PhD in Chemical Science and Technology

Academic year 2021-22

Interdisciplinary and specific educational activities

Each student must do at least 150h of training activities: a minimum of 50h in cross-cutting activities, and the rest in specific activities. This also applies to part-time students.

Cross-cutting Activities

Communication Skills in English: Written and Oral Expression (Module I)
Objective
A cross-cutting training activity aimed at attaining advanced knowledge of English (written and oral communicattion)
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester one in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment Procedure
The Academic Committee for the PhD Programme shall undertake an annual assessment of the doctorand activities document. In turn, and before the viva defence is authorised, the committee shall assess and ensure that the activities set as necessary on the programme with the minimum number of hours required for each have been completed
Mobility
Not applicable
Bibliographic Search Techniques
Objective
A cross-cutting training activity aimed at acquiring the ability to undertake and manage bibliography searches on a research topic in different public and private databases
Number of hours
30
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester one in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment procedure
Students shall undertake a review of the state-of-the-art in their research topic by analysing the main studies found in a bibliography search under the supervision of their thesis supervisor. This shall be incorporated as a completed task into the doctorand activities document.
The Academic Committee for the PhD Programme shall undertake an annual assessment of the doctorand activities document. In turn, and before the viva defence is authorised, the committee shall assess and ensure that the activities st as necessary on the programme with the minimum number of hours for each have been fully completed
Mobility
Not applicable
Communication Skills in English: Written and Oral Expression (Module II)
Objective
A cross-cutting training activity aimed at students attaining advanced knowledge of English. Students shall work on their English usage based on immersion in the communication context for the speciality, linked to inherent situations and documents for each area. The specific content of this module shall be oral fluency (seminars, presentations and workshops)
Number of hours
30
Requirements
--
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester two in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment procedure
The Academic Committee for the PhD Programe shall undertake an annual assessment of the doctorand activities document. In turn, and before the viva defence is authorised, the committee shall assess and ensure that the activities set as necessary on the programme with the minimum number of hours for each have been fully completed
Mobility
Not applicable
Ethics and Integrity in Scientific Research
Objective
An activity aimed at students understanding the purpose and objectives of scientific research in any area. The scientific method. Classification of scientific disciplines. Ethical problems in scientific research. Experiments with humans and animals. The bioethics committee
Number of hours
30
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester two in each academic year
Year
First year
Assessment procedure
This activity shall be assessed by undertaking case studies.
The Academic Committee for the PhD Programme shall undertake an annual assessment of the doctorand activities document. In turn, and before the viva defence is authorised, the committee shall assess and ensure that the activities set as necessary on the programme with the minimum number of hours required for each have been fully completed
Mobility
Not applicable

Specific Activities

Technology Transfer Models
Objective
A cross-cutting training activity aimed at students acquiring knowledge of how to implement the transfer of knowledge and innovation. Basic laws on I+D+i. Protection of industrial and intellectual property. Technology transfer strategies: art. 83 of the LOU, operating licenses, spin-offs
Number of hours
30
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Semester two in each academic year
Year
Second year
Assessment procedure
Students will write an essay on technology transfer linked to their PhD thesis topic, which will be incorporated into the doctorand activities document
Mobility
Not applicable
Lectures by Experts in the Field
Objective
Attendance at conferences or seminars given by experts in the field. Students must attend at least 10 conferences, which will be incorporated into the doctorand activities document
Number of hours
1h/conference
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
Conferences held every two months throughout the academic year
Year
All years of the programme
Assessment procedure
Attendance registers and an essay on the contents of the conference linked to the student's research topic (a critical analysis of that which was presented in the activity, as well as identification of aspects that could have an impact on the student's own research), which must be supervised by the thesis supervisor
Mobility
Not applicable
Attendance at Courses (seminars, tutorials, summer schools,...) of Interest (as determined by the Academic Committee)
Objective
Attendance at courses on Chemical Science and Technology. Students must attend at least 45h of this activity, which will be incorporated into the doctorand activities document
Number of hours
A minimum of 5h
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
 
Year
All years of the programme
Assessment procedure
Attendance registers and an essay on the contents of the conference linked to the student's research topic (a critical analysis of that which was presented in the activity, as well as identifcation of aspects that could have an impact on the student's own research), which must be supervised by the thesis supervisor
Mobility
Not applicable
Attendance at a Technological Developers Course
Objective
A cross-cutting training activity aimed at students attaining skills for undertaking the technological diagnosis of a product/company, the preparation of innovative projects, and the search for and management of funding sources to enhance I+D+i strategies for companies. More specifically, the course will focus on students acquiring knowledge of business innovation strategies and public I+D+i policies, and learning how to write applications and manage I+D+i projects
Number of hours
60
Requirements
 --
Method
Intensive and cross-cutting
Schedule
 
Year
Full-time students must complete this activity from their second year on the programme. Part-time students may choose to take it in their second or third year, depending on their schedule/availability
Assessment procedure
Students will undertake a case study in public and private I+D+i management as a final assessment component for this activity
Mobility
Not applicable