FYS-GEO4100 – Introductory project work in physics of geological processes
Course content
Tools and methods in scientific literary work, including use of LateX, Word and Endnote; literary search, including citation search, use of references to scientific work and use of library services; presentation technique.
Learning outcome
The course will give the students an introduction to basic methods in scientific literary work and presentation through a compulsory project work. The project work will be an introductory study to the master thesis. It will be adapted to each student and will include practical use of the methods which are taught. Through the project work the student has to study literature of relevance, carry out a small scientific project, and report from the project in written an oral form.
Admission
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Prerequisites
Formal prerequisite knowledge
In addition to fulfilling the minimum requirements for entrance to higher education in Norway, you must either have 2MX/2MY/3MZ and 3MX/3FY/3KJ/3BI/(2KJ+3BT)/(2BI+3BT) from Norwegian upper secondary school, or have completed equivalent studies in mathematics as well as physics, or chemistry, or biology at upper secondary school or university level at another educational institution. Read more about fulfilling special requirements.
Recommended previous knowledge
Bachelor degree in physics, geo-sciences or applied mathematics.
Teaching
The course extends over one full semester with 30 hours of lectures. In addition the course includes compulsory student presentations.
Examination
Compulsory presentation and compulsory project work. Passed/not passed.
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