Research Methodologies

 

 Tittle  Research Methodologies
 Department  Information-Computer Systems and Control
 Type (compulsory/optional)  Compulsory
 Cycle (first/second)  Second Cycle
 Semester when the component is delivered  1st semester
 Course description The purpose of the course is to develop in students the knowledge on the methodology of research that can be used for writing a master’s thesis (or a PhD thesis), and while working in scientific institutions and academia.
The knowledge to collect and process information needed for scientific research; use of information-communication technologies in professional studies; logically build scientific research in accordance with the logic and goal of the study; approving structure and substantiate received scientific position.
Tasks of the course – theoretical knowledge and practical skills in research, applying modern methods and tools to enhance their efficiency and attracting national and international grants for scientific research of students, and made the presentation of research result.
 Course content
Module 1. General concepts of research methodologies
Topic 1. The essence, purpose and main objectives of the course.
Topic 2. Research methodologies. 
Module 2. Scientific work and forms of it presentation
Topic 3. The PhD theses and master thesis.
Topic 4. The patent for invention.
Topic 5. Scientific Article.
Topic 6. Abstract of scientific-technical conference.
Topic 7. International and national research grants.
Training
 Learning outcomes  The student should be able to: organize the research, applying modern methods and tools to enhance their efficiency and attracting national and international grants for scientific research, and prepare the presentation of research result and present it.
The student should be able to: develop a framework to formulate a statement of the problem and prepare the abstract of version of scientific articles and abstracts in scientific and technical conference, the draft to formula for the invention as part of the Ukraine patent. Approving a theme and make a tentative plan for the master’s thesis, write an application for a national or international grant for scientific research.
 Contact hours (lectures/seminars)

 15/30
 
Prerequisites

 Intellectual Property
 Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 credits