Course-related exams

What is a project report?

As a rule, project reports examine the ability to work in a team and, in particular, the ability to develop, implement and present concepts. In a project report, you are to demonstrate that within the frame of a complex assignment, you can define objectives and develop cross-disciplinary problem-solving approaches and concepts. When it comes to course projects, research results can be presented in a practical format (exhibition, presentation, homepage, publication, film, blog, etc.).

How much time do I have to complete a project report?

You have a minimum of two and a maximum of twelve weeks to complete a project report after receiving the topic. In the case of group project reports, it must be possible to clearly identify and grade the contribution of each individual examinee, and the individual contributions have to meet the above-mentioned requirements. The presentation shall be a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 minutes for each examinee.

When is the deadline for handing in a project report?

Project reports must be completed by the end of the semester in which the respective course is offered (by March 31 for courses in the winter semester and by September 30 for courses in the summer semester).

What is a seminar talk?

Seminar talks are oral presentations that last a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes (Bachelor's degree) or a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 45 minutes (Master's degree). In a seminar talk, you demonstrate your ability to comprehensibly present the results you obtained by using scientific methods and explain them in a discussion.

How much time do I have to prepare a seminar talk?

You have a minimum of one and a maximum of twelve weeks to prepare a seminar talk after receiving the topic.

When do I have to hold a seminar talk?

Seminar talks must be held in the semester in which the course is offered (no later than the last day of the course).

What is a presentation?

Presentations consist of a media-supported, oral presentation and a written document. Presentations display your ability to apply the methods used in your discipline to work on a limited question from the module’s subject area using original scientific texts and individual research. You additionally show that you are able to use media (e.g. poster or slideshow) to present the results in accordance with scientific standards and to summarize them in writing.

What is the scope of a presentation?

The duration of the oral presentation has to be a minimum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 25 minutes long (Bachelor's degree) or a minimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 30 minutes long (Master's degree). The written document has to be 5–10 DIN-A4 pages or 10,000 to 20,000 characters in length, including spaces and annotations.

How much time do I have to complete a presentation?

You have two to twelve weeks to prepare a presentation (oral presentation and written work) after receiving the topic.

When do I have to hold the presentation and hand in the written document?

As a general rule, presentations must be completed during the course of the semester in which the respective course is offered (by March 31 for courses in the winter semester and by September 30 for courses in the summer semester).

What is a report?

Reports are written summaries of individual scientific research or field trips in which candidates comprehensibly present the sequence and results of their work or field trips. Reports are based on notes, original scientific texts and individual research. Their layout, structure and scope shall reflect that of scientific publications.

What is the scope of a report?

The report has to be 5–15 DIN-A4 pages or 10,000 to 30,000 characters in length, including spaces and annotations.

How much time do I have to write a report?

You have a minimum of one and a maximum of twelve weeks to complete a report after receiving the topic of the scientific research/the field trip.

What is the deadline for handing in a report?

As a rule, reports must be submitted by the end of the semester in which the associated course is offered (by March 31 for courses in the winter semester and by September 30 for courses in the summer semester).

What is an internship report?

Internship reports shall provide a written description and assessment of the internship work and field of activity.

What is the scope of an internship report?

Internship reports have to be 5–10 DIN A4 pages or 10,000 to 20,000 characters in length, including spaces and annotations (Bachelor's degree) or 5–15 DIN A4 pages or 10,000 to 30,000 characters in length, including spaces and annotations (Master's degree).

How much time do I have to write an internship report?

You have a minimum of one and a maximum of twelve weeks to complete an internship report after the end of the internship.

When can I register for an internship report?

You cannot register for an internship report before the semester in which the potentially required course work is performed.

What is a portfolio?

Portfolios are collections of material commented by the examinee and/or documentation related to seminars, internships, subject-related practical projects as well as tutoring, and mentoring activities. The structure of the portfolio is specified by the examiner. In addition to a collection of documents, the portfolio generally also includes an introduction and reflection.

What is the scope of a portfolio?

The scope of a portfolio can vary; however, all of the elements specified in the structure must be included.

How much time do I have to complete a portfolio?

You have a minimum of one and a maximum of twelve weeks to complete a portfolio.

When is the deadline for handing in a portfolio?

As a rule, portfolios must be submitted by the end of the semester in which the respective course is offered (by March 31 for courses in the winter semester and by September 30 for courses in the summer semester).