Dissertation

Code:

AST5000

Acronym:

AST5000

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Astronomy

Instance: 2023/2024 - A

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Physics and Astronomy
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Astronomy and Astrophysics

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M:A_ASTR	6	Study plan since academic year 2023/2024	2	-	54	36	1458

Teaching language

English

Objectives

In this curricular unit, it is expected that the student develops the ability to: integrate knowledge, handle complex issues, and find appropriate solutions; communicate his/her findings, knowledge and reasoning that underlie them. It is also expected that the student will: develop the ability to undertake research independently in Astronomy and Astrophysics; deepen his/her knowledge in Astronomy/Asytrophysics, in the scientific area related to the topic of the Dissertation.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies outlined in the dissertation research program, through independent work under supervision, in the form of tutorials.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Individual research program leading to the presentation of an original scientific dissertation on a topic in Astronomy/Astrophysics, specifically prepared for conclusion of this cycle of studies.

Mandatory literature

Vários; Artigos e outras publicações especificas

Comments from the literature

For each project, scientific articles and/or book chapters, technical publications or any other bibliography that is relevant to the theme of the Dissertation project will be indicated.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The research program is chosen to enable students to reach the defined learning outcomes. In particular, it is intended that such a program puts students before unique, complex and stimulating challenges, requiring the development of new capabilities, the deepening of others, and the acquisition of relevant knowledge for their future academic and/or professional careers.

Autonomous work under supervision, in the form of tutorials, is the way that best enables students to develop the skills and competencies identified as learning outcomes. Particularly, the ability to undertake research in Astronomy in a relatively independent way.

keywords

Physical sciences > Astronomy > Cosmology
Physical sciences > Astronomy > Astrophysics

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

Frequency is obtained by submitting the Dissertation within the deadlines defined by FCUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The evaluation is made through the submitted dissertation, as well as through the public presentation of the work done, according to the Second Cycle Regulations of the University of Porto.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Assessment is the same as for the other students.

Classification improvement

Not possible.