Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)
Research Seminars in Biosciences
BIO5009
Current active course description (last updated 2024/25)
Research Seminars in Biosciences
BIO5009
Students are familiarized with a variety of current research topics in the biosciences by attending research seminars.
Students are familiarized with a variety of current research topics in the biosciences by attending research seminars.
Students must meet current admission requirements for the associated study program.
Upon successful completion of this course, the student:
Knowledge:
- get acquainted with and acquire knowledge about new research topics in biosciences
Skills:
- be capable to reflect on new research topics in biosciences
- be able to interact with presenters of research seminars
- be able to actively participate in debate sessions
General competence:
- be able to exchange views and experiences with other researchers and students and communicate about scientific subjects
- be capable of placing contemporary research in the biosciences and the professional role(s) played by researchers in a broader scientific context
In addition to the semester fee and curriculum literature, it is assumed that the student has a laptop computer at his disposal.
Elective
Seminars.
Evaluated annually by students through course surveys. These evaluations are included in the university’s quality assurance system.
Compound evaluation, grading scale A-E, Best A, Fail F
- Compulsory participation, at least 12 seminars, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Pass/Fail
- Assessment task - the Student must ask st least 6 questions relavant to each seminar, comprises 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Pass/Fail
- Oral examination - short presentation, comprises 100/100 of the grade, grading scale Pass/Fail
No prior knowledge is required beyond the admission requirement.
Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:
BIO5004 - Research Seminars in Biosciences - 3 credits