Course detail

Pre-thesis seminar

ÚSI-RSPS2Acad. year: 2022/2023

An introduction to research methodology, and the preparation of the student’s semestral project and Master’s 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

Ing. Zuzana Balgová, Ph.D.

Department

Institute of Forensic Engineering (ÚSI)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Student will obtain an overview and basic skills that they will apply in subsequent follow-up seminars and during the production of their semestral project, and their Master’s thesis in particular.

Prerequisites

Not requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Tuition takes place via seminars that mainly support practical mastery of the 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 the award of a credit; attendance at seminars cannot be less than 85% (for full-time study); the granting of the credit is exclusively within the remit of the teacher teaching this subject.

Course curriculum

The course is designed as a foundation for the independent creative work of students on their semestral project and Master’s thesis.
• Organization of teaching, seminar objectives, credit requirements.
• Methodology of creative and scientific work.
• Information sources and their use.
• Ethical aspects of research.
• Presentation of research results.
• Suggestions concerning the selection of the topic of the student’s Master’s thesis, areas of expertise.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Students will learn the basic steps (procedures) necessary for the production of specialised academic work such as a semestral project or a Master’s thesis, or the publication of their own research. After attending the seminar, students will have obtained basic knowledge in respect of copyright ethics (links, citing sources, etc.) and the quality required of academic research and professional work.

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

Block teaching – teaching is divided into monthly cycles, each lasting approximately 5 weeks of the semester. Consultation sessions are conducted during or after each 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, summer semester, compulsory
    specialization RRES , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory

Type of course unit

 

Exercise

13 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Ing. Zuzana Balgová, Ph.D.