Syllabus for Literature Project in Biology

Bibliografiskt projekt i biologi

A revised version of the syllabus is available.

Syllabus

  • 5 credits
  • Course code: 1BG369
  • Education cycle: Second cycle
  • Main field(s) of study and in-depth level: Biology A1N

    Explanation of codes

    The code indicates the education cycle and in-depth level of the course in relation to other courses within the same main field of study according to the requirements for general degrees:

    First cycle

    • G1N: has only upper-secondary level entry requirements
    • G1F: has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G1E: contains specially designed degree project for Higher Education Diploma
    • G2F: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • G2E: has at least 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements, contains degree project for Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
    • GXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

    Second cycle

    • A1N: has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1F: has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
    • A1E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (60 credits)
    • A2E: contains degree project for Master of Arts/Master of Science (120 credits)
    • AXX: in-depth level of the course cannot be classified

  • Grading system: Fail (U), Pass (G)
  • Established: 2007-05-10
  • Established by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Revised: 2011-09-06
  • Revised by: The Faculty Board of Science and Technology
  • Applies from: Autumn 2011
  • Entry requirements:

    120 credits including alt 1) 60 credits biology and 30 credits chemistry or 30 credits earth sciences. alt 2) 90 credits biology. For admission, a project plan approved by the department is required

  • Responsible department: Biology Education Centre

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should be able to

  • search, evaluate and compile relevant scientific literature within a chosen research field.
  • with correct language present the scientific compilation in writing.

Content

An independent overview and compilation of scientific literature within a chosen research field through literature search in databases and libraries.

Instruction

The course is given in the form of individual supervision.

Assessment

Written presentation of the literature project.

Syllabus Revisions

Reading list

Reading list

Applies from: Spring 2013

Some titles may be available electronically through the University library.

Determined individually after consultation with the student.

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