Open Examination Course unit title Open Examination Course unit code - Type of course unit (compulsory, optional) Compulsory Level of course unit (according to EQF: first cycle Bachelor, second cycle Master) Third cycle Doctoral Year of study when the course unit is delivered (if applicable) Year 2 Semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered 4-6 Number of credits allocated 12.8 Name of lecturer(s) Promoter, Co-Promoter, examiner Learning outcomes of the course unit Students are able to express the flow of scientific thought in defending their dissertation against various objections and convey their dissertation contribution to the field of science they are engaged in and the value of its application. Mode of delivery (face-to-face, distance learning) Face-to-face Prerequisites and co-requisites (if applicable) Close Examination Course content Final evaluation of the dissertation to determine the predicate of graduation and awarding a doctorate. This exam is a forum for disputing the results of the dissertation. Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools Scientific journals and textbooks by topic Planned learning activities and teaching methods R, D, S Assessment methods and criteria Assessment components include: • Relevance of research results to the development of science, technology and or art. • Contribution of research results to the development of science, technology and or art. • Concept, method and innovation findings • Analytical skills and scientific thinking • The breadth of scientific insight • Ability to respond scientifically