Modules

Prerequisites

Contents

Research module II consists of a project planning phase, a laboratory internship and a working group seminar. It is usually carried out in the same subject area in which the master's thesis is to be written. By attending physics colloquia, they are expected to gain insight into interdisciplinary research topics. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the students deal with a scientific question in this field. The supervisor is a university lecturer at the BTU or a scientist at a non-university institute. In the second case, the course director names a mentor from the physics department at the beginning of the module, who will be involved in the assessment. Research module II can include participation in the DPG spring conference.

Learning outcomes

After participating in Research Module II, students have the ability to familiarize themselves with the diverse application and research-related fields of activity and special expertise, and to deal with the frequently changing tasks that they will encounter in their later professional lives. They are able to work in a team, have individual skills such as diligence, perseverance, time management and initiative and can hold a technical discussion within the context of international science.

Assessment

• Active Participation in three Physics Colloquia organized by the Institute of Physics (20 %) • Report on the project planning phase and methodology, 10-20 pages (20 %) • Oral presentation, approx. 30 minutes (60 %)

Remarks

• Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Mandatory module The self-study consists of Reading specialist literature • Preparation of the presentation and reports • Reworking seminars and lectures In addition, students are recommended to participate in the workshop "On the way to success", in which they are prepared to develop their own, distinctive offer in order to position themselves successfully on the job market.