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FY4822: SPECIAL TOPICS IN FOREST SCIENCE (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

The sessions are tutorial based that allow critical discussions on topical issues related to forestry and forest science.

Two of the topics for discussion are chosen by you and there is the opportunity lead the group.

Three assignments are required including the preparation of a newspaper article and a special topic in a subject of your choice.

The discussions allow you to listen to alternative points of view, to develop reasoned arguments and to communicate your ideas in a coherent and concise way.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Andrew Cameron

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course deals with current issues of relevance in forestry world-wide. A seminar-discussion format will be used in which students prepare material on the chosen topics for presentation and discussion.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination. (50%) Continuous assessment: one essay of 1500 words (15%), one presentation (15%) and review article (20%). Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Formative Assessment

A strong emphasis will be made throughout the course on informal verbal feedback during discussions, presentations and tutorials.

Feedback

Each student will receive individual feedback and a mark for each task. Feedback will be provided as written comments.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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