Every semester
30 Credit points
For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.
The master thesis provides students with the opportunity to investigate a scientific problem and to develop an appropriate approach independently. Students learn how to find and organize relevant literature and gain an overview of the state of the art regarding their chosen research topic. They gain skills necessary for the planning, implementation and evaluation of experiments as well as documenting results in line with scientific practice.
A scientific work or study on a topic within the field of Scientific Informatics will be carried out to a large extent independently. The results will be documented in a written report. This report should be following practices in the field of computer studies for scientific publications and structure. E.g.: abstract, introduction, state of the art, methods, implementation and architecture, experiments and results, discussion, suggestions for future research. The results should be presented and discussed (e.g. in the context of a research group seminar or Colloquium).
It is recommended that students have completed all modules intended for the first and second semester.
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In the written report the ability for preparing a scientific report will be tested. The presentation is for testing the ability of presenting the own report verbally and to defend it.
Module structure: 1 bPr, 1 uPr 1
Gegenstand ist ein ca. 30-40-minütiger Vortrag über die Masterarbeit mit anschließender Diskussion. Die Prüfung wird von den prüfungsberechtigten Personen, die auch die Masterarbeit begutachten, abgenommen.
The Master's thesis is an independent scientific, written elaboration of at least 50 and a maximum of 80 pages (excluding title page, abstract, list of contents, list of figures, tables and references, tables, figures, appendix and declaration of independence) in a clearly legible form. Students must demonstrate that they can independently complete a scientific assignment from the range of topics covered by the Master's programme in Natural Sciences Informatics within the specified deadline.
Students contact a supervisor and discuss a possible assignment. The supervisor is responsible for issuing the final assignment. The processing time begins with this issue. At the same time, the supervisor and student must ensure immediate registration at the Examination Office, in particular to appoint the examiners and document the examination procedure. The Master's thesis can be written in German or English in consultation with the supervisor.
The processing time is 6 months.
The thesis must be submitted on time and in electronic form to the Examination Office of the Faculty of Engineering.
Further details can be found in the module description.
| Degree programme | Recommended start 3 | Duration | Mandatory option 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 01.04.2025] | 4. | one semester | Obligation |
| Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 30.09.2016 mit Berichtigung vom 10.01.2017 und Änderungen vom 15.09.2017, 02.05.2018, 04.06.2020 und 31.03.2023] | 4. | one semester | Obligation |
| Informatics for the Natural Sciences / Master of Science [FsB vom 17.12.2012 mit Änderungen vom 15.04.2013, 01.04.2014, 15.10.2014, 02.03.2015, 01.12.2015 und Berichtigungen vom 01.04.2014, 17.11.2014 und 12.07.2017] | 4. | one semester | Obligation |
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