13039 - Master Thesis Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13039
Module Title:Master Thesis
  Master-Arbeit
Department: Faculty 1 - Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr. rer. nat. habil. Bestehorn, Michael
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every semester
Credits: 30
Learning Outcome:After successfully completing the module, students have shown that they were able to learn, understand and elaborate on a problem from modern research under the guidance of their supervisor. They have developed individual abilities as self-efficacy, team work and communication, time management and persistence.
Contents:Elaboration of the subject of the Master Thesis. Written presentation of the results in a scientific accepted form. Elaboration of an oral presentation on the project of the thesis.
Recommended Prerequisites:None
Mandatory Prerequisites:
  • At least 84 credit points
  • Module 13008 : Research Module II
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Research paper/essay / 900 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:Literature from the scientific field of the master thesis
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • written master thesis, with grade, (75%)
  • oral presentation (30 minutes), with subsequent discussion, with grade, (25%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • Master (research-oriented) / Physics / PO 2021
Remarks:
  • Study programme Physics M.Sc.: Mandatory module
The period up to the submission of the written elaboration is 5 months (study regulations §8).

After approval by the examination board, the Master's thesis can be written in German in exceptional cases (PStO §8).
Module Components:
  • Consultations, according to agreement
  • Oral presentation (colloquium)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Phase-out Module: Follow-up Module since: 08.12.2023