Project-based advanced course in biology at Department of forestry genetics and plant physiology

Description

Entry Requirements: Knowledge equivalent: - 120 credits at basic level including - 60 credits biology, or - 60 credits forest science and - English 6 Entry Requirements: Knowledge equivalent: - 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.