Program of research leading to PhD degree, arranged between a student and the faculty member. Students register to this course in all semesters starting from the beginning of their second semester while the research program or write-up of the thesis is in progress.

Course Objectives

To conduct and present an independent theoretical or experimental study under the supervision of a faculty advisor.

Recommended or Required Reading

Resources suggested by the academic advisor

Learning Outcomes

1. To be able to inspect and apply proper theoretical and practical methods in an area of study

2. To be able to recognize ethical guidelines to follow in a research

3. To be able to evaluate a specific problem in a scientifically sound, thorough and precise manner in the course of a given period of time

4. To be able to understand how to deal with data sets or information gathered to reach a solution for the problem being tackled and to be able to present the thoughts and findings in a convincing way

Grading

Class Participation: 20 %

Research Presentation: 80 %