Introduction to scientific research [SBOEM197]
Learning outcomes
The dissertation must show the ability of its author to carry out and correctly present the results of a personal, objective and methodical research project, the quality of which is not necessarily linked to its scope: -Designing a research project -Obtaining the necessary and relevant data -Analysing, comparing and interpreting the results obtained -Preparing a detailed report on his/her research -Exhibiting and defending one's work in public -Integration into a group
Content
Dissertation topics are proposed by sponsors. In most cases, the subject will be to answer a specific biological question defined by the thesis promoter in the context of a research team. The student may also make personal proposals and look for a sponsor to guide them. The work for the dissertation starts in M1-Q2 with a study of the relevant scientific literature, the formulation of specific objectives and hypotheses and the preparation of the practical work.
Teaching methods
The first part of the dissertation consists of establishing a state of knowledge on the subject treated, with the help of the person(s) in charge of the supervision; the learning of methods can be tackled during this first phase, as well as, if necessary, the acquisition of samples or and first results.
Evaluations
The assessment of this first part takes place in the June session of M1. It is based on a written work submitted by the student, consisting essentially of the bibliography of the dissertation, the statement of the objective(s) of the work and the hypotheses for the fieldwork. The work must be submitted to the promoter no later than the opening day of the June session of M1. The evaluation is done by the promoter on the basis of an evaluation grid
Recommended readings
bibliography related to the dissertation topic; BOE dissertation guide
Language of instruction
French / FrançaisLocation for course
NAMUROrganizer
Faculté des sciencesRue de Bruxelles, 61
5000 NAMUR
