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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural SciencesInstitute of Geophysics and Meteorology

MN-GM-PWORK

Compulsory: Project Work
Identification number

MN-GM-PWORK		Workload

450 h		Credits

15 		Term of studying
3rd semester		Frequency of
occurrence
Every semester
Duration

1 semester
1 Type of lessons
a) Seminar
b) Project 		Contact times
30 h
20 h		Self-study times
60 h
340 h		Intended group size
15
2

Aims of the module and acquired skills

Induction in a lengthy recent research theme of geophysics and meteorology and its scientific presentation.

Acquired skills therefore:

  • Time management
  • Self-reliance
  • Effective methods of working
  • Rhetoric
3

Contents of the module

The project serves as the preparation for the master thesis and is supposed to build a thematic union with it. Together with the master thesis, the project deals with a lengthy research theme of geophysics or meteorology.

4 Teaching/Learning methods

Seminar (compusolry attendance) and own project
5 Requirements for participation

Acquisition of at least 48 credit points of the master course's modules.
6

Type of module examinations

Oral presentation (graded)

7 Requisites for the allocation of credits

Successful participation in the seminar including a presentation by the student which is graded 4 or better.

A failed presentation may be repeated twice. Additional possibilities to repeat an examination exist according to the examination regulations (§ 20 section 1).

Assessments which have been passed are not allowed to be taken again.
8 Compatibility with other Curricula

None
9 Significance of the module mark for the overall grade

15/120
10 Module coordinator

The chairperson of the examination board
11 Additional information

Obligatory literature: Depends on topic.