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651-2001-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Semester Research Project (small)

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Abstract

Small individual research project done by a student and supervised by a Professor/Dozent/Oberassistent of D-EAPS. The content of each project is unique and is defined by the supervisor. The project consists of research activity aimed at producing new scientific results and/or data. Short scientific report/paper is written by the student, which serves as a basis for project grading.

Objective

- To learn logic, content and methodology of research aimed at producing new scientific results and/or data. - To familiarize with research procedures in a selected scientific area. - To obtain experience in writing scientific reports/papers.

Content

The content of each project is unique and not related to the BSc or MSc Thesis. This content is defined by the supervisor and discussed with the student, who agrees to take the project. The project should mainly consist of research activity aimed at producing new scientific results and/or data and cannot be limited to a literature work. Short scientific report is written by the student at the end of the project, which serves as a basis for the project grading.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Grading criteria for the Semester project is similar to these for an MSc project according to the assessment criteria of the MSc Project Proposal.The deadline set in myStudies is binding, a late submission will result in a fail.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Semester Research Project (small)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Only the completion of one semester research project is allowed per study degree (BSc or MSc).
  • By Appointment None-None
90 h semesterly

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