PřF:GD001 Dissertation thesis topic rev. - Course Information

GD001 Dissertation thesis topic review and project

Extent and Intensity

0/0/0. 10 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).

Teacher(s)

doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Losos, CSc. (lecturer)

Guaranteed by

doc. RNDr. Zdeněk Losos, CSc.
Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science
Contact Person: Ing. Jana Pechmannová
Supplier department: Department of Geological Sciences – Earth Sciences Section – Faculty of Science

Prerequisites

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Assignment of the dissertation thesis topic

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

Compilation of current state-of-the-art of the dissertation topic from publications and Internet sources (or separately for up to three subtopics), definition of the studied problem and working hypotheses, work methodology, preliminary results, and a schematic time plan for the next three years.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student will be able to:
- fully orient himself in the dissertation topic;
- be expert in the state-of-the-art (current state of knowledge) for the topic(s),
- precisely orient himself in the methodology needed to solve the topic,
- define the procedure for solving the problems of the dissertation, including the time schedule.

Syllabus

• The thesis should typically contain (approximate number of pages in brackets):
• 1) Introduction (1-2 pages)
• 2) Current state of the issue (up to 15 pages)
• 3) Definition of the studied problem and working hypothesis (2-6 pages)
• 4) Work methodology (2-6 pages)
• 5) Preliminary results (2-6 pages)
• 6) Work schedule (1-2 pages).

Teaching methods

The subject is implemented by the student's independent work with literature, maps and Internet resources, discussions with the supervisor and consultants.

Assessment methods

The dissertation review and work plan will be submitted to IS MUNI to the "Homework vaults" of the GD001. This thesis is approved by the supervisor, and its main theses are presented by the student as part of the PhD seminar and defended in a discussion with a committee composed of members of the Doctoral Board. The credit is awarded by the chairman of the Doctoral Board.

Language of instruction

Czech

Further comments (probably available only in Czech)

Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught each semester.

Teacher's information

The review and the work plan should demonstrate the ability to:

1) formulate clear and substantial research questions and propose feasible methodological approaches to investigate these questions;

2) Demonstrate a good understanding of the relevant scientific context;

3) Demonstrate an adequate level of knowledge of key methodologies and procedures.

The goal of the plan is not to strictly define the path of student's doctoral research process; rather, it should demonstrate the ability to formulate clear and substantive research questions, critically evaluate relevant literature, and design a feasible methodological approach.

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