Diagnosis and Therapeutics II
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Dental Medicine |
Instance: 2009/2010 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
To provide students with knowledge that will enable them to better interpret and understand the aspects related to the diagnosis and treatment in Dentistry, including differential diagnosis and different treatment options.
To provide students with information on the most appropriate methodologies and the means currently available to develop research projects involving the area of Diagnosis and / or Therapeutic in Dentistry.
To develop ability argumentation and skills of critical reflection on the research process.
To improve students' science communication skills, both oral and written.
Learning outcomes and competences
Students should be able to analyze and understand the Diagnostic and Therapeutic Process in Dentistry, in its relationship with scientific research.
It is expected that students enhance their argumentation skills, as well as their critical thinking. Science communication, both oral and written, should be also improved.
Working method
Presencial
Program
Module 1:“Identification and exploration of Health Sciences information sources and resources”
Module 2: “Synthesis Studies”
Module 3: "Scientific Writing"
Mandatory literature
Serrano, P; Redacção e Apresentação de Trabalhos Científicos, 2004. ISBN: 972-708-300-5
Lesaffre, E., Feine, J., Leroux, B., Declerck, D.; Statistical and Methodological Aspects of Oral Health Research, 2009
Wang, G.T., Park, K.; Student Research and Report Writing: From Topic Selection to the Complete Paper, 2016
Teaching methods and learning activities
All modules will be taught in the Seminar typology, in an interactive format, which include the teaching of theoretical concepts, with examples of the various tasks and respective practical activity.
The evaluation will be distributed without a final exam, based on active participation in the seminars and the evaluation of the various projects carried out during the semester.
keywords
Technological sciences
Evaluation Type
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Assessment Components
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
Weight (%) |
End date |
|
Participação presencial |
|
30,00 |
|
|
Trabalho prático ou de projeto |
|
70,00 |
|
|
Total: |
- |
100,00 |
|
Amount of time allocated to each course unit
Description |
Type |
Time (hours) |
End date |
|
Estudo autónomo |
50 |
|
|
Frequência das aulas |
36 |
|
|
Elaboração de projeto |
22 |
|
|
Total: |
108,00 |
|
Eligibility for exams
Attendance of at least 75% of the theoretical-practical classes.
Presentation of the projects requested by the teachers.
Calculation formula of final grade
Continuous assessment considering the class attendance and participation in the seminars (30%)
Weighted assessment of projects carried out during the semester (70%)