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Bachelor Thesis

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Course abstract

The aim of the final thesis is to develop a research project in which a student independently works on the research work planning, analysis of the literature on the topic, designing tasks, as well as analyses and systemizes obtained research results. The Bachelor thesis verifies the ability of a student to apply the acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in biosystems machinery and technologies designing and to fulfil the related scientific task.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

• Knowledge: students acquire in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the research topic, as well as they learn requirements for elaborating Bachelor thesis, summary and analysis of the research results. First review of the bachelor's thesis at the institute where the thesis is being developed.
• Skills: students are able to summarize and analyze the obtained results, draw conclusions and present the results. Second review of the bachelor's thesis at the institute where the thesis is being developed.
• Competence: students are competent to carry out the research in biosystems machinery and technologies. Third review of the bachelor's thesis at the institute where the thesis is being developed.

Final examination – bachelor thesis evaluated by State Examination Commission.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Approval of the subject of the bachelor's work and development of a work plan.
2. Collection of materials related to the topic and preparation of an analytical review of the literature.
3. Analysis of analogues.
4. Analyzes of technical solutions.
5. Preparation of experimental research methodology.
6. Carrying out experimental research.
7. Compilation and analysis of experimental research results.
8. Choosing and developing solutions of the problem.
9. Theoretical justification and description of the constructive solutions.
10. Preparation of technical documentation (drawings, bills of materials, schemes).
11. Development of prototype.
12. Performance of engineering and economic calculations.
13. Drawing up conclusions and proposals.
14. Preparation of demonstration aids.

15. Reviewing and defending the work.

Requirements for awarding credit points

To successfully get to the bachelor work defense, need to get positive evaluation in progress reviews according to time schedule. Student in given time hands in department prepared, printed and bounded bachelor work (one copy). Pass the final examination in the State Examination Commission.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

First review – development of theoretical research on the topic of bachelor work, with summarizing scientific and popular science publications, books, internet sources, and other materials about research topic. Assessment of analyze of analogues, technical solutions and experimental research methodology.
Second review – Report about theoretical and experimental research results, solutions of the problem and technical documentation, engineering and economic calculations, conclusions and proposals.

Third review - preliminary defense. The student has followed the advices given in previous examinations and is presenting his or her bachelor thesis using a PowerPoint presentation and demonstrating the prototype.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Final examination in the State Examination Commission.
Bachelor work presentation 7-12 minutes. Questions from commission members.
The State Examinations Commission provide an overall assessment.

Compulsory reading

1. LLU Faculty of Engineering will develop its own methodological guidelines for bachelor thesis development in Biosystems Machinery and Technologies.
2. A Working Guide. How to Write a thesis [online]. Crawley, WA, Australia, 2008. 29 p. [Viewed 23.08.2019.]. Available at:
https://www.student.uwa.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/1919239/How-to-write-a-thesis-A-working-guide.pdf

Notes

The study course is included in the compulsory part of the second level academic bachelor’s study programme Biosystems Machinery and Technologies. 3rd study year 6th semester.