Dissertation Project II
1
2023-2024
02041892
Research Methods
English
Portuguese
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Compulsory
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
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)
NoSyllabus
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.