Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science
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Course evaluation
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EX0872-10158 - Course evaluation report
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Additional course evaluations for EX0872
Academic year 2022/2023
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-30141)
2023-01-16 - 2023-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-50002)
2022-06-06 - 2022-10-23
Academic year 2021/2022
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-30002)
2022-01-17 - 2022-06-04
Academic year 2021/2022
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-10006)
2021-08-30 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2020/2021
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-50083)
2021-06-07 - 2021-10-24
Academic year 2020/2021
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-30071)
2021-01-18 - 2021-06-06
Academic year 2020/2021
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-10078)
2020-08-31 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2019/2020
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-30223)
2020-01-20 - 2020-06-07
Academic year 2019/2020
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-10236)
2019-09-02 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2018/2019
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-30171)
2019-01-21 - 2019-06-09
Academic year 2018/2019
Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science (EX0872-10200)
2018-09-03 - 2019-01-20
Syllabus
EX0872 Independent project in Animal Science, A2E - Agriculture Programme - Animal Science, 30.0 Credits
Självständigt arbete i husdjursvetenskap, A2E - Agronomprogrammet - husdjurSubjects
Animal ScienceEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
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Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)Master’s level (A2E)Grading scale
Language
SwedishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 30 credits at second-cycle level in the main field of study. A Pass grade for the independent project at first-cycle level, or a Bachelor’s degree. The student must have completed at least one course relevant to the subject of the independent project before starting the project. Knowledge of English equivalent to English 6.Objectives
The aim of the course is for the student, based on previously acquired knowledge, to independently plan, carry out and present an academic study within a given time frame. Through the independent project, the student will develop their skills in the academic work process and deepen their subject knowledge considerably.On completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- independently and creatively identify and formulate scientific questions;
- independently search, compile, evaluate and critically interpret relevant information and literature;
- independently plan and, using adequate methods, carry out a scientific study within given time frames;
- analyse and evaluate data and/or findings on a scientific basis;
- discuss contents and conclusions in a scientific work critically, and reflect on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject;
- reflect on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development;
- present a scientific work in accordance with the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given;
- write a summary in English of a scientific report according to the instructions given;
- write a popular science summary of a scientific work according to the instructions given;
- present a scientific work orally and critically review and discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of, another student’s project, including method, conclusions and the context of the work in a wider perspective;
- identify their own skill and knowledge development needs in the subject of the project,
- relate the scientific questions to the agriculture sector’s complex system of resources and value-creating processes.
Content
The course involves carrying out an independent, academic project (degree project) under supervision. The project is to be carried out independently, using data collected by the student themselves, or equivalent data. The project should preferably be carried out individually, but the course coordinator can admit exceptions under certain circumstances. The set-up of the independent project should be documented in a work plan established in consultation with the supervisor before the project starts.The project is to be presented orally and in writing, as seminars or an equivalent format, and according to the instructions given. The course also involves taking part in a public discussion of another student’s project in order to assess the ability to give constructive criticism.
Formats and requirements for examination
A Pass grade for the written report and the oral presentation, as well as a Pass grade for the critical review of another student’s project. If the work has been carried out in pairs, it must be made clear to the examiner what each individual has contributed; this applies to both the written report and the oral presentation. The work effort and the scope of the work should correspond to 30 credits for each student, and each student must fulfil all intended learning outcomes.- 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.
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
Once the student has received a Pass grade for the written report, this must be published in the SLU system for electronic publication (Epsilon), and checked for plagiarism. To be admitted to the course, the student must have an agreement with the supervising department concerning supervisor and the subject of the project.Students are recommended to take a course corresponding to at least 5 credits in scientific methodology before starting their independent project. This requirement is fulfilled by students who follow the syllabus for SLU degree programmes. Students who have not completed an undergraduate programme at SLU are urged to take the web-based teaching components provided for undergraduate-level independent projects. A course in scientific methodology is any course or course component that contributes to the student fulfilling the qualification requirement of advanced method knowledge in the main field of study.
Responsible department
Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics
Cooperating departments:
Further information
Grading criteria
Grading criteria EX0872 Independent project in Animal Science, A2E – Agriculture Programme Animal Science, 30.0 credits
The examiner evaluates the last version of the written report. Note that some of the goals do not have any criteria for higher grade than 3 (i.e. pass/fail) and some of the goals have criteria for higher grades (some only for 4, some both for 4 and 5). For obtaining grade 4, all criteria for grade 4 must be fulfilled. For obtaining grade 5, all criteria for grade 5 must be fulfilled.
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- independently and creatively identify and formulate scientific questions; |
The student independently and creatively identifies and formulates scientific questions. |
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The examiner discusses with the supervisor to get knowledge about the work of the student during the project. |
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- independently search, compile, evaluate and critically interpret relevant information and literature; |
The student independently searches, compiles, evaluates and critically interprets relevant information and literature. |
Clearly communicate the critical interpretations of the literature and relevant information. |
Describe the identified knowledge gaps in the area and put them/it in a relevant context. |
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- independently plan and, using adequate methods, carry out a scientific study within given time frames; |
The student independently plans and, using adequate methods, carries out a scientific study within given time frames. |
The student completes the project within 20 weeks +/- 20% (i.e. 4 weeks) effective time. |
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If the student, within their own control, use more effective time than 20 weeks (+- 20%) no higher mark than 3 should be given regardless of how the student meet the other criteria. A planned break, within the plan, means the student can have a higher mark than 3. However this planned break must be clearly planned and documented. |
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- analyse and evaluate data and/or findings on a scientific basis;
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The student analyses and evaluates data and/or findings on a scientific basis. |
Reflect on analysis and methods chosen, argue for why the particular method was chosen and describe method/evaluation that could have been used instead. |
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- discuss contents and conclusions in a scientific work critically, and reflect on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject; |
The student discusses the contents and conclusions of their thesis critically, and reflect on how the choice of question and method relates to the scientific and practical basis of the subject. |
The student discusses, based on relevant sources of information, the pros and cons of methods alternative to the used method. |
The student, based on relevant scientific and other sources, discuss the practical implications of the results of his/her study. |
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- reflect on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development;
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The student reflects on social and ethical aspects, sustainability aspects within the subject as well as ethical aspects of research and development. |
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- present a scientific work in accordance with the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given;
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The student presents a scientific work in accordance with the prevailing practice of the discipline, adapted to the intended audience and according to the instructions given. |
The scientific text is clear and typical for the scientific discipline. |
The text is easy to read, illustrated in a way that facilitates reading, is concise and uses a lively but still scientific and correct language. |
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- write a summary in English of a scientific report according to the instructions given; |
The student writes a summary in English of a scientific report according to the instructions given. |
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- write a popular science summary of a scientific work according to the instructions given; - present a scientific work orally and critically review and discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of, another student's project, including method, conclusions and the context of the work in a wider perspective; |
The student writes a popular science summary of a scientific work according to the instructions given. The student presents a scientific work orally and critically review and discuss, as well as give constructive criticism of, another student's project, including method, conclusions and the context of the work in a wider perspective. |
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- identify their own skill and knowledge development needs in the subject of the project; |
The student identifies their own skill and knowledge development needs in the subject of the project. |
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The examiner discusses with the supervisor to get knowledge about the work of the student during the project and the project plan (Form B). |
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- relate the scientific questions to the agriculture sector's complex system of resources and value-creating processes. |
The student relates the scientific questions to the agriculture sector's complex system of resources and value-creating processes. |
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