Internship
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Computer Science |
OFICIAL |
Physics |
OFICIAL |
Chemistry |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
English
Objectives
Planning and execution of an applied research project, in an industrial/business context. Written presentation of the work developed, in the form of a Report, and oral presentation in a public defense examination.
Learning outcomes and competences
At the end of this course the student should be able:
- to develop skills in planning and developing an applied research theme in the area of science and technology of nanomaterials
- to work both autonomously and in connection with a teamwork;
- to develop oral and written communication skills, in order to present and discuss a scientific report of the research carried out along the semester.
Working method
Presencial
Program
A scientific research project will be carried out throughout the semester, with the integration of the student in a research and development group, on a topic in the area of science and technology of nanomaterials. The supervision team (one or two elements) must include a professor (supervisor or co-supervisor) from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, and a local responsible from a company or a technological center.
Mandatory literature
Not applicable; Not applicable
Comments from the literature
Given the nature of this course, there is no recommended bibliography. Depending on the nature of the work, the student and the supervisors shall choose/define the general and specific bibliography related to the project.
Teaching methods and learning activities
The work is fundamentally practical (experimental and/or computational), using experimental techniques and methods provided by the supervision team and the research group in which the student will be integrated. At the end of the semester, the student must present an internship report that will be publicly defended before a jury. The final classification awarded by the jury will take into account the work developed, the report presented and the performance in the public exam.
Evaluation Type
Evaluation with final exam
Assessment Components
designation |
Weight (%) |
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
designation |
Time (hours) |
Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
162,00 |
Trabalho de investigação |
648,00 |
Total: |
810,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Students must perform at least 75% of the practical assignments defined by the supervisors.
Calculation formula of final grade
At the end of the semester, the student must present an Internship Report that will be publicly defended before a jury. The final classification awarded by the jury will take into account the work developed, the report presented and the performance in the public exam.