BI1435, Practical research orientation, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot i PN-LT - Samar Khalil, 2022-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2023 (2023-08-28)

Level

First cycle (G2F)

Main field of study

Biology, Horticultural Science

Grading Scale

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.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The student gets basic experiences from biological research through practical work in a research environment and is trained to apply methods used by the research group. The student will get basic understanding of the theories behind the methods, in order to understand how and why they are used.

After completing the course, the student shall be able to:

• apply one or more methods within the relevant research topic
• understand the theoretical background to the applied methods
• understand the relation between a scientific question, the methods used to answer it, and data collection
• analyze data and place them in a basic scientific context
• have insight into the research process and the work procedures of a research group
• communicate the research project in a basic scientific context and to the general public, and relate the research to the UN developmental goals

Content

Subject-related content:

The course is completed as an individual project. The student identifies which subject and methods that they are interested in and contacts the course leader and a researcher who can supervise. At the start of the course, student and supervisor will identify an individual project and write a work plan. The student will be introduced to relevant safety protocols. After introduction to relevant methods, the students will work under supervision in their project. Literature studies related to the project and the methods are performed. The project is completed with a short, written report in English and oral presentation [for the research group?]. The report should comprise introduction, materials and methods, results and a discussion in relation to the results and the potential and limitations of the applied methods. A popular scientific summary is also included where the research is related, if possible, to the UN developmental goals in order to put the research in a greater perspective, and for the students to train their ability to communicate their research to the public.

Implementation:

The course will employ different teaching methods to facilitate the learning and discussions of the students through:

Project work

Proficiency training

Literature studies

Presentations

The course is focused on the following general skills: *

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Scientific methods

Oral communication

Written communication

Field or/and lab practice

The following components are compulsory:

Introductory meeting with course leader. Introduction to safetry protocols for laboratory and/or field work and risk analysis. Individual supervision is compulsory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

For a passing grade, active participation in a project, an accepted report written in English or Swedish, and an accepted oral presentation.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Plant Protection Biology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Syllabus for Horticultural Management – Gardening and Horticultural Production (BSc)
• Horticultural Management - Gardening and Horticultural Production, Bachelor's Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0001

The Course Replaces

BI1347

Other Information

A course project can only be provided under the condition that supervisory capacity is available. The report can be written in Swedish or English, but the supervisor must be proficient in the selected language.