Course content

The course is to give basic knowledge of research and the methods relevant to students of Urban Ecological Planning. There will also be an introductory presentation of the different methodological approaches applied in the various disciplines and scientific traditions.
The student is to learn how to write a project proposal, design a research project and write a research report.
A major part of the course will be to develop, discuss, evaluate,present - and finally write their own master thesis research proposal. Through this process the various methodological approaches and methods will presented and discussed.
The final proposal will be the basis for assessment.

Learning methods and activities

Developing the students' own research proposals will constitute the core of the course. This will be directly linked to lectures and colloquia relevant to each stage of the process.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises