The course is carried out as an individual, independent project, equivalent to 7 weeks of full time studies. A problem within the field of Biotechnology is formulated, planned and analyzed under supervision by a suitable supervisor. The project usually starts with a literature review. Subsequently, a project plan is formulated for experimental work. The project plan should include the background of the project, the scientific question and suggestions for methods to investigate the question.
The project is then described in written report of high quality, where the results are analyzed and evaluated. The results as well as results from the literature are compared and critically examined.
After completion of the course the student shall have
Knowledge and understanding to:
- apply relevant knowledge and skills acquired in biotechnology and potentially in neighboring areas on a given problem.
Skills and abilities to:
- within a given setting, even with limited information, be able to independently analyze complex questions on an advanced level in the field of biotechnology.
- be able to document, describe and explain one’s own work, for a given target group, with high standards of structure, formality and language management.
Values and approaches to be able to:
- compare, appraise and criticize own and others’ scientific results.
- identify one’s own need for further knowledge and continuous development of competence.
