Bachelor's Thesis in Civil Engineering - Structural Engineering (BYGKBAC)
The bachelor's thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies for solving a given assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a future employee.
The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies. At this stage you will have acquired the knowledge and skills needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment in your studies.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
BYGKBAC
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
20
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
The bachelor thesis must include a discussion of ethical and environmental consequences of discoveries / themes / developed products. Theses for the bachelor’s degree may be very different. Many projects include construction or experimental work, while others may be more theoretical. One project may consist of an overview presenting a topic based on different literature sources, a more theoretical discussion project, or a project where the student must solve a concrete problem or develop a product.
In general, the thesis should have a clearly defined message, be well structured, easy to browse through and easy to read. Arguments for and against a given assertion should be presented in a logical way. The presentations must be able to be read by a fellow student with the same background without the need to use additional information material to understand the message.
Reproduction of textbooks etc. on general theory and knowledge should be limited. A complete reference list should also be made.
Further information about the bachelor’s thesis can be found at here: Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her bachelor thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
- can work independently
- can describe the problem clearly using the terms and expressions of the academic field
- has experience with literature review, scientific reporting, and ethical standards in the field
- Has insight into the environmental, health, social and economic consequences of products and solutions within their field, and can put these in an ethical perspective, life cycle perspective and safety perspective
- can apply relevant theoretical models or studies supported by scientific research
- aware of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- can investigate the academic problem and relate conclusions to the problem
- has ability to critically evaluate own work
- can defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
- can exchange viewpoints and experiences and behave professionally in scientific debate
- can recognise when a scientific disagreement is important and can debate accordingly
Required prerequisite knowledge
Refer to Regulations for the Bachelor's and Master's thesis (Thesis writing at the Faculty of Science and Technology | University of Stavanger (uis.no)) for requirements for passed credits to take a bachelor's thesis. Out of 100 ECTS, the following courses are included:
BYG100 - Computer-Aided Design
BYG140 - Structural Mechanics 1
BYG150 - Construction materials
BYG200 - Steel Structures or BYG220 - Concrete Constructions
Exam
| Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project work | 1/1 | 4 Months | Letter grades | All |
For further information and regulations relating to bachelor and master’s thesis, see here: Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.The bachelor thesis can be written individually, og two or three students can write one thesis together.