Research training
Research training is an individual course where the aim is to give an insight into research and development - how it is organized and implemented in practical terms. The course is only open for students of Plant Biology – master’s programme.
The research training can be carried out at research departments and institutions, companies or authorities connected to plant biology. You will get an opportunity to follow and to take part in the practical work. Compared to when you do a thesis project, you do not have to have your own project, but can work with several different tasks to get a complete picture of the place and the work carried out there. As part of the course you and your supervisor will chose literature, which covers a theory area in connection with the work. You then get to study and learn about this area. You and your supervisor also agree on how to examine the theoretical task. Furthermore, you are expected to write a report from the training period and give a short oral presentation at the training site.
Research training is usually done before the thesis project and may make it easier for you to identify a suitable thesis project or even a future work area! It can also be a good opportunity to see if you are interested in continuing with academic research.
Course evaluation
The course evaluation is now closed
BI1249-40166 - Course evaluation report
Once the evaluation is closed, the course coordinator and student representative have 1 month to draft their comments. The comments will be published in the evaluation report.
Additional course evaluations for BI1249
Academic year 2022/2023
Research training (BI1249-30303)
2023-01-16 - 2023-03-21
Academic year 2022/2023
Research training (BI1249-20186)
2022-11-01 - 2023-01-15
Academic year 2022/2023
Research training (BI1249-10353)
2022-08-29 - 2022-10-31
Academic year 2021/2022
Research training (BI1249-20038)
2021-11-02 - 2022-01-16
Academic year 2021/2022
Research training (BI1249-10096)
2021-08-30 - 2021-11-01
Academic year 2020/2021
Research training (BI1249-20018)
2020-11-02 - 2021-01-17
Academic year 2020/2021
Research training (BI1249-10042)
2020-08-31 - 2020-11-01
Academic year 2019/2020
Research training (BI1249-20019)
2019-11-01 - 2020-01-19
Academic year 2019/2020
Research training (BI1249-10026)
2019-09-02 - 2019-10-31
Academic year 2018/2019
Research training (BI1249-20093)
2018-11-05 - 2019-01-20
Academic year 2018/2019
Research training (BI1249-10137)
2018-09-03 - 2018-11-11
Academic year 2017/2018
Research training (BI1249-20104)
2017-10-30 - 2018-01-14
Academic year 2017/2018
Research training (BI1249-10153)
2017-08-28 - 2017-11-05
Academic year 2016/2017
Research training (BI1249-40150)
2017-03-20 - 2017-06-04
Syllabus and other information
Syllabus
BI1249 Research training, 15.0 Credits
ForskningspraktikSubjects
BiologyEducation cycle
Master’s levelModules
| Title | Credits | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Single module | 15.0 | 0201 |
Advanced study in the main field
Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirementsMaster’s level (A1N)
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.
Language
EnglishPrior knowledge
Knowledge equivalent to 180 credits including 90 credits Biology andEnglish B from upper secondary school or equivalent. For admission,
a project plan approved by the department is required.
Objectives
After the course, the student should have relevant working experience.
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
in extent and time delimit and plan for implementation of the training period
carry out a compilation of the literature in the field
give a correct oral and written presentation of the work training period
Content
The student participates in regular activities within industry, public
administration or academic research. The student should under supervision
or independently participate in work relevant to the education.
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
Passed written and oral presentations as well as participation in
compulsory parts established in the project plan.
General regulations and guidelines for assessment and grading is
Established in the regulations for education in first and second cycle at SLU.
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
Detailed instructions on admission and completion of the course, includingstructure of the project plan, are available on the course homepage. Note
that a project plan approved by the responsible department is required for
admission.
Responsible department
Department of Plant Biology