Kursinformation

Learning Outcomes

This course enables students to define, shape, and solve a research problem drawn from the area of data management systems using scientific and technical methods within a fixed period of time. The module conveys: (a) technical competence 10%, (b) methodological competence 40%, (c) system competence 30%, and (d) social competence 20%.

Content

The course covers a presentation on open thesis topics at DIMA, as well as a presentation and discussion on the expectations and evaluation criteria of Bachelor's Theses, topic selection, structuring and writing a thesis proposal, including problem statement, solution approach, experimental design, evaluation, and implementation plan as well as project and time management over the course of a Bachelor's Thesis. Upon completion of their thesis, students will offer a presentation of their work (goal and research problem, solution methodology, evaluation and findings) and lessons learned with respect to the preparation and execution of their Bachelor's Thesis for the discussion with their peers. Additionally, participating students will attend scheduled presentations and benefit both from the peers' comments on their work and from the discussion of the work of fellow students.