Learning outcome

Special syllabus will provide theoretical insight beyond the reference literature that is normally associated with a Master's thesis.

After completing the projects, the students should have the following qualification regarding knowledge, skill and general competence:

• have advanced theoretical knowledge or make a collection (plant or animals), within the chosen academic field
• be able to apply this knowledge to new areas
• be able to analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field
• use relevant methods for research
• analyze relevant academic research
• master language and terminology and be able to communicate independent work

Course Description

Key theme:

The syllabus will normally include international articles or books that do not overlap the literature in the Master`s thesis. Number of pages is specified by the supervisor and will normally range from 300 to 350 pages.
As a special syllabus it may also be appropriate to make a collection (plants or animals). The collection must be built around a taxonomic, ecological, geographical or educational theme and include 80 objects per 5 credits.

Teaching and Learning Methods

This will primarily be independent study.

Assessment Methods

There will be an oral examination that will count for 100 % of the grade. The examination of the special syllabus will be given a separate grade that will be entered on the diploma.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean