Course: Diploma Seminar

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Course title Diploma Seminar
Course code KDMML/PDSMP
Organizational form of instruction Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Becková Helena, Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Rules for master thesis writing. Formal layout of the master thesis. Quotations of professional literature. Preparation for the defence of the master thesis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim is to provide students with basic information concerning writting and formal layout of the master thesis and its defence. Another aim is to make students acquainted with the organization of state final examinations.
Getting through the subject the student has deepened knowledge of rules and conventions concerning master thesis writing, both as for contents and form, and is able to work with data sources. He/she can search in electronic databases and quote various types of documents in accordance with the relevant norm. The student is also able to prepare defence of the master thesis.
Prerequisites
Mastering of Czech grammar and stylistics at secondary school level as well as knowledge of basic principles of informatics are assumed.

Assessment methods and criteria
Home assignment evaluation

In the course of the term the student must prove that he/she is well informed about the given problems. The student must also prove the ability to meet requirements concerning master thesis writing. Requirements for the credit acquirement are determined by the teacher.
Recommended literature
  • ČSN ISO 690. Informace a dokumentace - Pravidla pro bibliografické odkazy a citace informačních zdrojů. Praha, 2011.
  • ČSN 01 6910 - Úprava písemností zpracovaných textovými editory. Praha, 2007.
  • Internal materials of the Department of Transport Management, Marketing and Logistics related to the master thesis.
  • Internal regulations of the University of Pardubice determining rules for the master thesis.
  • Interní materiály KDMML týkající se závěrečných prací.
  • Interní předpisy Univerzity Pardubice stanovující zásady pro závěrečné práce.
  • Synek, M., P. Mikan a H. Vávrová. Jak psát bakalářské, diplomové, doktorské a jiné písemné práce. Praha, 2011. ISBN 978-80-245-1819-0.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Management, Marketing and Logistics (2014) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Management, Marketing and Logistics (2016) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Transport Engineering Study plan (Version): Transport Management, Marketing and Logistics (2013) Category: Transportation and communications 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter