1. ORGANIZATION
The Theoretical and Applied Mathematics of the University of Patras is developed with the collaboration of the Departments of Applied Mathematics and Applied Mathematics of the Department of Mathematics. to the academic staff of the two collaborating academic units, which has recognized research work and specialization in the individual subjects being taught. specialized teachers, apart from the two collaborating units, who have a recognized research, educational or professional contribution to specific subjects taught.
2. KNOWLEDGE OBJECTS - PURPOSE
The PMS "THEMA" aims to deepen on topics related to Theoretical and Applied Mathematics. More specifically, it aims to:
to deepen on the core themes of Mathematics and their Applications and to create high-level studies in line with international standards, providing the necessary knowledge so that the graduates of the MSc have the possibility of better academic development and / or contribute to the educational and economic development of the country,
to promote research in contemporary fields of Mathematical Science and its Applications,
to retain a large part of the scientific potential that he uses abroad for similar studies.
3. POSTGRADUATE TITLE
PMS "THEMA" has no directions and leads exclusively to the award of a Postgraduate Diploma (BMI) in "Theoretical and Applied Mathematics".
4. NUMBER AND CATEGORIES OF APPLIANCES TO BE TAKEN
Graduates or graduates of the Department of Mathematics or Applied Mathematics of the Faculty of Sciences and Polytechnic Schools of the country and of the corresponding Departments of recognized aliens of Institutes of Schools of Sciences and of Polytechnic Schools abroad are admitted. Applications may also be submitted by graduates or graduates of the Department of Physics of the School of Sciences or of Departments of Polytechnic Schools and of Supreme Military Departments. The admission process (conditions and criteria) is detailed in the program operating rules.
5. DURATION OF THE PROGRAM FOR THE GRANTING OF THE POST-TITLE
The duration of the program for the postgraduate studies is two (2) academic semesters with a maximum duration of active study of four (4) semesters.
There is no provision for part-time attendance.
Postgraduate Students (MB) are required to renew their registration every semester through the Electronic Secretariat https://progress.upatras.gr. The renewal is done within the exclusive deadlines announced by the Secretariat of the PPS.
6. COURSE PROGRAM
The courses are semi-annual with their teaching done in Greek and / or English.
In order to obtain the Postgraduate Diploma, the MP is required to attend and successfully attend six (6) semesters and master's thesis. The attendance and examination of the above courses takes place in semesters A 'and B'. In the first semester the MP has to choose three (3) four-hour courses (with 10 ECTS units each) of the five (5) offered, while in the second semester it has to choose three (3) of the six (6) offered. In the second semester the Diploma Thesis (with 12 ECTS) is also being developed. The supervisor of the Diploma Thesis is selected by the MP at the beginning of the second semester, and with the agreement of this, an application is made to the CC.
After the registration of the MP has been renewed, the MFA decides on the course that it intends to follow. Each student has to declare thirty (30) ECTS units (corresponding to three (3) courses) in the first semester and thirty (30) ECTS units in the second semester of his studies (correspond to three (3) ). After the second semester and up to the expected maximum duration, the MP can declare the lessons he / she is required every semester.
The teaching of each postgraduate course in the first semester lasts fifty-two (52) hours per week (13 weeks x 4 hours per week). The teaching of each postgraduate course in the second semester lasts thirty nine (39) hours per week (13 weeks x 3 hours per week). The duration of the teaching time is set at forty five (45) minutes with a fifteen (15) minute break.
Teaching is done in the morning and / or afternoon hours according to the timetable, which is announced by the Secretariat of the PMS. The attendance may include traditions, seminars, lectures, workshops, individual and / or collective works (oral and / or written).
Monitoring the teaching of lessons and exercises (laboratory, etc.) is obligatory. Absences can be justified, the maximum number of which may not exceed 1/6 of the lessons or exercises performed. If the limit of absences is exceeded, the MP is not entitled to examine it and is obliged to repeat the lesson.
7. RANKING - EXAMINATIONS
Performance in each lesson is evaluated by the teacher (s) and scored with the scoring scale applicable to undergraduates. Specifically, the scores given range from zero (0) to ten (10) with increments of the integer or half unit. Predictable grades are 5 and the highest.
