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Master's Degree Dissertation
Code: 45002Credits: 10
| Degree programme | Type | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Microbiology | OB | 1 |
Contact lecturer
- Name :
- Isidre Gibert Gonzalez
- Email :
- isidre.gibert@uab.cat
Teaching staff
- Sandra Guallar Garrido
- Eloi Parlade Molist
- María Perez Varela
- Joaquín Ariño Carmona
- Nuria Gaju Ricart
- Jordi Mas Gordi
- Olga Sanchez Martinez
- Maria Ramos Martinez Alonso
- Neus Ferrer Miralles
- María Pérez Varón
- Carles Alonso i Tarrés
- Esther Vazquez Gomez
- Andromeda Celeste Gomez Camacho
- Daniel Yero Corona
- Jordi Corral Sabado
- Antoni Sole Cornella
- Susana Campoy Sanchez
- Esther Julian Gomez
- José Luis Corchero Nieto
- Nuria Vigués Frantzen
- Jesús Aranda Rodriguez
Group languages
You can consult this information at the end of the document.
Prerequisites
Have completed a minimum of 30 ECTS corresponding to the modules of the first semester of the Master's in Applied Microbiology.
Objectives
Preparation and public defense of a Master's Final Project (TFM) on a subject related to microbiology where the student will integrate the knowledge, skills and competences acquired in the master's degree.
Learning outcomes
- Use acquired knowledge as a basis for originality in the application of ideas, often in a research context.
- Use and manage bibliographic information and computer resources related to microbiology and related sciences.
- Use scientific terminology to account for research results and present these orally and in writing.
- Communicate and justify conclusions clearly and unambiguously to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Integrate knowledge and use it to make judgements in complex situations, with incomplete information, while keeping in mind social and ethical responsibilities.
- Put forward a detailed proposal for the master's dissertation.
- Design the corresponding methodology.
- Complete all the stages of the master's dissertation.
- Summarise and critically discuss advances in the field of applied microbiology.
Contents
The TFM is an autonomous work that aims to integrate the knowledge, abilities and competences acquired in the master's degree.
It will consist in the elaboration of a written basic or applied proposal for a research project with a structure similar to that of the R + D + i projects.
It will contemplate the following sections:
- Title and author
- Key words
- Summary / Abstract
- Introduction and state-of-the-art
- Hypothesis and General objectives and specific objectives
- Research methodology and approaches to achieve the objectives (work plan)
- Project timeline and deliverables (chronogram)
- Expected results impact and relevance
- Specific conditions for the execution of certains projects (ethics and biosafety)
- Budget
Written report of the TFM
The Master's Thesis report should have a recommended length of between 4,000 and 6,000 words (8–12 pages) for review articles, and approximately 8,000 words (around 20 pages) for research project proposals.
It will consist of the aforementioned sections and may be written in Spanish, Catalan or English.
Public defense of the TFM
The student will present their TFM before an evaluation board and the members of the court will be able to discuss with the student the aspects that they deem appropriate. The defense will be public and can be done in Catalan, Spanish or English.
Use of Artificial Intelligence
For this subject, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies is permitted exclusively in support tasks, such as bibliographic or information searches, text correction or translations, or others at the discretion of the teaching staff.
The student must clearly identify which parts have been generated with this technology, specify the tools used and include a critical reflection on how these have influenced the process and the final result of the activity. The lack of transparency in the use of AI in this evaluable activity will be considered a lack of academic honesty and may lead to a partial or total penalty in the grade of the activity, or greater sanctions in serious cases.
Learning activities and methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing of Master's Thesis | 90 | 3.6 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Personal study, reading articles, books or other resources of interest | 100 | 4 | 1, 2 |
| Tutorial sessions | 25.5 | 1.02 | 6, 7, 8 |
| Preparation of the oral presentation of the TFM | 30 | 1.2 | 3, 4, 8, 9 |
The TFM is an autonomous work that will be carried out under the supervision of a tutor. The final objective will be the preparation of a TFM Report and the public defense of the TFM. To achieve this objective, the students will be based on personal study, reading articles or reports and using all those resources, technologies, methodologies and knowledge acquired in the course of the master's degree studies from the theoretical modules as from the practical modules.
Each student will be assigned a tutor, chosen from the UAB faculty who participates in the master's degree. The tutor will guide the students in a personalized way in the realization of the TFM. The students will agree with their respective tutors on the theme and typology of the TFM as well as a calendar of four meetings that will have the following objectives:
- First meeting, contact and discussion on the typology and possible topics by TFM
- Second, elaboration of a TFM scheme
- Third, monitoring the evolution of the TFM
- Fourth, discussion of the draft of the TFM
Assessment
Continuous assessment activities
| Title | Weight | Hours | ECTS | Learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral Presentation of Masther Thesis | 50% | 0.5 | 0.02 | 3, 4, 5, 8, 9 |
| Evaluation of the written report | 50% | 4 | 0.16 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
For the evaluation of the TFM, students must present a written report of the work and defend it in front of a committee. The written memory will be evaluated by the tutor of the TFM and will represent 50% of the final grade. The other 50% corresponds to the defense of work. If any of these requirements is not fulfilled, then the final grade will be "No avaluable".
The evaluation committee will consist of three professors from the Master of Applied Microbiology. This faculty will be appointed by the Coordination Committee of the Master.
Plagiarism implies the automatic suspension of the TFM module.
IMPORTANT: Any irregularity committed during an assessment activity (such as academic fraud, plagiarism, or the improper use of AI, unless such use is expressly authorised in the course guide) that may lead to a significant change in the grade will result in that assessment activity being awarded a grade of 0. If the course guide establishes that obtaining a minimum grade in that assessment activity is an essential requirement for passing the course, or if several irregularities occur in assessment activities within the same course, the final grade for the course will be 0. In addition, disciplinary proceedings may be initiated against any student who commits any of these irregularities
No single assessment included
Bibliography
The student will use the specialized scientific bibliography (papers, books, reports, etc.) and specific for each project.
Software
NA
Course groups and languages
The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE
| Type of teaching | Group | Language | Semester | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (TFMm) Treball de fi de màster | 1 | Catalan/Spanish | second semester | morning-mixed |