inf808 - Current Topics in Computer Science (Complete module description)

inf808 - Current Topics in Computer Science (Complete module description)

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Module label Current Topics in Computer Science
Module code inf808
Credit points 3.0 KP
Workload 90 h
Institute directory Department of Computing Science
Applicability of the module
  • Bachelor's Programme Business Informatics (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsbereich Praktische Informatik und Angewandte Informatik
  • Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Akzentsetzungsbereich - Wahlbereich Informatik
  • Dual-Subject Bachelor's Programme Computing Science (Bachelor) > Praktische Vertiefung (60 KP)
  • Master of Education Programme (Vocational and Business Education) Computing Science (Master of Education) > Praktische Vertiefung der Informatik
Responsible persons
  • Diethelm, Ira (module responsibility)
  • Nieße, Astrid (module responsibility)
  • Sauer, Jürgen (module responsibility)
  • Lehrenden, Die im Modul (authorised to take exams)
Prerequisites

VA aus V, Ü, S, P, PR

Skills to be acquired in this module

This module integrates current computer science developments within appropriate study courses.

Professional competence
The students:

  • Know recent technological or scientific computer science developments
  • Transfer computer science methods and development models to IT application area requirements
  • Evaluate the possibilities and limits of computer science methods and tools and apply them appropriately

Methodological competence
The students:

  • Review problems, formulate them with formal models and explore them appropriately
  • Identify and present (one or more) computer science problem solutions
  • Select and evaluate appropriate tools and methods
  • Reflect on a scientific topic and write a scientific seminar paper under guidance and present their findings

Social competence
The students:

  • Use presentation methods purposefully


Self-competence
The students:

  • Plan their informatical actions independently
  • Reflect their contributions critically and discuss them with users and experts
  • Collect and update their knowledge independently
Module contents

Depending on the assigned course

Recommended reading

According to the assigned task

Links
Language of instruction German
Duration (semesters) 1 Semester
Module frequency irregular
Module capacity unlimited
Reference text

If more than one course is assigned to the module, you should generally select a seminar totalling 2 SWS Further information can be found in the description (details) of the assigned courses. 

Teaching/Learning method VA aus V, Ü, S, P, PR
Examination Prüfungszeiten Type of examination
Final exam of module

Exercises or presentation or oral exam or written exam

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