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PART THREE<br />
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THESIS<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
<strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences<br />
Graduate Student Program (MLA) Study Plan<br />
Student _____________________________<br />
Internship Advisor:_______________________<br />
MLA Program<br />
FORM Study Plan<br />
Advisor _____________________________<br />
The MLA Student Record <strong>of</strong> previously taken courses exists in order to discuss with the Academic Advisor the courses to<br />
be taken next. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this list is <strong>for</strong> academic guidance, not as pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> exams taken.<br />
Required and Elective Courses<br />
Modulbezeichnung/ Courses<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Date <strong>of</strong><br />
Exam<br />
Grade<br />
ECTS<br />
Remarks on Academic<br />
standing<br />
Required Modules/ Pflichtmodule<br />
0. Orientierungsseminar/ Orientation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann -<br />
R1 Studio Project Landscape Planning I Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 6<br />
R2 Studio Project Landscape Planning II Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 6<br />
R3 Studio Project Landscape Design I Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 6<br />
R4 Studio Project Landscape Design II Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 6<br />
R 5 Landscape Planning (6)<br />
Environmental Planning Pr<strong>of</strong>. Lange 3<br />
Seminar European Practice in Landscape Planning Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
R6 Research and Methods in Landscape<br />
Architecture (6)<br />
Research Methods and Planning Theory Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Haase 3<br />
Spatial Planning and Urbanism Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Haase 3<br />
R7 Landscape Design (6)<br />
Landscape Design Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
Seminar European Practice in Landscape Design Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
R8 Landscape Design Practice (6)<br />
Sustainable Design Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
Planting Design Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kircher 3<br />
R9 Independent Studio Project 6<br />
Elective Modules/ min. 2 Modules)/<br />
Wahlpflichtmodule<br />
E1 Environmental Planning Issues (6)<br />
European Environmental Law Pr<strong>of</strong>. Schmidt 3<br />
Advanced Digital Presentation Techniques in<br />
Planning<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong> Buhmann<br />
E2 Design Presentation (6)<br />
Graphic Design and Presentation Pr<strong>of</strong>. Brozska 3<br />
Advanced Digital Presentation Techniques in<br />
Design<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kretzler<br />
E3 Management in Landscape Architecture (6)<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Office Practice and Management Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
Rhetoric and Communication J. Möller 3<br />
E4 Landscape Architecture Practice (6)<br />
Special Problems in Landscape Architecture Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 3<br />
Current Themes in Landscape Architecture Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 3<br />
Internship/ Berufspraktikum<br />
R10 Internship 18 weeks, proposal, seminar,<br />
reports, oral exam 24<br />
or optional Integrated Studio<br />
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Master Thesis<br />
Thesis Proposal Seminar Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 0<br />
Thesis Seminar Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 2<br />
Thesis 22<br />
Colloquium 6<br />
Please see you academic advisor regularly<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> consultation:<br />
……………………<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> consultation:<br />
……………………<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Advisor………………………….<br />
Signature <strong>of</strong> Advisor………………………….<br />
Additional required courses <strong>for</strong> “Non-BLA”<br />
and Additional Elective Courses<br />
Modulbezeichnung/ Courses<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essor<br />
Date <strong>of</strong><br />
Exam<br />
Grade<br />
ECTS<br />
Remarks on Academic<br />
standing<br />
Additional Required Courses <strong>for</strong> "Non-BLA"/<br />
Zusätzliche Pflichtmodule für "Non-BLAs"<br />
I1 Introduction Module Landscape Planning (6)<br />
Landscape Planning Pr<strong>of</strong>. Tobias 2<br />
GIS <strong>for</strong> Landscape Architects Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 2<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr.<br />
Plants in European Landscape Architecture<br />
Kircher 2<br />
I2 Introduction Module Landscape Design (6)<br />
History <strong>of</strong> European Gardens and Landscapes Pr<strong>of</strong>. Buhmann 2<br />
Site Design and Construction Pr<strong>of</strong>. Beck-Koh 2<br />
CAD <strong>for</strong> Landscape Architects Pr<strong>of</strong>. Kretzler 2<br />
Additional Elective Courses/ Zusätzliche<br />
Wahlpflichtfächer<br />
