Project-based advanced course in biology at Department of forestry genetics and plant physiology
Entry Requirements
- 120 credits at basic level including
- 60 credits biology, or
- 60 credits forest science
and
- English 6
Course facts
BI1247, Project-based advanced course in biology at Department of forestry genetics and plant physiology, 15.0 Hp
Print syllabus
Syllabus
Level
Second cycle (A1N)
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
- 120 credits at basic level including
- 60 credits biology, or
- 60 credits forest science
and
- English 6
Objectives
The course intends to provide knowledge of how one plans and carries out a scientific study and how one analyses, discusses and presents the results. On completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- use earlier acquired knowledge independently to solve an assignment
- identify and formulate an issue
- on a scientific basis search, analyse and discuss relevant data in an issue
- within given time frames present an issue and its solution partly written in a well-structured and interesting report, and partly orally in a well prepared seminar
Content
To satisfy the expected learning outcomes, the student in collaboration with supervisor should, identify a for the subject appropriate issue. The extent of the work should be at such a level that it can be completed within stated time. The student works independently with support of supervisor. Compulsory components that lectures, exercises, study visits, field studies and/or literature studies can occur depending on the nature of the chosen assignment. The student should present his work in a report that is graded regarding introduction to the issue problem formulation, method description, data processing, conclusions, use of literature, language and extent of irrelevant text. In addition to this the student should present his work at a seminar orally.
Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course
The examination consists of: 1. Written scientific report. 2. Oral presentation of the study at a seminar. Passed demands as above. Examiner accepts the report, when it corresponds to set requirements of scientificalness and text processing.
Responsible Department/Equivalent
Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology
Supplementary information
Module set
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0301 |
Other Information
The student is urged that good time before start of the course inform himself about which the preconditions is to carry out a project work regarding subject and availability of supervisor. To his help, the student has access to library, computers and special equipment that can are required to solve the assignment. At work in field, laboratory or other activities that can be united with risk should safety precautions be designed.