After successful completion of the course, students are able to plan and efficiently carry out their experimental work based on scientific literature. They are also able to citically interpret their data and write up the thesis.

Critical discussion of the progress of the PhD thesis. Assistance with design of experiments, and with the evaluation of scientific literature in the field of the dissertation. Guidance in writing of scientific manuscripts.

Discussion of presentations and case studies

Presentation of a work Schedule and literature review. Semiannual präsentation of work progress and following adaptions of work schedule.