Search result: Catalogue data in Spring Semester 2020

Number	Title	Type	ECTS	Hours	Lecturers
DAS in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Subjects of Specialization Subjects are to be chosen from the courses offered in the master degree program in electrical engineering and information technology. The director of studies decides on exceptions, upon consultation with the tutor.
» Course offer from the Master Program in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Diploma Project
227-3001-00L	Diploma Thesis Only for DAS in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. Registration for the diploma thesis requires the successfull completion of 18 credits ECTS from subjects of specialization.	O	12 credits	26D	Professors
Abstract	The Diploma of Advanced Studies finishes with a 3-months diploma thesis which is directed by a professor of the department ITET. Students prove their ability to conduct independent scientific research on a specific research problem, using skills and knowledge acquired during the program. The thesis includes a written report and an oral presentation.
Learning objective	see above
227-1101-00L	How to Write Scientific Texts Strongly recommended prerequisite for Semester Projects and Master Theses at D-ITET (MSc BME, MSc EEIT, MSc EST).	E-	0 credits		U. Koch
Abstract	The four hour lecture covers the basics of writing and presenting of scientific work. The focus will be on the structure and the main elements of a scientific text rather than the language. Citation rules, good practice of scientific writing and an overview on software tools will be part of the training.
Learning objective	Knowledge on structure and content of a scientific text. Stimulation of a discussion on how to write a scientific text versus an interesting novel. Discussion of the practice of proper citing and critical reflection on recent plagiarism allegations.
Content	* Topic 1: Structure of a Scientific Text (title, author list, abstract, state-of-the-art, "in this paper" paragraph, scientific part, summary, equations, figures) * Topic 2: Power Point Presentations * Topic 3: Citation Rules and Citation Software * Topic 4: Guidelines for Research Integrity The lecture will be given in two parts on two afternoons. Some exercises will be built into the lecture.
Literature	ETH "Citation Etiquette", see www.plagiate.ethz.ch. ETH Guidlines on "Guidelines for Research Integrity", see Link
Prerequisites / Notice	Students should already have a Bachelor degree and plan to do either a semester project or a master thesis in the immediate future.

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