Module: Master’s Thesis Food Systems (1507-430)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Jochen Weiss (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Food Systems (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  4. Semester, compulsory

Relation to other Modules:

-

Prerequisites for Attendance:

A minimum of 60 ECTS accomplished

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

30 credits

Frequency:

every semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Module examination:

The Master’s thesis examination consists of a written part (thesis) and a presentation at the graduate conference. The grade of the presentation is weighted at 10%.

Workload:

900 h workload

Professional competences:

The Master’s thesis demonstrates the ability to work independently on a topic in the field of food systems within a fixed period of time by applying scientific methods. Thesis work includes a literature review, compilation of new and original data derived from either field or laboratory work or a systems analysis and modelling as well as a period of write-up.

Key competences:

- Creativity skills and competencies
- Research skills and competencies
- Intellectual transforming skills and competencies

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