The goal of this course is to additionally support students when drafting their Master thesis and preparing for the final defense: Students get feedback from computer engineering professors and other students, and can learn from the presentations of their colleagues. Furthermore, this course facilitates community building in the area of computer engineering and supports students in finding topics for their prospective Master theses.

This course involves the following tasks:

1. Presentation and discussion of the Master thesis proposal (10 min + 10 min discussion). The gathered feedback from professors and colleagues shall help the students to shape the particular topic and to develop a sound Diplomarbeitsanmeldung.
2. Presentation of the most important results of the Master thesis (20 min + 10 min discussion). The gathered feedback from professors and colleagues shall help the students to eventually deliver a convincing Master thesis defense.

In addition, we offer a few optional introductory lectures (foundations of scientific working, how to participate in scientific communities, how to present a scientific paper).

Students who are still looking out for a suitable topic for their Master thesis are cordially invited to all presentations! The schedule can be found at the web page of the TI Research Presentations.

There are usually three presentation days, which are synchronized with the Dekanat's Master thesis submission deadlines. To book a slot for your presentations, please consult (in time!) your supervisor.

ECTS Breakdown:

8.5 h Preparation+presentation Master thesis proposal

12.0 Presence at presentation days

17 h Preparation+presentation Master thesis results

Earning a certificate requires the following:

1. Presentation of the Master thesis proposal
2. Presence on at least 3 presentation days (half day)
3. Presentation of the results of the Master thesis

These contributions can be spread over several semesters.