BZ5503 - Literature Review

Available to postgraduate students in the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, who have been approved to do the research option.

Candidates will prepare a literature review, the topic should be pertinent to their minor project and selected in consultation with suspervisor(s) and/or the course coordinator. The review should be a critical appraisal of the objectives, methodologies and results of previous research relating to the topic.

Learning Outcomes

• enhance knowledge and understanding of a specified area of biology;
• acquire proficiency in literature evaluation and/or data collection and analysis;
• develop skills in preparing and presenting written technical reports;
• develop the practical skills required for carrying out a research project;
• gain experience in problem-solving and scientific decision-making.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.