Research Training in Applied Environmental Science, 7.5 credits
Forskningspraktik inom tillämpad miljövetenskap, 7,5 hp
Course code: MX8021
School of Business, Innovation and Sustainability
Level: Second cycle
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Finalized by: Forsknings- och utbildningsnämnden, 2024-09-18 and is valid for students admitted for spring semester 2025.
Main field of study with advanced study
Environmental Science, Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements. (A1F)Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or Geology including an independent project 15 credits or Degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering with an environmental orientation including an independent project 15 credits. The degree must be equivalent to a Swedish kandidatexamen or Swedish högskoleingenjörsexamen and must have been awarded from an internationally recognised university. Ecological Resilience 7.5 credits and Ecosystem Services in a Changing World 7.5 credits. English 6. Exemption of the requirement in Swedish is granted.
Placement in the Academic System
The course is given as an eligible course on Master's Programme (60 credits) in Applied Environmental Science - Ecosystem Services and Nature Resource Management.
Objectives
The aim of the course is for students to develop practical experience of working with research issues within or in connection with an ongoing research project.
Following successful completion of the course the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- account for terms and concepts within the chosen research field
Skills and ability
- plan for and in collaboration with supervisor conduct a smaller project with the chosen research field
- present this project in it scientific context in oral and written form
Judgement and approach
- reflect over your own knowledge level and the projects meaning for the research field
Content
The student should themselves find an internship position and with the help of the supervisor/contact person plan and conduct a smaller project within an ongoing research project. The student should additionally document her or his own work including reflections in a logbook form to support their presentation.
Language of Instruction
Teaching Formats
The teaching is conducted in the form of individual supervision at the place of internship. Supervision is in English.
Grading scale
Examination formats
The course is examined through an individual written report and oral presentation.
2401: Written Presentation, 5 credits
Three-grade scale (UV): Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
2402: Oral Presentation, 2.5 credits
Three-grade scale (UV): Fail (U), Pass (G), Pass with distinction (VG)
Exceptions from the specified examination format
If there are special reasons, the examiner may make exceptions from the specified examination format and allow a student to be examined in another way. Special reasons can e.g. be study support for students with disabilities.
Course evaluation
Course evaluation is part of the course. This evaluation offers guidance in the future development and planning of the course. Course evaluation is documented and made available to the students.
Course literature and other materials
Literature list 2025-01-20 – Until further notice
Literature is chosen in discussion with the supervisor at the internship place. Literature should be chosen on a scientific foundation and give the possibility for deeper understanding of the field of study.
