In the Master thesis seminar, students are supported in their research work relevant to the field of integrated circuits design and in writing of their Master Thesis. They

• provide evidence that they are able to work and solve demanding research tasks in the field of integrated circuits and systems design, by means of scientific methods.
• define relevant research questions and aims and select appropriate methods to answer the research questions
• know about scientific working principles, technical writing, literature survey, source citation and presentation techniques
• extend their competences by guest lectures on relevant topics in integrated circuits design
• present the thesis work to an audience

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• Scientific methods and technical writing
• Copyrights and citation of secondary literature
• Intellectual property rights
• Techniques in scientific presentation
• Presentation of Master thesis results

Course materials as provided in the seminar (required)
Recommended reading as follows:
U. Eco, How to Write a Thesis, Translation by C. & G. Farina, MIT Press, 2015.

Interactive seminar - discuss thesis content, assisted writing process, receive feedback from peers & tutors, intermediate student presentations

Intermediate presentations (100 %)