Computer Science is the study of information and computation, in both natural and engineered systems. It comprises a vast range of scientific and engineering endeavour and has enormous economic and social impact. Therefore, awarding a PhD degree within the MAP Doctoral Program requires both the development of a scientifically informed profissional attitude and the presentation of an original and significant contribution.
The programme is structured to train students as researchers with a well-developed all-round knowledge of Computer Science, in-depth knowledge of a specialist area, as well as research and communication skills.
Therefore, the first year of studies is organised as follows
Semester 1.
Foundations of Computing (5 ECTS)
Programming Paradigms (5 ECTS)
Thematic Option (5 ECTS)
a discipline covering a main topic in the Special Theme for the current year. For 2008-09 this will be Security in the Information Society.Thematic Seminar (5 ECTS)
a set of modules on the Special Theme for the current year lectured by MAP research teams and renowned international scholars.Seminar (10 ECTS)
which includes visits to MAP research centers and laboratories and the development of small research projects.
Semester 2.
Information Technologies (5 ECTS)
Free Option (5 ECTS)
optional course specially designed for each student to cover particular needs on background studies.Cultural Option (5 ECTS)
a discipline on a different PhD Program offered by the MAP Universities on a relevant, but different area (e.g., project management, economics, basic sciences, portuguese cultural studies)Thesis Planning (15 ECTS)
which includes the presentation of a thesis theme and research plan.