I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
Degree thesis
ID (subject code)
BMEGT51XX41374-05
Type of subject
contact hour
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
0
Practice
8
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
term grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Kanczné dr. Nagy Katalin
Position
assistant professor
Contact details
kanczne.nagy.katalin@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Technical Education
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms
Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 580466/11/2025 registration number. Valid from: 2025.06.25.

Objectives

The aim of the course is to help students, when writing their thesis, to explore a problem area in their own field in accordance with scientific needs, to interpret and publish the results, and to adhere to specific, uniform formal requirements. The teaching of the course is based on practice.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Knows the main steps of scientific research
  2. Knows the basics of using software supporting research technology.
  3. Knows the measurement theory background of research technology.
  4. Knows higher-level statistical methods
Skills
  1. Able to interpret the steps of a research process.
  2. Able to handle statistical methods appropriately.
  3. Able to interpret the results revealed during the research, draw conclusions, and publish results.
Attitude
  1. Collaborates with the instructor and fellow students in expanding their knowledge.
  2. In group tasks, learning and work, both as a leader and as an executor, is decisive, constructive, cooperative, and proactive.
  3. Is open and receptive to new results of education and training.
Independence and responsibility
  1. Independently thinks through tasks and problems and solves them based on given sources.
  2. Openly accepts well-founded critical comments.
  3. In group work, in order to achieve the goal, mobilizes his theoretical and practical knowledge and skills autonomously, in cooperation with other members of the group (or occasionally directing them).

Teaching methodology

Consultations and presentations, use of IT tools and techniques, independently prepared assignments.

Materials supporting learning

  • Csíkos Csaba (2020). A neveléstudomány kutatásmódszertanának alapjai. ELTE. ISBN 978-963-489-248-9 https://www.eltereader.hu/media/2020/12/web_Csikos-Csaba_Bevezetes__.pdf
  • Josip Ivanović (2016). Bevezetés a pedagógiai kutatás módszertanába. Újvidéki Egyetem. Szabadka. https://magister.uns.ac.rs/files/kiadvanyok/bevpedkutmod/Bevezetes_a_pedagogiai_kutatas_m.pdf
  • Kaposi József – Szőke-Milinte Enikő (2022). Kutatási módszerek pedagógusjelölteknek. Pázmány Péter Katolikus Egyetem. Budapest.

General Rules

The learning outcomes stated in point 3.2 are assessed based on the results of three homework assignments completed during the year. This may be modified by active participation in class.

Performance assessment methods

A. Detailed description of performance assessments carried out during the study period: Partial performance assessments (homework): assessment of the subject's knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competence elements of independence and responsibility. B. Performance assessment carried out during the exam period: none

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • Részteljesítmény értékelés: 33
  • Részteljesítmény értékelés: 33
  • Részteljesítmény értékelés: 34

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

Attendance at classes and completion of 60% of partial achievements.

Issuing grades

%
Excellent 90-100
Very good 87-89
Good 75-81
Satisfactory 62-74
Pass 50-61
Fail 49-0

Retake and late completion

Homework can be made up in accordance with the provisions of the current Study and Examination Regulations, subject to payment of the fees prescribed in the Reimbursement and Benefits Regulations.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
Az órákon való aktív részvétel 8
Kutatás, otthoni felkészülés 142

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 02.06.2025.

Topics covered during the term

Recognizing the problem. Planning the research Formulating the research questions. Knowing and applying research methods. Conducting the research. Formulating solution proposals.

Lecture topics

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
Dr. Tóth Péter egyetemi tanár
Dr. Tóth Tünde egyetemi docens
Dr. Berzsenyi Emese egyetemi adjunktus
Dr. Kattein-Pornói Rita egyetemi adjunktus
Dr. Bükki Eszter egyetemi adjunktus
Dr. Manojlovics Heléna egyetemi adjunktus
Dr. Szandi-Varga Péter egyetemi adjunktus
Dr. Saule Anafinova egyetemi adjunktus

Approval and validity of subject requirements