Course: Diploma Seminar

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Course title Diploma Seminar
Course code OPT/DSOM
Organizational form of instruction Exercise + Seminar
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Najmanová Eliška, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Pluháček František, doc. RNDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Musilová Lenka, Mgr. DiS., Ph.D.
Course content
Course content: Preparation of a master's thesis presentation. Presentation of aims, methodology and interim findings in English. Academic discussion and feedback. Consultation on thesis content, methodology and formal requirements. Study materials: thesis preparation guidelines, presentation guidance and academic literature relevant to the thesis topic and recommended by the supervisor.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Group work, Listening
  • Attendace - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes

Students will be able to deliver a structured presentation of their master's thesis aims, methodology and interim findings in English, justify their approach and respond to academic questions. They will apply principles of academic writing and ethics, critically evaluate their own work and use feedback to improve it.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of optometry at bachelor's degree level, a basic understanding of research methodology, and the ability to work with academic literature. English language proficiency sufficient to prepare an academic presentation and participate in discussions. An assigned master's thesis topic.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Dialog

Regular attendance, completion of assigned tasks, consultations with the thesis supervisor, presentation of thesis progress in English and incorporation of feedback.
Recommended literature
  • Dle zadání vedoucího diplomové práce..


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): Optometry (2022) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer