Dissertation

Code:

CA/CN5002

Acronym:

CA/CN5002

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Agrarian Sciences / Nutrition Sciences

Instance: 2022/2023 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geosciences, Environment and Spatial Plannings
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Consumer Sciences and Nutrition

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:CCN	10	Plano de estudos do Mestrado em Ciências do Consumo e Nutrição - 2013_2014	2	-	54	40	1458

Teaching language

Portuguese and english

Objectives

Introduction to scientific research. Knowledge of the scientific literature in a given area from Consumer Sciences and Nutrition.

Learning outcomes and competences

Ability to conduct research with some degree of independence, critical analysis of results. Exposure capability and written and oral argument.

Working method

Presencial

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

Submission to the Course Director of the Dissertation plan, signed by the student and the Supervisor and Co-supervisor, if any

Program

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Mandatory literature

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Comments from the literature

To be indicated by supervisor.

Teaching methods and learning activities

Developing a work of original scientific research , specifically for this purpose.
Work developed under the tutorial guidance of a faculty or research member from U Porto, holding a PhD.
Presentation of research results in written form, followed by public defense with oral presentation and discussion.

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)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	258,00
Trabalho de investigação	1200,00
Total:	1458,00

Eligibility for exams

The submission of the dissertation is subject to the presentation of a statement issued by the Supervisor (and CO-supervisor), confirming that the document is fit for public defense.

Calculation formula of final grade

Arithmetic average of board members marks.

Examinations or Special Assignments

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Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

n a

Classification improvement

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