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CS 698 — Introduction to Scientific Working Computer Science
(dt. Selbstständiges wissenschaftliches Arbeiten Informatik)

Level, degree of commitment Profile module, required module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Private study under guidance,
270 hours (270 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written assignment (summary of the publications considered in the literature search).
Language,
Grading		 German,
The module is ungraded in accordance with the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Computer Science.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each semester
Person in charge of the module's outline All lecturers of Computer Science

Contents

  • Independent scientific work in a field of specialization
  • Individual content and technical preparatory work for the Master's thesis

Qualification Goals

  • Students should acquire the ability to independently check and extend the state of knowledge in a scientific field on the basis of literature recommendations and to familiarise themselves with the state of research.
  • They acquire knowledge of subject-specific methods of literature study.
  • Getting acquainted with systems that support the scientific work in the field of the master thesis.

Prerequisites

None. The skills taught in the intermediate and advanced modules are recommended.


Applicability

The module can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • M.Sc. Computer Science

When studying M.Sc. Computer Science, this module must be completed in the study area Practical and Profile Modules.


Recommended Reading

  • Depending on the area of the Master's thesis.



Please note:

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