Course: Methods of Scientific Work

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Course title Methods of Scientific Work
Course code KDPD/MOSW
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Menčík Jaroslav, prof. Ing. CSc.
  • Voltr Petr, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
  • Kohout Martin, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Michálek Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
  • Zelenka Jaromír, doc. Ing. CSc.
Course content
Science, research, technology - definition and characteristics, relationship. Fundamentals of a scientific work, phases of a creative work, personal qualities. Methods of scientific work, information, resources, rational assessment. Basic principles of the methods. Theoretical methods. Experimental methods, phases of an experiment. Content and structuring of scientific, research and experimental paper and publication. Seminars, colloquium, conferences, speeches. Declaration scientific, dissertation, and habilitation theses. Recommended methodology of preparation procedures and elaboration of a dissertation thesis.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing)
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to introduce PhD students to the fundamentals of science and research work, to teach them how to work creatively and apply their solutions in their profession.
The graduate of this course will gain the knowledge necessary for an independent creative work, including its presentation and publication. The graduate will be able to work individually as well as in a team.
Prerequisites
Graduation from Master degree studies.

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination, Written examination

The course examination (form, content, duration) conforms with the Study and Examination Regulations of the University of Pardubice. The student can only proceed to the examination after being awarded the course credit. The exam consists of a written and an oral part. The students must pass the written exam before proceeding to the oral part.
Recommended literature
  • Berka, K. Měření, pojmy, teorie, problémy. Praha, Academia, 1977.
  • Kočí, J. Od historie technické tvorby ke konstruologii. Praha, Prospektrum, 1994.
  • Nekuda, J., Slaný, A.:. Jak napsat závěrečnou práci. Brno,Masarykova univerzita, 1990.
  • Rauch, J. Metody zpracování informací I,II VŠE. Praha, 1998.
  • Tondl, L. Věda, technika a společnost. Praha, Nakladatelství FÚ AV ČR, 1999.
  • Tulka, J. Věda a vědecká metodologie. Pardubice skriptum, UPa FES,, 1995.
  • Wiener, N. Kybernetika a společnost. Praha, ČSAV, 1963.


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 Means and Infrastructure (2013) Category: Transportation and communications - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -