Dissertation
Keywords |
Classification |
Keyword |
OFICIAL |
Molecular Biotechnology |
Instance: 2020/2021 - 2S
Cycles of Study/Courses
Acronym |
No. of Students |
Study Plan |
Curricular Years |
Credits UCN |
Credits ECTS |
Contact hours |
Total Time |
MIB |
27 |
Syllabus |
5 |
- |
30 |
28 |
810 |
Teaching language
English
Objectives
The curricular unit Dissertation is planned for individual work of research and development of original experimental character leading to the writing of a scientific dissertation. The theme should be in the area of the degree, aiming at the integration and application of knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired throughout the course for the resolution of complex problems of bioengineering. The work shall consist of research and/or technological development, involving experimental means and/or simulation. It should promote the development of capacity for initiative, decision-making, innovation, creative and critical thinking.
Learning outcomes and competences
Development of capacity for initiative, decision-making, innovation, creative and critical thinking in the resolution of complex problems of bioengineering.
Development of skills for the completion of an individual work of research and development of experimental character.
Working method
Presencial
Program
The public presentation and defense of the Thesis will be held until the 31st of March 2021, in the case of Theses corresponding to the first semester or in 30th of July 2021 in the case of Theses corresponding to the second semester.
The dates for the submission of the provisional version of the thesis will be defined by the Scientific Committee of MIB, but should, in principle, be in the month prior to the defense, that is, end of February (first semester) and end of June (second semester). Until the deadline the student should deliver a pdf of the document through the Moodle platform and 3 paper copies in the secretariat of the course.
After the defense of the thesis, and for the purposes of oficial filing (Library of ICBAS, National Library, the Center for Science and Higher Education), it is necessary to send to Academic Services (Division of Pre-graduation), the following, after the introduction of any changes indicated by the jury during the defense:
Final version of the thesis: (i) TWO copies (ICBAS+BN), (ii) THREE on CD in PDF format (ICBAS, BN and OCES), duly validated by the president of the jury.
Mandatory literature
Alexandre Pereira, Carlos Poupa; Como escrever uma tese.. ISBN: ISBN: 972-618-350-2
Teaching methods and learning activities
The Dissertation work must be carried out through the individualized guidance to each student by a supervisor and, where appropriate, co-supervisor. The work can be carried out in an academic environment or academic and company/hospital. In the latter case the objectives, nature and form of monitoring of the work shall be subject to a prior agreement between the student and advisors on the part of the School and the company/hospital (the model contract will be provided by the secretariat of course), and validated by the Director of the Course in order to ensure the attainment of the objectives of the curricular unit, and protect any issues of confidentiality on the part of the company/host institution.
Evaluation Type
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) |
Trabalho de investigação |
100,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Eligibility for exams
Not aplicable
Calculation formula of final grade
The final classification will be assigned by a jury which will include at least one of the advisors, in accordance with the procedures in force in ICBAS