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PNS0228
Current Research in Soil Science
The course consists of seminars given either by post-graduate students (e.g. half-time seminars) or senior scientists within the Soil Science subject at department level or within the research school Focus on Soils and Water.
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
PNS0228 Current Research in Soil Science, 3.0 Credits
Subjects
Soil ScienceEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed
Prior knowledge
PhD students accepted for PhD studies in Soil Science at SLU.Objectives
The objectives of the course are; - to give the PhD candidate insight in current soil science research - to train the PhD candidate in oral and written presentation of scientific results - to coach the PhD candidate in chairing discussion and give constructive criticism to peers.Content
The course consists of seminars given either by post-graduate students (e.g. half-time seminars) or senior scientists within the Soil Science subject at department level or within the research school Focus on Soils and Water.Additional information
PhD candidates can register for the course as soon as they have been accepted. It is compulsory to complete the course before graduation.To get the course approved and registered in Ladok, the PhD candidate should hand in a list with the seminars which he/she attended (date, title of seminar, name of lecturer), also including the dates when the candidate acted as chairperson and pedagogic reviewer, as well as the date and title of his/her own half-time seminar. This list should have been confirmed and signed by the main supervisor and should then be sent to the department director of PhD-studies, before the "final follow-up".
Responsible department
Department of Soil and Environment