Course code VidZD014

Credit points 22.50

Research III

Total Hours in Course600

Independent study hours600

Date of course confirmation11.09.2019

Responsible UnitInstutute of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Engineering

Course developer

author Ainavu arhitektūras un vides inženierijas institūts

Ritvars Sudārs

Dr. sc. ing.

Prior knowledge

VidZD013, Research II

Course abstract

The course is intended for carrying out research work according to the research plan, summarizing and analyzing the obtained results. The collection and processing of scientific information related to specific studies will continue and a draft review of the literature on the doctoral thesis will be prepared.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge:
- student is familiar with research methodology;
- knowledge has been acquired for the preparation of literature review of the doctoral thesis.
Evaluation - selection of relevant literature, its systematization and use in promotion work.
Skills:
- is able to carry out research studies in a planned manner, making appropriate adjustments if necessary;
- is able to critically evaluate and compare information found in scientific literature, to form literature review about research.
Evaluation - analysis of the research process and literature review.
Competencies:
- Performs independent research, is able to evaluate the research process and make adjustments if necessary.
Evaluation - discussion with the supervisor.

Course Content(Calendar)

Doctoral student independently:
1. Carries out research according to the calendar plan, if necessary with adjustments.
2. If necessary, adjusts and specifies the methodology of the research field.
3. Accumulates, summarizes the obtained research results.
4. Preprocesses and analyzes the obtained results.
5. Prepares a draft of the literature review section of the dissertation.

6. Submits research results and literature review to the supervisor.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Discussion with the supervisor about the research results and literature review of the doctoral thesis.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The doctoral student independently conducts research, works on the review of the doctoral thesis literature, and if necessary, consults with the supervisor.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Literature review of the doctoral thesis as well as pre-processing and analysis of research results is carried out. The number of scientific literature sources has been supplemented as necessary.

Compulsory reading

1. Promocijas padomē iesniedzamā zinātniskā darba tehniskā noformējuma noteikumi: https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2019-06/Zinatniska_darba_tehniska_noformejuma_noteikumi.pdf
The rules of technical presentation for scientific work to be submitted to the Doctoral Council: https://www.llu.lv/sites/default/files/2019-06/Zinatniska_darba_tehniska_noformejuma_noteikumi.pdf (the rules will be translated and explained by the scientific supervisor).
2. Literatūras avoti atbilstoši promocijas darba tematikai izvēlētajā zinātnes apakšnozarē.
Literature sources according to the theme of the doctoral thesis in the chosen sub-field of science.

Notes

VBF doctoral study programmes.