Final thesis
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Course title
Final thesis
Lecture type
Obligatory
Course code
23-02-535
Semester
4
ECTS
30
Lecturers and associates
Course overview
The objective of this module is to enable students to demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills as well as the ability to utilize professional and scientific literature in an independent manner for the purpose of solving problems related to their profession, in accordance with the degree of expertise acquired during the study programme.
During the module the student produces a thesis that is strongly anchored/linked with the practical application of knowledge. The thesis usually consists of an introduction to the problem and to the already available solutions, and from this understanding and knowledge the student is asked to demonstrate, in writing, how they would build a solution to the problem.
The thesis is produced in consultation with a selected Mentor and in accordance with the accepted thesis topic. Students will prepare the proposition of their thesis topic using the standardised form and are supported in this by their selected mentor. Once the Final Theses Committee accepts the proposal the student starts preparing their thesis. Consultations with the mentor are enabled through in-person, online communication platforms and through e-mail and other communication platforms.
The Final Theses Committee also monitors the quality of the final theses written by students under the mentorship of individual lecturers by approving the content, aims and work schedule as well as the quality of mentoring performed by the lecturers.
Literature
Essential reading:
1. Hofmann, A. (2020) Scientific Writing and Communication: Papers, Proposals, and Presentations. 4th edn. New York: Oxford University Press.
Recommended reading:
1. Parija, S. CH. and Kate, V.,(eds.) (2017) Writing and Publishing a Scientific Research Paper. 1st edn, Singapore: Springer.
2. Day, R. A., and Gastel, B. (2011) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper. 7th edn. Oxford: Greenwood.
3. Claudio, L. (2016) How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper: The Step by Step Guide. 2nd edn. New York: Write Science Now Publishing Co.
4. Glasman-Deal, H. (2010) Science Research Writing for Non-native Speakers of English. 2nd edn. London: Imperial College Press.
Professional Master in Computer Engineering
Professional Master in Computer Engineering
Minimal learning outcomes
- Apply appropriate guidelines in structuring written academic documents.
- Argument one’s attitudes in written academic document.
- Use scientific databases and other relevant resources for information search.
- Within written submission demonstrate understanding of concepts such as: plagiarism, auto-plagiarism, use of citations, referencing and paraphrasing.
- Analyse non structured problem in the field of study and conceptually model its solution.
- Apply appropriate research methods, techniques and tools in order to solve problem / question which is interesting and relevant for the field of study.
- Integrate knowledge and skills from different areas in order to individually implement final project based on analysis of inputs, set requirements and standards, by use of appropriate tools, methodologies and techniques.
- Present one’s work and results in written and oral form using appropriate language and in line with ethical norms.
Preferred learning outcomes
- Use best practices in structuring written academic documents.
- Argument one’s attitudes in written academic document using complex, research-based approaches.
- Design strategic approach to information search in scientific databases and other relevant resources.
- Within written submission demonstrate high level of understanding of concepts such as: plagiarism, auto-plagiarism, citations, referencing and paraphrasing.
- Analyse complex non structured problem in the field of study and conceptually model its solution.
- Apply appropriate research methods, techniques and tools in order to solve complex problem / question which is interesting and relevant for the field of study.
- Integrate knowledge and skills from different areas in order to individually implement complex final project based on analysis of inputs, set requirements and standards, by use of appropriate tools, methodologies and techniques.
- Present one’s work and results in written and oral form using more complex wording and respecting ethical norms.