inf590 - Current Topics in 'Medical Informatics' I (Complete module description)

Module label	Current Topics in 'Medical Informatics' I
Module code	inf590
Credit points	3.0 KP
Workload	90 h
Institute directory	Department of Computing Science
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Computing Science (Master) > Angewandte Informatik
Responsible persons	Wulff, Antje (module responsibility) Lehrenden, Die im Modul (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	No specific prior knowledge is required.
Skills to be acquired in this module	The module aims to integrate current developments in the specialization area of "medical informatics" into the course of study in the appropriate course forms. Professional competence The students: differentiate and contrast a subfield of computer science in which they specialize in more detail or reflect on computer science in general recognize and evaluate the techniques and methods to be used in their area of specialization and their limitations identify, structure and solve problems also in new or emerging areas of their discipline apply state-of-the-art and innovative methods in investigating and solving problems, drawing on other disciplines as appropriate recognize the limits of current knowledge and technology and contribute to the further scientific and technological development of computer science discuss current developments in computer science and assess their significance Methodological competences The students: evaluate tools, technologies, methods and procedures and apply them in a differentiated manner investigate problems on the basis of technical and scientific literature, write an article according to scientific aspects and present their results in a scientific lecture reflect on problems also in new or emerging areas of their discipline and apply computer science methods to investigate and solve them Social competences The students: communicate convincingly orally and in writing Self-competences The students: critically follow further developments in computer science in general and in their field of specialization carry out innovative activities in their professional field successfully and independently
Module contents	See assigned course description
Recommended reading	As announced in course
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Languages of instruction	German, English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	every term
Module capacity	unlimited
Teaching/Learning method	V or S

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	At the end of the lecture period	Presentation or oral exam The chosen form of examination will be announced in the first week of the course

Type of course	Course or seminar
SWS	2
Frequency	see frequency of module offering
Workload attendance time	28 h