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)

Courses and examinations
2. Practical course: Research Methods in Ecology
Exam:
Oral presentation (ca 10 min)

Courses and examinations
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