Seminar on Mobile and Distributed Computing

11M0515

Master

German, English

5.0

winter and summer term

1 semester

The independent development and presentation of a technical topic is very important in a time of partly very short-lived technologies with ever shorter knowledge innovation cycles. The seminar focuses on these two components: the appropriation of a subject and the presentation of the edited topic.

Current questions of computer science with special consideration of mobile and distributed applications. Independent development of a given subject on the basis of primary literature and other sources as well as its written and oral presentation. It will be offered with changing current computer science topics, which are appropriate in the degree of difficulty for a Master's degree.

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Oral presentation, with written elaboration or
• Portfolio exam

Presentation and written assignment

The portfolio assessment is worth 100 points and consists of four elements (the maximum number of points available for each element is indicated in brackets)
Written work sample (APS): Research question/outline (20 points)
Written work sample (APS): Rough concept (20 points)
Project report, written (PSC): Final paper (30 points)
Presentation (R): Presentation & discussion (30 points)

Graded examination performance:

Presentation (with written paper): 20 minutes; accompanying paper 10 pages
Written work sample as part of the portfolio examination: Research question 1 page
Written work sample as part of the portfolio examination: Rough concept 3 pages
Project report, written as part of the portfolio examination: 10 pages
Presentation as part of the portfolio examination: 20 min

Different, depending on the theme of the current course topic

Students can prepare and critically evaluate original contributions to current findings in the thematic field of the degree programme. The seminar promotes broad and integrated knowledge by encouraging participants to independently explore current research literature and engage with the latest developments and technologies.

Through active participation in the seminar and working on specific research questions or projects, students develop a critical understanding of the most important theories, principles and methods in their respective subject area. They are able to independently expand their knowledge beyond the study programme by researching specialised aspects of the subject area. This includes in-depth engagement with current research questions and the development of their own solutions based on the latest technology.

Seminar participants critically reflect on and evaluate the validity and applicability of theories and methods in real and hypothetical scenarios. They learn to analyse complex problems from different perspectives and develop epistemologically sound arguments. 

Depending on the thematic focus of the seminar

The seminar promotes broad and integrated knowledge by encouraging participants to independently explore current research literature and engage with the latest developments and technologies. 

By applying their knowledge in discussions, presentations and projects, participants demonstrate their ability to structure, interpret and effectively communicate complex information. Students are encouraged to share their insights with the seminar community in order to promote lively academic exchange.

The seminar places particular emphasis on teaching students to critically examine and contextualise technical content in order to arrive at well-founded, innovative solutions.

• Morisse, Karsten

• Morisse, Karsten
• Thiesing, Frank
• Eikerling, Heinz-Josef
• Uelschen, Michael