The students are able to

• engage with research topics of the degree programme and relevant research groups, taking into account scientific criteria.
• develop proposals and papers on specific research topics according to the principles of scientific work.
• demonstrate the competencies required in the respective research areas as part of their participation in current research proposals and research projects.
• describe and explain applied research at institutions and companies.

Modules MBLB-Ma&S, MBLB-B&GDEs, MBLB-Ko&Re

Theoretical and methodological foundations of scientific work:

• Literature research on given questions from research topics at the study area
• Development of research questions
• Preparation of scientific proposals and papers

• Lecture series on current research projects

• Support in the preparation of a research proposal
• Guest lectures or selected excursions to relevant research institutions
• Project-related research work (implementation of a small project, feasibility study, etc.)

D. Veit.: The scientific work, Hanser Verlag (2022)
M. Kornmeier: Philosophy of Science and Scientific Work, Physica Verlag (2007)
E. Müller: Writing in Natural Sciences and Medicine, Ferdinand Schönigh UTB (2013)
J. Theuerkauf: Writing in Engineering Studies, Ferdinand Schöningh UTB (2012)
H. Mohr: Introduction to (natural) scientific thinking, Springer (2008)
S. Kornmesser, W. Büttemeyer: Philosophy of Science, J.B. Metzler (2020)
A. Bänsch: Scientific work. Seminar and Diploma Theses, De Gruyter Oldenbourg (2020)
U. Eco: How to write a scientific thesis, UTB (2002)
H. Burchert, S. Sohr: Practice of scientific work. An application-oriented introduction, Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag (2005)
P. Seibert: Script Writing Scientific Papers with LATEX - 814014 VU2 (2021)
https://homepage.univie.ac.at/petra.seibert/files/latexscript.pdf (accessed on 2022-09-23).

Seminar, lecture, discussion, exercises and case studies

Integrated Module Testing
Final examination type: written and oral final examination