Course: Master´s Thesis Seminar

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Course title Master´s Thesis Seminar
Course code MUFU/2SDP9
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Pavelková Drahomíra, prof. Dr. Ing.
  • Macurová Lucie, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kunčar Aleš, Ing.
  • Urbánek Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Matyáštíková Kateřina
  • Holík Jiří, Ing.
Course content
- The nature of scientific and research work. - The aim of the thesis. - Information sources and citations. - Research methodology. - Planning of the thesis project. - Statistic methods for scientific and research work. - Formal requirements for thesis editing and presentation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Demonstration
  • Home preparation for classes - 17 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 8 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 25 hours per semester
  • Participation in classes - 10 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
understand the nature and structure of the diploma thesis
understand the nature and structure of the diploma thesis
define the objectives and methodology of the diploma thesis
define the objectives and methodology of the diploma thesis
define the nature and structure of the project and the interrelationship of the project elements
define the nature and structure of the project and the interrelationship of the project elements
Skills
use literary sources and prepare a critical literature review
use literary sources and prepare a critical literature review
carry out data collection, if necessary apply statistical methods for data processing
carry out data collection, if necessary apply statistical methods for data processing
design solution procedures based on the results of research and analytical work
design solution procedures based on the results of research and analytical work
analyse the costs and effects of project implementation
analyse the costs and effects of project implementation
prepare a timetable for the implementation of the project
prepare a timetable for the implementation of the project
evaluate the risks associated with the implementation of the project
evaluate the risks associated with the implementation of the project
process and present the results of the thesis
process and present the results of the thesis
teaching methods
Knowledge
Demonstration
Demonstration
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Skills
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Analysis of another type of paper written by the student (Casuistry, diary, plan ...)
Recommended literature
  • Studijní opory e-learningového kurzu na LMS Moodle dostupné na https://moodle.utb.cz/login/index.php.
  • Studijní opory e-learningového kurzu na LMS Moodle dostupné na https://moodle.utb.cz/login/index.php.
  • PICKARD, A. J. Research methods in information.. London: Facet, 2013. ISBN 978-1-85604-813-2.
  • STAŇKOVÁ,P.,PILÍK,M. Metodická doporučení pro psaní bakalářských a aiplomových prací - Texty pro distanční a prezenční studium. Zlín, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7318-896-2.
  • SYNEK, M. Jak psát bakalářské, diplomové, doktorské a jiné písemné práce. Praha: Oeconomica,, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1212-9.
  • Široký, Jan. Tvoříme a publikujeme odborné texty. Vyd. 1. Brno : Computer Press, 2011. ISBN 978-80-251-3510-5.


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