Course detail

Pre-thesis seminar

ÚSI-RSPS1Acad. year: 2018/2019

An introduction to the research methodology, preparation of seminar work and diploma thesis, experimental and applied research, electronic resources and their use.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

1

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Guarantor

prof. Ing. Vladimír Adamec, CSc.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will obtain orientation and basic skills that will apply in subsequent follow-up seminars and the implementation of semester work and diploma thesis in particular.

Prerequisites

Not requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching is carried out through seminars that particularly support practical mastery of subject matter presented in lectures or assigned for individual study with the active participation of students.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

The course is concluded by a credit; the attendance at seminars cannot be less than 85% (for full-time study); the credit is granted by the teacher teaching this subject, only.

Course curriculum

The course is designed as an input module for independent creative work of students on semestral work and diploma thesis.
• Organization of teaching, seminar objectives, requirements.
• Methodology of creative and scientific work.
• Information resources and their use.
• Ethical aspects of research
• Presentation of research results.
• Suggestions for selecting the topic of the thesis, areas of expertise.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will learn the basic steps (procedures) necessary for the implementation of professional work as a semestral work, thesis or their own publishing activities. After attending the seminar, students will obtain basic knowledge in respect of copyright ethics (links, citing sources, etc.) and the quality of academic research and professional work.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Block teaching – teaching is divided in monthly cycles, approximately every 5th week in a semester. Consultations are conducted during or after a teaching block. Learning materials are available on the subject’s website.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

ČMEJROKOVÁ, S. et al. Jak napsat odborný text. Praha: LEDA, spol.s r.o., 1999, 255 str. ISBN 80-85927-69-1 (CS)
ČSN ISO 5966 Formální úprava vědeckých zpráv. Praha, ČSNI, 1995. 32 s. MDT 06.055 (CS)
ČSN ISO 690-1: 1996. Bibliografické citace. Obsah, forma a struktura. Praha, ČSNI, 1996. 32 s. (CS)
HIERHOLD, E.: Rétorika a prezentace, 1. vydání Praha: Grada Publishing, 2005. 392 s. ISBN 80-247-0782-9 (CS)

Recommended reading

POKORNÝ, J. Myslet kreativně, 1. vydání Brno, CERM, 2004. 124 s. ISBN 80-7204-324-2 (CS)
ŠESTÁK, Z. Jak psát a přednášet o vědě Praha: Academia, 2000. 204 str. ISBN 80-200-0755-5 (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme RRTES_P Master's

    specialization RRTS , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory
    specialization RRES , 1 year of study, winter semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

prof. Ing. Vladimír Adamec, CSc.
Ing. Barbora Popelová, Ph.D.