Environmental Science BA (B), Scientific Writing, Project Course, 7.5 credits
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Miljövetenskap GR (B), Vetenskapligt skrivande, projektkurs, 7,5 hp
Environmental Science BA (B), Scientific Writing, Project Course, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code: MX042G
- Subject/Main field: Environmental Science
- Cycle: First cycle
- Progression: (B)
- Credits: 7,5
- Progressive specialization: G1F - First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Naturvetenskap 100%
- Answerable faculty: Faculty of Science, Technology and Media
- Answerable department: Ecotechnology and Sustainable Building Engineering
- Approved: 2018-10-15
- Date of change: 2019-12-02
- Version valid from: 2020-01-01
Aim
The student will develop her / his ability to critically review and communicate scientific results through submission assignments and an own project work in environmental science.
Course objectives
After completing the course, the student should be able to
- apply basic scientific ethics and accepted methods for writing a scientific report.
- search, review, and evaluate scientific literature
- in writing and orally communicate scientific results in an environmental science field.
Content
The course provides knowledge in how to sort and use scientific literature, writing and providing feedback on a scientific report as well as verbally presenting scientific material.
Optional study visit to the library.
Entry requirements
15 credits in Environmental Science at undergraduate level.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Lectures, seminars, assignments, and supervision. Students are supposed to write their own scientific report in environmental science.
Examination form
I100: Assignments and oral presentation, 2.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
P100: Oral presentation of scientific report, 0.5 Credits
Grade scale: Fail (U) or Pass (G)
R100: Written scientific report, 4.5 Credits
Grade scale: Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
4.5 credits: Written scientific report and feedback on another student's report
Grading: A, B, C, D, E, Fx, and F. A-E is passed, Fx and F is failed.
0.5 credits: Oral presentation of scientific report
Grading: Passed(P) or failed(F)
2.5 credits: Assignments and oral presentations
Grading: Passed(P) or failed(F)
Grading criteria can be found at www.miun.se/gradingcriteria.
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Grading system
Seven-grade scale, A, B, C, D, E, Fx and F. Fx and F represent fail levels.
Course reading
Required literature
- Author: Bryan Greetham
- Title: How to write your undergraduate dissertation
- Edition: 3rd edition 2019
- Publisher: Red Globe Press
Reference literature
- Author: Martha Davis, Kaaron Joan Davis & Marion M. Dunagan
- Title: Scientific papers and presentations
- Edition: 3rd edition 2012
- Publisher: Academic Press (Elsevier)