Thesis in Social Studies of Science and Technology

Recommended Prerequisites

Scientific capacity demonstrated for the pursuit of doctoral course confirmed by a Qualification Exam after completion of the required course work. The Qualification Exam is based on the presentation and discussion of a draft thesis before a jury and held in session convened specifically for the purpose.

Teaching Methods

The work of preparing the thesis, although supervised by the advisor, presupposes the author’s research autonomy. It implies a schedule of regular meetings and the delivery of interim-essays, chapters or detailed reports showing the good progress of the research work in accordance with the pre-established work plan.

Learning Outcomes

This uc aims to track the broad lines of a PhD thesis development, as part of the Doctor degree. Meets the requirements stipulated in the regulations of the University of Coimbra.

With regard to the generic skills in Economics, this uc seeks to ensure results that prove advanced research in sociological studies.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

The contents of this uc are defined between the supervisor and the doctoral student, reflecting advanced knowledge by the doctoral student of the state of the art of the research topic, and its most recent approaches.

 

Head Lecturer(s)

João Carlos Freitas Arriscado Nunes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Thesis: 100.0%

Bibliography

Não aplicável / Not applicable.