Supporting the dissertation

lephy2100  2026-2027  Louvain-la-Neuve

Supporting the dissertation
5.00 credits
Q2
Teacher(s)
Hardwick Robert (coordinator);
Language
French
Main themes
During this course, students will write and present orally the introduction, the research question and the methodology of their dissertation, which will be defended at the end of the course and the methodology of their dissertation, which will be defended at the end of the master's degree.
Learning outcomes

At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to :

  • Carry out a literature search relevant to the problem (2.2, 8.1, 8.4)
  • Write an introduction and state of the art in accordance with scientific standards (2.2, 8.1, 8.4).
  • Write a bibliography in accordance with scientific standards (2.2, 8.1, 8.4)
  • Pose a research question and formulate one or more relevant, clear and succinct hypotheses in relation to the research question. (2.1, 8.1, 8.4)
  • Develop an appropriate methodology to answer the research question. (2.3, 8.1, 8.4)
  • Use a writing style appropriate to academic work in the motor sciences. (2.2)
  • Present and argue your work in front of a jury. (4.1, 4.3, 8.1 and 8.2)
 
Content
The work carried out as part of the LEPHY2100 course, as well as in the memoire (masters thesis), is designed to teach students research skills. In LEPHY2100, students will identify a topic, review the relevant literature, and draw up a plan for their subsequent research.
Teaching methods
Development of a research project through interactions with a supervisor and an analysis of the scientific literature.
Evaluation methods
Evaluation for this course is based on continuous assessment.
☒ Assessment components:
     ☒ report (40%)
     ☒ oral presentation (50%)
     ☒ work completed (10%)
☒ Conditions of participation: Students are required to find a project and a supervisor by a deadline which will be communicated to them via the course mailing list. Failure to meet this requirement within the specified timeframe will result in a fail mark (0/20) for this course.

The completion of the assignment is subject to the ‘AI Use’ charter in force at the FSM (Generative AI | Catholic University of Louvain). Students are required to complete the AI usage declaration form and attach it to their work.
☒ The assessment criteria for the first session apply to the second session, provided that students have already identified a project and a supervisor before the set deadline.
Other information
This course is strictly reserved for FSM students. It is not open to other UCLouvain students.
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
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