Research Seminar in Structures

Code:

PRODEC038

Acronym:

SIE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Civil Engineering - Structures

Instance: 2017/2018 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Structural and geotechnical Division
Course/CS Responsible:	Doctoral Program in Civil Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
PRODEC	9	Syllabus since 2007/08	1	-	5	45	135

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

Bibliographic research on the chosen PhD theme state of the art.. A preliminary plan on the thesis has to be presented.

Learning outcomes and competences

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Working method

Presencial

Program

A report on the state of the art has to be written and a bibliographic research on the theme of the chosen PhD has to be carried out. A preliminary plan on the thesis has to be presented.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE SYLLABUS COHERENCE WITH THE CURRICULAR UNIT'S OBJECTIVES:

There are a wide variety of dissertation themes. The curricular unit will introduce the dissertation subjects and will provide a discussion on related subjects.

Mandatory literature

International journal and conference papers related with the state of the art of the chosen theme.; .

Teaching methods and learning activities

The teaching involves sessions with theoretical presentations and discussions. The student grading will be based on a report assignment and a written exam if necessary.

DEMONSTRATION OF THE COHERENCE BETWEEN THE TEACHING METHODOLOGIES AND THE LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The report assignment and the discussion of the UC contents allows for an efficient learning experience at this education level.

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Trabalho escrito	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	0,00
Total:	0,00

Calculation formula of final grade

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