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HET401 Individual PhD Course in Ethology

Credits (ECTS):10

Course responsible:Marko Ocepek

Campus / Online:Taught campus Ås

Teaching language:Engelsk, norsk

Limits of class size:10

Course frequency:Annually, on demand.

Nominal workload:The course might be 5 ECTS- 125 working hours or 10 ECTS - 250 working hours.

Teaching and exam period:This course starts in Autumn parallel. This course has teaching/evaluation options in August block, Autumn parallel, January block, Spring parallel, June block.

About this course

Individually planned.

Learning outcome

The course shall give PhD-students competence in ethology that goes beyond the master level courses in ethology. The topic is chosen in discussions between the student, the supervisors or other teachers. Individual learning goals are set up for the chosen topic.
  • Learning activities
    The topic is given as a series of seminars or as supervised self-study. The course requires a considerable degree of self-motivation by the student.
  • Teaching support
    Each PhD-student has a responsible supervisor or teacher.
  • Prerequisites
    Competence at Master degree level in ethology.
  • Assessment method
    The PhD-student writes an assignment on a topic given by the teacher.

    Term paper Grading: Passed / Not Passed Permitted aids: C3 All types of calculators, all other aids – including digital aids
  • Examiner scheme
    The examiner assesses the assignment.
  • Teaching hours
    The structure is to be agreed upon by the PhD-student and the supervisor.
  • Preferential right
    PhD-students in ethology.
  • Admission requirements
    Special requirements in Science