Individual Projects
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Health Sciences |
Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MCP |
39 |
Current Studies Plan |
1 |
- |
6 |
55 |
162 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
The essential aim of the Curricular Unit of Individual Projects is that the student acquires the necessary knowledge to make individual scientific work, specifically in Palliative Care. Especially in what concerns the technical and scientific dimensions of this area. In the conceptual plan the aims are the acquisition and knowledge of the core concepts in these areas and in the different types of research in Palliative Care.
Learning outcomes and competences
With this curricular unit the student must gather the necessary skills for understanding the performance of individual research projects. Moreover the student must be adequately prepared to publish the scientific work in relevant scientific papers.Working method
Presencial
Program
The syllabus is designed in accordance with the conceptual framework of the curricular unit. It is required to emphasise written and published science. And the ellaboration of a specific and innovative research project. Main areas developed:
a) Clear Identification of a Research Problem
b) Hypothesis Formulation
c) Information Sources (internet)
d) State of the Art
e) Bibliographical Revision
f) Methods
g) Empiric Study
h) Presentation of Results
i) Discussion of Results
j) Conclusions
k) Limitations of the Research
l) Future Research
Mandatory literature
Rui Nunes, Francisca Rêgo, Guilhermina Rêgo (Coordenadores).;
Enciclopédia Luso-Brasileira de Cuidados Paliativos, Almedina, Coimbra, 2018
Teaching methods and learning activities
Teaching methodologies have different strategies: a) Theoretical Lectures: about different themes related to the Curricular Unit; b) Seminars: Prepared and guided discussion of specific themes, defined in advance, with the participation of professors and students; c) Group Work: Pedagogical activity of analysis and problem solving, orientated by the professors and actively prepared by the students; and d) Presentation of Case-Problems by the students.
Evaluation Type
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 |
51,00 |
Frequência das aulas |
60,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
51,00 |
Total: |
162,00 |
Eligibility for exams
The Continuous Assessment is performed by the responsible professor for the group of students who attend the Curricular Unit. An assessment of the whole pedagogical process and of the evolution of each student's capacities is at stake: Evolution in the communication skills, evolution of the human relation, of the regular attendance in the Curricular Unit, of the interest and participation in the pedagogic process, and, finally, of the theoretical and practical knowledge. It is possible to make use of audio-visual techniques.
Calculation formula of final grade
Type of evaluation: Avaliação por exame final
Terms of frequency: Formula Evaluation: Exame Final - 100%