German as <strong>for</strong>eign language -<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. English an Architecture/Landscape<br />
Architecture -<br />
Thesis 22<br />
Please see you academic advisor regularly<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> consultation……………………………………<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> consultation……………………………………<br />
Date <strong>of</strong> consultation……………………………………<br />
Signature and comment by advisor:…………………<br />
Signature and comment by advisor:…………………<br />
Signature and comment by advisor:…………………<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Bernburg<br />
Dessau<br />
Köthen<br />
<strong>Hochschule</strong> <strong>Anhalt</strong> (FH),Strenzfelder Allee 28, 06406 Bernburg<br />
My name and postal address:<br />
<strong>Hochschule</strong> <strong>Anhalt</strong> (FH)<br />
<strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences<br />
Abteilung Bernburg<br />
Prüfungsamt<br />
Strenzfelder Allee 28<br />
06406 Bernburg<br />
Telefon: +49 3471 355-4219<br />
Telefax: +49 3471 355-4220<br />
Name: _____________________________<br />
Student-ID: _________________________<br />
Dear Pr<strong>of</strong>essor Kaufmann,<br />
please process my transcript <strong>of</strong> grades and send it to my above postal address.<br />
Best regards,<br />
Bernburg, _____________<br />
(date)<br />
_____________________________<br />
(signature first/family name)<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
List <strong>of</strong> Thesis Topics<br />
Please ask your Program Director <strong>for</strong> the current list <strong>of</strong><br />
Thesis/ Independent Student Project Topics<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Thesis Proposal Checklist, Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Approval <strong>of</strong> Proposals<br />
Students in the Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program are required to prepare a <strong>thesis</strong> proposal. Using<br />
the <strong>for</strong>m below this proposal must be <strong>for</strong>mally approved by the student’s major pr<strong>of</strong>essor and the second<br />
examiner <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> steering committee. A copy <strong>of</strong> the proposal must be attached to this <strong>for</strong>m when it is<br />
submitted <strong>for</strong> approval.<br />
The proposal as well as the final <strong>thesis</strong> needs to be thoroughly edited. Proposals and <strong>thesis</strong> work will not be<br />
accepted with an insufficient level <strong>of</strong> language or with <strong>for</strong>mal mistakes. Non-native English speaking<br />
students have to find ways <strong>for</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essional language corrections.<br />
Possible variance <strong>of</strong> topics<br />
The topic <strong>of</strong> <strong>thesis</strong> can be any topic in landscape architecture. The only limiting factor is that your <strong>thesis</strong><br />
proposal has to be approved by a faculty member <strong>of</strong> <strong>Anhalt</strong> University. You have to find a pr<strong>of</strong>essor who will<br />
accept your <strong>thesis</strong> proposals as “First examiner” who is also referred to as “Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor”. Because<br />
<strong>thesis</strong> consulting takes a lot <strong>of</strong> time <strong>for</strong> the “Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor”, you have to get the interest <strong>of</strong> this faculty<br />
member. The variances <strong>of</strong> possible issues in landscape architecture are endless, but the interest <strong>of</strong><br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essors may be pretty specific.<br />
Content <strong>of</strong> Proposal<br />
Proposals will vary in content according to the nature <strong>of</strong> the planned research. In general, the proposal<br />
should be a succinct statement <strong>of</strong> research plans (normally about 5-10 pages in length) and describe the<br />
planned work, using the following guide:<br />
1. title<br />
2. goals and objectives or hypo<strong>thesis</strong><br />
3. background brief statement summarizing pertinent literature<br />
4. key data or in<strong>for</strong>mation sources<br />
5. method <strong>of</strong> inquiry<br />
6. expected results<br />
7. documentation <strong>for</strong>mat<br />
8. timetable <strong>for</strong> research, writing, and defense examination,<br />
9. brief bibliography.<br />
Proposal Approval<br />
Student Name/ Matr.No:<br />
Thesis/Project Title:<br />
_____________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________<br />
_____________________________________________<br />
Thesis proposal is approved by*<br />
Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor:<br />
(first examiner)<br />
Second Committee Member:<br />
(second examiner)<br />
__________________ Date: _____________________<br />
__________________ Date: _____________________<br />
• A copy <strong>of</strong> the approved proposal should be attached to this <strong>for</strong>m. A copy <strong>of</strong> this approval <strong>for</strong>m and the attached proposal should be<br />
provided to each <strong>of</strong> the above persons.<br />
