OVERVIEW

The final examination consists of the writing of a theoretical, experimental or applicative thesis, elaborated by the student in an original way under the guidance of one or more supervisors, on a subject coherent with the arguments discussed during the Master's degree. At least one lecturer of the Master degree must be present among the supervisors.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Achievement of the theoretical-practical skills inherent in the degree course.

The main goals are to develop:

• the ability to collect and analyze technical-scientific data;
• independent skills in designing, modeling, or solving engineering problems;
• effective written and oral technical communication.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The final exam consists first of all of the writing of a theoretical, experimental or applicative thesis, elaborated by the student in an original way under the guidance of one or more supervisors, on subjects defined as relevant to a discipline for which the candidate has passed the exam.

Then the thesis will be discussed in front of a specific commission with the aim of ascertaining the level of preparation technical-scientific and professional candidate, as well as his / her innovative capacity. The candidate must also demonstrate that he/she has acquired analysis, processing and communication skills.

PREREQUISITES

In order to be admitted to the final exam, the student must have attended all the teachings foreseen in the study plan and have passed all the exams and final evaluations of the foreseen internships.

TEACHING METHODS

  Independent work on project/experiment/model;

  Regular meetings with the academic supervisor;

  Possible lab work, technical site visits, or external collaborations.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

The Thesis represents an individual technical and scientific research activity on a topic related to  Environmental Engineering. The activity includes:

1. Defining the thesis topic in agreement with the supervisor;
2. Literature and/or regulatory review;
3. Collection and analysis of experimental, field, or bibliographic data;
4. Development of models, projects, analyses, or simulations;
5. Writing the thesis according to the degree program's guidelines;
6. Oral defence of the thesis during the graduation session.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Recommended by the supervisors and co-supervisors

LESSONS

LESSONS START

https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/11925/studenti-orario

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The final examination (degree exam) is in English and consists in the oral dissertation  of the thesis by the student to a Final Examination Committee, followed by a discussion of any questions raised by the members of the Committee.

The Committee for the final examination is composed of at least five members, the majority of whom must be tenured professors and researchers, and adjunct professors, President included, and it is appointed by the Director of the DICCA Department.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The Committee assesses the final examination by attributing an increase, varying from 0 to 6 (maximum established by the School in agreement with the Departments and indicated in the Degree Programme Table), to the weighted average (with no approximations) of the marks obtained in the examination tests relating to the educational activities that require a final mark, taking as a weight the number of credits associated with the individual educational activity.

Among the aspects that contribute to the definition of the mark attributed to the final examination, the Committee shall take in particular account of

• the quality, completeness, and originality of the thesis;
• the presentation of the thesis;
• the evaluation of the student’s academic record (e.g., honors grades, participation in student representative roles, duration of studies);
• any period spent abroad (earning at least 12 ECTS credits or drafting the thesis, or a substantial part of it, during that period).

Honours are awarded, subject to the unanimous approval of the Committee, to students who have obtained a final mark of at least 110 points. The dignity of printing for the master's thesis may be requested by the supervisor from the members of the Degree Committee at least 15 days before the graduation session, explaining the reasons. The dignity of printing is awarded by unanimous vote of the Graduation Committee.

FURTHER INFORMATION

Please contact the Master Course Coordinator Prof. Nicoletta Tambroni or the supervisor of the degree thesisfor any further information.