Course: Preparation of Diploma Thesis

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Course title Preparation of Diploma Thesis
Course code URT/JDPPJ
Organizational form of instruction Not filled in
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction unspecified
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
Tutorials: 1. To acquaint students with problems of the diploma work compilation. 2. Structure of an expert work and sequence of particular sections. 3. Requirements for the structure of particular parts of a written work concerning contents and formal aspects. 4. Samples of "Directions for authors" in different renowned periodicals. 5. Analysis of important requirements to be respected by students in the compilation of their works. 6. Sources of references, methods of searching and recording. 7. Preparation of tables and figures, their situation within the text. 8. Directions for the compilation of a summary. 9.-10. Training of presentation of results achieved in the processing of the theme. 11. Search for the literature concerning the problems solved. 12.-14. Sample works.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes

The student is able to search for the literature. He/she is able to find the literature available and to compile a list of bibliographic references relevant for the work. The student is able to present questions, which should be answered by the work and to process the work based on these questions. The student knows duties of the work supervisor and his/her own duties. The student is able to work with appropriate ISO standards and with the law. The student is able to present his/her work to be defended before a commission.
Prerequisites
The subject Compilation of diploma work is conditioned by knowledge from methodology of research.

Assessment methods and criteria
Essay, Interview

Practical training of processing the theme chosen.
Recommended literature
  • Holoušová, D., Krobotová, M. Diplomové a závěrečné práce. PF UP Olomouc, 2002.
  • MICHALÍK, P., ROUP, Z., VRBÍK, V. Zpracování diplomové práce na počítači. Plzeň: ZČU, 2000.
  • MICHALÍK, P., ROUP, Z., VRBÍK. Zpracování diplomové práce na počítači. ZČU, Plzeň, 2000.
  • Synek, M.Sedláčková, H., Vávrová H. Jak psát bakalářské, diplomové,doktorské a jiné písemné práce.. VŠE Praha, 2007. ISBN 978-80-245-1.
  • Zapletal. Metodické pokyny pro zpracovávvání diplomové, bakalářské, ročníkové a seminární práce. VŠ K. Engliše Brno, 2002.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Social Sciences Study plan (Version): Civil Protection (3) Category: Engineering chemistry and chemistry of silicates - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: Summer