BYGA2900

Bachelor Thesis

Last taught 2024

Autumn and Spring

Ålesund

Norwegian and English

Overview

39 candidates

Average grade

B

4.31

0.20

Pass rate

100%

same

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About this course

Content

The Bachelor's thesis is carried out within the course's subject areas and according to the bachelor's manual. Identify, formulate and solve relevant problems in the construction engineer's field of work. Utilize knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study, as well as make independent study where necessary. Contribute to research and develop the subject area. Acquire skills in project management in planning, implementation and documentation of a project work in a group.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge: - The candidate must have in-depth knowledge of a selected problem within the subject area - The candidate shall have knowledge of the management and documentation of projects Skills: - The candidate must be able to identify, formulate and solve a relevant problem - Utilize knowledge and skills from several subject areas in the study, as well as make independent study where necessary - Acquire skills in project management when carrying out and documenting a project work - Could find, evaluate and refer to information and subject matter and produce this so that it highlights a problem General competence: - The candidate should be able to identify, formulate and solve relevant problems in the field of construction engineer, and thus be able to function properly as an engineer in the workplace. - The candidate can convey knowledge within his field of study to different audiences both in writing and verbally

Teaching methods

The working form is as described in the bachelor's manual and is an independent student-driven project work in which process and results should be shared digitally. Outreach activities, data collection, literature studies etc. will be required in connection with the task solution. The project will be managed (administered) and regular meetings will be held between the group, supervisor (s) and client, where work and progress are discussed.

Groups of 2-3 students

Required activities

  • Pre-project plan.
  • Documentation of the worker process should include status reports, meeting requests, meeting minutes, and timesheets.
  • Oral presentation in English during the process.
  • Preparation of records (poster) either in the final or during the process.
  • Oral presentation of the submitted bachelor's thesis.