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Scientific Research Methodology
Major: Chemical Technologies of Fuel and Carbon Materials
Code of subject: 7.161.05.O.001
Credits: 5.50
Department: Organic Chemistry
Lecturer: Prof. Liliya Shevchuk , prof. Volodymyr Samaryk, prof. Michael Bratychak, docent Diana Kindzera
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: The study of an academic discipline involves the formation and development of students' competencies:
general competences:
1. Ability to generate new ideas (creativity).
2. Ability to search, process and analyze information from various sources.
3. Ability to work independently and in a team.
4. The ability to self-educate and improve the level of professional qualifications.
professional competences:
1. The ability to research, classify and analyze indicators of the quality of chemical products, technological processes and equipment of chemical production.
2. The ability to use modern special scientific equipment and software when conducting experimental research and conducting research and development in the field of chemical technologies and engineering.
Learning outcomes: • know the theoretical bases of technology of production of chemicals and own methodology of scientific research;
• know methods of chemical and physico-chemical analysis of raw materials, chemicals and products based on them;
• Know the design and principles of modern equipment and facilities of chemical productions;
• be able to assess the impact of technological factors on the composition of the final product;
• be able to communicate the data obtained from the results of mathematical modeling of chemical and technological processes;
• have an understanding and ability to assess risks associated with the use of chemicals and laboratory research and quality control of starting materials and end (commodity) products of chemical technology.
Required prior and related subjects: • Organic chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• The Study of Chemical Reactions and Processes
• Chemistry and Technology of Nanomaterials
Summary of the subject: Methodological and organizational bases of research. Organization of research and scientific research. The choice of research direction and stages of scientific research. Search, accumulation and processing of scientific information. Fundamentals of technical creativity. Law of development and consumption of technical systems. Basic laws of the creative process. Organizational aspects of scientific activity. Nature statistical decisions and testing hypotheses in the research. Basic methods of statistical data processing during research in chemistry and chemical technology.
Опис: 1. Methodological and organizational foundations of scientific research
2. Organization of scientific research and research works.
3. Basics of technical creativity
4. Basic regularities of the creative process
5. Organizational aspects of scientific activity.
6. The nature of statistical decisions and hypothesis testing in the course of scientific research
7. Basic methods of processing statistical data in the course of scientific research in the field of chemistry and chemical technologies
8. The concept of observation and experiment as the main methods of scientific knowledge
9. The role of the model in modern scientific knowledge
10. Modeling as a method of research and optimization of chemical and technological processes.
11. Application of the theory of similarity for modeling chemical-technological processes
12. Movement of liquids and gases through a porous structure. Methodology for researching the hydraulic resistance of nozzle-type devices
13. Features of theoretical and experimental studies of filtering and mixing processes.
14. Thermal processes, methods of heat transfer. The use of similarity theory methods for the study of thermal processes.
15. Heat and mass exchange processes. Criterion equations of convective heat and mass transfer.
Assessment methods and criteria: • Written control (Tests) - (30%)
• final control (70% control measure, test): written-oral form (70%)
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: • Laboratory works - 10%
• Written and oral control (control work) - 25%
• Written and oral control - 65%
Total - 100%
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
Recommended books: 1. Конверський А.Є. Основи методології та організації наукових досліджень: Навчальний посібник. – К. – Центр учбової літератури, 2010. – 352с.
2. Шевчук Л.І. Конспект лекцій з дисципліни «Методологія та організація наукових досліджень». для студентів спеціальності 8.05130102«Хімічні технології органічних речовин» Л.: Національний університет “Львівська політехніка”, Реєстр. № 4419 від 19.09.2012р. – 90с.
3. Опейда Й.О. Методологія фізико-хімічних досліджень. – Д.:ДОННУ, 2012. -142с.
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Scientific Research Methodology
Major: Chemical Technologies of Fuel and Carbon Materials
Code of subject: 7.161.05.O.002
Credits: 5.50
Department: Organic Products Technology
Lecturer: Prof. Liliya Shevchuk, prof. Volodymyr Samaryk, as.prof. Volodymyr Gunka, as.prof. Diana Kindzera
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: The ability to solve complex specialized tasks and problems of chemical technologies and engineering during professional activity or in the process of learning, which involves conducting research and/or carrying out innovations and characterized by uncertainty of conditions and requirements.
• The ability to generate new ideas (creativity).
• The ability to generate new ideas (creativity).
• The ability to self-educate and improve the level of professional qualifications.
• The ability to use modern special scientific equipment and software in experimental research and design in chemical technologies and engineering.
Learning outcomes: • Critically comprehend scientific concepts and modern theories in chemical processes and chemical engineering, applying them to scientific research and innovation.
• To search for necessary data on chemical technology, processes, and equipment for manufacturing chemicals and materials based on them. To systematize, analyze, and evaluate relevant data.
