BI1469, Practical research training, 15.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: Ansvarig ledamot i PN-LT/ordförande i arbetsgruppen trädgård och jordbruk, 2024-11-15
Valid from : Autumn semester 2025 (2025-09-01)

Level

Second cycle (A1F)

Main field of study

Biology

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

English

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The student will gain insight into research by working with a project in close association with a research group. The student will be able to train, in practice, how to apply the methods used by the research group in order to solve a specific problem. The student will also study the theory behind the methods in order to understand the limitations and possibilities of them.

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

• Apply one or several methods used in biological research
• Describe the theoretical background of the methods used
• Identify a research question, collect or alternatively use already existing data, and analyze and discuss data and methods from a scientific point of view.
• Have insight in the research process and the work of a research group
• Communicate the research project towards both academia and the society and relate the project to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Content

Subject-related content:

The course is carried out as an individual project. The student identifies which subject area and methodology he or she is interested in and contacts the course leader and a researcher who can supervise. At the beginning of the course, the student and supervisor should identify an individual project and write a work plan. The student will be introduced to relevant safety procedures. After a period of guidance on the current methods, the student works more independently on his/her project. Literature studies related to the project and the methods used are carried out. The project ends with a short written report in English and an oral presentation

for the research group. The report must contain introduction, material and method, results and a discussion in relation to the results and the possibilities and limitations of the methods used. A popular science summary of the research project is made where the research is, if possible, related to the UN's sustainability goals in order to put the research in a larger perspective, as well as to train one's ability to communicate research to the public.

Teaching formats:

To further student learning and promote discussion, a variety of methods are used:

Projectwork, training of different skills, oral and written reports, litteraturestudies

The course focuses on the following general competencies:

Information literacy, critical thinking, problem solving, scientific methods, oral communication, written communication, independence, time planning/managing time frames, laboratory and/or field work

The following elements are compulsory:

Introductory meeting with course leader. Introduction to laboratory and/or field safety routines, a risk analysis and individual supervision and research group meetings are obligatory.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

To pass the course, active participation in the work of a research group, approved written report in English, and oral presentation of the report are required.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Plant Protection Biology

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's Programme
• Plant Biology for Sustainable Production - Master's programme
• Horticultural Science Programme

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Singel module	15.0	0001

The Course Replaces

BI1347, BI1249, BI1436

Other Information

The course will only be given if supervision capacity is available.