Program Overview

Course Overview

Course Details

The course is titled Bachelor thesis, with the course code BIA3002. It is a third-year course, level III, and is worth 15 credits. The course starts in the spring of 2026 and lasts for one semester. The language of instruction is English and Norwegian, and the course is located in Ĺlesund.

About the Course

Course Content

The project is based on a realistic case that is relevant for the study programme, priorities of the department, and NTNU's focus on sustainability. The content of the project depends on the priority of the topic. The supervisors will have skills related to the topic chosen.

Learning Outcome

• Knowledge: The students are able to use relevant knowledge, methods, and technology to analyse and solve problems for public interest.
• Skills: The students are able to work independently and methodically, and are able to use reflection and evaluate the results scientifically.
• Competence: The students have gained knowledge and experience related to analysis, designing, and putting into practice solutions of a given task and relate their work to aspects of sustainability.

Learning Methods and Activities

Methods: Independent work or work in groups under supervision. The study may be a combination of practical and theoretical work. The project may be related to an internal laboratory, an external company, existing databases, or relevant institutions. Each phase in the thesis must be well documented, and the project as a whole should include elements which are not covered in other courses at the college. Mandatory meetings: During the project, there will be 4 mandatory assemblies where the students will present the progression of the project. A project plan will be approved by the supervisor before the student starts the practical part of the main project.

Evaluation and Requirements

Compulsory Assignments

• Mandatory seminars

Further on Evaluation

The assignment is graded (A-F), not only on the basis of the final product, but also in terms of the level of difficulty chosen, project presentation, and circumstances that may have affected the project work. If the Bachelor's thesis is assessed to "Not passed" or "F", the student(s) must deliver a new thesis. The Bachelor thesis can be presented again within the same theme based on the same empiricism/data.

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required: Biomarine Innovation (298BMI).

Recommended Previous Knowledge

All courses from the first to the fifth semester.

Required Previous Knowledge

The student must have completed 96 credits from the first and the second year of the study. In addition to this, BIA2004 Seafood processing and BIA2002 Aquaculture must be completed. Dispensation from this requirement can be possible after application to the Department of Biological Sciences Ĺlesund.

Subject Areas

• Aquaculture
• Biology
• Marine Topics

Examination

Examination Arrangement

Examination arrangement: Bachelorthesis Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary Examination - Spring 2026

• Bachelorthesis
  • Weighting: 100/100
  • Date: Spring 2026
  • Submission: 12:00
  • Exam system: Inspera Assessment