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300656 UE Practical course in animal cognition (2017S)
Introduction into the methods of learning experiments with animals
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 02.02.2017 08:00 to Th 16.02.2017 18:00
- Deregistration possible until Fr 31.03.2017 18:00
Details
max. 18 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes
Die Vorbesprechung findet am 10.03.2017 um 11 Uhr im Seminarraum des Department für Kognitionsbiologie statt. UZA 1, Biozentrum Althanstraße 14, 1090 Wien
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The aim of the practicum is to train students in how to i) approach scientific questions, ii) design and conduct experiments and iii) disseminate the findings via oral presentations and a written report. Students will work in small teams on research projects currently pursued in the Dept of Cognitive Biology, allowing them to get a glimpse on the empirical side of hot topics in cognition. The course shall raise awareness of what is needed in research and prepare students for conducting their master thesis.
Assessment and permitted materials
Combination of i) oral presentations, ii) written report, and iii) quality in participation (data collection, analysis, discussion)
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Ability & capacity to conduct empirical study, structured in three units: i) development of a project proposal, ii) data collection and analysis and iii) presentation of results
Examination topics
not applicable
Reading list
dependent on chosen topics, suggested by supervisor
Association in the course directory
MVN W-13, MGE III-2
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