Diploma laboratory 0600-S1-O-LD

The course program includes 75 hours of diploma laboratory work and serves as preparation for the independent completion of a diploma thesis within the framework of topics consistent with the Department/Institute where the work is being carried out. The aim of the course is to prepare the student to formulate a research problem independently, create a work plan, study literature and its critical analysis, conduct empirical research, collect and interpret data, formulate conclusions, and write a thesis based on this. The student will be introduced to the methodology of creating works of a scientific monograph nature - a diploma thesis and will receive technical support in independently preparing and editing the diploma thesis.

Total student workload

75 h - hours conducted with the participation of teachers 50 h - time dedicated to the student's individual work - personal work on the ongoing project - 20h - preparation for the exam - 10h - collecting and reading scientific literature - 10h - preparation of the thesis – 10h Total: 125 h (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes - knowledge

W1: Knows the basic software packages for editing and analyzing experimental data (K_W05). W2: Is familiar with the principles of safe work in a chemical laboratory (K_W16). W3: Possesses specialized knowledge in the discipline enabling research work on the project (K_W01, K_W04).

Learning outcomes - skills

U1: Can design, conduct, and describe an experiment related to the topic of the thesis (K_U04, K_U05). U2: Can use literature and sources in both Polish and English (K_U17). U3: Knows how to handle chemical reagents properly and how to act in case of various types of hazards in the laboratory (K_U16).

Learning outcomes - social competencies

K1: Works independently and effectively with data, recognizes relationships, and draws conclusions correctly. Thinks creatively to improve existing or create new solutions (K_K01, K_K02). K2: Understands the need for further education and deepening professional competencies even after completing studies (K_K05). K3: Acts in accordance with professional ethics in conducting and describing experiments (K_K08).

Teaching methods

Laboratory work: - designing experiments, - conducting experiments using various techniques and laboratory equipment appropriate for the selected laboratory and research topic, - analysis and processing of obtained results, - working with scientific literature, - discussion.

Exploratory teaching methods

- project work
- laboratory
- observation
- experimental

Type of course

compulsory course

Prerequisites

no prerequisites

Course coordinators

Andrzej Wolan

Assessment criteria

The diploma laboratory is assessed by the supervisor/advisor of the diploma thesis in terms of knowledge and skills. The continuous assessment set by the supervisor includes engagement, diligence, adherence to deadlines and arrangements regarding the experimental part of the diploma thesis, theoretical preparation, and progress in writing the diploma thesis.

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

The list of literature references is always tailored to the topic of the prepared diploma thesis.

Wójcik K., Poradnik dla autorów akademickich prac promocyjnych, SGH, Warszawa, 2000.

Zenderowski R., Technika pisania prac magisterskich i licencjackich, CeDeWu, Warszawa, 2020.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 0600-S1-O-LD in USOSweb