M.INC.ECOL.608: Research Methods in Ecology
Learning outcome:
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
Explain and use basic biometric techniques
Develop a client-based research project structured using the principles of scientific method
Communicate research findings to clients and peers using effective written and oral presentation styles
Discuss the theory of research programme development and evaluation.
Construct a scientific blog entry
Discuss the philosophy of biology
Obtain information from library databases
- Topics
- Science method
- Communicating science
- Statistical methods
- Science and Maori
- Science and the public
- Science and ethics
- Grant writing
Courses and examinations
1. Web of Science report
Exam:
Written report (max 4 p)
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2. Practical course: Research Methods in Ecology
Exam:
Oral presentation (ca 10 min)
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3. Practical course: Preparing Grant Application
Exam:
Written assignment (max 3 p)
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4. Blog articlet
Exam:
Electronic file prepared (max 1 p)
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5. Statistics report
Exam:
Written assignment and analyses (max 10 p)
Prerequisite for examination:
None
Admission requirements:
None
Recommended previous knowledge:
None
Language:
English
Person responsible for module:
Adrian Paterson
Course frequency:
Academic Term each winter semester
Duration:
One semester
Number of repeat examinations permitted:
Twice
Recommended Semester:
First to third semester
Maximum number of students:
10