FSK-3006 Model theory and data processing methods - 10 stp

Application code: 9371

Recommended entrance requirements are BIO-3556 Fishery Biology and Harvest Technology or similar background, and basic familiarity with quantitative methods.

Objective of the course

Intended learning outcomes:

Knowledge:

• apply basic quantitative methods to process, analyze, test hypotheses and visualize structured and unstructured data (e.g. generalized linear models)
• apply basic qualitative methods to process, analyze, test hypotheses and visualize structured and unstructured data (e.g. content analysis, conceptual frameworks)
• explain results of the data processing and data analysis methods that were used
• use simple models to represent systems and make forecasts
• familiarize with both academic and business-like research and development environments

Skills:

• summarize and present qualitative and quantitative data
• perform statistical analyses using different software
• practice different oral and written communication skills

General competences:

• communicate findings of analyses to support decision-making

Relevance for study program:

The course provides a practical background for scientific analysis and reporting in a multidisciplinary environment.

Lectures, seminars, workshops, computer labs, peer-teaching, simulations, flipped-classroom.

The learning outcomes are effectively achieved through active student participation. Students are expected to prepare before every session.

Assessment

The course has portfolio assessment. The grading scale is A-F, where A-E is passed, and F is failed. Pass marks in the four assessment parts (each report and essay) is a requirement for successful completion of the course. The three reports together count 50% of final grade; the essay (home exam) counts 50% of final grade.

Submission of reports and essay: electronically.

Portefolio

• Written report on quantitative methods assignment
• Written report on qualitative methods assignment
• Written report on modelling assignment
• Final essay (home exam) on given topic (two weeks)

Work requirements:

Oral presentation on given topic (quantitative method, qualitative method or modelling)

Oral presentation of the essay (on given topic).

A re-sit exam will be arranged in the next semester.

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.

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