Specialisation laboratory II including master thesis 1101-5FD20
The Master's thesis can be written in Polish or English. It should include a justification for the chosen topic and a contextualization of the topic within the broader context of the field covered by the thesis, a description of the research methods and results, a summary of the results, and conclusions drawn from them.
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
I. Programme Learning Outcomes (Common)
The following set applies to the following specialisations: Nuclear Physics, Physics of Condensed Matter and Semiconductor Nanostructures, Photonics, Physics Methods in Economics (Econophysics), Nuclear Methods in Solid State Physics, Teaching and Popularization of Physics, Nuclear Reactor Physics, Neuroinformatics.
Knowledge:
K_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree a selected area of physical sciences, particularly within the scope of the selected specialisation.
K_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in a selected area of physical sciences or within the specialisation provided for in the study programme.
K_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan and perform a complex physical experiment.
K_W04: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree theoretical principles of operation of measurement systems and research apparatus specific to the area of physics related to the selected specialisation.
K_W05: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree the state of scientific research in physical sciences within the scope of the selected specialisation.
K_W06: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics, particularly within the selected specialisation.
K_W07: Knows and understands health and safety principles to an extent allowing for independent work in the area corresponding to the selected specialisation.
Skills:
K_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions.
K_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced experiments, simulations, or observations in specific areas of physics or its applications, acting individually or in a team, also assuming a leadership role.
K_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of measurement results, observations, or theoretical calculations along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
K_U04: Can find necessary information in professional literature, both from databases and other sources. Can reconstruct the line of reasoning or the course of an experiment described in the literature, taking into account the assumptions and approximations made.
K_U07: Can present research results (experimental, theoretical, or numerical) in written form (in Polish and English), orally (in Polish and English), via multimedia presentation, or poster.
K_U08: Can effectively communicate with both specialists and non-specialists in the scope of issues relevant to the studied area of physics and in areas lying on the borderline of related scientific disciplines.
K_U09: Can determine directions for further improvement of knowledge and skills (including self-education) in the scope of the selected specialisation and beyond.
Social Competences:
K_K03: Is ready to appropriately define priorities serving the implementation of a task defined by themselves or others.
K_K04: Is ready to apply and propagate principles of intellectual honesty in their own and others' actions, to resolve ethical problems in the context of research integrity, to propagate the decisive role of experiment in the verification of physical theories, and to apply the scientific method in gathering knowledge.
K_K05: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge, taking into account the threats associated with obtaining information from unverified sources, including the Internet.
K_K06: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations and to consider the social aspects of the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, along with the associated responsibility.
II. Specialty Learning Outcomes (S_)
Below are the effects specific to individual specialisations, assigned to the diploma course.
1. Nuclear Physics
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan and perform a complex physical experiment in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W04: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree theoretical principles of operation of measurement systems and research apparatus in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W05: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree the current state of research in physical sciences in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W06: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics, particularly in the field of nuclear physics.
S_W07: Knows and understands health and safety principles to an extent allowing for independent work in the field of nuclear physics.
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the field of nuclear physics.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced experiments, simulations, or observations in the field of nuclear physics.
S_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of measurement results, observations, or theoretical calculations in the field of nuclear physics along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
S_K01: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge in the field of nuclear physics, taking into account the threats associated with obtaining information from unverified sources, including the Internet.
S_K02: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations in the field of nuclear physics and to consider the social aspects of the practical application of acquired knowledge and skills, along with the associated responsibility.
2. Physics of Condensed Matter and Semiconductor Nanostructures
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences in the field of condensed matter physics and semiconductor nanostructures.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in the scope of this specialisation.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan and perform a complex physical experiment in the scope of this specialisation.
S_W04: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree theoretical principles of operation of measurement systems and research apparatus in the scope of this specialisation.
S_W05: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree the current state of research in physical sciences in the field of condensed matter physics and semiconductor nanostructures.
S_W06: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics, particularly in the scope of this specialisation.
S_W07: Knows and understands health and safety principles to an extent allowing for independent work in the scope of this specialisation.
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the scope of this specialisation.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced experiments, simulations, or observations in the scope of this specialisation.
S_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of measurement results, observations, or theoretical calculations in the scope of this specialisation along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
S_K01: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge in the scope of this specialisation.
S_K02: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations in the scope of this specialisation.
3. Photonics (Fotonika)
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences in the field of photonics.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in the field of photonics.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan and perform a complex physical experiment in the field of photonics.
