This syllabus is valid: 2016-09-05
and until further notice
Course code: 5BI171
Credit points: 15
Education level: Second cycle
Main Field of Study and progress level:
Biology: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Earth Science/Physical Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: VG Pass with distinction, G Pass, U Fail
Responsible department: Department of Ecology and Environmental Science
Established by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2015-06-25
Revised by: Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 2016-10-13
Contents
The course will review the analytic methods applied in field studies The course aims are that the student will achieve basic knowledge and training in the design and planning of fieldl experiments, and the capability to handle statistical analysis, and graphical presentation of fieldl data with modern statistical software. The course includes a project work, in which students will analyse and write a report based on a real dataset.
Required Knowledge
120 ECTS including 60 ECTS in Biology of which 30 ECTS in Ecology or 60 ECTS Earth science/physical geography or Environmental science and 30 ECTS in ecology, or equivalent knowledge.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL iBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section). Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.
Literature
Valid from:
2017 week 35
Crawley Michael J. Statistics : an introduction using R Chichester, West Sussex, England : John Wiley & Sons : cop. 2005 : 327 s. : ISBN: 0-470-02297-3 (acid-free : inb.) Search Album, the University Library catalogue
