Advanced seminar
Aim of the module
In the advanced seminar, students acquire basic knowledge of scientific work and the confident handling of scientific literature. The content is taught both theoretically and applied practically.
Procedure
The module consists of two parts:
- Lecture: In the first phase, central methods of scientific work, presentation and research are introduced.
- Application phase: All students are then given a scientific journal article which they work on independently. The results are summarized in a scientific poster and presented at a central event.
The module is taught in German in the winter semester. It is taught in English in the summer semester.
Module completion
Assessment is based on the poster and the presentation. In addition, students must attend at least five scientific presentations by other students (e.g. final theses).
- A routing slip is kept to document these visits, on which each lecture is noted. After attending a lecture, the routing slip is signed and stamped by a representative of the chair.
- An overview of the current final lectures can be found on the department's homepage.
Regulations for advanced seminars (MA programmes)
| Which advanced seminar: | Advanced seminars of the chairs |
| Organisation: | Organized by the individual chairs |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Content: | Determined by the chair |
| Which advanced seminar: | Oberseminar Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren |
| Organisation: | Organized by the Professorship for Sensors: Oberseminar – wissenschaftliches Präsentieren |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Content: | Attendance at the lecture on scientific presentation. Examination requirement: Preparation and presentation of a topic using a scientific poster and a 2-minute Content: Determined by the chair pitch. Active participation in five presentations by other students (ETIT & SES only). The examination assessment is based on two elements: poster + poster pitch. |
| Which advanced seminar: | Advanced Seminar |
| Organisation: | Organized by the Professorship for Sensors: Oberseminar – wissenschaftliches Präsentieren |
| Credits: | 5 |
| Content: | Attendance at the lecture on scientific presentation. Examination requirement: Preparation and presentation of a topic using a scientific poster and a 2-minute Content: Determined by the chair pitch. Active participation in five presentations by other students (ETIT & SES only). The examination assessment is based on two elements: poster + poster pitch. |
| Which advanced seminar: | Oberseminar Wissenschaftliches Präsentieren = Seminar Scientific Work |
| Organisation: | Zentrale Veranstaltung des Lehrstuhls Sensorik: Oberseminar – wissenschaftliches Präsentieren |
| Credits: | 3 |
| Content: | Attendance at the lecture on scientific presentation. Examination requirement: Preparation and presentation of a topic using a scientific poster and a 2-minute Content: Determined by the chair pitch. Active participation in five presentations by other students (ETIT & SES only). The examination assessment is based on two elements: poster + poster pitch. |
Transitional arrangement:
- Students enrolled in the ETIT (2023) and SES (2023) programmes who have completed an advanced seminar in accordance with the regulations for ETIT (old PO) prior to the 2025/26 winter semester will be credited for this achievement.
- Students enrolled in the ETIT (2023), SES (2023) and A&R (2025) programmes who have successfully completed an advanced seminar in the 2025/2026 winter semester in accordance with the regulations for ETIT (old PO) will also attend the lecture in accordance with the new PO. It is not necessary to create and present a poster or to participate in the lectures.
- From the 2026 summer semester onwards, only attendance at the course intended for the respective degree programme will be credited.
Ab dem SoSe 2026 wird nur noch der Besuch derjenigen Veranstaltung angerechnet, die für den jeweiligen Studiengang vorgesehen ist.
Further Information:
Study program MA ETIT (PO 2023) / MA SES (PO 2023) / MA AR (PO 2025):
Study program MA ETIT (alte PO):
Contact
Dr. Svenja Rieser
Campus Nord, Physikgebäude 2
Raum P2-E0-406a
Otto-Hahn-Str. 4
44227 Dortmund
Telefon: +49 231 755 2053
studienkoordination.etit@tu-dortmund.de
