Dissertation

Code:

M.EEC015

Acronym:

DISS

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Electrical and Computer Engineering

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sites.google.com/g.uporto.pt/meec-dissertacao-2024-25
Responsible unit:	Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
M.EEC	33	Syllabus	2	-	30	6,5	810

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

To obtain the degree of MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering, the students of the M.EEC have to do individual work leading to the preparation of a scientific dissertation or an original project work on a topic in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

It can be a research and/or technological development work, and can be carried out in an academic and/or business environment, promoting an innovative analysis of the topic, framed within the current state of the art, as well as the development of initiative, decision-making, and creative and critical thinking skills.

The implementation of the work must involve theoretical and/or experimental components, a critical discussion of the current state of the art, the selection of approach methodologies, the design and implementation of the solution to the proposed problem and a critical analysis of the results obtained, culminating in the preparation of a synthesis report, which will be assessed and publicly discussed in front a jury.

Learning outcomes and competences

Show knowledge of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations, integrating the principles of sustainability into engineering practices. This includes being able to identify the contribution of their work to the environmental, social and economic aspects, as well as defining performance indicators that establish metrics to measure the impact of projects, with a view to a more sustainable and inclusive future.

Dependent on the specific topic being addressed.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Defined by the supervisor for each thesis proposal.

Mandatory literature

Rita S. Brause; Writing your doctoral dissertation. ISBN: 0-750-70744-5
Ana Carla Madeira, Maria Manuel Abreu; Comunicar em ciência. ISBN: 972-592-165-8
J. Eduardo Carvalho; Prática do controle de projectos
James E. Mauch and Jack W. Birch; Guide to the successful thesis and dissertation. ISBN: 0-8247-8972-5

Teaching methods and learning activities

Supervised individual work.

keywords

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	100,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de relatório/dissertação/tese	180,00
Trabalho de investigação	648,00
Total:	828,00

Eligibility for exams

Submission of the dissertation document and realization of the respective public exam.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is assigned by the jury of the public examination according to the "Regulamento geral dos segundos ciclos de estudos da Universidade do Porto" (Regulamento n.º 699/2018) in articulation with the document "Normas para o Funcionamento das Dissertações de Mestrado".

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The "Dissertation" cannot be held during special exam periods of any nature (see "Regulamento Específico de Avaliação de Discentes da FEUP")

Classification improvement

There is no grade improvement in the UC "Dissertation" (see "Regulamento Específico de Avaliação de Discentes da FEUP")

Observations

All information regarding important dates, required documentation, and document format is available on the Dissertation page. A poster is required in addition to the dissertation document.