School of Biological Sciences - University of Aberdeen courses

...(Junior Honours) All students take a course in experimental design and analysis. Other courses are selected from the following disciplines: Agriculture...

...subjects is offered comprising, in the first half session, Experimental Design, Analysis & Presentation, Evolution, Environmental Physiology and Animal Population Ecology...

...every Honours student attends a residential team-building course designed to give experience of team working, and a 2 day careers workshop. Teaching...

...and related sciences and two options courses covering Aberdeen based Immunological research in depth. Teaching & Assessment In the early years...

...Programme Structure & Content First Year First year includes foundation Biology and Chemistry courses. Optional courses cover a wide range of complementary subjects...

...give a grounding to students from all degrees. Two other courses are chosen from a variety on offer. Second Year Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology provide...

...Second Year All students study Skills for Life Sciences. There is a dedicated Conservation Biology course at second year, as well as compulsory courses...

...Plant Ecology; Ecosystem Processes and Experimental Design, Analysis and Presentation. Students can also choose from Plant Biogeography and Conservation...

...Students also attend courses on Bioethics, Wildlife Conservation & Management and Conservation & Global Change and prepare an extended essay...

...Plant/ Animal Interactions, Nature Conservation in Britain, and Wildlife Conservation & Management. Variations Students have an opportunity to take a...

...of pure and applied sciences where the subjects of forest ecology and stand dynamics are developed. These include Silviculture, Applied Forest Ecology...

...Further courses can be chosen from a wide range of subjects including Chemistry, Geology, Biology and Geography. Third Year (Including options)... Learn about: Environmental Science...

...project and a range of intensive courses relevant to the Physical Sciences with a stronger emphasis on Chemistry than those studying the main Environmental Science programme... Learn about: Environmental Science...

...acquire expertise in a traditional discipline, e.g. Plant Science, Zoology or Soil Science, to provide a specialist focus for their degree. Teaching... Learn about: Environmental Science...

...and reports, which are related to topics covered. Assessment is by an appropriate balance of examinations and continuous assessment for each course...

...Environmental Analysis and Tropical Ecology. There is a strong element of practical laboratory training and fieldwork, plus visits to research institutes...

...of the diversity of greenplants and fungi, their interactions with the environment, and their importance to humans. Students have a wide choice of related courses...

...field course (at Bettyhill , Sutherland ) plus several day-long field trips from Aberdeen . Emphasis throughout is on active participation in class discussions...

...Particular emphasis is placed on the application of molecular techniques and the use of genetically modified microorganisms in the environment...

...Appreciation of the impact of these factors requires an interdisciplinary approach combining scientists, managers and environmental practitioners... Learn about: Environmental Science...