Applied Research In Environmental Health I

Teaching Methodologies

Teaching in the theoretical-practical matrix is expository in nature, using audiovisual means that promote the active participation of students.
The Tutorial Orientation component aims to guide the research project to be developed.
The final assessment will be carried out through the written project and its presentation and public defense.
The final grade of the project presentation, which can range from 0 to 20 values, will take into account the following elements and classifications: the final grade of the technical-scientific advisor will have a relative weight in the final grade of 40%; the final grade of the supervisor of research methodologies and statistical analysis will have a relative weight of 15%; the final grade of the examiner will have a relative weight of 30%; the final grade of the Research Coordinator will have a relative weight of 15%.

Learning Results

The student must acquire knowledge of:
On the fundamental concepts related to the research process. You should have knowledge about the different research streams/approaches. And knowledge of a set of systematized rules and procedures that the student must master.
The student must acquire skills to:
1. Develop research according to the reality you want to study as well as choose one or more research methods as well as appropriate strategies (methods and techniques)
2. Provide students with the ability to: organize an investigation process; choose the appropriate scientific methods for the desired investigation and analyze the challenges (problems) of the real world.
The student must acquire skills to:
1. Competence for the development of systemic, methodical and rational thinking for the development of a study/research in the area of health and the environment.
2.Ability to define/formalize and implement a Research Project.

Program

Introduction to Science and Scientific Knowledge (Introductory Perspective). The Object of Knowledge. The Trinomial of Knowledge – Truth, Evidence and Certainty (2 hours).
The Scientific Method in Science: Describing, Explaining, Predicting. Research Methods: Quantitative versus Qualitative (4 hours).
Formalization of an investigation intention: The Investigation Project. a) Conceptual Research Phase (formulation of a Research Problem; State of the Art (type of sources; types of information; Electronic research; Electronic research tools and Bibliographic Referencing; Research Objectives; Research Questions or Hypotheses) (8 hours );
b) Methodological Phase (Research Designs; Population and Sample; Harvest Methods and Instruments) (8 hours);
c) Analytical Strategies (4 hours); d) Study organization/planning (4 hours).
Guidance on Research Applied to Environmental Health (15h)

Internship(s)

NAO

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