CHEM-E0105 - Academic Learning Community, Lecture, 18.9.2023-26.4.2024

Topic outline

• Thesis Review module
  The aim of this module is to prepare you for carrying out your own thesis work efficiently.
  

  After finalizing the Master’s Thesis Review module, you

  •can search master’s theses from Aaltodoc database and can find instructions on master thesis on the Student Guide.
  •can explain what is a master thesis and describe the stages of the master thesis project.
  •understand how a master thesis is evaluated.
  •understand the role of those (you, advisor, supervisor) involved in your master thesis project.

  For successfully completing the module, you should attend two instructing study sessions, read one previously published thesis, analyze it according to the instructions and write a report of your observations. The estimated workload for the assignment is: 4 h study sessions + 17 h independent work.
  

  • Select activity Session 7: Master's Thesis Workshop 1

    

    Session 7: Master's Thesis Workshop 1 Page

    Date: Monday, March 18th, 2024
    

    Time: 8:30-10:00 AM

    Place: Ke2 - A304 (Chemistry Building, Kemistintie 1)
    

    Teacher: Bruno Mattos
    

  • Select activity Session 8: Thesis Review Workshop 2

    

    Session 8: Thesis Review Workshop 2 Page

    Date: Monday, March 27th, 2023
    

    Time: 8:30-10:00 AM

    Place: Ke2 - A304 (Chemistry Building, Kemistintie 1)
    

    Teacher: Bruno Mattos
    

  • Select activity Register here the thesis you have chosen

    

    Register here the thesis you have chosen Questionnaire
  • Select activity Thesis Review

    

    Thesis Review Assignment

    Completion

    Students must

    

    Receive a grade

    Master’s thesis (30 cr) is an important part of master’s studies (120 cr). Besides specialization on certain research question, the master’s thesis has several general learning objectives:

    • Ability to apply the principles of science in solving research problems         
      -Formulating clear and relevant research questions
      -Building on existing knowledge
      -Using scientifically relevant methodology
      -Presenting logical argumentation based on facts
    • Improved skills for exact technical and scientific communication – both written and oral
    • Increased experience in conducting an independent technical or scientific research project

    The aim of this assignment is to prepare students for carrying out their own thesis works efficiently. Please find the detailed instructions for the assignment in the file below. The submission deadline is on April 27th, 2024.