• To search for scientific and technical literature, patents, databases, and other sources for necessary information on chemical technology, processes, and equipment for chemicals and materials based on them. To systematize, analyze, and evaluate relevant data.
• The understandable and unambiguous communication of personal knowledge, conclusions, and arguments to specialists and non-specialists, particularly students.
• The management of practice or learning processes that are complex, unpredictable, and require new strategic approaches.
• The ability to continue studying with a high degree of autonomy.
Required prior and related subjects: Reactor Calculation
Catalysis in Organic Synthesis
Іndustrial Сatalysis
Organic Synthesis Process Design
Organic Substances Manufacturing Engineering
Master’s Thesis Internship
Master's Qualification Work Performansce
Summary of the subject: The educational discipline "Methodology of Scientific Research" gives students of higher education knowledge about the theoretical foundations of the methodology of scientific research, the concept of methodology and the method of scientific research, theoretical and methodological principles of science, a systematic approach in scientific research, the choice of the direction of scientific research and the stages of scientific research work, definition of the subject and object of research, search, accumulation and processing of scientific information.
Опис: The study discipline "Methodology of Scientific Research" introduces students to the theoretical foundations of the methodology of scientific research activity. Concept of methodology and method of scientific research. Theoretical and methodological principles of science. A systematic approach in scientific research. Selection of the direction of scientific research and stages of scientific research work. Definition of the subject and object of research. Search, accumulation and processing of scientific information.
Assessment methods and criteria: The main methods of knowledge diagnosis are: current (PC) and semester control (SC), which is carried out from educational material, the scope of which is determined by the work program of the discipline for the semester.
Current control is carried out during lectures and laboratory classes in order to check the level of assimilation of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of the student. PC is conducted in the form of: written and oral control and defense of laboratory work.
Semester control is carried out in the form of credit (ZK). The grade is a form of SC of the student's study results in the academic discipline for the semester.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Written control (Tests) - (30%)
• final control (70% control measure, test): written-oral form (70%)
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
Recommended books: 1. Шевчук Л.І. Конспект лекцій з дисципліни «Методологія наукових досліджень». для студентів спеціальності 161 «Хімічні технології та інженерія» Львів: Національний університет “Львівська політехніка”, 2024р. – 94 с.
2. Добронравова І.С. Методологія та організація наукових досліджень : навч. посіб. / І. С. Добронравова, О. В. Руденко, Л. І. Сидоренко та ін. ; за ред. І. С. Добронравової (ч. 1), О. В. Руденко (ч. 2). – К. : ВПЦ "Київський університет", 2018. – 607 с.
3. Медвідь В.Ю. Методологія та організація наукових досліджень (у структурно-логічних схемах і таблицях) : навч. посіб. / Медвідь В. Ю., Данько Ю. І., Коблянська І. І. // Суми: СНАУ, 2020. 220 с.
4. Єріна А.М. Методологія наукових досліджень: Навчальний посібник. – К. – 2004. – 212 с.
Scientific Research Methodology
Major: Chemical Technologies of Fuel and Carbon Materials
Code of subject: 7.161.05.O.003
Credits: 5.50
Department: Chemical Engineering
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Scientific Research Methodology
Major: Chemical Technologies of Fuel and Carbon Materials
Code of subject: 7.161.05.O.004
Credits: 5.50
Department: Chemical Technology of Oil and Gas Processing
Lecturer: Associate Professor, DSc Volodymyr Gunka
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Завдання: The study of the discipline involves the formation and development of competencies in higher education students:
integral competence:
INT. The ability to solve complex specialised problems and problems of chemical technology and engineering in the course of professional activity or in the process of study, which involves research and/or innovation and is characterised by uncertainty of conditions and requirements.
general competences:
GC 1. Ability to generate new ideas (creativity).
GC 3. Ability to search, process and analyse information from various sources.
GC 5. Ability to self-education and professional development.
professional competences:
PC 4. Ability to use modern special scientific equipment and software in conducting experimental research and research and development in the field of chemical technology and engineering.
Learning outcomes: The learning outcomes of this discipline detail the following programme learning outcomes:
- the student is able to select and apply knowledge and understanding of chemistry to solve qualitative and quantitative problems in chemical production;
- the student can assess the impact of technological factors on the composition of the final product;
- the student is able to assess the risks associated with the use of chemicals and laboratory tests and control the quality of starting materials and final (marketable) products of chemical technologies;
- the student is able to establish a connection between the data obtained and the results of mathematical modelling of chemical and chemical engineering processes;
- the student is able to select the appropriate technological equipment and graphically represent the technological process using computer-aided design systems to develop technological and hardware schemes for chemical and technological production;
- the student is able to explain the causes of risks associated with the use of chemicals and laboratory procedures.
