Thesis in Geology Engineering
Code
9444
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Ciências da Terra
Credits
150.0
Teacher in charge
José António de Almeida
Teaching language
Português
Prerequisites
Concluded the Thesis Project.
Subject matter
Under "Thesis", the PhD student should carry out a research project on a topic linked to Geological Engineering (GE). The student will develop its research work using appropriate methods and techniques that will result in an original contribution, enabling to knowledge advance and formulation of new hypotheses. The PhD student should develop his work autonomously, according to the Thesis Project previously endorsed, and guiding support of supervisor (and co-supervisor, if any) and follow-up of the Thesis Monitoring Commission. The specific syllabus will be variable, depending on the concrete theme chosen for the research. During this period, the PhD student should produce scientific papers to be published in scientific journals and specialty conferences, which will be completed with writing a doctoral thesis that integrates the research work carried out, the results achieved and their necessary discussion.
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 PhD student will develop an essentially individual form of research work with the supervisor support (and co-supervisor, if any) with which he should discuss the work undertaken. Despite the work is individual, it should be done in the context of a research project and as part of a research team. The PhD student is expected to produce annual progress reports to be presented before his Thesis Monitoring Committee, comprising the head of the Doctoral Program, the supervisor(s) and at least two researchers expert in the research topic.
Evaluation method
The evaluation of the thesis is carried out by a jury of recognized merit in the area of knowledge of the presented thesis.