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Master Thesis - FAQs

Find out more about the T1 and T2 modules of the MEES at FSU Jena.
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Thesis Modules

The MEES is completed by the following two modules (together 60 CP). In addition to the offers of topics for the master thesis by the participating institutes, theses can also be externally written e.g. at one of the non-university research institutions in Jena, in Germany or abroad.

Information

Please contact the module coordinators (or their teams) to identify a suitable topic for your MSc thesis. Links to potential supervisors can be found here en.

Module T1 - Project Module 

This module contains the EES colloqium en and the practical work on the master thesis (data acquisition). The EES colloquium needs to be visited in either the first or third semester. You may start with the practical work on the MSc thesis already in the first academic year in the summer semester if field work relies on the vegetation period.

Part 1: EES Colloqium en- FAQs

  • What is it? A seminar where external scientists present their research.
  • When should I attend? Winter semester.
  • Evaluation: Attendance at the seminar.
  • How to register: Via Friedolin for both the seminar and the exam.
  • Requirements: Registration is open to all MEES students.

Part 2: Advanced Practical Course - FAQs

  • What is it? Data acquisition.
  • When should I attend? The winter or summer semester of the second year of study. Note that data collection can be conducted in the second semester for valid reasons, such as fieldwork.
  • Evaluation: 60-minute oral examination. This starts with questions on your thesis, followed by questions on the content of the entire study programme. You can talk to your supervisors to narrow down the scope a bit.
  • How to register: No module registration via Friedolin; only exam registration via the module sheet (link below). Upload this to the Students' Affairs Office via the Service Desk of the Faculty of Biological SciencesExterner Link. Further information can be found on our FAQ page en. 
  • Duration: The examination must take place no later than six months after registration.

Link to the module sheets en: Chose: Confirmation forms for applications at the Service Desk of the Faculty of Biological Sciences -> Exam registration -> File: Confirmation of the supervisor for an application for registration for Project-/Specialisation Modules (only for Master Degree Programmes)

Module T2- Master Thesis

This module includes the finalisation of the master thesis (finalisation of data acquisition, data analysis, writing)

  • What is it? It is the process of finishing the acquisition of data, the analysis of that data, and the writing of your thesis.
  • When should I attend? After finalising T1. At least two weeks before you start writing the thesis.
  • Evaluation: Your master's thesis will be graded by your supervisor and another examiner. One of them must be a MEES module coordinator. Both supervisors must hold a PhD degree at least.
  • How to register: No module registration via Friedolin; only register for the exam via the special module sheet (link below). Upload this to the Students' Affairs Office via the Service Desk of the Faculty of Biological SciencesExterner Link. Further information can be found on our FAQ page en. 
  • Duration: The thesis must be submitted between two and six months after registration.
  • Requirements: Registration is only possible after earning 60 ECTS.

Link to the module sheets en: Chose: Confirmation forms for applications at the Service Desk of the Faculty of Biological Sciences -> Theses -> File: Confirmation of the Reviewers for an application for admission to the Master’s Thesis

Formal Notes for the Master Thesis

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    1. Front cover M.Sc.

      Front cover Master thesis

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    2. Guideline MEES 4.0

      Guideline on preparing the master's thesis

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    3. Leitfaden MEES 4.0

      Hinweise zur Anfertigung der Masterabeit (Deutsch)

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    4. Titelblatt M.Sc.

      Titelblatt zur Masterarbeit (Deutsch)

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