BIO408 Special Syllabus
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Vivian Kjelland
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Norwegian/EnglishCourse contents
The students will prepare a literature review on a given topic. This is a pure literature study based on 100 pages relevant litterature, references not included.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the students will have
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gained an understanding of methodological and analytical approaches relevant to the field of research
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acquired proficiency in literature evaluation
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developed skills in performing a review of scientific literature, and presenting findings orally
Examination requirements
A compulsory oral presentation of the chosen topic covering the learning outcomes.
Teaching methods
The teaching methods are mainly self-study. Information will be given in Canvas at the start of the course.
Estimated student workload in this course is 135 hours.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Assessment methods and criteria
An oral presentation of the chosen topic covering the learning outcomes. After the presentation the candidate is questioned and evaluated by the course responsible and an examiner.
Graded assessment A – F.