mar640 - Research Project (Complete module description)

Module label	Research Project
Module code	mar640
Credit points	12.0 KP
Workload	360 h
Institute directory	Institute for Chemistry and Biology of the Marine Environment
Applicability of the module	Master's Programme Microbiology (Master) > Mastermodule
Responsible persons	Könneke, Martin (module responsibility) der Mikrobiologie, Lehrende (Module counselling)
Prerequisites
Skills to be acquired in this module	The students are able to work (under guidance) on a project dealing with a specific scientific question. They use appropiate methods and carry out experiments to collect data. These data can be documented, analysed and interpreted. The students understand recent scientific literature and can regard it for their own work. They can present and defend their work in the public.
Module contents	The contents concern variable recent scientific questions on a high scientific level.
Recommended reading	Project-specific, will be announced
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Language of instruction	English
Duration (semesters)	1 Semester
Module frequency	semiannual
Module capacity	unlimited
Type of module	Wahlpflicht / Elective
Module level	MM (Mastermodul / Master module)
Teaching/Learning method	Seminar; Practical work
Previous knowledge	1 main module and 1 profile module

Type of course	SWS	Frequency	Workload of compulsory attendance
Seminar	6	SuSe or WiSe	84
Practical training	12	SuSe or WiSe	168
Total module attendance time			252 h

Examination	Prüfungszeiten	Type of examination
Final exam of module	Announced during the course.	Two assessments of examination: Written protocol / written English thesis + presentation Quality of the scientific performance and thesis (75%), Final seminar and public defense (25%) Active participation: Active and documented participation in practical courses (labs, exercises, seminars, field trips) and courses. These include e.g. the delivery of exercises, writing a lab report or seminar presentations according to the advice of the course supervisor.