After approval this “Thesis Proposal Approval Form” needs to be submitted with the “Application <strong>for</strong><br />
Authorization to start the Master Thesis” which you submit to the examination board (see <strong>for</strong>m). The<br />
examination board then <strong>for</strong>mally checks your academic records (you need to have completed the course<br />
work) and the suggestion <strong>for</strong> your <strong>thesis</strong> examiners.<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Bernburg<br />
Dessau<br />
Köthen<br />
<strong>Hochschule</strong> <strong>Anhalt</strong> (FH),Strenzfelder Allee 28, 06406 Bernburg<br />
Students Postal address<br />
Abteilung Bernburg<br />
Prüfungsamt/Examination<br />
Board<br />
Strenzfelder Allee 28<br />
06406 Bernburg<br />
Telefon: +49 3471 355-4219<br />
Telefax: +49 3471 355-4220<br />
Application <strong>for</strong> Authorization <strong>of</strong> Master Thesis<br />
Name/Family Name: _________________<br />
Vorname / Surname: _______________________________<br />
Matr.-Nr./No.: __________________ Studiengang / Program:_____________________________<br />
1. Vorgeschlagenes Arbeitsthema für die Master-dissertation (Fortsetzung auf der Rückseite)/<br />
Suggested topic <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> (continue on the back):<br />
2. Suggestion 1. Prüfer(in)/Gutachter(in): (academic degree, Name) _______________________________<br />
Suggestion <strong>for</strong> examiner 1( Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor)<br />
Suggestion 2. Prüfer(in)/Gutachter(in): (academic degree, Name) _______________________________<br />
Hinweis: Wenn Hochschulfremde vorgeschlagen werden, bitte auf der Rückseite die Adresse und den akademischen Grad<br />
angeben. Angaben sind durch Unterschrift des/der Vorgeschlagenen zu bestätigen.<br />
3. This <strong>thesis</strong> is group work with ___________________________________________________________<br />
4. Diese Master Thesis ist die erste / die erste Wiederholung. This <strong>thesis</strong> is the first / first repeat<br />
5. Erklärung: Mit meiner Unterschrift bestätige ich, dass mit bekannt ist, dass ich nach der Bestätigung<br />
durch den Prüfungsausschuss das o. g. Thema nur innerhalb von 4 Wochen zurückgeben kann./<br />
Students declaration: I have been in<strong>for</strong>med that after receiving this notice, the <strong>thesis</strong> topic can be<br />
withdrawn only within 4 weeks<br />
Place, date: ______________________ Unterschrift / Student Signature ________________________<br />
6. Mit meiner Unterschrift bestätige ich, dass ich o. g. Arbeitsthema dem o. g. Studenten (der o. g.<br />
Studentin) übergeben haben und als 1. Prüfer(in)/Gutachter(in) tätig werde.<br />
Place, date: ______________________ Unterschrift / Signature Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor:__________________<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Bescheid / Decision<br />
I. Der Prüfungsausschuss bestätigte das o. g. Arbeitsthema und die Prüfer für die Master-dissertation./The<br />
Examination Board approves the above topic and the examiners.<br />
Abgabedatum/Date <strong>of</strong> submission:<br />
_________________________<br />
II. Chairman/Chairwoman <strong>of</strong> the colloquium: _____________________________________________________<br />
III. Please apply <strong>for</strong> your grade transcripts be<strong>for</strong>e the oral presentation <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong>.<br />
IV. Objection to this decision on your request can be addressed in writting to the Examination Board within one month<br />
to the above given address.<br />
Bernburg, den ___________________<br />
Vorsitzender des PA / Examination Board:_______________<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Instructions <strong>for</strong> Completing a MLA Thesis<br />
The following guidelines are provided to enhance the access by other researchers and scholars to masters<br />
theses completed at the MLA Program at <strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences. We thank Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. James<br />
Palmer, College <strong>of</strong> Environmental Science and Forestry at SUNY Syracuse <strong>for</strong> his advice on these<br />
guidelines (Faculty <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture, 2002).<br />
1.) Copies <strong>of</strong> <strong>thesis</strong> or dissertations must be clear, neat, and easily read. Paper must be <strong>of</strong> good quality A4<br />
<strong>for</strong>mat bond. Margins should be 2,5 cm at the top, bottom and right, and 3 cm at the left <strong>for</strong> binding.<br />
Text should be1 ½ -spaced, with fond no smaller than 10 point, and page numbering in the bottom right<br />
corner. The cover should have the author and title printed both on the spine and the cover.<br />
2.) The title page (see <strong>for</strong>mat) must include the name <strong>of</strong> both major and the second <strong>thesis</strong> examiners.<br />
The date listed on the title page should be the month and year in which the document was successfully<br />
defended. For example, if the defense is 15 May 2003, the date on the title page should be May 2003.<br />
The year listed on the title page will be the year listed on the binding.<br />
