Research skills in environmental science I, 7.5 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Course offered for

• Master´s Programme in Science for Sustainable Development

Entry requirements

Applicants must, by the closing date for application, hold a bachelor's degree/candidate exam (equivalent for example a professional degree) of at least 180 ECTS credits, including a 15 ECTS credit degree paper or equivalent. Relevant background is studies within natural science, social science, health science, humanities or engineering that relate to the environmental, social or economic aspects of sustainable development. Applicants must, by the closing date for application, have passed at least 45 ECTS credits of the first year of the Master’s Programme in Science for Sustainable Development, including the courses ‘Critical Perspectives on Sustainable Development’, ‘Environmental and Resource Use Challenges’ and ‘Climate Science and Policy’, or similar courses. 
Documented knowledge of English equivalent to Engelska B/Engelska 6.

Intended learning outcomes

After completion of the course, the student should on an advanced level be able to:

- perform a pilot study on a specific environmental issue making use of research skills and methods
- assess strengths and limitations of the skills and methods and
- report, analyze and discuss the obtained results.

Course content

During the course the students will deepen their knowledge in at least one skill or method applicable to study environmental issues, such as database analysis, field monitoring and analysis, laboratory techniques, experimental design and performance and/or qualitative methods.

Teaching and working methods

The students will individually work on a research task that is determined in consultation with and carried out under the supervision of an experienced researcher.

Language of instruction: English

Examination

The examination consists of two parts:
1. an individually prepared project report presenting the main findings from the application of the method, literature review or pilot study within the chosen area and
2. an individually prepared reflection paper demonstrating awareness of the skills developed and the opportunities and limitations of the chosen methodology, review or pilot study.
Detailed information about the examination can be found in the courses study guide.

Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course twice are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

Grades

Other information

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. 

The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Department