEO4020 - Research project II
Course content
Course content will vary depending upon the actual project chosen by the supervisor. All graduate research topics do include a literature search and writing of a scientific report. Some but not all students will perform independent practical research and/or theoretical calculations in the chosen topic.
Learning outcome
The student shall obtain an in depth understanding of the chosen topic. The student will be competent in planning and executing a project as well as be trained in how to write a scientific report.
Admission
Students at UiO must apply for courses in StudentWeb.
International applicants, if you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
Limitations depending on the number of projects offered by the department. The course is meant for international exchange students or international guest students. Please see our information about admission requirements and procedures for international applicants.
The examination in this course is not available for external candidates. Only students admitted to the course may sit for the examination.
Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
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Recommended previous knowledge
Students are advised to have a solid basis within the field of study for the research project and have a level of knowledge comparable to last year of a Norwegian Bachelor`s degree or first year of a Norwegian Master`s degree.
Teaching
Project assignment.
Access to teaching
A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.
Examination
Oral examination covering both the field of topic and the report.
There will be a thorough written evaluation of the report. Grading will be passed/failed. If the result is failed, the student may submit a revised project report within 6 weeks.
Examination support material
No examination support material is allowed.
Language of examination
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Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.
Explanations and appeals
You may request an explanation of your grades, and you may also appeal against your grades or make a complaint about formal examination errors. Read more about explanations and appeals.
Resit an examination
You can usually resit an exam, but the conditions depend on whether you had a valid reason for absence from the regular exam. Read more about resitting an exam.
Withdrawal from an examination
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If you have a disability or a health problem that entails significant inconvenience in an examination situation, you may be considered for special examination arrangements. Mothers who are breastfeeding may apply for extra time to complete the exam.