Degree Project in Biodiversity and Systematics

Utbildningsfakta

Kod: BIO705

The course involves an in-depth contact with research on biodiversity and systematics. The student performs, under the supervisor's guidance, a scientific project, which may consist of theoretical or experimental work. Planning, execution and completion of the project must take place in an independent way, and the work must include studies of specialized literature in the field. Three weeks after course start, at the lastest, the student should hand in a synopsis describing the contents of the planned project in the form of questions to be asked and the appropriate background to motivate them. The thesis is presented in writing in the form of a an essay or a scientific paper as well as orally at a seminar at which the work is defended. The opponent is a fellow student at the same level of education. A series of seminars in presentation techniques, mainly aimed at oral and popular scientific presentation is included in the course. Those who wish can also be trained in written presentation technique. The student is otherwise expected to participate in the department seminar series and relevant group meetings. To be registered on the course, the project must be approved by the examiner.

Behörighet

To be eligible for the course a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular biology or Environmental sciences with focus on biology is required.In addition the courses BIO401 Alphataxonomical Principles (5 ects) given by Gothenburg University and 1BG393 Fundamental and molecular systematics (10 ects) given by University of Uppsala, and available within NABiS - Nordic Masters Programme in Biodiversity and Systematics, or equivalent courses, must be completed.

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• Degree Project in Biodiversity and Systematics

  University of Gothenburg

  Startdatum: 31 augusti 2026

  Slutdatum: 17 januari 2027

  Studietakt: 100 %