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Syllabus

EX0493 Bachelor project in Biology, 15.0 Credits

Kandidatarbete i biologi

Subjects

Biology Biology

Education cycle

Bachelor’s level

Advanced study in the main field

First cycle, has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Bachelor’s level (G2E)

Grading scale

Prior knowledge

The equivalent of 120 credits including 60 credits in Biology

Objectives

The objective of the course is to allow students to improve their skills in planning, carrying out and presenting a piece of their own work within a specified time. Students will also have the opportunity develop their skills in scientific writing and deepen their knowledge of the subject. The work can involve e.g. plant material, cultivation, production, product handling, product quality or use.

On completion of the course students will be able to:

• identify problems and formulate issues within the subject

• independently produce a piece of scientific work

• present their scientific work orally and in writing

• critically appraise the work of another student and provide constructive criticism.

Content

The degree project is carried out with its starting point either in a review of the literature, or in carrying out a scientific experiment of limited scope.

A work plan for the degree project is drawn up by the student in consultation with the supervisor. This work plan must be approved by the course director before the start of the work. The work involves independently searching for, collating and using relevant information on the issue/s and carrying out an independent analysis and drawing conclusions from the study material. The results must be presented orally and in writing. Each student must also provide constructive criticism of another student’s work.

Grading form

The requirements for attaining different grades are described in the course assessment criteria which are contained in a supplement to the course syllabus. Current information on assessment criteria shall be made available at the start of the course.

Formats and requirements for examination

The examination consists of a written report and oral presentation in seminar form. In order to obtain the credits for the course, students must have independently carried out and written up a piece of scientific work, published an examiner-approved version of this work in Epsilon and satisfactorily appraised the degree project of another student.

• If the student fails a test, the examiner may give the student a supplementary assignment, provided this is possible and there is reason to do so.

• If the student has been granted special educational support because of a disability, the examiner has the right to offer the student an adapted test, or provide an alternative assessment.

• If changes are made to this course syllabus, or if the course is closed, SLU shall decide on transitional rules for examination of students admitted under this syllabus but who have not yet passed the course.

• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Transitional provisions

• Exams: At least three retake sessions (renewed exams) will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course. • Compulsory components: At least one opportunity for a retake session will be offered within two years of the decision to discontinue the course.

Other information

• The right to take part in teaching and/or supervision only applies to the course date to which the student has been admitted and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, the student may take part in course components that require compulsory attendance at a later date. For more information on this, please refer to the regulations for education at Bachelor's and Master's level.

Additional information

The Bachelor’s degree project must be independent work and will be checked for plagiarism through Urkund.