Dissertation

Code:

B5010

Acronym:

B5010

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Biology

Instance: 2016/2017 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Biology
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Cell and Molecular Biology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:BCM	19	Official Study Plan until 2023/2024	2	-	57	380	1539

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

For completion the master's degree a dissertation is required.

Learning outcomes and competences

A dissertation in a cell and molecular biology topic depends on the student's thorough research.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

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Program

Every dissertation presented for the master degree shall be based on original piece of work carried out by the student or an original appraisal of existing published data, and shall represent knowledge in a cell and molecular biology area.

Mandatory literature

N.A.; Não aplicável

Teaching methods and learning activities

Tutorial teaching.
Students are generally exposed to a variety of research activities, which may include literature searches, experimental design, bench work, lab notebook management, instrument use and lab safety, as well as communication, organizational and presentation skills.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	75,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	15,00
Estudo autónomo	15,00
Trabalho de investigação	35,00
Trabalho laboratorial	35,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

n.a.

Calculation formula of final grade

The dissertation defense is done in a public presentation in which students and the general public can attend. The exam typically extends over 2 h. The examination board typically involves 3 Professors or other experts with a PhD degree (generally at least one of them can be external to the University of Porto). 

After the presentation and discussion of the dissertation the examination board attributes the final classification.

Examinations or Special Assignments

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Internship work/project

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Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

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Classification improvement

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Observations

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