As a result of studying the discipline, the student must be able to demonstrate the following programme learning outcomes:
PLO1: PLO1 Critically comprehend scientific concepts and modern theories of chemical processes and chemical engineering, apply them in research and innovation.
ELO2: PO2 Search for the necessary information on chemical technology, processes and equipment for the production of chemicals and materials based on them, systematise, analyse and evaluate relevant information.
LO3: PO7 Search for the necessary information on chemical technology, processes and equipment for the production of chemicals and materials based on them in scientific and technical literature, patents, databases and other sources, systematise, analyse and evaluate the relevant information.
UN4: COM1 Clearly and unambiguously communicate own knowledge, conclusions and arguments to specialists and non-specialists, including students.
ELO5: AiB1 Manage work or learning processes that are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
ELO5: AiB3 Ability to continue learning with a high degree of autonomy.
Required prior and related subjects: Technology of applications, reagents and auxiliary products
Regeneration and utilisation of waste oil products
Practice on the topic of master's thesis
Execution of master's thesis
Summary of the subject: The discipline "Methodology of Scientific Research" provides higher education students with knowledge of the theoretical foundations of the methodology of scientific research, the concept of methodology and method of scientific research, theoretical and methodological principles of science, a systematic approach to scientific research, the choice of a research area and stages of research work, the definition of the subject and object of research, search, accumulation and processing of scientific information.
Опис: 1. METHODOLOGICAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL BASIS OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
1.1. Methodological foundations of scientific knowledge and creativity
ORGANIZATION OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH WORKS
2.1. A problematic situation in science. Justification of the relevance of the topic.
2.2. Search, accumulation and processing of scientific information
2. BASICS OF TECHNICAL CREATIVITY
3.1. Technology of creativity
4. BASIC REGULATIONS OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS
Methods of activating creative activity and finding new technical solutions. Associative methods of activation of creative thinking. Brainstorming method. Synectics method.
5. ORGANIZATIONAL ASPECTS OF SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITY.
5.1. Organization of work in a scientific team
5.2. Scientific organization and mental work hygiene
5.3. Moral responsibility of a scientist (ethics of creativity)
6. THE NATURE OF STATISTICAL DECISIONS AND TESTING OF HYPOTHESES IN THE COURSE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH
6.1. The concept of well and poorly organized systems. Dispersed environments. Chemical-technological systems as an example of poorly organized dispersion systems. The nature of statistical solutions in conditions of dispersed environments.
6.2. Scientific hypothesis. Popper's method. Concept of mathematical hypothesis. Criterion methods of solving mathematical hypotheses in chemistry and chemical technology.
7. BASIC METHODS OF PROCESSING STATISTICAL DATA IN THE COURSE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES
7.1. Dispersion analysis and its problems. Univariate and multivariate variance analysis. Schemes of group comparison.
7.2. Correlation analysis and its problems. Covariance. The concept of stochastic and causal relationships. Correlation matrix.
7.3. The use of regression analysis during the processing of experimental data. Multivariate regression. Assessment of the significance of the influence of factors in multivariate regression
8. THE CONCEPT OF OBSERVATION AND EXPERIMENT AS THE BASIC METHODS OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
8.1. The role of observation and experiment in the modern development of scientific knowledge. A brief overview of the development of the experiment. General requirements for observation and experimentation. Types of experiment. Peculiarities of the experiment in chemistry and chemical technology.
8.2. Concept of passive and active experiment. Methods of processing results during a passive experiment. The role of the passive experiment in the optimization of technological process parameters.
8.3. Types of active experiment, tasks that are solved with its help.
8.4. Peculiarities of univariate and multivariate experiments. Comparison of the effectiveness of a single-variable and multivariate experiment. Ways of processing the results of univariate and multivariate experiments.
8.5. Optimal experiments. Methods of setting up optimal experiments. Gradient search method and simplex method. Ways of implementing an optimal experiment.
8.6. Concept of discrimination experiment. Problems solved using a discrimination experiment. Methods of processing the results of a discrimination experiment.
8.7. Synthetic experiment. Modern methods of conducting a synthetic experiment. Its role in modern chemistry.
9. THE ROLE OF THE MODEL IN MODERN SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE
9.1. Types of models and modeling in modern science. Types of models according to their approach to the object of modeling and the method of obtaining. Their role in the course of scientific knowledge.
9.2. Concept of mathematical model. Hard and soft models. Deterministic and stochastic models. Comparison of models among themselves and substantiation of areas of their use.
9.3. Methods and features of obtaining deterministic mathematical models.
9.4. Methods and features of obtaining stochastic mathematical models.
Assessment methods and criteria: The main methods of knowledge diagnosis are: current (PC) and semester control (SC), which is carried out on the basis of educational material, the scope of which is determined by the work program of the discipline for the semester.
Current control is carried out during lectures and laboratory classes in order to check the level of assimilation of theoretical and practical knowledge and skills of the student. PC is conducted in the form of written and oral control and defense of laboratory work.
