Seminar

Code:

EMM0041

Acronym:

SEMI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Engineering Sciences
OFICIAL	Science and Technology of Materials

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://moodle.up.pt/course/view.php?id=1800
Responsible unit:	Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEMM	27	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

The main objective of this course unit is to prepare the student for the Dissertation either in business or academic environment.
In this course students develop a work on a topic proposed by a faculty member of the MIEMM, typically related to the theme of Dissertation, providing students with key competencies for the appropriate development of that curricular unit, in most cases, the last of the study programme. It is also intended that students establish contact with specific processing techniques and, when appropriate, with the company where they will develop the Dissertation work.

Learning outcomes and competences

Students expand the knowledge in specific area; assimilate the processes, practices and methodologies associated with scientific research; develop of scientific criticism; demonstrate the ability to prepare and present a monograph on a specific theme; finally, develop techniques of written, electronics/multimedia and oral communication.

Working method

Presencial

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

Depending on the theme, students will apply knowledge gained in different curricular units of MIEMM.

Program

Each student has to carry out an assignment which is selected from a vast range of themes proposed by the professors.
All the assignments should be carried out within the period of classes, so that the written reports, which are mandatory, can be presented in public during the season of exams at the end of the first semester.

Mandatory literature

Cada aluno dispõe de bibliografia específica para o tema que trata.

Complementary Bibliography

Não se aplica.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The Seminar Work should be mainly based on a bibliographic research, yet students can also carry out some experimental work.

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering > Metalurgia Metallurgy
Technological sciences > Engineering > Materials engineering
Technological sciences
Technological sciences > Engineering

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	70,00
Trabalho escrito	30,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	24,00
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	32,00
Estudo autónomo	50,00
Frequência das aulas	56,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Not applicable.

Calculation formula of final grade

The coordinator proposes a final classification with a 80% weight; a second teacher is nominated by the staff to appreciate the work and is responsible for the 20% remaining classification.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students with a special status are assessed as regular students (preparation, presentation and discussion of the report).

Classification improvement

In order to improve the grades, students have to write and present a new report.