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ACEX35 ACEX35 Master's thesis in Architecture lp3 VT22 (30 hp)

Course is offered by the department of Architecture and Civil Engineering


See separate course-PM for further details and information. 

Contact details

Course Leader - Naima Callenberg 
naima@chalmers.se 
+46 70 274 88 01 

Maja Kovacs 
maja.kovacs@chalmers.se

Administration contact 
Nidal Yousif 
nidal.yousif@chalmers.se

 

Course purpose

The aim of the thesis is for the student to develop in-depth knowledge, understanding, ability and approaches within the parameters of the education. The thesis shall be produced at the end of the education and lead to a deepening and synthesis of previously acquired knowledge. The thesis shall emphasise the technical, scientific and artistic content of the Master of Science in Engineering, Architecture or Master of Science programmes. The overall aim of the thesis is for the student to demonstrate the knowledge and ability required for autonomous work as Master of Science in Engineering, Architect, Master of Science.

See course PM for further details.

 

Schedule

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See course PM for a more detailed schedule

 

Course design

The master’s thesis consists of the following obligatory opportunities, see below. Additional to these are tutorials and extra evaluations points, specified in each direction.

  • Introduction meeting for students: 17th of Jan, between 10-12

  • Start-up meeting with direction: To be organized by the examiners and held during 18th of

    January. Examiners will send out invitation to students.

  • Pre-mid-term information meeting for students: 1st of March, between 10-12

  • Mid-term seminar: To be held during week 11, 16th-18th of March.

  • Pre-Final/Open Seminar information meeting for students: 20th of April, between 10-12

  • Booklet Hand-In: 11th of May
    The booklets are to be uploaded on Canvas for Urkund-inspection by examiners. Note that the booklet should be 90% completed.

  • Final seminar: To be held during 18-20th of May.

  • Open seminar and Exhibition: Open seminars are held 30th of May-1st of June. Exhibition and celebration will happen during that week. 

  • Final hand-in for students: 3rd of June

Further information will be provided in course-PM and during start of semester.

If you have any questions please contact Naima or Maja.

 

Learning objectives and syllabus

Learning objectives:

The learning objectives for a thesis are based on the objectives for Master of Science in Engineering/ Architecture/Master of Science degrees formulated in Chalmers local Masters degree procedures. (Diarienummer: C 2016-1079).
Specific learning objectives that are to be fulfilled in the masters thesis are that the student should be able to:
- in their project use essential in-depth knowledge of the major subject/field of study and, in a scientifically correct way, relate to current research and development work;
- choose and state ones reasons for selecting their project method with respect to the major subject/field of study;
- contribute to research and development work, and be able to relate their work to relevant scientific or technical/industrial/architectonic contexts;
- based on a holistic view, critically, independently and creatively identify, formulate and deal with complex issues;
- plan and, with adequate methods, carry out qualified tasks within the designated framework and also be able to evaluate this work;
- create, analyse and critically evaluate different technical/architectonic solutions;
- critically and systematically integrate knowledge;
- present and discuss their conclusions as well as the knowledge and arguments these are based upon both in spoken and written English; 
- within the framework for the specific project, identify which issues need to be addressed for relevant societal, ethical and ecological factors to be observed, and
- observe and discuss ethical aspects of research and development work, both pertaining to how the work is carried out as well as what it explores/develops;
- identify and discuss needs for further elucidation of different project aspects before decision-making or project realisation, when relevant
Upon completion of the degree work, the student shall have demonstrated such knowledge and ability as are required to work independently as a Master of Architecture/ Master of Science.

 

Link to the syllabus on Studieportalen.

Study plan

If the course is a joint course (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet) you should link to both syllabus (Chalmers and Göteborgs Universitet).


Examination form

The master’s thesis is given the grade of Pass or Fail.
The following are required for the award of the grade Pass;

●  An approved project plan

●  An approved thesis in the format of a booklet.

●  An approved oppositions of another fellow student ́s thesis at a Midterm Seminar, and light opposition at an open seminar.

●  Secretary at one master’s thesis presentations at a Midterm Seminar.

●  Attendance at four additional seminar both at the Midterm, Final and Open Seminar presentations.

●  A presentation, a version of the booklet, exhibition material, an abstract, should be delivered during the Midterm, Final and Open seminar.

●  An approved presentation and defence of the thesis at a Final Seminar

●  Delivery of the approved report digitally and in two printed copies

If you are late with deadlines, or do not deliver according to instructions, you will not be allowed to present your material.

 

Course summary:

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