Bachelorproject Future Planet Studies – Future Society

Bachelor Project Future Planet Studies – Future Society

18 EC

Semester 2, periode 4, 5

5133BFPS0Y

Eigenaar Bachelor Future Planet Studies
Coördinator Crelis Rammelt
Onderdeel van

Studiewijzer 2022/2023

Globale inhoud

Objectives

  1. Construct a coherent and complete research proposal
  2. Follow correct data handling procedures for data collection and documentation
  3. Select and use relevant data analysis methods
  4. Construct a coherent and complete scientific thesis
  5. Present the research in a clear oral presentation
  6. Present the research effectively in a visual manner, both in the thesis and the presentation
  7. Show academic and professional attitude in communication with supervisor, colleagues and participants
  8. Show independence in and take responsibility for organising, planning and implementing your work

Contents

During the course of the Bachelor Project, students will apply the research skills that they have learned throughout the FPS program, as well as learn new skills for carrying out their own scientific research either within the track Future Earth (i.e. from the domain of the geo-bio sciences and/or chemistry) or within Future Society (bridging domains of political science, human geography and/or spatial planning). Within each track, students will choose their research topics from projects proposed and supervised by a(n) UvA (assistant) professor, in collaboration with one or two process supervisors.

The first few weeks of the course are devoted to working out a detailed research proposal for the individual thesis. During the execution phase, each student delivers a contribution from within the field of his/her expertise. Critical reflection of relevant theories and literature on the chosen subject forms part of the research as does reflection on the relevance, reliability, and validity of the gathered data, and the methods and techniques that were used to obtain them.

At the end of the Bachelor Project, the student reports the findings of the research in a thesis. The thesis is a clear, systematic, and scientifically well-founded report on the research project and its results. Writing the thesis is more than merely writing a report. Students must be able to show that they have gained and applied essential research skills, and the report needs to incorporate all essential elements of an academic research project that the student has engaged in including a critical analysis of the results which are discussed in the context of contemporary scientific insights on the theme.

Studiemateriaal

Literatuur

    • Literature provided with each topic by the supervision team (either compulsory or suggested literature).

Leerdoelen

    Onderwijsvormen

    • Zelfstandig werken aan bijv. project/scriptie
    • Hoorcollege
    • Werkcollege
    • Presentatie/symposium
    • Begeleiding/feedbackmoment

    Verdeling leeractiviteiten

    Activiteit

    Uren

    Hoorcollege

    2

    Presentatie

    8

    Werkcollege

    14

    Zelfstudie

    480

    Totaal

    504

    (18 EC x 28 uur)

    Aanwezigheid

    Aanwezigheidseisen opleiding (OER-B):

    • Deelname aan veldwerk is verplicht en niet vervangbaar door opdrachten of andere cursussen.
    • In geval van een practicum is de student verplicht ten minste 90% van de practicumbijeenkomsten bij te wonen en zich op deze bijeenkomsten terdege voor te bereiden, tenzij anders aangegeven in de studiewijzer van het vak. Indien de student minder dan 90% heeft bijgewoond dient het practicum opnieuw te worden gevolgd.
    • In geval van werkgroepbijeenkomsten is de student verplicht tenminste 7 van elke 8 werkgroepbijeenkomsten bij te wonen en zich op deze bijeenkomsten terdege voor te bereiden, tenzij anders aangegeven in de studiewijzer. Bij meer dan 8 werkgroepbijeenkomsten geldt dat de student steeds per (deel van) 8 bijeenkomsten maximaal 1 bijeenkomst mag missen. Indien de student minder dan het verplichte aantal heeft bijgewoond, kan het vak niet worden afgerond.

    Toetsing

    Onderdeel en weging Details

    Eindcijfer

    25%

    Research Proposal

    		Moet ≥ 5.5 zijn, Vereist

    10%

    Research Presentation

    		Vereist

    65%

    Final research thesis

    		Moet ≥ 5.5 zijn, Vereist

    Toetsmatrijs (studentenversie)

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    Fraude en plagiaat

    Dit vak hanteert de algemene 'Fraude- en plagiaatregeling' van de UvA. Hier wordt nauwkeurig op gecontroleerd. Bij verdenking van fraude of plagiaat wordt de examencommissie van de opleiding ingeschakeld. Zie de Fraude- en plagiaatregeling van de UvA: http://student.uva.nl

    Weekplanning

    To be organised with the supervisors.

    Aanvullende informatie

    The specific set-up of the course is dependent on the track (Future Earth / Future Society), topic and research design; the supervisors will decide upon the best set-up and work-flow, including how many meeting will be planned with the main (content) supervisor and the process supervisors.

    Contactinformatie

    Coördinator

    • Crelis Rammelt

    Co-coordinator: Jordy Willems