Module: Project Work (elective) (1500-520)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Lutz Fischer (verantwortlich)

Degree Program:

• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Food Science and Engineering (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  2. Semester, elective
• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, elective
• Food Science and Engineering (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, elective
• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  2. Semester, elective
• Food Biotechnology (Master, since 01.10.2016)
  3. Semester, elective

Prerequisites for Attendance:

M.Sc. Food Science and Engineering, M.Sc. Food Biotechnology

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

7,5 credits

Frequency:

every semester

Length of the Module:

by arrangement

Module examination:

Submission of a report and oral presentation of the results.

Workload:

210 h (attendance, including preparation of the synopsis, report and presentation)

Professional competences:

This module serves to introduce students to doing a research project independently, which also prepares them for working on their Master’s thesis.

The topic is chosen with the supervisor on the basis of the contents of a compulsory or elective module of the programme. The supervisor (postgraduate) is assigned by the department and the execution of

There are two options for completing this module.

Option A: Literature-based project work
- Writing a synopsis of the research topic using relevant scientific literature on the topic (10-15 pages). This paper is handed in and discussed with the supervisor.
- Experimental reproduction of selected relevant data found in the literature (maximum of 3-5 laboratory days; in consultation with the supervisor). Writing a protocol (5-10 pages). The report is handed in and discussed with the supervisor.
- Oral presentation of the topic (25-30 minutes on the synopsis and own data).

Option B: Experimental project work
- Writing a report (15-25 pages) outlining the experimental task, the materials used as well as methods and results of the experiments (approximately 15 laboratory days).
- Analysis of the data in writing.

Comments:

Registration on an individual basis in consultation with the supervisor. Please refer to the professor in charge of the module most closely re-lated to your desired research topic.

This module does not count towards the final grade.

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