MRes EEB Research Project 2 BIOL5187P

  • Academic Session: 2024-25
  • School: School of Biodiversity One Health Vet Med
  • Credits: 60
  • Level: Level 5 (SCQF level 11)
  • Typically Offered: Summer
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No

Short Description

This course involves completion of a research project in a chosen field of ecology and environmental biology.

Timetable

Normally, full time for 18 to 20 weeks.

Requirements of Entry

None

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None

Assessment

The student is assessed by an 8000 word written report (70%), supervisor execution and skills assessment (15%) and scientific poster (15%).

Course Aims

The aims of the second MRes project are to:

■ Develop appropriate and competent laboratory and/or field research skills

■ Provide the opportunity of collecting an appropriate quantity of highquality data or undertaking a modelling exercise

■ Undertake statistical analysis and/or modelling that addresses the chosen

■ research questions and hypotheses

■ Give experience in writing a scientific paper and presenting a conference

■ poster

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

1. Undertake original research on chosen topics in ecology and environmental biology

2. Demonstrate in-depth acquisition of skills in advanced research techniques

3. Safely execute laboratory or field experiments

4. Critically evaluate and analyse quantitative data to answer research questions and test hypotheses

5. Identify, synthesise, summarise and critically evaluate prior research findings in a specific area

6. Identify areas where further research is necessary

7. Effectively communicate findings to relevant stakeholders in an appropriate style and format

8. Demonstrate proficiency in planning and managing time effectively by prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines

9. Work cooperatively with supervisor and colleagues to develop interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.