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)
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Have an in depth understanding of Ecosystem Services and the supporting frameworks
- Apply critical assessment, analysis and research skills
- Apply negotiation skills
- Apply proposal and report writing skills
- Apply 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 Janet Fisher
Tel: (0131 6)50 5097
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Course secretary | Ms Kathryn Will
Tel: (0131 6)50 2624
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