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EX0728

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science

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To be accepted on the course, you must have chosen a subject and have a supervisor. The course contains lectures and seminars about presentation techniques, information gathering and scientific theory. These will be used later in the production of your dissertation and when you present your work for the other students and teachers. At the end of the course, you shall present your project in a seminar and you will also serve as opponent for the presentation of the work of another student.



The written work produced will be published in the SLU electronic publishing system (Epsilon) and will be checked for plagiarism with the system Urkund.

Course evaluation

The course evaluation is now closed

EX0728-10265 - Course evaluation report

Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.

Additional course evaluations for EX0728

Academic year 2022/2023

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-50010)

2023-06-06 - 2023-10-30

Academic year 2022/2023

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-30074)

2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04

Academic year 2022/2023

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-10068)

2022-08-29 - 2023-01-15

Academic year 2021/2022

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-50086)

2022-06-06 - 2022-10-30

Academic year 2021/2022

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-30292)

2022-01-17 - 2022-06-05

Academic year 2021/2022

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-10340)

2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16

Academic year 2020/2021

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-50074)

2021-06-07 - 2021-10-31

Academic year 2020/2021

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-30244)

2021-01-18 - 2021-06-06

Academic year 2019/2020

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-50034)

2020-06-08 - 2020-10-25

Academic year 2019/2020

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-30125)

2020-01-20 - 2020-06-07

Academic year 2019/2020

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-10127)

2019-09-02 - 2020-01-19

Academic year 2018/2019

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-30104)

2019-01-21 - 2019-06-09

Academic year 2018/2019

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-10116)

2018-09-03 - 2019-01-20

Academic year 2017/2018

Independent project/degree project in Soil Science (EX0728-10032)

2017-08-28 - 2018-01-14

Syllabus and other information


Syllabus

EX0728 Independent project/degree project in Soil Science, 30.0 Credits

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Subjects

Soil Science Soil science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title Credits Code
Single module 30.0 0301

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
Master’s level (A1E)

Grading scale

5:Pass with Distinction, 4:Pass with Credit, 3:Pass, U:Fail
The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

Students admitted before July 1, 2007

Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits of which 90 credits in Soil Science. In the main field of study 30 credit courses in first cycle (G2F) shall be included. Knowledge equivalent to Swedish B/Swedish 2B and English A.



Students admitted after July 1, 2007

Approved independent project (15 credits) in the first cycle, or a bachelor of science degree. At least one course in the subject Soil Science in second cycle (A1N) must be taken before or at the same time as the independent project. Knowledge equivalent to Swedish B/Swedish 2 and English A/English 5.

Objectives

The student shall, within the project work, specialise his/her knowledge of the subject.

With successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • independently identify and formulate problems

  • independently plan and realise a qualified survey and be able to assess the result in a relevant context

  • independently search for, evaluate and critically interpret and compile relevant information to solve a problem

  • orally and in written present and discuss results adapted to a specified ordinance

  • make populary summeries

  • critically and constructive evaluate other students texts and presentations

Content

The main part of the course consists of an independent project, which shall result in a written and an oral presentation, including a popular-science summary. The project is presented orally at a public presentation following procedures determined by the department.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Approved written and oral presentations; approved opposition.

  • If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
  • The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
  • If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and 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 submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

  • The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

  • If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

The approved written report shall be published within SLU:s system for electronic publishing (Epsilon) and checked in SLU:s electronic system for plagiarism.

To be admitted to the course the student has to have an agreement with the supervising department regarding supervisor and subject for the study.

Help with information retrieval and tips for scientific writing and oral presentation are offered by the SLU University Library.

Regarding specific requirements for individual programs, please refer to the supplement of the programme’s course schedule. The project may be written in English if the student fulfils the requirements of English B/English 6 from upper secondary school. If the project is going to be written in English, exemption from entry requirements in Swedish language may be allowed after application in connection with the application for the independent project.

Responsible department

Department of Soil and Environment

Cooperating departments:

Department of Ecology Department of Molecular Sciences Department of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology Department of Crop Production Ecology

Further information

Replaces: EX0429

Course facts

The course is offered as an independent course: Yes Tuition fee: Tuition fee only for non-EU/EEA/Switzerland citizens: 76108 SEK Cycle: Master’s level (A1E)
Subject: Soil Science Soil science
Course code: EX0728 Application code: SLU-10265 Location: Uppsala Distance course: No Language: Swedish Responsible department: Department of Soil and Environment Pace: 100%