After successful completion of the course, students are able to do independent research and project work and to document their work in a scientific thesis. The students learn how to evaluate the existing scientific literature, and to develop new ideas in an independent fashion.
Students do a literature search, write a scientific report, and make a presentation about a selected topic that is in scope of the focus of the curriculum. The findings of this work are presented in a written report and an oral presentation.
Didactic concept: At the beginning of the course the topic of investigation is discussed with the supervisor. Once the topic has been fixed students work on the topic and regularly report to the supervisor, to get feedback on the work done, to report and discuss problems, and to plan further actions.
Personal discussion at the beginning, reports on a regular basis, writing the final report, presentation.
Final report and presentation.
Not necessary
Qualifications and skills taught in compulsory modules of the curriculum and in the course on scientific working.