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280551 SE Research Seminar (2026W)

Continuous assessment of course work

Registration/Deregistration

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. 8 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Students can only register to this course after having taken the Preparatory seminar. This seminar is offered every semester.

  • Wednesday 14.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 21.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 28.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 04.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 11.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 18.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 25.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 02.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 09.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 16.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 13.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 20.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
  • Wednesday 27.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students will be able to work with observational data or create theoretical models and simulations to answer scientific astronomical questions. Students will have acquired the knowledge to present their results orally and in writing and to answer research questions in a logical and evidence-based manner. Students will work closely with their supervisor throughout the semester. At the end they will have the opportunity to present their work in small groups (3-4 students and corresponding supervisors) to discuss their progress and exchange ideas.
During the semester the students are expected to carry out, and ideally finalize, their Master’s project in close work with their supervisors.

Assessment and permitted materials

Students will have to achieve significant progress in their MA’s project. At the end of the semester they will present their results in a talk in small groups (4 students, 4 supervisors).

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The final grade will consist of two parts: the progress in the MA project achieved during the semester (50%, grade provided by the supervisor with an assessment rubric) and the final presentation (50%, grade provided by all supervisors present at the talk with an assessment rubric). Both need to be positive in order to pass the course. The final grade is the average of both parts:
1: 89-100%
2: 76-88%
3: 63-75%
4: 51-62%
5: 0-50%

Examination topics

Does not apply

Reading list

Will be given in the seminar

Association in the course directory

FOS

Last modified: We 23.09.2026 10:48