Diploma Seminar 4030-DS
As part of the seminar, students prepare a diploma thesis under the individual supervision of a supervisor. The diploma thesis must be carried out within the thematic area of the study programme. The thesis is prepared on the basis of the student’s own original research, including fieldwork, on a selected issue of environmentally sustainable development, based on an outline approved by the supervisor. Research findings must be creative. The thesis is subject to verification and final assessment during the diploma examination.
During the Diploma Seminar, students work independently on their topics in close cooperation with their supervisors. During the seminar, each student will discuss research methods and work on the content of the diploma thesis in accordance with the nature and assumptions of the chosen thesis topic.
Type of course
Mode
Learning outcomes
Student knows and understands
K_W01 - key theories and current debates related to environment and development;
K_W02 - key field data collection methods (in both natural and social science fields);
K_W03 - in-depth critical aspects of working at the junction of environment and development;
K_W04 - fundamentals of the philosophy of science for interdisciplinary and intercultural research and work across the social and natural sciences;
K_W05 - concepts of: inquiry, reflection, integrity, open-mindedness, evidence-based thinking, collegiality in conducting research on environment and development;
Student is able to
K_U01 - apply and assess own knowledge, skills, and competencies in relation to complex, interdisciplinary problems emerging at the junction of environment preservation and development requirements;
K_U02 - work on the questions relating to environment and development in interdisciplinary and intercultural groups;
K_U03 - apply research methods adequate for environment and development research;
K_U04 - analyse the validity and reliability of multidisciplinary natural and social science data;
K_U05 - distinguish the specificities of various research disciplines related to environment and development studies and define their boundaries;
K_U06 - identify, analyse, and communicate environment and development research questions to both professionals and non-professionals, in various communication situations, using modern and appropriate information and communication tools;
K_U07 - use intellectual, practical, numeracy, communication, interpersonal, team work, as well as information and communication technology in environment and development research activities;
K_U08 - analyse and interpret different forms of environment and development data to generate consistent conclusions;
K_U09 - use English at an advanced level and use specialist terminology in English in papers and oral presentations.
Student is ready to:
K_K01 - critically analyse on and discuss environment and development questions;
K_K02 - reflect on the benefits and challenges related to practising interdisciplinarity in the field of environment and development research;
K_K03 - discuss and exchange arguments on a particular case generalise these for a broader research perspective;
K_K04 - display the competence, behaviour, and attitudes required in professional working life, including the ability to work on environment and development questions in interdisciplinary and intercultural teams in both the private and public sectors, based on reflection, integrity, open-mindedness, evidence-based thinking, and collegiality;
K_K05 - communicate environment and development questions in a clear, concise manner both orally and in writing so that they are understandable for persons from in and outside their field;
K_K06 - live the lifelong learning approach.
Assessment criteria
Type of examination: pass/fail.
Criteria taken into account for passing the seminar:
- the substantive level of the presentation,
- the visual form of the presented presentation and its attractiveness,
- the way of presenting issues,
- timely execution of works,
- active participation in discussions and workshops,
- attendance.