11230 - Research Methodology and European Language Skills Modulübersicht

Module Number: 11230 - module is no longer offered from WS 2024/25
Module Title:Research Methodology and European Language Skills
  Forschung im Wasserwesen und europäische Sprachen
Department: Faculty 2 - Environment and Natural Sciences
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. PD Dr.-Ing. habil. Molkenthin, Frank
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:Research Methodology:
  • Understanding waves and instabilities in advanced hydrodynamics.
  • Research projects: preparedness to scientific work, research oriented presentation and documentation skills, identification of research oriented master thesis topics.

European Language skills (except English).
Contents:Research Methodology:
  • Hydrodynamic basic equations: Euler, Navier-Stokes, continuity, energy, concentration(s); Surface waves: Potential flow, deep and shallow water, solitones, Tsunamis, capillary waves; Instabilities: general principles, bifurcation theory, classification; Unstable systems: Kelvin-Helmholtz, Rayleigh-Taylor, convection, mixtures, thin films.
  • Typical working steps in a research project, reserach project reports and poster, reserach presentation and journal papers. Presentation of actual research projects from EuroAquae partners and alumni as well as external partners (e.g. PIK, GFZ, UFZ, TU Berlin/Kompetenzzentrum Wasser, IGB) in seminars, identification of Master Thesis topics for Semester 4
European Language skills:
  • German Language course, optional courses on other European languages except English.
Recommended Prerequisites:Basic skills in hydroengineering and hydroinformatics
Mandatory Prerequisites:No successful participation in associated phase-out module 41511 Research Introduction.
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 60 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:see https://euroaquae.tu-cottbus.de
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:Research Methodology:
  • Assignments (50%) and written (120 min) or oral (30-45 min) examination (50%)

European Language skills:

  • Assessment / examination mode of the related language course
The details and weighting of the different assessment elements are determined in the first lectures.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:EuroAquae module: EA-3.Y Option 2
Module Components:
  • 150220 Lecture Waves and Instabilities in Fluids
  • 150221 Exercise Waves and Instabilities in Fluids
  • 240642 Seminar Research in Hydroinformatics
  • 019035 Course German as a Foreign Language (A1, Part 1 - Starter) or other language courses
or other level European language course (except English) minimum 2 SWS
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment