Biology MA, Theory and Experimental Design, 15 Credits
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Biologi AV, Utveckling av teori och experiment, 15 hp
Biology MA, Theory and Experimental Design, 15 Credits
General data
- Code:BI011A
- Subject/Main field:Biology
- Cycle:Second cycle
- Credits:15
- Progressive specialization:A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area:Naturvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty:Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department:Department of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Mathematics
- Approved:2012-04-10
- Version valid from:2011-08-29
Aim
The course will settle the content of the thesis and result in a first full version of the sections ”Introduction” and ”Methods” in the thesis.
Course objectives
- Be able to independently perform scientific literature studies
- Be able to analysis and evaluate different theories and/or experimental methods for the scientific project.
- Be able to report, motivate and argue for the choice of theory or experiments needed to solve a research question
- Show ability to identify additional knowledge needs to address the research question
Content
The student will during the course summarize the scientific background of and choose relevant methods to perform the thesis project. The course is reported as a first full version of the “Introduction” and “Methods” of the thesis.
Entry requirements
Biology MA, Project Formulation and Thesis Planning, 7.5 Credits.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
The studies include literatures studies, smaller methodological pilot studies, written report and a concluding seminar.
Examination form
Examination is done by a written report and an oral seminar on the background and methods of the chosen thesis project.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Other information
The course constitutes, in combination with the course Biology MA, Thesis, 15 hp, the independent project (degree project).