Research Skills in Environmental Science

Aim

After completion of the course, the student should be able to:

• apply a specific research method or literature survey technique, and assess strengths and limitations of the chosen method, in relation to relevant examples
• analyse and discuss the methods or literature survey techniques
• present the main findings of a specific research method or literature survey technique

Content

The aim of the course is to train the students in performing research methods or scientific literature surveys in the fields of environmental science and science for sustainable development. and to help students deepen their knowledge and skills on a specific qualitative and/or quantitative method or to conduct a scientific literature survey for the purpose of analysing environmental and sustainability issues.