2017_18
Educational guide 
School of Chemical Engineering
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Nanoscience, Materials and Processes: Chemical Technology at the Frontier
 Subjects
  MASTER'S THESIS
   Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1.1 A1.1 Acquire a broad understanding of the research subject assigned.
 A1.2 A1.2 Are aware of and can critically use the sources and bibliography.
A1.2 Can compile and analyse the bibliographical material available.
 A1.3 A1.3 Can design and apply experimental research or simulation techniques and methodologies in a specific field with guidance from specialists in the subject.
 A1.4 A1.4 Use the theoretical knowledge they have acquired in the situations that arise during original and innovative research projects.
 A2.1 A2.1 Communicate the results of their research work orally, using a coherent discourse and a register adapted to the audience.
A2.1 Communicate in writing by presenting reports of their experimental results.
 A2.2 A2.2 Engage in analytical, creative and critical thought when defining and interpreting the results of a project.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B1.1 B1.1 Can intervene effectively and transmit relevant information.
B1.1 Plan their communication: generate ideas, seek information, select and order information, make schemes, decide on the audience and the aims of the communication, etc.
B1.1 Prepare and deliver structured presentations, complying with the requirements.
B1.1 Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy, and register, and can illustrate concepts using the correct conventions: format, headings, footnotes, captions, etc.
B1.1 Use language that is appropriate to the situation.
B1.1 Are aware of the strategies that can be used in oral presentations (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, timing, etc.).
 B1.2 B1.2 Respond effectively to any changes made during the academic year.
B1.2 Can transfer learning from cases and exercises in the classroom to real-life situations in other areas.
 B2.1 B2.1 Take active part in planning teamwork, distributing the roles of team members and prompting optimal performance.
B2.1 Encourage all team members to get involved in the management and the running of the team.
 B2.2 B2.2 Set operative objectives on the basis of the long-term objectives.
B2.2 Propose ambitious and clearly defined targets for the group.
B2.2 Assess and prioritise needs and resources in a real intervention context, giving priority to the needs that are the object of the project.
 B2.3 B2.3 Develop strategies to involve the team in achieving goals.
 B3.1 B3.1 Accept and comply with the rules of the group.
B3.1 Take active part in planning the team’s work, distributing tasks and respecting deadlines.
B3.1 Contribute to the positive management of any differences, disagreements and conflicts that arise in the team.
B3.1 Make their personal contribution in the time expected and with the resources available.
B3.1 Take active part and share information, knowledge and experiences.
B3.1 Take into account the points of view of others and give constructive feedback.
 B4.1 B4.1 Autonomously adopt the appropriate learning strategies in every situation.
B4.1 Set their own learning objectives.
 B4.2 B4.2 Ask the appropriate questions for solving doubts or open questions, and search for information with criteria.
B4.2 Select a procedure from among the possibilities suggested by the lecturer.
 B5.1 B5.1 Analyse their own limitations and potential for undertaking a particular task.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time required to carry out a task from the basis of a general plan.
B5.1 Decide how to manage and organize the work and time.
B5.1 Reflect on their learning process and learning needs.
 B5.2 B5.2 Direct the decision-making process in a participative manner.
B5.2 Can draw up strategies for solving problems.
B5.2 Can get support from others to guarantee the success of their decisions.
B5.2 Can provide alternative solutions to the same problem and assess possible risks and advantages.
B5.2 Select the information required to solve problems using objective criteria.
 B5.3 B5.3 Follow a logical method for identifying the causes of a problem.
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1.1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand instructions about classes or tasks assigned by the teaching staff.
Understand routine information and articles.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.
 C1.2 Understand basic computer hardware.
Understand the operating system as a hardware manager and the software as a working tool.
Use software for off-line communication: word processors, spreadsheets and digital presentations.
Use software for on-line communication: interactive tools (web, moodle, blogs, etc.), e-mail, forums, chat rooms, video conferences, collaborative work tools, etc.
 C1.3 Locate and access information effectively and efficiently.
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
 C1.4 Produce grammatically correct oral texts.
Produce well structured, clear and effective oral texts.
Produce oral texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation.
Produce grammatically correct written texts
Produce well-structured, clear and rich written texts
Produce written texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation
 C2.1 Respect fundamental rights and equality between men and women.
Be respectful of and promote human rights and the principles of universal accessibility, equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for th ose with special educational needs.
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.
 C2.2 Identify their training needs.
Identify their own academic and professional interests and motivations.
Define and study their curriculum bearing in mind their training needs, and their academic and pr ofessional interests and motivations
Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.