Research Training in Applied Biotechnology

10 credits

Syllabus, Master's level, 1BG800

Code
1BG800
Education cycle
Second cycle
Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
Applied Biotechnology A1F
Grading system
Pass (G), Fail (U)
Finalised by
The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 12 October 2022
Responsible department
Biology Education Centre

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree and, in addition at least 15 credits in applied biotechnology at Master's level. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. Admission requires a project plan accepted by the department.

Learning outcomes

The general aim of the course is or students to acquire programme relevant working experience.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to:

  • carefully and systematically plan, carry out and document experimental work within a research or development project
  • independently search, evaluate and compile relevant theoretical information that is required for the practical training
  • in English, in a written report and oral presentation, correctly summarise and formulate personal conclusions based on results from the implemented project.

Content

The student participates in regular activities within industry, public administration or academic research. The student should under supervision or independently participate in work relevant to the subject.

Instruction

The student is given private tuition at the working place

Assessment

Written and oral presentation of the work training period.

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the disability coordinator of the university.

Other directives

The course cannot be included in the degree together with 1BG801, 1BG802, 1BG363, 1BG364 or 1BG365.

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