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Syllabus

BI1247 Project-based advanced course in biology at Department of forestry genetics and plant physiology, 15.0 Credits

Projektbaserad fördjupningskurs i biologi vid institutionen för skoglig genetik och växtfysiologi

Subjects

Biology

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Single module	15.0	0301

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

English

Prior knowledge

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.

Grading form

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.

Formats and requirements for examination

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.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.

• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.

• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.

• For the assessment of an independent project (degree project), the examiner may also allow a student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional 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.

Responsible department

Department of Forest Genetics and Plant Physiology