Master Thesis Preparation and Portfolio Environmental Engineering

This module prepares the final MSc thesis project, building on two products that need to be completed.

Portfolio Each student compiles a portfolio to show her academic and professional development (efforts, progress, and achievements in becoming an EnvEng professional). This portfolio process starts in the Program Module ENVM1000 and is followed through quarterly coaching meetings, and workshops on ethics and learning objectives. Students are guided to build the portfolio and determine progress in reaching the program Intended Learning Objectives. Part of the Portfolio is an assessment of students expertise on ethical issues, as well as on skills with perspective on their individual MSc thesis.

Thesis proposal A thesis research proposal is developed that includes the scientific, professional and/or societal relevance of the research together with a feasible methodology and planning. After topic and supervisor are known, the student plans research activities that allow to execute the thesis research within 30 credits. Budgeting of the research (in terms of time and/or money) is part of this process. Weekly sessions support students developing their proposals (content and structure of research proposals; formulating research questions and hypothesis). A critical review of relevant publications, and a plan how to continue using scientific texts in the thesis project, is part of (writing) a research proposal.