Dissertation in Electrical and Computer Engineering
Objectives
The dissertation allows students to apply the acquired skills, combining them in the development of work of scientific or technological nature. This unit is intended to carry out R&D work and preparation of an original thesis; therefore, the main objective is the successful completion of the Master''''''''s Thesis. This includes developing the capacity to conduct research activity, both supervised by the advisor and in autonomy, applying appropriate research methodologies, and the ability to develop work with a significant degree of originality. The publication of results at conferences and in quality technical journals is strongly encouraged.
General characterization
Code
12704
Credits
30.0
Responsible teacher
João Pedro Abreu de Oliveira
Hours
Weekly - Available soon
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Inglês
Prerequisites
Available soon
Bibliography
Sugested by the supervisor.
Teaching method
The activities performed within this unit will be undertaken by the student in direct interaction with the supervisor and may include the frequency of specific seminars. Often the work is framed by research projects. During this semester (part-time) students must complement the original research and development work elaborated during the Preparation for Dissertation Unit.. The evaluation is based on the preparation and public defense of the dissertation. In order to increase the visibility of the work the preparation and publication of scientific articles is one of the factors considered during the assessment. The dissertation defense is conducted before a jury of PhD experts, composed of at least three elements.
Evaluation method
The dissertation defense is conducted before a jury of PhD experts, composed of at least three elements.
Subject matter
In this unit each student must perform its R & D work in accordance with the objectives set out in the dissertation proposal, approved by MEEC Scientific Committee. In general, the work performed by the students may be structured according to the following set of activities: • Realization of the research work. • Validation of results. • Preparation and public defense of the dissertation. The dissemination of results at scientific conferences and in technical journals is encouraged.