PDEMM021 - ECTS

In this curricular unit it is intended that the student's work be oriented towards the initiation to research, developing specialized knowledge and procedures that allow him to carry out a critical reflection on a given theme.
It is intended that this self-study materializes in the form of a written report on a theme considered relevant for the development of the thesis plan to be carried out in the second semester.
It is a compulsory frequency curricular unit, organized in short-term modules and seminars. Some modules can be complemented by lectures involving invited experts, related to industry or research.

PDEMM027 - ECTS

The objective of this course is to prepare a written research plan proposal to be submitted for approval by an examination board appointed by the program director. This report shall include the state of the art, the project objectives and the planning of the tasks necessary to achieve them within the expected time (5 semesters). The examination will include an oral presentation followed by discussion.

PDEMM009 - ECTS The objectives of this curricular unit are: to provide concepts on the several materials characterization techniques at the morphological, structural and chemical level, the acquisition of skills in the use and selection of advanced experimental techniques for characterization of materials and application of these techniques to solving problems in materials science and engineering. Several characterization techniques are discussed, from the most conventional to the most recent, so as to enable the knowledge that in the future so that the students can prioritize choices of materials characterization meet the needs and resources available.