Course info

This is a graduate studies course designed to give a firm foundation for M.Sc. students as they work towards their final thesis. The course explores major areas in scientific research, biological literature search and research methods. Course content: types of research, designs and approaches: sampling, Steps of the research process: identification of research problem, formulation of hypothesis and objectives, literature review, selection of design and method, data collection and analysis, results, and report writing; Development of research proposal: key steps, timeframe, actors, budgets, ethical approval and implementation; Electronic review of literature; Data collection instruments: Research ethics and Academic writing. The students will engage in scientific research on literature and methods related to their projects towards proposal writing. The course includes two lecture hours.