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| Semester |
F2026
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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 |
| Detailed description of content |
The project should be based on research question that focuses on how research is done in the individual natural sciences to create new knowledge through the interaction between theories, models, experiments and simulations. The project work thus lends itself to immersion in the individual science subjects and focuses on subject specific problems and methods. Experimental work is often included as a central element. The projects can be said to be "within" 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” Regarding the use of generative AI at the exam For project reports, bachelor's projects and master's theses, generative AI aids (GAI) are permitted in the work with the exam if the use is declared. You must clearly declare how you have used generative artificial intelligence (GAI). This can be included as part of the methodology section or as a short statement at the end of your report. This means that you must describe how you have used GAI, e.g. for the preparatory work on the project, to ask questions and search for information, to receive feedback and criticism on your text, to carry out proofreading or to improve language and readability. It is important that you actively relate to your choice of tools in this way, as it is part of the entire process of creating the project, and thus part of your scientific method and professional communication. The use of any specific text that is GAI-generated requires citation, just as when using all other sources from which direct quotations are used. The use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) must always take place within the framework of Roskilde University's ‘Guidelines for using generative artificial intelligence in written exams. In the library's guide, you can see more about how to cite AI, how you can account for your use of GAI, and Roskilde University’s Guidelines - https://libguides.ruc.dk/AI. However, ordinary spell checking and other language suggestions, such as Word or other word processing programs, as well as programs for writing minutes and transcription, are permitted in all written exams and do not need to be declared. |
| 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 |
| Evaluation- and feedback forms |
Project work is carried out in a dialogue with the supervisor who gives feedback on the progress of the project. The project work is evaluated in the house in cooperation with the class coordinator as well as in a written evaluation. |
| Administration of exams |
INM Registration & Exams (inm-exams@ruc.dk)
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| Responsible for the activity | |
| ECTS |
15
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| Learning outcomes and assessment criteria |
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| Mandatory or elective |
Project |
| Overall content |
The purpose of the project is for the student to gain experience with fundamental scientific issues within the natural sciences through working on a representative example, as particular emphasis is placed on the interaction between theory and model on the one hand and the obtaining and analysis of empirical data through observation, experimentation or simulation. |
| 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 natural science theories and methods while working on a delimited academic area. The project work entails the student independently formulating a problem statement of their own choosing so that the project provides an exemplary realisation of the purpose of the project in question. The project work concludes with the preparation of a project report. An integrated part of the project is to develop the student’s competences in academic communication in a scientific context through sharing knowledge via oral presentations, posters, the project report or some other form of written communication aimed at a specific target group. The project work's teaching process includes the following elements, in which each student must participate:
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. |
| 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: 3-7 students. The character limits of the project report are: 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, abstract, bibliography, figures and other illustrations, but exclude appendices. The project report must include an abstract in English, that is part of the assessment. Time allowed for the exam including time used for assessment is for: 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: External examiner. |
| Form of Re-examination |
Samme som ordinær eksamen / same form as ordinary exam
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| Exam code(s) | |
| Last changed | 17/11/2025 |
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