Module 21-SC-11 Research Project A: Environment and Climate

Faculty

Person responsible for module

Regular cycle (beginning)

Every winter semester

Credit points and duration

10 Credit points

For information on the duration of the modul, refer to the courses of study in which the module is used.

Competencies

The module is conducted as an independent research project within a working group of the faculty. Upon completion of the module, students can address basic research questions in an independent manner. They are capable of conducting a literature review and proposing a research plan based on it. Students can independently design specific experiments related to selected questions in the fields of environmental chemistry and climate science, utilizing or modifying existing experimental setups in the research groups. Students are also able to critically evaluate their experimental results and draw relevant conclusions from the findings. Furthermore, the students acquire skills in time management and team work.

Content of teaching

The module covers relevant experimental methods and evaluation procedures for research questions in the field of environmental chemistry and climate science. The topics include current research questions from the working groups.

Recommended previous knowledge

In-depth knowledge of physical, organic and inorganic chemistry

Necessary requirements

Explanation regarding the elements of the module

Module structure: 1 SL, 1 uPr 1

Courses

Research Project A: Environment and Climate
Type internship with seminar component / laboratory internship with seminar component
Regular cycle WiSe
Workload5 300 h (240 + 60)

Study requirements

Allocated examiner Workload LP2
Teaching staff of the course Research Project A: Environment and Climate (internship with seminar component / laboratory internship with seminar component)

Seminar presentation of approx. 30 minutes

see above see above

Examinations

portfolio
Weighting without grades
Workload -
LP2 -

Portfolio consisting of research plan, execution of experiments and recording of observations and results, preparation of a written practical report of a maximum of 30 pages and presentation of the results

The module is used in these degree programmes:

Degree programme Recom­mended start 3 Duration Manda­tory option 4
Sustainable Chemistry / Master of Science [FsB vom 05.03.2026, gültig ab Wintersemester 2026/27] 3. 1 semes­ter Compul­sory optional subject

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