S_W04: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree theoretical principles of operation of measurement systems and research apparatus in the field of photonics.
S_W05: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree the current state of research in physical sciences in the field of photonics.
S_W06: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics, particularly in the field of photonics.
S_W07: Knows and understands health and safety principles to an extent allowing for independent work in the field of photonics.
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the field of photonics.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced experiments, simulations, or observations in the field of photonics.
S_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of measurement results, observations, or theoretical calculations in the field of photonics along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
S_K01: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge in the field of photonics.
S_K02: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations in the field of photonics.
4. Physics Methods in Economics (Econophysics)
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences and selected aspects of economic sciences in a scope allowing for the application of physical methods in economic sciences.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in a scope allowing for the application of physical methods in economic sciences.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques in a scope allowing for the application of physical methods in economic sciences.
S_W04: [Note: In the definition table, S_W04 is missing for this specialisation, but it is listed in the semester 4 syllabus. It likely refers to the general S_W04 from another specialisation or is a mapping error – the standard wording for the group is assumed here].
S_W05: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree the current state of research in physical sciences in a scope allowing for the application of physical methods in economic sciences.
S_W06: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics and selected aspects of economic sciences, particularly in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences.
S_W07: [Note: Listed in the semester 4 syllabus, missing in the definition table for this specialisation].
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced simulations or data analyses in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences.
S_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of data or results of theoretical calculations in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
S_K01: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences.
S_K02: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations in the scope of applying physical methods in economic sciences.
5. Nuclear Methods in Solid State Physics
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan and perform a complex physical experiment in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics.
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced experiments, simulations, or observations in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics.
S_U03: Can perform a critical analysis of measurement results, observations, or theoretical calculations in the field of nuclear methods in solid state physics along with an assessment of the accuracy of results.
6. Teaching and Popularization of Physics
S_W01: Knows and understands selected areas of physics, including modern physics, to a broader extent than provided for in the core curriculum of general education for primary and secondary schools.
S_W02: Knows and understands mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems and demonstrating physical phenomena, to a broader extent than provided for in the core curriculum.
S_W03: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree experimental, observational, and numerical techniques allowing to plan, perform, and explain a didactic physical experiment.
S_U01: Can apply and explain the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, simulations, observations, and drawing conclusions, particularly in a didactic context.
S_U02: Can teach physics and mathematics, explain physical and mathematical issues in a substantively correct manner adapted to the recipient's level.
S_U03: Can fulfill the role of a teacher and educator, determining on the basis of self-reflection directions for further improvement of pedagogical, didactic, and popularization knowledge and skills.
7. Mathematical and Computer Modeling of Physical Processes
S_W01: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree physical sciences in a scope allowing for modeling selected physical processes.
S_W02: Knows and understands to an in-depth degree advanced mathematics, mathematical methods, and IT techniques necessary for solving physical problems in a scope allowing for modeling selected physical processes.
S_W05: Knows and understands current directions of development in physics, particularly in the scope corresponding to the modeled phenomena.
S_W06: [Note: The code appears in the syllabus, but there is no definition in the specialty table – it likely refers to "current state of research" or is an editorial error in the application].
S_U01: Can apply the scientific method in problem-solving, performing experiments, and drawing conclusions in the scope of modeling physical processes.
S_U02: Can plan and conduct advanced calculations or simulations allowing for effective modeling of physical processes.
S_K01: Is ready to familiarize themselves with scientific and popular science literature to deepen and broaden knowledge in the scope of modeling physical processes.
S_K02: Is ready to assume responsibility for undertaken research initiatives, experiments, or observations in the scope of modeling physical processes.
8. Nuclear Reactor Physics
S_W01 – S_W07 (Scope: nuclear reactor physics, analogous to Nuclear Physics).
S_U01 – S_U03 (Scope: nuclear reactor physics).
S_K01 – S_K02 (Scope: nuclear reactor physics).
9. Neuroinformatics
S_W01 – S_W07 (Scope: neuroinformatics, analogous to other specialisations).
S_U01 – S_U03 (Scope: neuroinformatics).
S_K01 – S_K02 (Scope: neuroinformatics).
Assessment criteria
The course is completed upon submission of a diploma thesis approved by the supervisor. The criteria for evaluating the thesis are set forth in the relevant resolutions of the Teaching Council.
Bibliography
Dependent on the subject of the diploma thesis
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Applications of Physics in Biology and Medicine, second cycle programme
- Physics, second cycle programme
- Interdisciplinary studies, Nanostructures Engineering, second cycle programme
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: