Thesis: Research design – methodological framework
(1) General
| School: | Of the Environment | ||
| Academic Unit: | Department of Marine Sciences | ||
| Level of studies: | Postgraduate | ||
| Course Code: | Semester: | Β | |
| Course Title: | Thesis: Research design – methodological framework | ||
| Independent Teaching Activities | Weekly Teaching Hours | Credits | |
| 6 | |||
| Total credits | 15 | ||
| Course Type: | Specialised general knowledge | ||
| Prerequisite Courses: | - | ||
| Language of Instruction and Examinations: | English | ||
| Is the course offered to Erasmus students: | No | ||
| Course Website (Url): | https://www.mar.aegean.gr/?lang=en&pg=3.2.2&lesson=105 | ||
(2) Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
After the successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
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Understand the methods that are applied for the study of the scientific/research field he/she will choose
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Comprehend in depth the research design methodology (organization of field work, laboratory experiments, etc.)
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Develop experimental design to answer specific research questions
General Competences
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Search for, analysis and synthesis of data and information, with the use of the necessary technology
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Adapting to new situations
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Decision-making
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Working independently
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Working in an interdisciplinary environment
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Production of new research ideas
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Criticism and self-criticism
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Respect for the natural environment
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Production of free, creative and inductive thinking
(3) Syllabus
The definition of Thesis subject and the whole process of Thesis preparation are performed under the supervision of one staff member of the Department. Tutoring of the research methodology relevant to the Thesis subject is done.
(4) Teaching and Learning Methods - Evaluation
| Delivery: | Face to face | ||||||||||||||||||
| Use of Information and Communication Technology: | Use of Ms Office applications, eclass, web databases and search engines of peer-reviewed literature (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Student Performance Evaluation: | Evaluation language: English Methodological approach reporting (100%) |
(5) Attached Bibliography
- Suggested bibliography:
Depending on subject of the study
- Related academic journals:
Depending on subject of the study