Introductory Master Thesis Seminar Field of study: Physics
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021

Module name: Introductory Master Thesis Seminar
Module code: W4-2F-21-BP.07
Programme code: W4-S2FZ19.2021
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 1
Description:
The course aims to prepare students to present and write a master thesis. In the introductory part, the student will know formal aspects of master's theses preparation at the Faculty of Science and Technology of the University of Silesia (and other higher education institutions). The thesis structure will be discussed with rules for formulating hypotheses and describing research methods, creating bibliography based on articles and scientific monographs, taking into account copyright issues, cross-references. Discussion of the topics proposed by potential supervisors is performed. In the course's central part, students based on selected topics of their future master's thesis present: the literature review of the chosen topic, the purpose and scope of research or/and research hypothesis, the research methodology, the concept, and prospectus of future master's thesis. The proseminar’s primary goal is developing the ability to formulate research problems by students, select appropriate methods of solutions, and develop competencies related to disseminating knowledge, with the preparation of a presentation.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the importance of physics and its applications in the advancement of science and the development of new technologies [2F_BP.07_1]
 KF_W01 [4/5]
The student can independently prepare a study of the research results, assess their significance against other results obtained from the literature, draw conclusions and formulate opinions [2F_BP.07_2]
 KF_U11 [3/5] KF_U12 [3/5] KF_K04 [3/5]
He/she can prepare written works and multimedia presentations in the native language and English within the research scope. [2F_BP.07_3]
 KF_U01 [5/5] KF_U15 [4/5] KF_U16 [4/5] KF_K07 [4/5]
The student can listen to another opinion and undertake a substantive discussion on a given issue [2F_BP.07_4]
 KF_U15 [4/5] KF_K07 [4/5]
Understands the need for further education, can implement the process of self-education [2F_BP.07_5]
 KF_U04 [3/5] KF_U17 [5/5] KF_K01 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Activity in class [2F_BP.07_w_1]
Evaluation of involvement in seminar discussion.
 2F_BP.07_1 2F_BP.07_2 2F_BP.07_3 2F_BP.07_5
Credit [2F_BP.07_w_2]
Credit based on a prepared and presented seminar.
 2F_BP.07_1 2F_BP.07_2 2F_BP.07_3 2F_BP.07_4 2F_BP.07_5
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
proseminar [2F_BP.07_fs_1]
Proseminar in the form of meetings with students, presentation of requirements, deadlines, and proposed thesis topics. Presentation of the research problem, participation in the discussion.
 15
Preparation of the seminar
 10 Activity in class [2F_BP.07_w_1] Credit [2F_BP.07_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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