3.) An abstract page (see <strong>for</strong>mat) is required and shall contain key words listed at the end <strong>of</strong> the<br />
abstract. Abstracts are bound with the document and shall not exceed 350 words <strong>for</strong> a master’s<br />
<strong>thesis</strong>.<br />
4.) The written <strong>part</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> should be at least 30 – 50 pages. Additional graphics may be added as<br />
CD <strong>of</strong> DVD with the necessary program to view the work.<br />
Generally a <strong>thesis</strong> follows this <strong>for</strong>mat:<br />
Title Page<br />
Acknowledgements<br />
Declaration <strong>of</strong> Authorship<br />
Table <strong>of</strong> Contents<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Tables<br />
List <strong>of</strong> Figures<br />
Abstract with Key Words<br />
Introduction<br />
Literature Review<br />
Methods and Materials<br />
Results<br />
Discussion<br />
Conclusions<br />
Bibliography<br />
Appendices (incl. CD with additional graphics and digital publishing versions)<br />
Vita<br />
5.) Thesis will be acceptable as determined by individual faculty members. The student’s selection <strong>of</strong><br />
this <strong>for</strong>mat must be in keeping with guidelines established by <strong>part</strong>icipating faculty and have the prior<br />
approval <strong>of</strong> the student’s major pr<strong>of</strong>essor and the second <strong>thesis</strong> examiner. The student is<br />
considered the senior author <strong>of</strong> any <strong>thesis</strong> and as such only the student’s name shall appear on the<br />
title page. Other authors shall be cited under the acknowledgement section, but not on each<br />
manuscript. The abstract should be inclusive <strong>of</strong> all manuscripts included in the document. Likewise,<br />
the conclusions section should be a syn<strong>thesis</strong> <strong>of</strong> all inclusive manuscripts.<br />
6.) The vita (see <strong>for</strong>mat attached) is the last page <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong>.<br />
7.) At least four copies <strong>of</strong> the final approved <strong>thesis</strong> must be submitted to the Examinations Office<br />
(“Prüfungsamt”). The “Prüfungsamt” will stamp the date <strong>of</strong> submission. The student must hand in a<br />
stamped version to each <strong>of</strong> his two examiners and one to the MLA <strong>of</strong>fice <strong>for</strong> the MLA reference<br />
library. One copy remains at the Examinations <strong>of</strong>fice. Students may have additional copies bound<br />
as requested <strong>for</strong> personal use. Binding fees are the individual student’s expense. The bindings<br />
should have author, title and year printed on front and spine. The cover should be black hard cover.<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Sample Title Page<br />
FÜRST PÜCKLER<br />
DIDN’T DIE<br />
HE DECOMPOSED<br />
By<br />
H. Icecream<br />
A <strong>thesis</strong><br />
submitted in <strong>part</strong>ial fulfillment<br />
<strong>of</strong> the requirements <strong>for</strong> the<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture<br />
De<strong>part</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Home Economics and Nutrition, Landscape Architecture<br />
and Nature Conservancy<br />
Month Year<br />
Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor, first examiner<br />
Second Examiner<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Format <strong>for</strong> Abstract<br />
Abstract with key words<br />
(Last Name, First Name, Middle Initial).<br />
(Thesis, ....................................... Typed and bound <strong>thesis</strong>, _________ pages, ________<br />
tables, _______ figures, 20xx)<br />
(key words)<br />
(body abstract)<br />
DO NOT EXCEED:<br />
350 words<br />
Author’s name in full<br />
______________________________________________________<br />
Candidate <strong>for</strong> the degree <strong>of</strong> ______________________ Date <strong>of</strong> submission: ______________<br />
Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor:<br />
______________________________________________________<br />
<strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences, De<strong>part</strong>ment: ___________________________________<br />
Second Examiner:<br />
Address:<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
submitted to <strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences<br />
MLA Program, Solbadstraße 2; D-06406 Bernburg<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
VITA<br />
(Name)<br />
Date and Place <strong>of</strong> Birth<br />
Education<br />
(Name and Location) (Dates ) (Degree)<br />
High School:<br />
College:<br />
Graduate School:<br />
Employment<br />
(Employer) (Dates) (Job Title)<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Checklist <strong>for</strong> Thesis Submission<br />
Be<strong>for</strong>e you submit your <strong>thesis</strong>, check to make sure you:<br />
Leave at least 3 cm on the left margin <strong>for</strong> binding;<br />
Black Binding must include author, title and year printed on front and spine;<br />
Print 1 ½ -spaced, single sided, pages numbered in lower right corner;<br />
