Q: When can I start to find a scientific project title?
If you have met the requirements (2nd year student and taken Scientific Writing), you can start to find a project title around the end of Semester 2 (May/June).
Q: When can I start doing my scientific project?
You can start your scientific project only after you have registered scientific Project 1 in Semester 1.
Q: Can I write my thesis in English?
Yes you can. But before that you have to get the permission from both the supervisor and the Dean of Faculty of Science and Natural Resources (FSSA). You must also have MUET result at level 4 and above. Please refer to Panduan Penulisan Disertasi FSSA book.
Q: Where can I buy Panduan Penulisan Disertasi FSSA book?
You can buy the book at FSSA main office.
Q: Must my proposal / viva presentation be in English?
You are given a choice. You are required to present in English for project proposal, meanwhile for viva-voce presentation, it depends on the written language in the thesis.
Q: What must I present during my proposal / viva-voce presentations?
Please refer to ‘Content of Presentation’ in Chapter 11.
Q: How do I know who my examiner is?
The examiner list will be released around week 12 of the 1st semester in 3th year. You will be informed through email / Facebook and also on the program notice board. You can refer to Scientific Project Coordinator for more information.
Q: What are the marking criteria for scientific project?
Scientific project will be marked according to Table 1.1 (page 2).
Q: Who should I contact if I'm having problems with my scientific project?
The first person you should find when having problems is your supervisor. If you're having GENERAL
Q: How do I select a supervisor?
Supervisor selection should be from a lecturer in the Environmental Science Program (refer Table 2.1). It usually takes place at the end of semester 2 for 2nd year student.
Q: Can I select the supervisor of my choice?
Yes. You are responsible to choose a suitable academic supervisor for the execution of your project. You should contact the respective academic staff that you choose at the earliest opportunity. You will have to check to see if he or she has already acquired the maximum number of students. There is no guarantee that you will be allocated your preferred project/supervisor. You are advised to have a few choices in mind before you make your selection.
Q: Can I change my supervisor and/or title?
The Scientific Project Committee in the program does not encourage the change of supervisor and/or title. Nevertheless, if you have a valid reason for changing your supervisor and/or title, then you can. The approval of the supervisor is needed to change the project title.
Applications for changing supervisor and/or title must be made in advance with the Scientific Project Coordinator using appropriate forms.
Q: What should I do next once I have a supervisor confirmed for my project?
The next step is that you need to fill in the form HS11-SP01 – Supervisor Approval Form (Appendix A) and get the supervisor’s approval and provide relevant project information before submitting it to the Scientific Project Coordinator on week 2 in the following semester.
Q: How often do I need to have discussions with my supervisor?
Ideally, you should meet with your supervisor at least once a week. You must fulfil at least 80% of the total meeting hours per semester.
SUPERVISION
FAQs
Q: What is the word count for a scientific written report?
Your project should not exceed 15,000 words in length. These limits exclude appendices, bibliographies, tables and graphs. A written report project may not exceed these limits without the consent of the supervisor.
Q: Should I get permission to use laboratories equipment and instruments?
All laboratory work and borrowing of equipment must first of all obtain permission by filling out the necessary form in Environmental Science Laboratories.
Q: Can I make a scientific project during the semester break?
You are not allowed to do any sampling and analysis work before registering scientific Project 1, but you are encouraged to do a sampling work and laboratories analysis during the 2nd semester break.
Q: Can I do laboratory work at night and weekends?
You can carry out laboratory work during weekends and night time if you have permission from the Head of Program and FSSA Dean.
Q: What should I do if I want to get raw / secondary data from an outside organization?
To get data from an outside organization, the formal letter must be made through the faculty.
Application letter will be made after you fill out a form in the Deputy Dean (HEPA) Office.
FAQs
ANALYSIS & WRITTEN REPORT PROCESS
Q: What further action is needed after I make a correction?
After all amendment has been done, the correction should be shown to the examiner and supervisor for their approval. After the supervisor and examiner have signed the relevant section of the ‘Project Submission Form’, then you can proceed to make the hardcopies for submission.
Q: What is the deadline for my written report?
You can refer list of deadlines in Scientific Project Calendar (Table 2.2).
Q: Where do I submit my written report?
Two (2) copies of your written report should be submitted to the FSSA main office. Theses copies will be used for the assessment. Please refer Scientific Project Calendar (Table 2.2).
Q: Can I submit the final written report for assessment in soft copy?
No. The final written report should be submitted in ring bind for assessment.
Q: How many copies of my hard cover thesis do I need to submit?
You must submit three (3) copies of hard cover thesis including one (1) softcopy in CD (for supervisor).
Q: When is the deadline for the submission of the hard cover copies of my thesis?
You must submit the hard cover thesis to the faculty on week 18 to Bilik Sumber FSSA.
Q: What are the consequences if I fail to submit my scientific project to the FSSA Office by Week 13?
Failure to submit within the specified deadline will be penalized accordingly. Ultimately, you will be given Grade E (Fail) for your project.
Q: Can I apply for an extension?
Extensions will only be granted under exceptional circumstances (e.g. medical reason or major instrument / equipment failure). You should apply for extensions through your supervisor who will liaise with the Scientific Project Coordinator.
Q: Can I present the proposal / viva before sending the written report for assessment?
No. You are not allowed to present a proposal / viva if you have not sent the written report.
SUBMISSION
FAQs
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