Aims

The main goal of the thesis project is to give the students an initiation in the conduction of a small-size research project. During the thesis research, students conduct an extensive review of related literature, collect data, analyze and interpret data, and summarize the objectives, methods, materials, results and discussions into a dissertation.

The aim is that students (can):

• plan and execute target oriented data collection (or model simulations if applicable) independently, and critically evaluate the results,
• demonstrate critical consideration of and reflection on theories, models or interpretations related to their thesis research,
• present their research to their peers, both in written and oral form, and
• relate their research to wider challenges faced by society and interact with other relevant science domains that are needed to develop sustainable solutions.

Students are able to choose from an extensive list of topics related to fields of expertise covered by the lecturing staff and the researchers associated to the research units supporting the master programme. Students can also choose a research topic related to problems in their home country.

Previous knowledge

Knowledge in water resources engineering obtained through successful completion of the first phase of the Master in Water Resources Engineering, and through the courses taken during the second phase.

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Water Resources Engineering (Leuven et al) 120 ects.