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Scientific Practices in Food Science
Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in den Lebensmittelwissenschaften
Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:14:32
Abstract
The course prepares students for the basic methods of scientific work. Documentation and communication of scientific projects is one of the focal points of any scientific work. They take place at different times of a project and therefore have many forms and methodologies. The lecture takes up these steps and teaches the necessary methodical tools.
Objective
Students know the basics of scientific working and can apply them to their work. Students know the basics and the conventions of scientific writing in natural sciences (German and English) and can apply them in their own texts. Students are able to find relevant literature in catalogs and subject databases and to assess their quality. Students create a scientific poster in small groups.
Content
- Literature (scientific publishing, sources and their quality), literature research, databases - Writing scientific reports in German and English - Practical statistics with examples and exercises - Create graphics and tables - Creation of a poster - Assessment, processing, reduction, and storage of data - Ethics in research (plagiarism, acknowledgements) - Scientific integrity - AI tools in scientific work - Other relevant topics
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- BSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture |
Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in den Lebensmittelwissenschaften
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
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2 h weekly |