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ECOL 698

Research Essay

Course overview

Completion of a critical literature review of a specialised topic. Submission of a research essay reviewing pertinent literature and documenting the current research.

Course information

Prerequisites and Restrictions You must satisfy the following requirement(s):

Your Academic Program is M.Pest Management, 7665


or

your Academic Program is M.Bioprotection, 7666

Available semesters Semester 1 2026 Semester 2 2026
Credits 20
Domestic fees $1,569.00

What you will learn

After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  1. Plan a review of scientific knowledge on a particular topic.
  2. Summarise the existing research on a particular topic.
  3. Critically analyse relevant literature on a particular topic.
  4. Present a synthesis of key findings from existing research on a particular topic.

Course examiners

James Ross

Professor James Ross

Professor

Department of Pest Management and Conservation

james.ross@lincoln.ac.nz Researcher profile