Description
Objectives
Provide students with a practical perspective on technical and scientific issues involved in specific projects related to the circularity of the economy. The project is developed in the research units involved, involving research and development work in specific areas. Whenever possible, more than one laboratory will be involved.
Syllabus
Research project in "Plastics in a Circular Economy" - CERENA (DEQ + DECivil). Research project in "Water Cycle" - CERIS (DECivil). Research project in "CO2 Cycle" - CQE + CERENA (DEQ) Research project in "Recovery of Used Food Oils and other waste (agricultural waste and forest biomass)" - CERENA (DEQ) Research project in "Recovery of Waste / Sludge-Production of Biogas" - IN+ (DEM) Each project will correspond to 6 ECTS and will take place over a period, or a semester, in a research laboratory. It is also envisaged the possibility of interconnecting several projects in these areas, in order to allow the student to develop a more interdisciplinary and comprehensive approach.
Cross Competence Component
Students develop their project individually, interacting with the teachers and researchers of this unit. The project is subject to a public oral presentation and a written report, working on oral and written communication skills. It also develops the literacy skills of information and media, through the research and management of information collected and the use of computer tools to produce presentations /videos. The development of the project requires the development of critical and innovative thinking through the ability to seek, question and criticize the solutions investigated and the ability to propose new ones, presenting solutions to the problems under study. The project also allows the development of citizenship responsibilities.
Laboratorial Component
All work will be carried out in a research laboratory of one of the research units involved.
Programming And Computing Component
There are no specific computational components but, during the project development, the students are encouraged to include simulations in their project, depending on the subject chosen.
Ethical Principles
All members of a group are responsible for the group’s work. In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used. In na oral assessment, every student shall be able to presente and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.