Course code: BIO-3513A
Term paper in freshwater ecology
Campus
Tromsø
Semester / Year
Spring 2018
Level
Higher grade level
Credits
5
NOTE! This course belongs to a previous semester/year
About the course
Master course for biology students - discipline Freshwater ecology. The course is not available as a singular course.
The course starts with a general introduction to literature and scientific publishing. Then the students write a semester assignment based on literature studies. The semester assignment will provide a theoretical background for the master`s thesis. Students select theme and literature together with the supervisor. There will also be an oral presentation of the semester assignment at a seminar in freshwater ecology.
Objectives of the course
Students that have completed the course:
- Have gained knowledge and insight to selected topics within freshwater ecology
- Can read and understand scientific literature
- Have learned the basics of writing a scientific thesis
- Can give a written presentation of topics within this field of science
- Have gained knowledge and insight to selected topics within freshwater ecology
- Can read and understand scientific literature
- Have learned the basics of writing a scientific thesis
- Can give a written presentation of topics within this field of science
Teaching methods
Individual studies and supervision.
Language of instruction and examination
English.
Recommended reading/syllabus
Syllabus and reading list will be announced prior to course start.Assessment
Semester assignment.Grade: Pass/fail.
Oral presentation at a seminar in freshwater ecology.
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