Faculty Board of Science BIO811, Växtmolekylärbiologi, examenskurs, 45 högskolepoäng Degree Project in Plant Molecular Biology, 45 higher education credits Avancerad nivå/Second cycle 1. Confirmation The syllabus was confirmed by the Faculty Board of Science on 2007‐06‐28 to be valid from 2007‐07‐01 until 2010‐06‐30. The syllabus is the binding document. Responsible department: Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences Field of education: Science Main subject: Biology This course will replace BIN744. BIO811 and BIN744 can not be included in the same degree or be included in two different degrees where one of the degrees builds upon the other. 2. Position in the educational system The course Degree Project in Plant Molecular Biology, 45 higher education credits, is given within the Master´s program in Biology within the Faculty of Science. 3. Entrance qualifications To be eligible you have to have passed Biology, basic course, 60 higher education cred‐
its (40 p) or Molecular Biology I an II, basic course, 60 higher education credits (40 p). You need to have passed NTH101 Theoretical and Historical Perspectives on Science 7,5 higher education credits and MSA830 Statistical Analysis and Experimental Design 7,5 higher education credits. You should have been registered on the second cycle course Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, 15 higher education credits (10 p) and on a degree project in biology in the first cycle of at least 15 higher education credits (10 p). 4. Course content The course will consist mainly of laboratory work involving a defined research project. The student will be responsible for planning the project in discussion with the supervi‐
sor, and for performing most of the required experimental work. The student will also be expected to participate in other activities related to the research project, such as group discussions, reading of selected literature and attending seminars. 2 (2) 5. Learning outcomes After completing the course students should have gained experience in performing an independent research project in the field of plant molecular biology. They should be able to plan and perform experimental work, then to critically interpret the results ob‐
tained and communicate them both verbally and in written form. They should have also gained sufficient understanding of the research subject up to the current level of knowledge. 6. Required reading Literature for the course will vary depending on the research project, and will be pro‐
vided by the responsible supervisor and/or examiner. 7. Assessment For all types of projects, the main form of assessment will be a final written report de‐
scribing the research performed by the student. The student will also be expected to give a seminar, typically in English, on the research project towards the end of the course. A student who has failed a test twice has the right to change examiner, unless weighty argument can be adduced. The application shall be sent to the board of the depart‐
ment and has to be in writing. 8. Grading scale The grades are Pass, High Pass or Fail. 9. Course evaluation The results of the evaluation will be communicated to the students and will function as a guide for the development of the course. 10. Additional information The course is part of the international exchange program and could be taught in Eng‐
lish.