Degree Project C in Biology
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1BG214
- Code
- 1BG214
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Biology G2E
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (G)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 16 April 2014
- Responsible department
- Biology Education Centre
Entry requirements
The basic course in biology 80 credits within the Bachelor programme in biology. For admission, a project plan approved by the department is required
Learning outcomes
After the course, the student shall:
- be able to search for relevant scientific literature and critically summarise and interpret it
- be able to generate hypotheses to explain the observations made in the chosen area of specialisation
- be able to present his/her knowledge in Swedish, and to some extent in English, to different target groups, both in scientific and popular scientific styles
- have a good ability to handle text and present data (figures, tables), references, etc. according to the format specified for the particular genre
- be able to give constructive criticism of other students' manuscript drafts
- be able to present his/her knowledge in a poster in a pedagogic manner
- identify and in a structured way discuss ethical issues related to the topic the student has chosen.
Content
An individual assignment is carried out, where the knowledge from previously completed courses is applied. The work is carried out guided by a supervisor in close connection with ongoing research or development projects.
To achieve the aims, the student should
- under supervision delimit a scientific problem, examine this, interpret and evaluate the results and present the work oral and written
- search, evaluate and compile information relevant to the chosen problem
- participate actively in seminars and other activities on the workplace where the work is carried out
Instruction
The teaching is designed individually depending on the specialisation of the project.
Assessment
To pass, a passed oral and written presentation of the degree project at a seminar is required. The written presentation should consist of a scientific report, a popular summary and a summary in English.
To pass it is required, apart from passed presentations, that the student has participated actively in seminars drafts to the three presentations are discussed.