Dissertation Project II

Recommended Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Teaching Methods

The student is supervised by a faculty member to provide scientific guidance to his own dissertation project.

Learning Outcomes

To plan a credible research path, defining the methodology and the chronogram for the work that will lead to a PhD Dissertation.

This main learning outcome involves:

O1. To know different types of Dissertation in Sustainable Energy Systems, the ongoing research in different schools, and open themes for future research.

O2. To identify an original research question and to establish the dissertation objectives.

O3. To summarize and present critically the state of the art concerning the chosen research question.

O4. To adopt a methodology and to outline a research proposal that allows achieving the dissertation objectives.

These learning outcomes contribute to develop several generic skills, namely those of critical reasoning, analysis and synthesis, planning, and group interaction.      

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The components of a thesis project.

Ongoing research in the doctoral program, namely:

- Research centers and projects

- On going research by more advanced students

- Planned research of 1st year peers.

Head Lecturer(s)

Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Presentation of the project before the jury : 100.0%

Bibliography

Não aplicável / Not applicable.