Semester control is carried out in the form of credit (ZK). The grade is a form of SC of the student's study results in the academic discipline for the semester.
Критерії оцінювання результатів навчання: Laboratory works - 25 points.
Written and oral control - 75 points.
Порядок та критерії виставляння балів та оцінок: 100-88 points - certified with an “excellent” grade - High level: the student demonstrates an in-depth mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, systematic knowledge, skills and abilities of their practical application. The mastered knowledge, skills and abilities provide the ability to independently formulate goals and organize learning activities, search and find solutions in non-standard, atypical educational and professional situations. The applicant demonstrates the ability to make generalizations based on critical analysis of factual material, ideas, theories and concepts, to formulate conclusions based on them. His/her activity is based on interest and motivation for self-development, continuous professional development, independent research activities, implemented with the support and guidance of the teacher. 87-71 points - certified with a grade of “good” - Sufficient level: involves mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at an advanced level, conscious use of knowledge, skills and abilities to reveal the essence of the issue. Possession of a partially structured set of knowledge provides the ability to apply it in familiar educational and professional situations. Aware of the specifics of tasks and learning situations, the student demonstrates the ability to search for and choose their solution according to the given sample, to argue for the use of a particular method of solving the problem. Their activities are based on interest and motivation for self-development and continuous professional development. 70-50 points - certified with a grade of “satisfactory” - Satisfactory level: outlines the mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline at the average level, partial awareness of educational and professional tasks, problems and situations, knowledge of ways to solve typical problems and tasks. The applicant demonstrates an average level of skills and abilities to apply knowledge in practice, and solving problems requires assistance, support from a model. The basis of learning activities is situational and heuristic, dominated by motives of duty, unconscious use of opportunities for self-development. 49-00 points - certified with a grade of “unsatisfactory” - Unsatisfactory level: indicates an elementary mastery of the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, a general understanding of the content of the educational material, partial use of knowledge, skills and abilities. The basis of learning activities is situational and pragmatic interest.
Recommended books: 1. Шевчук Л.І. Конспект лекцій з дисципліни «Методологія наукових досліджень». для студентів спеціальності 161 «Хімічні технології та інженерія» Львів: Національний університет “Львівська політехніка”, 2024р. – 94 с.
2. Добронравова І.С. Методологія та організація наукових досліджень : навч. посіб. / І. С. Добронравова, О. В. Руденко, Л. І. Сидоренко та ін. ; за ред. І. С. Добронравової (ч. 1), О. В. Руденко (ч. 2). – К. : ВПЦ "Київський університет", 2018. – 607 с.
3. Медвідь В.Ю. Методологія та організація наукових досліджень (у структурно-логічних схемах і таблицях) : навч. посіб. / Медвідь В. Ю., Данько Ю. І., Коблянська І. І. // Суми: СНАУ, 2020. 220 с.
4. Єріна А.М. Методологія наукових досліджень: Навчальний посібник. – К. – 2004. – 212 с.
5. Реалізація пріоритетних напрямів розвитку науки і техніки та отримані результати у 2021 р.: аналітична довідка / Т.В. Писаренко, Т.К. Куранда та ін. – К.: УкрІНТЕІ, 2022. – 53 с.
6. Основи науково-дослідної роботи : Навч. посібник / Ю. І. Палеха, Н. О. Леміш. — К.: Видавництво Ліра-К. 2013. — 336 с. ISBN 978-966-2609-31-8.
7. Основи наукових досліджень: навч. посіб. / за заг. ред. Т. В. Гончарук. — Тернопіль, 2014. – 272 с.
8. Журахівський А.В. Основи технічної творчості та наукових досліджень : навч. посібн. / А. В. Журахівський, А. Я. Яцейко, Н. Б. Дьяченко. – Львів : В-во Львівської політехніки, 2012. – 375 с.
9. Електронний навчально-методичний комплекс «Методологія наукових досліджень» для студентів спеціальності 161 «Хімічні технології та інженерія». http://vns.lp.edu.ua/course/view.php?id=6
Уніфікований додаток: viv Polytechnic National University ensures the realization of the right of persons with disabilities to obtain higher education. Inclusive educational services are provided by the Service of accessibility to learning opportunities "Without restrictions", the purpose of which is to provide permanent individual support for the educational process of students with disabilities and chronic diseases. An important tool for the implementation of the inclusive educational policy at the University is the Program for improving the qualifications of scientific and pedagogical workers and teaching and support staff in the field of social inclusion and inclusive education.
Академічна доброчесність: The policy regarding the academic integrity of the participants in the educational process is formed on the basis of compliance with the principles of academic integrity, taking into account the norms "Regulations on academic integrity at the Lviv Polytechnic National University" (approved by the academic council of the university on June 20, 2017, protocol No. 35).