inf189 - Special Topics in Practical Computer Science I (Complete module description)

Module label	Special Topics in Practical Computer Science I
Module code	inf189
Credit points	6.0 KP
Workload	180 h
Institute directory	Department of Computing Science
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Computing Science (Master) > Praktische Informatik
Responsible persons	Peter, Andreas (module responsibility) Vogel-Sonnenschein, Ute (module responsibility) Lehrenden, Die im Modul (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites	The required prerequisites are further specified in the details of the assigned course.
Skills to be acquired in this module	The module aims to integrate current developments in the field of Practical Informatics into the course of study in the appropriate course forms. Professional competences The students: differentiate and contrast a subarea of practical computer science in more detail recognize and assess the techniques and methods to be applied in the special field of the course and their limits identify, structure and solve problems also in new or emerging areas of their discipline recognize the limits of current knowledge and technology and contribute to the further scientific and technological development of computer science discuss current developments in practical computer science and assess their significance critically follow further developments in the special field discussed in the course. Methodological competences Students will: apply state-of-the-art and innovative methods in the reserarch and solution of problems, drawing on other disciplines where appropriate investigate problems on the basis of technical and scientific literature, write an article according to scientific criteria, and present their results in a scientific talk reflect on problems, including those in new or emerging areas of practical computer science, and apply computer science methods to investigate and solve them plan time schedules and other resources develop and reflect on their own theories on independently generated hypotheses Social competences Students will: communicate persuasively orally and in writing with users and professionals solve tasks goal-oriented in a team Self competences The students deepen their self-organization skills reflect self-critically on their actions and skills in the special field under consideration and assess them appropriately
Module contents	In this module, content and methods on current topics in practical computer science are taught. For details on objectives and contents, please refer to the details of the assigned course or contact the lecturers directly
Recommended reading	Will be announced in the assigned course
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Languages of instruction	German, English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	irregular
Module capacity	unlimited
Reference text	see course description for more details
Teaching/Learning method	VA aus V, S. Ü, P

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	Portfolio and presentation (Referat) : during the course Written or oral exam: At the end of the lecture period. More detailed information on the forms of examination will be given in the course.	Written exam or portfolio or presentation (Referat) or oral exam

Type of course	Course selection
SWS	4
Frequency	see frequency of module offering
Workload attendance time	56 h