P000080, Popular scientific presentation with focus on sustainable development, 1.5 Hp
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Syllabus

Level

Third cycle

Subject

Technology

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

After finalizing the course the students shall be able to

• Analyze their research work with a focus on sustainable development

• Apply systems thinking to their research work

• Present and communicate the contribution of their research work to sustainable development

• Receive and apply feedback to improve their presentation skills on a popular science level

Content

The purpose of the course is to prepare PhD students for teaching and as mediators of research results. The PhD student will prepare and train communication of research goals and results on popular science level. Preparation will require assess the potential and systems effects of the research for sustainable production in e.g. agriculture, horticulture or forestry.

The course is set up as a campus course. The course contains lectures and discussions as well as presentation and feedback tasks.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

What is required to pass? • Participation in the presentation day event • Giving an oral presentation in the presentation day event • Participation in the feedback session • Approval of the participant´s presentation with regards to evidence that the student… a) thought about and made an effort to speak to the target audience<br> b) spoke within the time limits<br> c) addressed the topic of sustainability<br> <br> Possible grades: approved/not approved

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Biosystems and Technology

Supplementary information

Other Information

Last date to apply for the course is 19 January 2026 before 8 o´clock in the morning.