Course: Scientific Methodology

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Course title Scientific Methodology
Course code ZOO/MVPSB
Organizational form of instruction Exercise
Level of course Bachelor
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)
  • Weidinger Karel, doc. Mgr. Dr.
Course content
1. Work with literature and information sources, bibliographic software, citation formats. 2. Types of scientific publications, their structure and content. 3. Writing text, presentation of quantitative data (tables, figures) and results of statistical data analysis. 4. Technical preparation of manuscripts and publication process. 5. Oral and poster presentation. 6. Evaluation of scientific work, citation analysis, ethical aspects. 7. Fund raising, writing application for a grant.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Demonstration, Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes

Student should be able to: - Search information in bibliographic databases. - Work with literature, cite sources properly. - Evaluate scientific work on the base of citation analysis. - Select an adequate type of scientific presentation. - Write texts, present quantitative data in tables and figures. - Prepare manuscripts according to "Guidelines for Authors" for specific journal. - Communicate with the editor, complete revision of the manuscript. - Prepare and present poster and talk.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Seminar Work

Active participation in class (attendance 80%). Completion of midterm tasks. Completion of final test (80% = passing). Oral presentation of scientific results.
Recommended literature
  • On-line katalogy knihoven.
  • Významné časopisy v daném oboru dle zaměření studenta.
  • WWW stránky s relevantní tématikou (redakce, vydavatelství, databáze, on-line učebnice, ISI, GAČR..).
  • Tkadlec E. (2011). Strategie a metody vědecké práce v přírodních vědách.. Olomouc.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Science Study plan (Version): Biology and Ecology (2020) Category: Biology courses 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter