Master's Seminar (AEP)
Module PH1064
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2018/9 (current)
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| WS 2018/9 | WS 2010/1 |
Basic Information
PH1064 is a semester module in English language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.
If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 300 h | 150 h | 10 CP |
Responsible coordinator of the module PH1064 is the Dean of Studies at Physics Department.
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The Master's seminar is part of the research phase in which the students work on a current topic in the field of physics of applied physics. Possible areas of research are based on the main research areas of the Department of Physics and the special offer of the professors. Topics are e.g.applied solid state physics (magnetism, semiconductors, ...), nanomaterials and soft matter physics, energy science, experimental techniques in high energy physics (e.g. detector physics) and applied plasma physics.
The Master's seminar is an induction to the area in which the students want to write their Master's thesis. It provides a deepening of the knowledge within the scope of a further professional specialization. The students get an overview of the current state of research in the selected topic area.
Learning Outcome
After passing the Masters Seminar, students are able
- to understand the current state of art of the research in a limited field of applied physics.
- to evaluate the position of his intended Master's thesis in the field of research,
- to analyse different methods from its research area and their possibilities (advantages and disadvantages).
Preconditions
Admission to the module requires that all additional module requirements that are specified in the letter of admission to the Master's programme in Physics (Physics of Condensed Matter) have been met.
It is recommended that at least 40 ECTS from the modules of the specialization phase in the Master's programme Physics (Physics of Condensed Matter) have been successfully completed.
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 10 | Master's Seminar (AEP) |
Responsible/Coordination: Kienberger, R. |
Learning and Teaching Methods
A major part of the Master's seminar is spent on independent literature studies, in particular current scientific publications. On the basis of literature named and made available to them by their supervisor, they also do their own literature research. At the same time, students are involved in a research group, which gives them the opportunity to discuss directly with their supervisor or with other members of the research group and clarify any questions of understanding that arise.
The current work of the students is presented and discussed in the weekly group seminar. In this way, the students also get to know the neighbouring topics in their research area and are able to establish cross-references.
Media
supplementary literature, scientific publications, presentations and discussions.
Literature
Current scientific publications on the specific topic - detailed information from the respective supervisor
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
By a presentation (30 minutes) and a discussion it is evaluated to what extent the students can understand and classify the current state of research in the selected field.
The exam will takeen the form of an ungraded academic achievement.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.