1. Department of Computer Science & Automation Master RCSE
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil.
Andreas Mitschele-Thiel Head of studies committee

2. Research in Computer & Systems Engineering
Goals:
International Computer Science program at Ilmenau University of Technology
Teaching language: English
Teaching focus on research areas of the faculty:
software & systems engineering, computer engineering, automation, ...
Preparation for research in academia and industry

3. Support for intl. students
Individual program adjustable to your knowledge and interests employing
project-oriented studies, self studies and group studies
Research focus by
Integration of students in research groups
Seminars on research topics
Training of research skills
Lectures are the most inefficient method of learning!
Much better results with discussions, study groups, projects, peer teaching, i.e. anything that requires active participation of students

4. Some remarks on learning
Bloom´s Taxonomy
evaluate
analyze
apply
understand
remember
Produce new or original work
Design, assemble, construct, conjecture, develop, formulate, author, investigate
create
Justify a stand or decision
appraise, argue, defend, judge, select, support, value, critique, weigh
Draw connections among ideas
differentiate, oranize, relate, compare, constrast, distinguish, examine, experiment, question, test
Use information in new situations
execute, implement, solve, use, demonstrate, interpret, operate, schedule, sketch
Explain ideas or concepts
classify, describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, report, select, translate
Recall facts and basic concepts
define, duplicate, list, memorize, repeat, state

5. Some remarks on learning
Learning Pyramid
5 %
10 %
20 %
30 %
50 %
75 %
90 %
Lecture
Average student retention rates after 24 hours
Reading
Audiovisual
Demonstration
Discussion
Practice doing
Teach others/immediate use
Source: National Training Laboratories, Bethel, Maine

6. Organization Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
Research and project-oriented
Support for e-learning
Basic Studies
Advanced Studies
Master Thesis
Individual Studies
1st 2nd 3rd th Semester

7. Organization: Courses
Basic Studies (1st + 2nd sem.): Software & Systems Engineering, Control Engineering, Information Systems, Algorithms, Advanced Mobile Communication Networks, Research Skills Seminar
Advanced Studies (2nd + 3rd sem.): 4 out of x, e.g. Cellular Communication Systems, Complex Embedded Systems, Systems Optimization, System Identification, System Security, Distributed Data Management, etc.
Individual Studies (2nd + 3rd sem.): Lab Training, Group Studies, Research Projects, Research Seminar

8. Organization: Courses
Optional internship in 3rd semester (15 credits)
10+ weeks in a company or research lab
Replaces group studies & one course from advanced studies
Optional courses at master level from the German program on computer science

9. Course Management Moodle
Course materials, announcements, bulletin boards
Course catalog and schedule

10. Facts about the faculty
5 institutes, 21 research groups, 19 professors
Approx students
Per year: ca. 6,5 Mill. Euro funding, 250 scientific publications
Other study programs (at bachelor and master level):
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Technical Cybernetics and Systems Theory

11. Automation & Biomedical Engineering
Research
Automation & Biomedical Engineering
Computer Science
Mobile Communications
Distributed Information Systems
Virtual & Augmented Reality
Efficient Algorithms
Bio signal analysis for neuro-feedback therapy
Learning & interactive Service Robots
Embedded Systems
Modeling & control of submarines
Optimal control of watergates

12. Departments & Persons Heads Vice Dean Dean Dean of Education
Prof. J. Reger
Prof. G. Schäfer
Prof. D. Kuske
Vice Dean
Dean
Dean of Education
Institutes and Research Groups
Institute for Automation
Institute for Biomedical Engineering
Mrs. Eberhardt-Schmidt
Examination office
Institute for Theoretical CS
Institute for Practical Computer Science
Institute for Computer Engineering
Herr Schulke

13. Examination office When? How else? Who? Where? Silke Eberhardt-Schmidt
Anett Kaden
Nora Dempwolf
Eileen Grabley
Where?
Zusebau, Helmholtzplatz 5
Room 2080 (1. Floor F)
or: Academic Service Center (on Thuersday only)
When?
Tuesday: 10:00 – 12:00 & 13:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 12:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 15:00 (ASC only)
How else? /

14. Regulations and documents
Master's Examination Regulation - General Terms for Master degrees (Prüfungsordnung, allgemeiner Teil)
Master's Examination Regulation - Special Terms for „Research in Computer & Systems Engineering“ (Prüfungsordnung für Studiengang)
Study Regulations (Studienordnung) for „Research in Computer & Systems Engineering“
To be found at ➠ Documents & Regulations

15. Non-exam courses (certificates)
No exams for some courses: lab training, research skills, German courses, internship
Activities needed to get the credits are defined by the lecturer, e.g.
giving a talk, writing a report
perform some experiments and report, ...
Any number of trials allowed
Grade will not influence your final grade

16. Exams Apply online using our Thoska system
For winter term: January 2019
Withdrawal from exams: possible up to 4 days before the scheduled date of the exam without reason - withdrawal from oral exams: file a form - withdrawal from written exams: Thoska system
After this period: medical certificate required (by form)

17. Deadline and re-examination
We recommend taking the exams in the semester defined in the examination regulations
Automatic fail in the 8th semester if not registed for the exam before
You may retry every failed exam once (1. Wiederholungsprüfung)
Up to 4 exams may be taken three times (2. Wiederholungsprüfung
Deadline for re-examinations is two semesters
Bisher: If you don‘t take an exam after your 8th semester, you will be registered automatically (=failed)

18. Free attempts and grade improvements
If you take your exam in the scheduled semester of the study plan (curriculum) but don´t pass, you may use a free attempt
Thus, your second attempt will count as your first try
Grade improvements:
If you pass an exam in the scheduled semester of the study plan (curriculum) you can retry this exam as a grade improvement
The best result counts!
You have to register for both kinds of bonuses with a form

19. Final grade for Master‘s degree
Grades for modules:
based on grades for the individual courses
weighted by the credit points for the course
Final grade:
based on the grades for modules incl. Master‘s thesis

20. Some remarks on cultural differences
Germans
strong in reasoning
good understanding of basics
highly self-critical
straight communication
Internationals
very active participants
higher variance in knowledge and capabilities
very optimistic about own capabilities and knowledge
To allow you to better understand our expectations – some remarks on cultural differences
My personal experience:
- Lack of understanding of our requirements at an university

21. Teachers expectations
Study hard – of course!
Study continuously – memorizing things just for the exam is useless!
Self-organize yourself!
Digest and question content of lectures to get a deeper understanding
Question your knowledge yourself at any time and before the exam!
Misconception about own knowledge

22. Finally, ... we wish you ... ... successful studies and
... a pleasant stay in Ilmenau,
Thuringia and Germany.