Master Thesis in Petroleum Engineering (PETMAS)
The master thesis is an independent project in which you will apply the knowledge acquired during your studies on solving a given assignment. It is through this assignment that you will show your abilities and qualities as a coming engineer.
The assignment will normally be carried out during the last semester of your studies, except the master's thesis of 60 ECTS that run over two semesters. At this stage you will have acquired the knowledge and know-how needed for accomplishing a relevant assignment in your studies.
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
PETMAS
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
30
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
2
Exam semester
Spring
Language of instruction
Content
Since the master theses are very different it is difficult to set up joint guidelines for project execution and reporting. Normally, the master thesis will result in a report. One example of a report is shown below. It is emphasized that this is only an example and that in most cases it will be necessary to make adjustments. Each Department may also have their own examples or requirements in their guidelines. You should agree with your advisor in advance how your project should be carried out and documented. At an overall level many reports will have a rather similar structure. First an introduction presenting the background of the thesis, its purpose and contents. Then there will be a presentation of relevant theory, existing methods and models relevant to the project, laboratory etc.
This will be followed by a presentation of the analyses/experiments/developments done and the results hereof. For non-experimental projects the results may include (further) development of principles, methods and models. A discussion of the results achieved should be included. How are the results achieved compared to existing theory, methods and models? What conclusions can be drawn? The description of the problem given will in many cases give you a hint as to how the contents should be organised. If you are working on several problems it may be a good idea to complete one problem complex with theory, results, discussions before you start on the next one.
Learning outcome
A candidate who has completed and passed his or her master thesis has acquired the following learning outcomes:
- Is able to present and communicate extensive independent work
- Can describe the problem clearly and masters the terms and expressions within the academic field
- Has acquired an overview of relevant international literature, scientific reporting and ethical standards in the field, and manages to deal critically with various sources of information
- Is able to analyse relevant theoretical models and/or studies supported by scientific research
- Masters analysis of relevant scholarly tools and techniques
- Is able to give an account of the academic problem and analyse results and independent conclusions according to the problem
- Is able to reflect upon and evaluate his/her own work in a critical manner
- Is able to defend high moral standards in scientific, as well as other, context, thus being a good role model
Required prerequisite knowledge
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
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Hovedoppgave/Masteroppgave | 1/1 | 4.5 Months | Letter grades | All |
For rules, deadlines, and information regarding theses writing, visit: Thesis writing at Faculty of Science and Technology.According to Regulations relating to studies and examinations at the University of Stavanger second 3-10 number 4, a student has primarily only one attempt for writing the thesis.Deadline for withdrawal is April 1.
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Øystein ArildMethod of work
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
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Master thesis (MPEMAS_1) | 30 |