Description

Theory
2

Laboratory
2

Instructors

Alberto Peixoto Pinto

Contents

1. Social integration in the school and in the course
2. Studying methodologies (both alone and in a group)
3. Good practices for the development of reports and academic work.
4. Personal organization and professional attitude
6. Work and project management : work elaboration rules and ethical dimension
7. Development of oral presentations
8. Teamwork and personal communication
9. Contact with engineering professional activity and with basic principles of electrical engineering / electrical energy systems

Learning Outcomes

The subject of Working Methods in Engineering is part of the 1st year - 1st semester. This subject is an integration and a preparation for the course and aims to provide a vision of what is the electrical engineering' scope and develop methodological skills essential to academic and professional performance.
At the end of tis subjects Students will be able to:
- Use methods of study consistent with their goals;
- Make oral presentations;
- Use projects management methodologies, including: setting goals, planning tasks, monitoring and control;
- Know some basic principles of electrical / power systems.