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Type A
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Code |
Competences Specific | | | A1.1 |
A1.1. Successfully studying and learning about the chosen research ambit: evaluating the technical and scientific importance, the technological potential and the viability of the nanoscience, design, preparation, properties, processes, developments, techniques and applications of materials. |
| | A1.2 |
A1.2. Carrying out exhaustive bibliographic searches in highly specialized areas of nanoscience, materials and product and process design. |
| | A1.3 |
A1.3 Planning and executing R+D+I projects related to the field of nanoscience, materials and chemical technologies, drawing conclusions and preparing reports. |
| | A1.4 |
A1.4. Conceiving, designing, constructing, reformulating and maintaining equipment, applications and efficient designs for experimental and numerical simulation studies in chemical technology. |
| | A2.1 |
A2.1. Presenting results in line with the format of experimental scientific literature and in accordance with the commonly accepted standards. |
| | A2.2 |
A2.2. Critically evaluating the results of research in the field of nanotechnology, materials and products and process design. |
| | A3.1 |
Execution, presentation and defence before a university examination panel of an individually undertaken original research project in which the student uses the competencies acquired during the master's degree to develop a new idea, modify an existing idea or develop a new process, product or device in the fields of nanoscience, materials and/or processes. |
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Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | | B1.1 |
Communicate complex ideas effectively to all sorts of audiences. |
| | B1.2 |
Adapt to change. Modify behaviour and working method in response to changing conditions. |
| | B2.1 |
Lead and define multidisciplinary teams that can respond to technical changes and management needs in national and international contexts and in poorly defined situations. |
| | B2.2 |
Provide purpose and direction. Influence and guide others in order to improve performance and achieve objectives. |
| | B2.3 |
Create a suitable environment for personal development. |
| | B2.4 |
Pool knowledge and recognise the difficulties inherent in making judgements and taking decisions on the basis of incomplete or limited information, especially when such decisions require reflection on the social and ethical responsibilities of professional practice |
| | B3.1 |
Work in multidisciplinary teams and in complex contexts. |
| | B3.2 |
Resolve conflicts constructively. |
| | B4.1 |
Be able to learn autonomously in order to maintain and improve the personal competencies relating to continuous improvement acquired during the course. |
| | B4.2 |
Develop abilities to manage their professional career. |
| | B5.1 |
Develop sufficient autonomy to work in scientific, technological or cultural research projects and collaborations in the discipline |
| | B5.2 |
Solve complex problems critically, creatively and innovatively in multidisciplinary contexts. |
| | B5.3 |
Apply new technologies and advances with initiative and entrpreneurial spirit and manage and use information in an eficient manner. |
| | B6.1 |
Apply ethical principles and social responsibility as a citizen and a professional. |
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Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear |
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Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | A1.1 |
A1.1 Acquire a broad understanding of the research subject assigned.
| | | A1.2 |
A1.2 Are aware of and can critically use the sources and bibliography.
A1.2 Can compile and analyse the bibliographical material available.
| | | A1.3 |
A1.3 Can design and apply experimental research or simulation techniques and methodologies in a specific field with guidance from specialists in the subject.
| | | A1.4 |
A1.4 Use the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the situations that arise during original and innovative research projects.
| | | A2.1 |
A2.1 Communicate the results of their research work orally, using a coherent discourse and a register adapted to the audience.
A2.1 Communicate in writing by presenting reports of their experimental results.
| | | A2.2 |
A2.2 Engage in analytical, creative and critical thought when defining and interpreting the results of a project.
| | | A3.1 |
Executes, presents and defends before a university examination panel an individually undertaken research project in the fields of nanoscience, materials and/or processes and using the competencies acquired during the master's degree.
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | B1.1 |
B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements.
B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
B1.1 Be aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.).
B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
Produce grammatically correct oral texts.
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation
| | | B1.2 |
B1.2 Respond effectively to any changes made during the academic year.
B1.2 Can transfer learning from cases and exercises in the classroom to real-life situations in other areas.
| | | B2.1 |
B2.1 Take active part in planning teamwork, distributing the roles of team members and prompting optimal performance.
B2.1 Encourage all team members to get involved in the management and the running of the team.
| | | B2.2 |
B2.2 Set operative objectives on the basis of the long-term objectives.
B2.2 Assess and prioritise needs and resources in a real intervention context, giving priority to the needs that are the object of the project.
B2.2 Propose ambitious and clearly defined targets for the group.
| | | B2.3 |
B2.3 Develop strategies to involve the team in achieving goals.
| | | B2.4 |
Deploy knowledge from different subjects taught on the master's course during a comprehensive project.
Identify and explain the key behaviours that illustrate "Integrity".
Identify and describe the elements that constitute a systems for managing with excellence.
Identify and differentiate between the functions of leadship and management.
