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Colloquium for the Master thesis

Niveau

second cycle, Master

Learning outcomes of the courses/module

The following learning outcomes are developed in the course:
- Students are able to present their research concept, the chosen methodology and the results of their research work.
- They can critically reflect and discuss the essential aspects of their own research projects in connection with the Master thesis, as well as the concepts of other students.

Prerequisites for the course

Students bring the following requirements to the course:
- Basic principles and techniques of academic methods (Bachelor level)
- Ability to write shorter scientific papers (e.g. Bachelor thesis)

Course content

Within the framework of the colloquium on the Master thesis, students are supervised and supported in the preparation of their Master thesis in addition to the individual supervision of the Master thesis in the form of seminars. This will be an opportunity to present the research concept and already developed results and to discuss and critically reflect on them in the group.

Recommended specialist literature

- Atteslander, P. (2010): Methoden der empirischen Sozialforschung. 13. Auflage, ESV
- Eco, U. (2003): Wie man eine wissenschaftliche Abschlussarbeit schreibt. 10. Auflage, C.F. Müller
-Theuerkauf, J. (2012): Schreiben im Ingenieurstudium: Effektiv und effizient zu Bachelor-, Master- und Doktorarbeit. 1. Auflage,
von Judith, UTB Verlag, ISBN: 978-3825236441
- Karmasin M.; Ribing, R. (2011): Die Gestaltung wissenschaftlicher Arbeiten. 6. Auflage, facultas WUV
- Leopold-Wildburger, U.; Schütze, J. (2002): Verfassen und Vortragen: Wissenschaftliche Arbeiten und Vorträge leicht gemacht. Springer

Assessment methods and criteria

Seminar thesis

Language

German

Number of ECTS credits awarded

2

Share of e-learning in %

0

Semester hours per week

1.0

Planned teaching and learning method

eminar accompanying the Master thesis with short presentations by the students including reflection and discussion in the group, if necessary writing and evaluating extended abstracts of the respective Master thesis.

Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered

4

Name of lecturer

Prof. (FH) Dr. Johannes Lüthi

Academic year

2

Key figure of the course/module

MWA.3

Type of course/module

seminar-degree

Type of course

Compulsory

Internship(s)

not applicable