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CS 698 — Independent Scientific Practice 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
Language,
Grading		 English or 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 are able to,

  • independently check and expand the level of knowledge in a scientific area from the field of computer science on the basis of literature recommendations and familiarize themselves with the state of research,
  • are able to conduct literature searches according to subject-specific methods,
  • use systems that support scientific work in the area of the master's 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 Seminar Modules.


Recommended Reading

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



Please note:

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