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Module PH1414

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 SS 2017

There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.

Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.

available module versions
SS 2020SS 2017WS 2015/6

Basic Information

PH1414 is a semester module in English or German language at Master’s level which is offered every semester.

This module description is valid to WS 2019/20.

If not stated otherwise for export to a non-physics program the student workload is given in the following table.

Total workloadContact hoursCredits (ECTS)
120 h 30 h 4 CP

Responsible coordinator of the module PH1414 in the version of SS 2017 was Martin Stutzmann.

Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions

Content

Seminar talks by students on current topics in the field of research. In particular, Bachelor and Master students of the chair should have an opprtunity to present their own research results in front of a larger and diverse audience.

Learning Outcome

After successful participation in the module the student can use the basic methods of literature retrieval, condense their knowlegde from scientific papers into a presentation and obtain presentation skills.

They have learned about recent topics in the field of research.

Preconditions

Basics of quantum mechanics and semiconductor physics/nanotechnology.

Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature

Learning and Teaching Methods

Active and passive participation in scientific presentations and the following discussion.

Media

Power point presentations plus open discussions.

Literature

To be determined individually.

Module Exam

Description of exams and course work

In the course of the seminar each student individually prepares a talk on a topic of current research. Based on this talk the learning outcome is tested.

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