Course code VidZD016

Credit points 15

Research V

Total Hours in Course405

Independent study hours405

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

VidZD015, Research IV

Course abstract

The course is intended for carrying out research work according to the research plan, summarizing and analysing the obtained results. The research results part of the dissertation will be developed.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge:
- doctoral student is familiar with research methodology;
- has acquired basic knowledge in research;
- transfers knowledge of research results into promotion work
Evaluation - analysis of research results.
Skills:
- is able to conduct research in a planned and independent manner;
- is able to present research results in a scientifically sound and comprehensible manner.
Evaluation - analysis of research process and obtained results.
Competencies:
- Independently conducts research, analyzes the reliability of the obtained results, reflects the research results.
Evaluation - discussion with the supervisor.

Course Content(Calendar)

Doctoral student independently:
1. Conducts studies in accordance with the timetable.
2. Accumulates, summarizes the obtained research results.
3. Performs the analysis of the obtained results.
4. Creates a draft of the research results section of the doctoral thesis.

5. Submits the obtained research results to the supervisor.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Discussion of research results and dissertation results with the supervisor.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

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

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Processing and analysis of research results, partially developed research results section of the doctoral thesis. 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.