Importance of Bachelor Thesis in Computer Science Education
The Bachelor Thesis plays a crucial role in assessing students' achievement of study outcomes in Computer Science and Information Technology programs. It serves as a tool to strengthen theoretical knowledge, demonstrate problem-solving skills, and provide evidence of academic competence in the chosen field. Through the completion and defense of a Bachelor Thesis, students showcase their ability to apply theoretical concepts to practical tasks, enhancing their professional and research capabilities.
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Introduction to the bachelor thesis development Curriculum Design and Testing Committee Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology (FCSIT) Riga Technical University Approved by the Council of FCSIT at its meeting on 12 September 2022 (Minutes No: 12000-1.1/13) 1
passed A bachelor thesis is a thesis developed by a student at the end of bachelor studies, which confirms the degree of achievement of the study outcomes defined in the study program Study courseA Study courseB Study coursei It is thus developed in the final year of the bachelor studies and is publicly defended within a set deadline after the student has completed all study courses Bachelor thesis Riga Technical University 2 2
A bachelor thesisis a students original, logically completed written work with elements of scientific research on a trending topic chosen by the student in the field of information and communication technologies Bachelor thesis Riga Technical University 3 3
EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVED STUDY OUTCOMES It confirms the degree of achievement of the study outcomes defined in the study TOOL TO STRENGTHEN THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE It allows the student to systematise, strengthen and extend theoretical knowledge acquired during studies program PROOF OF PROBLEM- SOLVING SKILLS PREREQUISITE FOR THE DEGREE It is a prerequisite for the award of the academic bachelor degree Bachelor thesis It enables the student to demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical knowledge to solve specific practical tasks Riga Technical University 4 4
EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVED STUDY OUTCOMES Outcomes defined for bachelor-level study programs* Competences Knowledge Skills Be able, by using the mastered theoretical foundations and skills, to perform professional, artistic, innovative or research activity Be able to define and describe analytically information, problems and solutions in the relevant field of science or profession, explain them and provide arguments in discussions with both professionals and nonprofessionals Be able to demonstrate basic and specialised knowledge in the specific field of science or profession and critical understanding of this knowledge Be able to demonstrate understanding of the most important concepts and causalities of the specific field of science or profession Be able to obtain, select and analyse information independently, and use it, take decisions and solve problems in the specific field of science or profession Be able to demonstrate understanding of professional ethics, assess the impact of one s professional activities on the environment and society, and participate in the development of the relevant professional field Be able to structure independently one s own learning, guide one s own and subordinates further learning and professional improvement, demonstrate scientific approach to problem solving, assume responsibility and take initiative when performing individual work, when working in a team or managing the work of others, take decisions and find creative solutions in changing or unclear contexts *The Latvian Qualifications Framework Riga Technical University 5 5
theoretical knowledge development of the bachelor thesis Acquired during studies are applied to practical skills Riga Technical University 6 6
Volume of the bachelor thesis Study program: Computer Systems Semester 5th Credit points 2 CP Working day equivalent 8 full working days Final evaluation Pass/fail Final grade in the public defence 6th 8 CP 30 full working days Riga Technical University 7 7
A bachelor thesis is distinguished from other academic works, such as essays and coursework, by the presence of elements of scientific research Systematic and planned research process Research methods Scientific language and terminology relevant to the science field Research tasks Elements of scientific research Conclusions based on the results obtained Research goal Riga Technical University 8 8
The bachelor thesis is developed under the supervision of a bachelor thesis supervisor An expert in scientific research An expert in the bachelor thesis development process and requirements An expert in a particular scientific subfield Student Supervisor/ scientific adviser A member of academic personnel of RTU or an employee of another organisation holding a doctoral or master degree in the respective industry or an employee with the highest professional qualification (level 5) Riga Technical University 9 9
BACHELOR THESIS VERIFICATION OF THE SOLUTION PART PRACTICAL SOLUTION PART ANALYTICAL PART Verification results of the solution developed by the student A solution developed independently by the student A structured summary of information sources Riga Technical University 10 10
A copy of other authors' works or student's previous work A translation of a work written in another language A compilation of facts from different information sources An essay or summary It is NOT a bachelor thesis A scientific discovery Riga Technical University 11 11
SUPPORT FROM THE FACULTY FCSIT Formatting and Style Guidelines for Graduation Thesis FCSIT final thesis template The unified procedure of the bachelor thesis development process in academic study programs at RTU FCSIT It represents the division of the bachelor thesis into sections and formatting requirements, as well as samples of the required forms Specific requirements of the study program It defines the structure and formatting requirements of the bachelor thesis It defines the activities of the bachelor thesis development process Look for the e-study course Computer Systems Thesis Location https://www.rtu.lv/lv/ditf/studijas-ditf/noderigi-dokumenti-un-saites Riga Technical University 12 12
Semester Activity Deadline A seminar about research directions, topics and supervisors Week #6 Selection of a bachelor thesis topic and supervisor, issue of the task statement Week #10 Monday 5th A seminar on starting the bachelor thesis development Week #13 Passing the bachelor thesis development in the 5th semester Week #20 A seminar about general aspects of bachelor thesis development Week #2 Progress report Week #9 Week #12 Bachelor thesis pre-defence 6th A seminar about bachelor thesis submission and defence Week #13 Submission of the bachelor thesis Week #17 Tuesday Defence of the bachelor thesis Week #19 Riga Technical University 13 13
Students motivation Success factors for bachelor thesis development A topic that interests the student Regular and productive cooperation with the supervisor Riga Technical University 14 14
Deadline: Week #10 Monday Submit the application to the designated registry clerk of the study program Choose a topic from the list offered or define your own Prepare the application of the thesis topic selection Negotiate with the potential supervisor Attend a seminar To clarify: Is the topic still available? What needs to be done on the topic? Deadline: Week #6 Available at: https://www.rtu.lv/lv/ditf/stu dijas-ditf/noderigi- dokumenti-un-saites Get supervisor s signature Riga Technical University 15 15
Have a successful bachelor thesis development process! Curriculum Design and Testing Committee Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology Riga Technical University 16