Have the declaration <strong>of</strong> authorship signed;<br />
Include your vita as the last page <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong>;<br />
Spell check all pages – especially the acknowledgement page;<br />
• Make sure all pages are included and in correct order; and<br />
• Make sure you have not passed your submission date (If so, your must petition an extension.)<br />
CD or DVD with additional graphics and digital publishing versions includes all necessary program<br />
components used <strong>for</strong> viewing;<br />
Recommended References<br />
University <strong>of</strong> Chicago. (1993). A Manual <strong>of</strong> Style: For Authors, Editors and Copywriters. (14 th ed., rev.)<br />
Chicago: University <strong>of</strong> Chicago Press. (Z253.U69 1993)<br />
University Micr<strong>of</strong>ilms, Inc. Publishing Your Dissertation: How to Prepare your Manuscript <strong>for</strong> Publication. (D-<br />
559D 35M 1993)<br />
Boyd, Jane & Etherington, Don. (1986). Preparation <strong>of</strong> Archival Copies <strong>of</strong> Thesis and Dissertations.<br />
Chicago: American Library Association. (Reserve Z701 B79 1986).<br />
Reference used <strong>for</strong> these guidelines<br />
<strong>Anhalt</strong> University <strong>of</strong> Applied Sciences (2003): Regulations <strong>for</strong> MLA Program (see PART FOUR)<br />
Faculty <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture, SUNY ESF (2002): MS – MLA Students Handbook 2001-2002, State<br />
University <strong>of</strong> New York, 331 Marshal Hall, Syracuse N. Y. 13210, USA (www.fla.esf.edu)<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Declaration <strong>of</strong> Authorship<br />
I certify that the material contained in this Master Thesis is my own work and does not contain<br />
unacknowledged work <strong>of</strong> others.<br />
1. Where I have consulted the published work <strong>of</strong> others, this is always clearly attributed.<br />
2. Where I have quoted from the work <strong>of</strong> others, the source is always given. With the exception <strong>of</strong> such<br />
quotations the work <strong>of</strong> this <strong>thesis</strong> is entirely my own.<br />
3. This dissertation has not been submitted <strong>for</strong> the award <strong>of</strong> any other degree or diploma in any other<br />
institution.<br />
(typed name) (matriculation no.) date: __________, signature __________________<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Thesis Procedure and Defense<br />
Examination – At the conclusion <strong>of</strong> the study program, each Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture candidate<br />
must successfully defend his/her <strong>thesis</strong>. The objectives <strong>of</strong> the defense examination are to probe the validity<br />
and significance <strong>of</strong> the data and in<strong>for</strong>mation presented, to assess the student as a critical thinker and data<br />
analyst, to evaluate student’s scientific creativity, including the ability to relate research results to scientific<br />
theory within the chosen field, and to present the results effectively in writing.<br />
The student must be still enrolled at <strong>Anhalt</strong> University at the day <strong>of</strong> the oral <strong>thesis</strong> defense.<br />
Upon the recommendation <strong>of</strong> the academic advisor, the graduate student is asked to find a first and second<br />
examiner <strong>for</strong> her/his <strong>thesis</strong>. The student has to follow the procedure listed below:<br />
(1) The Thesis candidate has to find a Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor as first examiner and a second examiner with<br />
interest in the general <strong>thesis</strong> topic. The Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor must be a faculty member. The second advisor<br />
can be from outside. All examiners must have a least a master degree.<br />
(2) The candidate has to write a <strong>thesis</strong> proposal and the university submits it to the Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor. If<br />
necessary he/she has to rewrite the proposal according to the examiners critique and advice.<br />
(3) The <strong>for</strong>mal application to begin a master <strong>thesis</strong> can only be submitted if all required courses and<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 6 electives are registered at the examination <strong>of</strong>fice. To check this, please ask <strong>for</strong> a grade<br />
transcript by the beginning <strong>of</strong> the third semester from the examination <strong>of</strong>fice. In case <strong>of</strong> questions arising<br />
about complete and correct fulfillment <strong>of</strong> course requirements the student must contact his/her academic<br />
advisor.<br />
(4) After the pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> completing the minimum requirement <strong>for</strong> academic courses the MLA student can now<br />
apply <strong>for</strong> starting the <strong>thesis</strong> using the “Application <strong>for</strong> Authorization to start the Master Thesis”. The<br />
student will receive a copy <strong>of</strong> the approved <strong>thesis</strong> topic and committee with a deadline <strong>of</strong> 4 months <strong>for</strong><br />
