Semester |
E2023
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Subject |
International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science
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Activity type |
basic project
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Teaching language |
English
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Registration |
Students will be registered automatically, but have to confirm this registration by signing up for exam as a group. If you have to sign up for the project again, please contact inm-exams@ruc.dk. Remember to sign up for the Prerequisites for participation in the exam when signing up |
Detailed description of content |
The project should be based on a research question that sheds light on applications of natural science for external purposes, typically within technology and society, where natural science is used for identifying challenges or solving such challenges. The project work thus lends itself to immersion in how scientific knowledge, theories, methods, and results can be used outside the sciences. The projects can be said to be "with" science. Natural science is understood to be the subjects affiliated with Nat Bach, including chemistry, computer science, environmental biology, geography, mathematics, medical biology, molecular biology and Tek Sam. You can read about the study programme, project work, studycurriculum, rules and more at the intranet” |
Project Process |
The project is problem-oriented, exemplary and participant-led. The project work must develop the student's skills in applying scientific theories and methods during work with a limited academic field. The project work involves an optional and independent formulation of a problem, so that the project provides an exemplary realization of the purpose of the project in question. The project work concludes with the preparation of a project report. As an integrated element of the project, the student's competence in academic communication is developed through oral presentations. |
Expected work effort (ECTS-declaration) |
Project work is 15 ECTS corresponding to a 405 hour workload. Nat Bach has issued a guide for the workload during the semester intranet-side
- In total: 405 hours |
Head of studies/academic coordinator |
Martin Niss (maniss@ruc.dk)
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Administration of exams |
INM Registration & Exams (inm-exams@ruc.dk)
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Responsible for the activity |
Martin Niss (maniss@ruc.dk)
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Type of examination |
Pr. 1. september 2023 er gruppestørrelsen på Basisprojekter og Fagmodulprojekter altid minimum 3 studerende. Dette gælder også selvom der måtte stå andet andre steder.As per 1 September 2023, the size of the project groups for basic and subject module projects is always minimum 3 students, even if it says otherwise elsewhere. |
ECTS |
15
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria |
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Overall content |
The purpose of the project is for the student to gain experience with natural science as a tool in practical, technical and societal contexts through work with a representative example. |
Prerequisites for participation in the exam |
Approval of the project work is contingent on the student having actively and satisfactorily participated in the project, including with respect to the following elements of the project work:
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Teaching and working methods |
The project is problem-oriented, exemplary and participant-led. The intention of the project work is to develop the student’s proficiency in applying theories and methods within the Natural Sciences while working on a delimited academic area. The project work entails the student to independently formulate a problem statement of their own choice so that the project provides an exemplary realisation of the purpose of the project in question. Over the course of the project work, the group will undergo an evaluation together with the supervisor in connection with the halfway evaluation and once more at the end of the project. |
Type of activity |
Project |
Form of examination |
Oral group exam for the participants in the project.
The starting point for the oral exam is the project report and any supplementary material. The exam includes individual presentations within one of the topics selected by the examiner, which will be communicated to the students no later than 3 working days prior to the exam. Each individual presentation may last up to 5 minutes. A dialogue between the student(s) and the assessors about the project, will be conducted after the individual presentation(s). There may be posed questions related to the subject area of the project report. The assessment is individual and is based on the project report, any additional material and the student´s oral performance. Permitted group size: 2-7 students. The character limits of the project report are: For 2 students: 24,000-180,000 characters, including spaces. For 3 students: 24,000-192,000 characters, including spaces. For 4 students: 24,000-192,000 characters, including spaces. For 5 students: 24,000-204,000 characters, including spaces. For 6 students: 24,000-204,000 characters, including spaces. For 7 students: 24,000-204,000 characters, including spaces. The character limits include the cover, table of contents, summary, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude any appendices. The project report must include a summary in English, that is part of the assessment. Time allowed for exam including time used for assessment is for: 2 students: 60 minutes. 3 students: 75 minutes. 4 students: 90 minutes. 5 students: 105 minutes. 6 students: 120 minutes. 7 students: 135 minutes. Writing and spelling skills in the project report are part of the assessment. Permitted support and preparation materials at the oral exam: All Assessment: 7-point grading scale. Moderation: Internal co-assessor. |
Form of Re-examination |
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
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Exam code(s) | |
Last changed | 28/08/2023 |