| Study programme competencies |
| Code | Study programme competences |
| B3 | Poseer y comprender conocimientos que aporten una base u oportunidad de ser originales en el desarrollo y/o aplicación de ideas, a menudo en un contexto de investigación. |
| B7 | Desarrollar las capacidades de análisis y síntesis; fomentar la discusión crítica, la defensa de argumentos y la toma de conclusiones. |
| B10 | Potenciar la creatividad. |
| C1 | Adquirir la terminología y nomenclatura científico-técnica para exponer argumentos y fundamentar conclusiones. |
| C4 | Desarrollar el pensamiento crítico |
| Learning aims | |||
| Learning outcomes | Study programme competences | ||
| An overview of research at the university level, deepening the main lines in the field of engineering. | BC3 |
CC1 |
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| Knowing the work of management in research, especially in relation to applications for research projects in various fields. | BC7 |
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| Know the main forum for scientific discussion and its normal operation regarding abstract submission, review, etc. | BC3 |
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| Search for quality scientific and technical references in various sources. | CC1 |
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| Write articles with scientific and technical nature and present them properly. | BC10 |
CC4 |
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| Knowing what is expected of a doctoral dissertation, how is written and how it is presented. | BC10 |
CC1 CC4 |
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| Contents |
| Topic | Sub-topic |
| 1. Scientific and technological research | 1.1. The research concept. 1.2. Taxonomy of research. 1.3. Characteristics of scientific research. 1.4. Ethical aspects of research. |
| 2. The research methodology. | 2.1. Steps of the research process. 2.2. Main research methods. |
| 3. The dissemination of research. | 3.1. Types of publications. 3.2. Patents. |
| 4. Management and search of scientific and technical references. | 4.1. Information sources. 4.2. How to literature searches. 4.3. Tools for finding references. 4.4. Tools for managing references. 4.5. Introduction to citation indexes. |
| 5. Drafting and presentation of scientific papers in the field of engineering. | 5.1. Basic resources for scientific work. 5.2. The structure of a scientific paper. 5.3. Techniques for writing scientific papers. 5.4. Preparation of presentations of scientific papers. |
| 6. Research projects and innovation. | 6.1. Conception and planning of a research project. 6.2. essential elements of a research project. 6.3. Types of calls for research projects and innovation. |
| 7. Development of a doctoral thesis. |
7.1. What is a doctoral thesis?. 7.2. Selecting a new line or research problem. |
| 8. Transfer of knowledge to industry and exploitation of results. | 8.1. Patent licensing. 8.2. Creation of technology-based companies: spin-off. 8.3. Contract research and cooperative. |
| Planning | ||||
| Methodologies / tests | Competencies | Ordinary class hours | Student’s personal work hours | Total hours |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | B3 C1 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| Case study | B7 C4 | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Supervised projects | B10 C4 | 0 | 25 | 25 |
| Oral presentation | B7 C4 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Student portfolio | B7 C1 C4 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Objective test | B3 B7 C4 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Personalized attention | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| (*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. | ||||
| Methodologies |
| Methodologies | Description |
| Guest lecture / keynote speech | Oral presentation complemented with the use of audiovisual media and the introduction of some questions to students, in order to transmit knowledge and facilitate learning. |
| Case study | They are mandatory for all students. It involves the resolution of cases. The student's done individually. |
| Supervised projects | Development work on writing scientific articles, presentations at scientific-technical work and preparation of reports of research projects. |
| Oral presentation | For some supervised project, students should prepare an oral presentation where they present their work in the classroom, highlighting the main contributions and conclusions. |
| Student portfolio | For some topic, students should cover a brief questionnaire or make a summary highlighting the most relevant aspects. |
| Objective test | It will consist of theoretical and practical on any of the items included in the agenda of the current issues. |
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| Assessment | |||
| Methodologies | Competencies | Description | Qualification |
| Supervised projects | B10 C4 | Realization of the tasks, in time and form, established in the matter within the framework of this methodology. | 40 |
| Oral presentation | B7 C4 | It would be included in some supervised project and it would affect the final grade of the project, however it is not graded on its own. | 0 |
| Objective test | B3 B7 C4 | Objective exam | 50 |
| Student portfolio | B7 C1 C4 | Realization of the surveys/summaries in time and form, established in the matter within the framework of this methodology. | 10 |
| Assessment comments | |||
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To pass the subject is essential to have made and approved the "supervised projects". As part of the "supervised project" issues such as school attendance, personal work, proposed personal work, attitude, etc., to help obtaining approved will be included. It is necessary to exceed 50% of the score in the objective test to pass the subject. For the second opportunity, students may resubmit those "supervised projects" not presented during the course, in any case it is possible to submit any project to obtain a better grade. If the project requires oral presentation, it will be done the same day of the objective test. To help achieve a sustainable immediate environment and meet the objective of action number 5: "Teaching and research healthy and sustainable environmental and social" of the "Plan of Action Green Campus Ferrol": 1.- The delivery of the documentary works that are carried out in this subject: 1.1. It will be requested in virtual format and / or computer support 1.2. It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without needing to print them 1.3. To be made on paper: - Plastics will not be used. - Two-sided prints will be made. - Recycled paper will be used. - Drafts print will be avoided. |
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| Sources of information |
| Basic |
Michael Jay Katz (2009). From Research to Manuscript: A Guide to Scientific Writing (2ª edición). Springer
Roberto Hernandez-Sampieri (2014). Metodología de la investigación (6ª Edición). McGraw-Hill
José Cegarra Sánchez (2013). Metodología de la investigación científica y tecnológica. Ediciones Díaz de Santos |
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• Li, V.O.K. “Hints on writing technical papers and making presentations”, IEEE Transactions on Education, May 1999, pp. 134-137 • Francisco Herrera (2013). Algunas ideas sobre investigación (reflexiones y consejos): Tesis doctoral, metodología de la investigación y escritura de artículos científicos:http://sci2s.ugr.es/sites/default/files/files/TutorialsAndPlenaryTalks/SEMATICA-2013-Algunas_ideas_sobre_la_investigacion.pdf • Alberto Prieto (2014). Cómo realizar una publicación de investigación: • Alban Alencar, A.: (2007). Manual de oratoria, Edición electrónica gratuita. Texto completo en: http://www.eumed.net/libros-gratis/2007b/302/ • Aspectos generales de cualquier presentación: https://media.upv.es/player/?id=98096b63-7ad7-be46-b921-595407dc0d51 • Alberto Prieto. Como presentar oralmente un trabajo científico: • Daniel Torres-Salinas, Álvaro Cabezas-Clavijo (2012). Búsquedas en bases de datos de información científica: del rescate de citas a la creación de perfiles:http://citic.ugr.es/pages/formacion/conferencias/busquedaenbasesdedatosdocumentales/ |
| Recommendations | |
| Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
| Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
| Subjects that continue the syllabus |
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