inf904 - Research Project II (Complete module description)

The “Research Project” modules (inf903 and inf904) can replace the project group for students who are spending a semester abroad.

The Module improves the scientific competencies in preparation of the master thesis. It is intended to replace the project group with the two “Research Project” modules to ensure studibility and to enable students to perform research projects at foreign universities. Additionally, it is also intended to embed the student into the research activities of the supervisor in preparation of a potential doctoral work after finishing the program.
Professional competence
The students:

• will improve their competences in the required technologies of the research area.

Methodological competence

The students:

• will improve their competences in scientific methodologies, methods, and tools regarding the research area.

Social competence
The students:

• will be integrated in the working group of the supervisor of the work and have to present as well as discuss the results within the working group.

Self-competence:
The students:

• know their abilities and extend them purposefully
• reflect their self-perception and actions with regard to professional, methodological and social aspects
• develop and reflect self-developed hypothesis to theories independently
• work in their field independently

Definition of a research question, identifying the state of the art, development of a research plan, performing research tasks, scientific writing, presentation of results

Will be announced by the supervisor according to the research topic.

The “Research Project” modules (inf903 and inf904) can replace the project group for students who are spending a semester abroad.

Project