Postgraduate Course: Research Project in Ecosystem Services (PGGE11171)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Course 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 10,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
578 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
5% Dissertation Proposal
5% Dissertation Presentation
90% Final Dissertation Report |
| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Critical assessment and analysis skills
* Research skills
* Negotiation skills
* Proposal and report writing skills
* Communication and presentation skills |
| Study Abroad |
Some group projects may require travel covered within research costs. |
| Keywords | Ecosystem services |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Dan Van Der Horst
Tel: (0131 6)51 4467
Email: Dan.vanderHorst@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mr Edwin Cruden
Tel: (0131 6)50 2543
Email: Edwin.Cruden@ed.ac.uk |
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