The students will choose their theme early in the semester either from a list of topics provided by the teachers or they can suggest their own. From there they search for relevant litterature, but have the option to seek advice from teachers at any time. Half way through the semester, the teachers will have a supervision in class where general issue related to writing a thematic essay is discussed. The students will have the opportunity there to ask general or specific questions. After handing in their essay, there will be time for each student"s oral 15 min presentation of their topic. Since this course is connected to either BIO244 or BIO245, the lectures and practicals in these courses lay the foundation for the in-depth study in this course, BIO246.

The students are supposed to find litterature on a chosen topic, choose the most relevant, read through and write an essay in their own words compiling a synopsis of what they have read while using the references in a correct manner. This eassy is what forms the basis for the evaluation of the course by the teacher and the external examiner. At the end of the course, the students will present their work orally. This is for training purposes and to educate the other students on the theme chosen, and will not be part of the evaluation to mark the course. The presentation is an obligatory part of the course.

Through independent search for in.depth knowledge in a chosen topic, read and rewrite in theor own words as well as an oral presentation. These are methods most students will have to master in their future employment. The course seeks to develop these abilities in the students.

Canvas is used actively. The teachers can be reached through e-mails and by appointment.

An extention of BIO244 or BIO245

This course is a continuation and in-depth studies within plant biotechnology and/or genomics. Previous knowledge within these subjects are necessary to follow the course. The courses given as BIO244 and/or BIO245 can be taken the same semester as this in-depth course.

Write a thematic essay and present this.

Term paper counts 100%

150 hours in total

Basic knowledge in Natural Sciences

BIO243 (5 credits)

The course starts with a presentation of the topics and how the course is to be run, then individual supervision when needed, a mid-semester guidance for the class and towards the end the presentation by the students. The students are responsible for putting enough effort into the writing to obtain a presentable product.

This course is part of a package (15 ects)  where BIO244 and BIO245 is compulsory for students in  BSC Plant Sciences. This package consists of BIO244, BIO245 and BIO246. All of these are 5 ects each. This is to facilitate smaller courses for the biology and biotechnology students. However, BIO246 can not be taken separately from at least one of the courses BIO244 or BIO245, or equivalent. BIO245 is taught in Norwegian, BIO244 in English on demand.

The external examiner is active in the evaluation of the essays