Define transformational leadership and compare it with the type of leadership proposed in models of organisational excellence.
| | | B3.1 |
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
| | | B3.2 |
Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
| | | B4.1 |
B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
| | | B4.2 |
Identify their training needs.
Identify their own academic and professional interests and motivations.
Define and study their curriculum bearing in mind their training needs, and their academic and pr ofessional interests and motivations.
Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.
| | | B5.1 |
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
| | | B5.2 |
B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
Follow a logical method to identify the causes of a problem.
| | | B5.3 |
Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating systems as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactives tools (web, moodle, blogs..), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conference and collaborative work tools.
Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
| | | B6.1 |
Act in an ethical and socially responsible manner both as a citizen and as a professional
Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for those with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| Selection technique and assignment |
| Procedures |
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The allocation of candidates to the master's thesis proposed by the
different supervisors will follow criteria of equity and transparency.
All proposals made by TFM faculty supervisors are available to Master
Space in Moodle (http://moodle.urv.cat). All students enrolled in the
Masters have access to it.
In this space is also available all the rules associated with the TFM,
the detail of the delivery of the documentation and submission to the
panel, and the list of proposals presented in previous years.
The academic coordinator of the Master advised by supervisors, carry out
the process of allocating student candidates to the proposed master's thesis
Students have been previously selected and prioritized by the selection
committee of the Master in Nanoscience, Materials and Processes:
Chemical Technology Frontier.
1. Every supervisor participating in the program proposed a couple of
proposals for work to master to be published on the program website.
2. Candidates prioritize a maximum of ten subjects between master projects published on the web.
3. Each supervisor can direct at least a master's work as far as it has been one of the ten selected options.
4. In the first round, the work is assigned to students who have chosen the first option.
5. If any work is chosen as first choice for more than one student, the
supervisor of the proposed Final Master can select the candidate it
deems appropriate.
6. During the second round, works are assigned to those students who
have elected the second option, a third round will be allocated to the
remaining candidates for the proposed work.
7. If some works have not been selected on any option, preference will go to these works the following academic year.
8. A supervisor may propose more than one work if he/she has been funded
more than one grant or should have been very successful in their
proposals. In the latter case, the next academic year he/she will has a
lower preference rate.
9. Whenever an overlap exists between candidates and work, the
supervisors will reach an agreement for the allocation of the students.
The
main functions of the supervisor is to convey to the student the
knowledge and experience in conducting various aspects of research, from
the research literature to the presentation of the work including all
aspects of planning of experiments , obtaining results and discussion thereof.
Therefore,
the supervisor should advise and guide the student, by simultaneously
monitoring the production process of work, assist in the planning and
review time work and resulting report. The supervisor must also ensure compliance with the objectives, giving the nod for the presentation of work and a report of it. |
| Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
| Introductory activities |
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3 |
0 |
3 |
| Selecting/assigning the master’s degree thesis |
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0 |
0 |
0 |
| Selecting/assigning the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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1 |
0 |
1 |
| Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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10 |
33 |
43 |
| Personal attention |
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4 |
8 |
12 |
| Laboratory practicals |
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208 |
312 |
520 |
| Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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10 |
6 |
16 |
| Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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2 |
3 |
5 |
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(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
| Specific action plan / execution |
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Description |
| Introductory activities |
The introductory activities will set the overall objective of the Master Final Project: The student will undertake a project original and innovative research that will enable to apply and integrate all the skills that have been acquired over the master. |
| Selecting/assigning the master’s degree thesis |
The allocation of candidates to the master the work proposed by the different supervisors will follow criteria of equity and transparency.
All proposals made by TFM faculty supervisors are available to Master Space in Moodle (http://moodle.urv.cat). All students enrolled in the Masters have access to it.
In this space is also available all the rules associated with the TFM, the detail of the delivery of the documentation and submission to the panel, and the list of proposals presented in previous years.
The academic coordinator of the Master advised by supervisors, carry out the process of allocating student candidates to the proposed work
Students have been previously selected and prioritized by the selection committee of the Master in Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology Frontier.
1. Every supervisor participating in the program proposed a couple of proposals for work to master to be published on the program website.
2. Candidates prioritize a maximum of ten subjects between master projects published on the web.
3. E.each supervisor can direct at least a master's work as far as it has been one of the ten selected options.
4. In the first round, the work is assigned to students who have chosen the first option.
5. If any work is chosen as first choice for more than one student, the supervisor of the proposed Final Master can select the candidate it deems appropriate.
6. During the second round, works are assigned to those students who have elected the second option, a third round will be allocated to the remaining candidates for the proposed work.
7. If some works have not been selected on any option, preference will go to these works the following academic year.
8. A supervisor may propose more than one work if he/she has been funded more than one grant or should have been very successful in their proposals. In the latter case, the next academic year he/she will has a lower preference rate.
9. Whenever an overlap exists between candidates and work, the supervisors will reach an agreement for the allocation of the students. |
| Selecting/assigning the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
The allocation of candidates to the master the work proposed by the different supervisors will follow criteria of equity and transparency.
