Universität Wien

280480 SE PM-Sem Seminar on current topics of astrophysical research (PI) (2020W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 55 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

The seminar will start on the 6th of October with the 1slide personal presentations of the students and lecturers.
Once the exact number of students is known we will decide whether to have the seminar in person or online. Any changes to the schedule due to development related to COVID-19 will be relayed to the student in time.

  • Tuesday 06.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 13.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 20.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 27.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 03.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 10.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 17.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 24.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 01.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 15.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 12.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 19.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Tuesday 26.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

During the course, the students will learn how to clearly and concisely explain the complex topic of their master thesis to their peers in the form of a public presentation.
Students will also learn to provide constructive feedback on the presentations of their colleagues as well as actively participate in questions session.

Assessment and permitted materials

We will grade the ability of the students to present their master research: the clarity of the oral and visual presentation as well as answers to questions posed by the audience.
Presence and active participation, in the form of asking questions and providing feedback on the presentations, will be mandatory for successful completion of the course.
Attendance and submitted “expose” are mandatory requirements for the successful completion of the course.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

- presentation of the master thesis
- presence (minimum 10/13)
- submission of "expose" - scientific rationale and plan for the master thesis
- active participation (minimum 2 questions asked in the course)
- feedback on one master thesis presentation

Examination topics

Reading list

- Henri Poincaré: Wissenschaft und Methode
- Heinrich Rickert: Kulturwissenschaft und Naturwissenschaft, insbes. Abschnitt 6: "Die naturwissenschaftliche Methode"
- Thomas S. Kuhn: Die Struktur wissenschaftlicher Revolutionen
- Christiaan Sterken (Hg.): Scientific Writing for Young Astronomers

Association in the course directory

Last modified: Fr 12.05.2023 00:22