MBC.T2

Project Module Master Biochemistry

Module description

Module coordinators

All module coordinators of basic and advanced modules of the Master's programme Biochemistry

Requirements for module admission

Three basic modules, one advanced module

Module is required for

Master thesis

Type of module

Compulsory module, thesis

Frequency of offer (module cycle)

Each semester (WS, SS)

Duration of module

1 Semester (half of semester, full-day)

Composition of module / types of components (lecture, exercise, seminar, practical training, excursion)

Practical training

Credit points (ECTS credits)

20 cp

Work load in hours:

  • In-class studying
  • Self-study (incl. exam preparation)

470 h

130 h

Contents

To become familiar with a selected research topic and technical preparation of the Master's project. It is an instructed research project with the focus on the background literature and required methods for one of the active projects in biochemistry provided by a participating institution. Typically, this module will be done at the institution where later on the Master project will be conducted.

Learning and qualification objectives

Focus on a real reserach project; evaluation of primary literature; presentation of own and published experimental data.

Requirements for admission to module exam

None

Requirements for the award of credit points; exams (weighting of grades in %)

Oral presentation (100%)