MSc diploma laboratory II Field of study: Geography
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2020

Module name: MSc diploma laboratory II
Module code: 04-GF-S2-1126
Programme code: W2-S2GF19.2020
Semester:
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 5
Description:
Master diploma laboratory II: allows students to practically prepare scientific texts – master’s diploma theses. Laboratory meetings help with the preparation of the master's thesis in relation to analytical parts and the discussion of results and their interpretation. It enables the presentation of final results in direct cooperation with the supervisor. The student learns: to use developed data presentation methods; to interpret test results; to correctly describe with illustration which is appropriate for the subject. The meetings also enable a detailed group discussion on the results of the research and their interpretation, as well as the results of other pieces of research and the formulation of final conclusions. Develops the ability to use the proper technique of writing a master's thesis, the correctness of citing and compiling bibliographies, the use of footnotes and the final editorial of the diploma thesis.
Prerequisites:
Completion of course: Master diploma laboratory I, Master's seminar I, Master's seminar II are the recommended educational modules in the field of geographical information systems and master’s field exercises.
Key reading:
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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]
The student understands the conditioning for the quality and accuracy of the data acquisition (empirical, statistical and literature) to solve the leading problem of the master's thesis. The student understands the complexity of the factors affecting the results of the analysis and the interpretation of factual data. The student can use advanced techniques and tools for analyzing source data (empirical, statistical, spatial) and present the results of these analyzes. The student can indicate priorities for the implementation of specific tasks. [04-GF-S2-1126_1]
 KGG2_W01 [3/5] KGG2_W02 [3/5] KGG2_U05 [2/5] KGG2_K03 [1/5]
The student knows and uses the methodology of preparing scientific texts or application works in relation to the master's thesis. He/she consistently follows rules during the elaboration and presentation of the results of empirical research. [04-GF-S2-1126_2]
 KGG2_U03 [1/5] KGG2_U04 [1/5] KGG2_K01 [1/5]
The student uses data from national and foreign literature to interpret their own research results. He/she is able to cooperate in a group through the public presentation of his/her own results, discussion and defense of his/her own thesis. [04-GF-S2-1126_3]
 KGG2_U04 [2/5] KGG2_K02 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1126_w_1]
Evaluation of the development of work on the methods used to solve the hypothesis of the master's thesis. Evaluation of data source analysis and the individual interpretation of their results. Assessment of the progress of the diploma dissertation text preparation, taking into account the formatting and including proper illustration.
 04-GF-S2-1126_1 04-GF-S2-1126_2
The presentation [04-GF-S2-1126_w_2]
Presentation of individual results of the data analysis and interpretation of the research results and the most important elements of the master's thesis (with illustration) along with submitting the presented issues for group discussion.
 04-GF-S2-1126_3
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
laboratory classes [04-GF-S2-1126_fs_1]
Seminar on the application of methodology for the development and analysis of source data or experimental data for an individual problem. Laboratory verification of the obtained data analysis results. Individual presentations and team discussion of partial results from case studies.
 30
Reading specialist and methodical publications; verification of materials and data source; learning instructions and implementing the use of specialized data processing techniques; preparation of the most important elements of the thesis text construction.
 95 Continuous evaluation of the student’s work [04-GF-S2-1126_w_1] The presentation [04-GF-S2-1126_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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