Introduction to Research Activities
| Keywords |
| Classification |
Keyword |
| OFICIAL |
Research Methodologies |
Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S
Cycles of Study/Courses
| Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
| PDEMM |
1 |
Syllabus since 2009/2010 |
1 |
- |
6 |
28 |
162 |
Teaching Staff - Responsibilities
Teaching language
Suitable for English-speaking students
Objectives
In this curricular unit it is intended that the student's work be oriented towards the initiation to research, developing specialized knowledge and procedures that allow him to carry out a critical reflection on a given theme.
It is intended that this self-study materializes in the form of a written report on a theme considered relevant for the development of the thesis plan to be carried out in the second semester.
It is a compulsory frequency curricular unit, organized in short-term modules and seminars. Some modules can be complemented by lectures involving invited experts, related to industry or research.
Learning outcomes and competences
It is intended that the student develops specialized knowledge and procedures (considered relevant for the development of the thesis) based on self-study and frequency of training modules and seminars.
It is also intended that the student establish contacts with other relevant research groups taking into account the theme of the thesis to be developed. The student is expected to be able to critically analyze, evaluate and synthesize new and complex ideas.
Working method
Presencial
Program
Students attend various training modules and seminars or lectures given by invited experts. We highlight the modules of advanced material characteristic by scanning electron microscopy, EDS- X-ray energy dispersion spectroscopy and EBSD- retro-diffused electron diffraction, taught at the Materials Center of the University of Porto.
Mandatory literature
Catherine Hakim;
Research design. ISBN: 0-415-07911-X
Catherine Dawson;
Introduction to research methods. ISBN: 978-1-84528-367-4
Michael P. Marder;
Research Methods for Science
Teaching methods and learning activities
This UC involves an effort of 162 hours, corresponding to 6 ECTS. Therefore, it is organized in training modules, seminars and lectures. In addition to the hours of these activities, self-study with tutorial guidance is planned.
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 |
60,00 |
| Estudo autónomo |
80,00 |
| Frequência das aulas |
20,00 |
| Apresentação/discussão de um trabalho científico |
2,00 |
| Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Participation in training and seminars or lectures planned.
Calculation formula of final grade
The note is based on the report, its presentation and discussion.