submission.<br />
(5) The student has to submit 4 copies <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> to the “Prüfungsamt”:<br />
1 copy <strong>for</strong> “Prüfungsamt”<br />
2 copies <strong>for</strong> examiners<br />
1 copy <strong>for</strong> the reference library at the MLA Office<br />
The date <strong>of</strong> submission is being registered by the Examination <strong>of</strong>ficer. The student must hand out the copies<br />
to the two examiners <strong>for</strong> their review.<br />
(6) The written <strong>part</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> is being graded <strong>for</strong> 22 credit points.<br />
(7) The first examiner will organize the oral exam and announce it publicly. The oral exam (Thesis defense)<br />
consists <strong>of</strong> a 20-30 minutes presentation <strong>of</strong> the results and 10-15 minutes discussion with the<br />
examination committee and attending audience. The oral <strong>part</strong> <strong>of</strong> the <strong>thesis</strong> is being graded <strong>for</strong> 6 credit<br />
points.<br />
(8) The student is also asked to hand in an <strong>thesis</strong> summary in digital <strong>for</strong>m to the MLA web master.<br />
The Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor (first examiner) is the head <strong>of</strong> the committee managing the oral defense, ensures its<br />
integrity and represents the interest <strong>of</strong> the faculty and attending students. Any member <strong>of</strong> the faculty may be<br />
an observer <strong>of</strong> the oral defense. The first examiner can appoint up to a total <strong>of</strong> 5 faculty members to be <strong>part</strong><br />
<strong>of</strong> the oral examination committee.<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005
Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Program (MLA)<br />
Evaluation Criteria <strong>for</strong> Master <strong>of</strong> Landscape Architecture Thesis by Examiner<br />
The MLA Thesis should be at least 30 - 50 Pages (plus tables, graphs, appendix etc.) Only thoroughly edited English text can be<br />
accepted.<br />
One copy <strong>of</strong> the MLA Thesis is <strong>for</strong> the examiner to keep. The evaluation should not be longer than 1-2 pages and one single grade<br />
should be assigned. Please sign and date the evaluation. Only when the evaluations differ extremely will a third evaluator be assigned<br />
by the Examination Board. The text file <strong>of</strong> this document is available at the MLA Office.<br />
Please send the written evaluation with your signature by fax and mail to:<br />
Examination Board Copy to: The MLA Office<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Dr. Kaufmann<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>. Erich Buhmann<br />
Strenzfelder Allee 28 Solbadstraße 2<br />
D-06406 Bernburg, Germany D-06406 Bernburg, Germany<br />
Fax no: ++49-3471-355-352067 Fax no: ++49-3471-9-1116<br />
Mail: Kaufmann@loel.hs-anhalt.de<br />
Mail: mla@loel.hs-anhalt.de<br />
Evaluating the Thesis<br />
Candidate, Matriculation Number: ___________________________________________________________<br />
Thesis Topic:<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
Major Pr<strong>of</strong>essor:<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
Second Examiner:<br />
___________________________________________________________<br />
Content<br />
Single Grade <strong>for</strong><br />
Content/Formalities<br />
• Clear statement <strong>of</strong> the problem, comprehensive definition and classification <strong>of</strong> the problem in the overall context,<br />
and the appropriately derived procedure _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Clear and logical structure _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Correct data collection and evaluation _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Clear <strong>for</strong>mulation <strong>of</strong> the results _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Conclusion and recommendations _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Possibilities <strong>for</strong> errors and classification <strong>of</strong> the results ___________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Sufficient Literature _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
Formalities<br />
• Grammar and spelling _____________________________________________________ ____________<br />
• Proper use <strong>of</strong> maps, tables, and graphics ____________________________________________________<br />
____________<br />
• Proper quotation and reference to all in<strong>for</strong>mation sources _______________________________________<br />
____________<br />
Written evaluation:<br />
Final grade <strong>for</strong> written <strong>part</strong> _______________, verbal ________________, signature __________________<br />
Rate the <strong>thesis</strong> with a grade: verbal and (numerical) – e.g. Good (2,3). The following levels are available <strong>for</strong> the rating:<br />
Very good: 1,0; 1,3 A, A- (100%) Suffcient: 3,7; 4,0 D+; D (50%)<br />
Good: 1,7; 2,0;2,3 B+; B; B- Fail F<br />
Satisfactory: 2,7; 3,0; 3,3 C+; C; C-<br />
MLA Student Handbook Fall 2005 - October 2005