Thesis Project (EG)
Code
9443
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Ciências da Terra
Credits
30.0
Teacher in charge
Ana Paula Fernandes da Silva, José António de Almeida
Total hours
14
Teaching language
Português
Subject matter
The syllabus will depend on the research topic chosen by the PhD student, but will consist of the study of those aspects considered relevant for the topic under research for the thesis, including a survey on the state of the art and the timeline of the work to be carried out during the PhD research. He should also develop knowledge on the different scientific methods and technological approaches to may be implemented during the research work.
Bibliography
The list of scientific papers, books and other relevant literary sources varies with the specific scientific field and ongoing research topic.
Teaching method
The supervisor (and co-supervisor, if any) must oversee the PhD student on identifying the most relevant issues and any knowledge gaps that may exist. For this purpose, individual working sessions should be scheduled. At the end of the unit, the PhD student should write a document, the "Thesis Project" which must include, among other things, a description of the problem(s) to be solved, the explanation of the objectives pursued, the description of state of the art, the techniques and methodologies to be implemented, and the expected results, and structure a timeline with expected indicators.
Evaluation method
The PhD student will be evaluated during a oral and public presentation of the document by the Thesis Monitoring Committee (CAT). In turn, the CAT is expected to produce a written report on the "Thesis Project", pointing out adjustments and improvements deemed necessary.