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280450 SE Astronomical Bachelor's Seminar (2025S)

9.00 ECTS (1.00 SWS), SPL 28 - Erdwissenschaften, Meteorologie - Geophysik und
Continuous assessment of course work
We 05.03. 16:45-18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

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. 10 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Wednesday 19.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 26.03. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 02.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 09.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 30.04. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 07.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 14.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 21.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 28.05. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 04.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 11.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 18.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17
    • Wednesday 25.06. 16:45 - 18:15 Littrow-Hörsaal Astronomie Sternwarte, Türkenschanzstraße 17

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    This course supports the writing of the bachelor's thesis in astronomy/astrophysics.

    Procedure:
    - Choose a thesis topic at or before semester start. Topics are listed on Moodle and updated regularly. Custom topics can be discussed with faculty members or advanced PhD candidates. Topic acceptance is confirmed once the supervisor registers the student on Moodle.
    - The first session introduces thesis writing.
    - Regular meetings with supervisors are mandatory.
    - The tutorial assists in preparing the written thesis and oral presentation.
    - Submit at least one thesis draft to the supervisor before the final submission.
    - Final presentations occur in small groups.

    Course Objectives:
    - Acquire knowledge independently for a specific research question.
    - Conduct independent data and literature analyses.
    - Contextualize and differentiate personal research within existing studies.
    - Interpret and discuss research results logically.
    - Plan steps for further research.
    - Present research in written and oral formats according to scientific standards.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    - The final version of the bachelor thesis will be evaluated by the supervisor.
    - The final presentation will take place in small groups and will be evaluated by the attending committee.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Assessment criteria:
    Written thesis: 80%
    Final presentation: 20%

    Grading scheme
    100-88 %: grade 1
    87-75 %: grade 2
    74-63 %: grade 3
    62-50 %: grade 4
    < 50 %: grade 5 (failed)

    Examination topics

    After the final presentation, the candidate will receive questions about the topic of the thesis and closely related topics.

    Reading list

    Literature on the topic of the bachelor thesis is provided by the supervisors.

    Association in the course directory

    BAS; PM-BacSem;

    Last modified: Fr 24.01.2025 16:06