All proposals made by TFM faculty supervisors are available to Master Space in Moodle (http://moodle.urv.cat). All students enrolled in the Masters have access to it.
In this space is also available all the rules associated with the TFM, the detail of the delivery of the documentation and submission to the panel, and the list of proposals presented in previous years. |
| Drafting of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
Each student report must be written in English and will reflect original research project.
The work Will be presented in the form of a scientific paper, following the model report is in Moodle (Sample report. Experimental thesis pdf). The report should be a maximum of 10 pages. The minimum allowable font is 10 points. The page size is A4, and all margins (top, bottom, left, right) should be at least 15 mm (not including footers or headers).
Students must submit the report (pdf) on the academic coordinator of the master before 1 September.
Plagiarism will disqualify TFM. Quoting will not be considered a demerit,as far as it is always accompanied by the pertinent reference. The reproduction of text through paraphrasing must be extremely careful. When using the paraphrase, should be accompanied by the corresponding reference.
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| Personal attention |
Each master work supervisor in addition to:
Dr. F. Xavier Rius
Professor of Analytical Chemistry
UNIVERSITAT ROVIRA I VIRGILI
Department of Analytical Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
c/Marcell?omingo s/n 43007 Tarragona SPAIN
Tel. +34 977 559 562
Fax +34 977 558 446
http://www.quimica.urv.cat/quimio/nanosensors
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| Laboratory practicals |
The preparation of the Final Master is developed primarily in the lab where the student acquires all the skills foreseen.
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| Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
There will be a internal coordination (by the University).
The coordinator TFM will contact the students and supervisors of TFM at the beginning of the semester.
The monitoring will be carried out in general meetings / contacts.
The monitoring will be specific to the supervisor throughout the semester. |
| Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
Students will give an oral presentation and will defense his experimental work in English during the period 10 to 15 September.
The oral presentation should be no more than 20 minutes, followed by a period of approximately 10 minutes for questions.
The jury will be composed of a maximum of three doctors belonging to research groups involved in the masters program. The most experienced academic among them will act as president.
Supervisors will not participate as a member of the jury. |
| Coordination and monitoring mechanisms |
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Es durà a terme una coordinació interna (per part de la universitat). |
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Description
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Es durà aterme una coordinació interna (per partde la universitat).
El coordinadorde TFM convocarà/contactarà als estudiants i professors tutors de TFM a l'inici delquadrimestre.
El seguiment general s'efectuarà en aquestes reunions/contactes.
El seguiment específic s'efectuarà el Professor tutor corresponent al llarg de tot el quadrimestre. |
| Evaluation criteria and procedures |
| Es durà a terme una avaluació interna (per part de la universitat) i una avaluació externa (per part del centre de pràctiques). |
| Methodologies |
Competences |
Description |
Weight |
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| Mechanisms for coordinating and monitoring the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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The preparation of the Master Thesis is carried out under the supervision of the director of the selected work proposal. The student is integrated into the research team which proposed the work. The students will therefore participate in seminars, meetings, debates, exhibitions, conferences and other activities of the research team. |
40% |
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| Presentation and defence of the bachelor’s degree/master’s degree thesis |
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Students will give an oral presentation and will defense his Master's Thesis in English.
The oral presentation should be no more than 20 minutes, followed by a period of approximately 10 minutes for questions.
The jury will be composed of a maximum of three doctors belonging to research groups involved in the masters program. The most experienced academic among them will act as president.
Supervisors will not participate as a member of the jury. |
60% |
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| Others |
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| Other comments and second exam session |
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In this section the stages of evaluation are specified to achieve a correct evaluation of the defined competencies. In accordance with the educational objectives of the Master's Thesis, we define the generic and specific competencies to be evaluated. The evaluation is aimed at helping students to be aware of potential errors and defects. Students will be evaluated by their supervisors (40% of total mark) and board members (60% of the total mark). The following criteria will be used to evaluate the experimental work: Supervisors and members of the jury - Written report a) Criteria related to the content: title correctness, abstract, introduction (well-defined objectives, motivation, originality, interest and added value of the work), experimental part, description of the methodology, results discussion and conclusions, references … b)Formal aspects: written text, organization, appropriate use of tables and figures ... -Oral presentation: organization, clarity, flow of time ... -Discussion with panellists: answers to questions, considerations, issues related to the acquired skills, understanding the basics of the research methodology (ability to face and solve research problems), ability to communicate in a proper and efficient way, ability to understand, write and speak in English ... In his/her evaluation, the supervisors also assess aspects related to the personal laboratory work: scientific maturity of the students, ability to work individually, initiative, quality of discussions throughout the work and co-operation within the research group. |
| Basic |
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Each supervisor will recommend the suitable bibliography to each master student. |
| Complementary |
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(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation. |
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