Dissertation Planning

Code:

EIC0087

Acronym:

PDIS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Multidisciplinary Themes

Instance: 2011/2012 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.fe.up.pt/1112/course/view.php?id=2710
E-learning page:	http://moodle.fe.up.pt/
Responsible unit:	Department of Informatics Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Informatics and Computing Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEIC	23	Syllabus since 2009/2010	5	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

1- BACKGROUND
The “Preparação da Dissertação” (PDIS) course occurs in the first semester dedicated to the master’s dissertation of the MIEIC students.
Basically, PDIS is focused on the acquisition of useful knowledge for concluding with success the master’s dissertation, in the elaboration of a report which includes the related work according to the topic of the dissertation, and on the elaboration of the plan for the work to be done during the second semester (this one fully dedicated to the dissertation).

2- SPECIFIC AIMS
- To learn about the processes, methodologies, and best practices associated to scientific research, with a particular focus on informatics engineering
- To develop a scientific criticism spirit

3- CONHECIMENTO PRÉVIO (PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE)
Not applicable.

4- PERCENTAGE DISTRIBUTION
Scientific Component: 50%, Technological Componente: 50%

5- LEARNING OUTCOMES
To be able to elaborate a plan for the MSc dissertation project, including the state-of-the-art, in a theme to be selected.

Program

- Methods and techniques suitable for research projects;
- Systematic methods for researching scientific information;
- Conception and development of work to be published;
- Conception, elaboration, and presentation of a technical report about a dissertation project in a theme to be selected;

Mandatory literature

Martha Davis; Scientific Papers and Presentations. ISBN: 0-12-206370-8
Martha Davis; Scientific Papers and Presentations. ISBN: 0-12-206370-8
Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy,; On Being a Scientist: Responsible Conduct in Research file, National Academies Press, 2009. ISBN: ISBN: 0-309-11971-5
Justin Zobel; Writing for computer science. ISBN: 978-1-85233-802-2
R. S. WAZLAWICK; Metodologia de Pesquisa para Ciência da Computação, Elsevier, 2009. ISBN: 978-85-352-3522
Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy; On being a scientist. ISBN: 978-309-11970-2

Complementary Bibliography

Luís Adriano Oliveira; Dissertação e Tese em Ciência e Tecnologia Segundo Bolonha, Lidel, 2011. ISBN: 978-972-757-742-2
R. S. WAZLAWICK; Metodologia de Pesquisa para Ciência da Computação, 1ª ed., Elsevier, 2009. ISBN: 9788535235227

Teaching methods and learning activities

- Presentation and discussion of a number of topics related to dissertations about informatics engineering topics;
- Realization of an infoliteracy certificate;
- Realization of online activities to discuss a number of topics;
- A technical report and two presentations are used to test and improve student’s knowledge and skills regarding writing and presentation.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Description	Type	Time (hours)	Weight (%)	End date
Attendance (estimated)	Participação presencial	24,00
Online Activities	Teste	34,00
First Presentation.	Participação presencial	1,00
Second Presentation	Participação presencial	1,00
Technical Report	Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	16,00
Time dedicated to the report.	Trabalho escrito	36,00
	Total:	-	0,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Description	Type	Time (hours)	End date
Preparation of Presentations.	Estudo autónomo	12
Study about the dissertation topic	Estudo autónomo	42
	Total:	54,00

Calculation formula of final grade

CF = 10% Part + 15%Ela + 15% APi + 30% APf + 30% M

em que:
CF: Final Grade
Part: Participation in activities
Ela: E-Learning Activities
APi: Initial Presentation
APf: Final Presentation
M: Technical Report

Examinations or Special Assignments

N.A.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Conclusion of the work and presentations proposed in the UC.

Classification improvement

Conclusion of the work and presentations to be assigned.