KEMA260 Bachelor's Thesis (6 cr)

A short written thesis included in the studies of the Bachelor of Science degree. The topics are based on interdisciplinary teaching and research at the department, and the subject of chemistry teaching in the field of chemistry learning. The purpose of the thesis is to become familiar with the literature search, the use and analysis of research material and the writing of a scientific thesis according to the thesis writing guidelines. The bachelor's thesis can be written in either Finnish or English.

After completing the Bachelor's thesis, the student will be able to write a thesis with a clear expression and master the discipline-specific reporting practices. The student is able to read scientific articles, is able to choose the most important literature sources for a research topic, is able to analyze and compile the most important research information and master the identification of literature sources. The student understands the key steps in conducting research: research question setting, literature search, data acquisition and analysis, reporting, reflection and conclusions.

It is good to complete intermediate studies in chemistry as much as possible before you start to do Bachelor's Thesis.