Advanced Laboratory or Field Techniques in Biosciences I
1
2019-2020
03019766
Biosciences
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
3.0
Elective
3rd Cycle Studies
Recommended Prerequisites
Instrumental competences: Competence in organization and planning, Competence in analysis and synthesis, Competence in oral and written communication, Knowledge of a foreign language (English), Competence in organization and planning, Competence to solve problems, Decision-making capacity; Personal competences: Skills in group work, Skills in working in interdisciplinary teams, Skills in working in an international context, Skills in critical thinking, Skills in understanding the language of other specialists; Systemic Competencies: Adaptability to new situations, Concern about quality, Competence in self-criticism and self-evaluation, Competence in autonomous learning, Competence in research.
Teaching Methods
Different teaching methodologies regarding the aquisition of practical tools should be explored including not only the performance of laboratory work, but also the aquisition of skills to develop experimental protocols, oral presentation of results and group discussions.
Learning Outcomes
This course unit corresponds to the frequency of internships inside or outside the UC aiming at the acquisition of laboratory or field skills necessary for student’s PhD project (defined together with the supervisor and the tutorial commiittee). These internships aim at the in-depth learning of current relevant methodologies in the area of specialization where the student is developing his thesis or in complementary areas.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
This curricular unit should includ the most updated practical tools on the area of Biosciences/specialization area selected by the student
Head Lecturer(s)
Isabel da Silva Henriques
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Laboratory work or Field work: 100.0%
Bibliography
Bibliografia actualizada a disponibilizar anualmente na área de Biociências/áre do Ramo de Especialização selccionado pelo aluno / Updated bibliography on the area of Biosciences/specialization area selected by the student and to make available each year.