The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
Fields of study the course is directly associated with
General Biology (programme PřF, M-BI, specialization Microbiology)
General Biology (programme PřF, N-BI, specialization Microbiology)
Course objectives
The main objective of the course is to teach students to work with scientific literature, to be able to identify the problem, formulate hypothesis which is subsequently tested by the student using series of suitable experiments in laboratories of the Microbiological Department or collaborating laboratories of other scientific institutes. Results of experimental work together with the literature search are then used for preparation of Master’s thesis. Students are supervised by a member of Microbiological department or other collaborating scientist during the whole duration of the work. Master’s thesis is defended in from of a scientific board consisting of members of the Microbiological Department and other scientific institutes.
Syllabus
1. Literature search
2. Identification of problem
3. Hypothesis formulation
4. Testing of hypothesis in laboratory
5. Processing of experimental data
6. Writing of Master’s thesis
Literature
Výběr literatury dle tématu Diplomové práce.
Assessment methods
Consultation with supervisor, study of scientific literature, experimental work in laboratory, evaluation of results, writing and defending Master’s thesis.
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is taught: every week.