Research Project 1

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The projects are based on research based model (RBL). In this model, you are challenged with a real-life problem and have to come up with a creative solution to this problem. You have to take ownership and responsibility to make it a worthwhile learning experience. Not only will you learn how to perform a number of techniques but you will also gain an understanding of how to think like a scientist.  Throughout the project period, you will learn what it is like to work, think, and learn in an actual laboratory setting. It is common to you experience that “science by doing” is challenging, sometimes a bit frustrating, but above all fun. This way of working is very challenging, but It also offers opportunity to learn work in team sharing responsibilities, which is very important not only in your future careers, but in your lives in general.  Furthermore, in the projects, you have to use all knowledge and skills gathered in the programme up to that point. Only when you work together and use all information, you can truly excel, propose and execute a project that surpasses the regular master level. Especially innovation and creativity are important, as well as solid scientific method and proper argumentation and discussion. This way of organizing projects means that you not only execute the project, but also design it. The success of the project depends on your enthusiasm and motivation.