12 ECTS credits
340 h study time
Offer 1 with catalog number 1019867CNR for all students in the 1st and 2nd semester at a (C) Bachelor - specialised level.
Carry out research under limited guidance
Chronologically, the following steps will be fulfilled/achieved/performed:
- Selection of topic within the education program
- Selection of a specific subject together with an advisor/ mentor for this particular project
- Concur/Agree with the advisor on the following points: Determination of the project aim(s)/objective(s); time-scale/time-line, project framework and eventually the required experimental needs and infrastructures
- Acquire knowledge of the topic through literature study and/or learn specific methodologies and techniques
- Design a research program and carry it to completion
- Draw conclusions that are supported by argumentations, in agreement with the project aims
- Present the obtained results in writing and orally according to the specification of the different education programs.
The president of the examination commission will provide further guidelines and information relative to each specific education program.
The following competences will be achieved after / will derive from the successful completion of this course
The successful completion of this course will guarantee the acquisition of the following competences.
- The capability under limited guidance to become familiar with a new topic, including the formulation of a scientific question, the development of a hypothesis to be tested and the autonomous completion/fullfilment of a research project
- Schooling/training in the various steps necessary to complete/carry out scientific research
- Acquisition of the ability to identify a problem, and place specific research theme(s) within a broad context.
- Organize, analyze, and critically evaluate/test the obtained results within the context of (a) proposed hypotheses (sis)
- Summarize and present the obtained results in a dependable/reliable/honest scientific way/manner to colleagues in writing and orally.
- Apply the already acquired knowledge to new problems
- Acquisition of a cognitive attitude towards / that stimulates permanent learning
- Carry out research in a responsible/reliable way, including the correct use scientific sources and the full consideration of ethical aspects
The final grade is composed based on the following categories:
SELF Paper determines 100% of the final mark.
Within the SELF Paper category, the following assignments need to be completed:
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This offer is part of the following study plans:
Bachelor of Physics and Astronomy: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Biology: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Chemistry: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bachelor of Geography: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Biology: Default track (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Biology: Standaard (53 SP) (only offered in Dutch)
Bridging Programme Master of Science in Biology: Standaard (ad hoc) (only offered in Dutch)