In the event of failure to attend a course or exceeding the absences limit, the postgraduate student is obliged to resume attendance. In the case of a second failure in a course, the postgraduate student is deleted from the Program.
No recurrent September test is foreseen for the courses of both semesters.
8. MSc thesis
The elaboration of the Master's degree is compulsory for the MPs. It is not possible to replace it with another "appropriate" scientific procedure for any reason.
For each PhD, at the beginning of the 2nd semester, a PhD member of the Faculty of Theoretical and Applied Sciences, "Thema", as a supervising professor of his diploma thesis, at the beginning of the 2nd semester, is appointed by F at the request of the MP and his / her assent. The EC, defines the subject of diplomatic work. The research, collection - processing of data and finally the elaboration of the PP is carried out and is completed during the second semester.
The NR is strictly individual, it must be thematic in the scientific field of theoretical and / or applied mathematics and prove advanced theoretical knowledge and skills of empirical applications, critical thinking, and analytical - synthesis - research skills. Indicatively, a Diploma Thesis may consist of: (i) original research work, (ii) detailed proof or extension of known conclusions, which does not exist in the bibliography, (iii) a report of a subject, proving good knowledge, and depth understanding of the relevant literature.
An integrated NR should reflect the ability of the MP to undertake an independent and autonomous research initiative. The NR should indicate that the student is aware of the relevant literature. It must be scrutinized, written linguistically, in accordance with the basic rules of grammar and syntax, and should not contain typographical or other errors. The IC is drafted in Greek with a summary thereof in one of the official languages of the European Union.
For the examination of the postgraduate diploma thesis, a three-member examination committee is appointed by FS, at the request of the EP, in which the supervisor and two (2) other members of the faculty participate. or researchers of grades A, B or C, who hold a PhD degree and belong to the same or a relative degree as the one in which the work was done. The examination of diplomatic work is carried out only if the MP has been successfully examined in all the required courses of the MSc.
The R & D rating is based on the evaluation of its research work, the scientific methodology of obtaining the results, the bibliographic presentation and the usefulness of the findings. The way of written and oral presentation and the answers of the MP to the questions are also evaluated.
9. Rights and Obligations of Students
Postgraduate students have all the rights and benefits provided for students in the first course of study, except for the right to provide free textbooks.
Students do not pay for study fees.
The MPs admitted to the "Thema" Postgraduate Program are required:
Enroll and make a course statement each semester of study, within the deadlines announced by the Secretariat of the PMS.
To follow regularly and continuously the courses they have chosen for each semester of their studies, signing in the attendance.
Submit the required exercises, tasks, etc. within the specified deadlines. for each lesson.
To attend the examinations.
Complete the assessment questionnaires of each participating course.
Respect and respect the decisions of the collective bodies as well as the academic ethics.
Participate in the undergraduate educational work of the Department in the form of support of the faculty members in an auxiliary project according to their specific instructions provided that, for any offer, there is a monetary fee.
The provision of an educational project by a PhD student of TM to other students of the same Department, without assignment by the Assembly of the Department, is unethical.
10. Postgraduate Diploma Award
The postgraduate student completes his / her studies and receives the Postgraduate Diploma, when he / she fulfills all the obligations foreseen by the Program and the Internal Rules of Operation for Postgraduate Studies of the University of Patras.
The degree of postgraduate studies is based on the weighted average of the postgraduate and postgraduate courses (weighted by the credit units of the courses and the diploma thesis) and weighted to the second decimal.
In order to participate in the ceremony, MFA graduates submit to the Secretariat of the PPS the required supporting documents.
The BMI is accompanied by a Diploma Supplement in Greek and English, which contains, among other things, information and data on the duration and content of the curriculum, the qualifications and specialization acquired by the graduate and his grade, according to the European ECTS Unit System.
BMI is awarded at least twice a year, one for all Masters Courses, at a special public ceremony, attended by Rectorate, the Presidents of Departments and all postgraduate students who have met the BMI award criteria.