Postgraduate Course: Research Project in Ecosystem Services (PGGE11171)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Dissertation |
Availability |
Not available to visiting students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
60 |
| Home subject area |
Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Conduct a supervised, independent research project as part of a team in the area of Ecosystem Services. Transferable skills and fieldwork training will be involved. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
* In depth understanding of Ecosystem Services and the supporting frameworks
* Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills
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Assessment Information
Completion of research project
Attendance and involvement in training sessions
Attendance and involvement in fieldwork training |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
The group project builds upon knowledges and skills gained in the core courses of the programme. Group projects will involve University of Edinburgh academics and those from external bodies. |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Some group projects may require travel covered within research costs. |
| Study Pattern |
Training workshops will run throughout the academic year and from April to August. |
| Keywords |
Ecosystem services |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Meriwether Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4311
Email: meriwether.wilson@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
Email: Christine.Wilson@ed.ac.uk |
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