Students can independently

• formulate a problem statement, research question and research aim with reference to current research literature
• quickly determine the current, international state of knowledge
• evaluate existing scientific and practical approaches and make an appropriate selection to solve their own problem statement
• apply the chosen method to deal with the problem statement and keep records in accordance with academic conventions
• appropriately present and critically assess results
• answer the research questions.

None

• Identify a research area relevant to the field of Integrated Systems and Circuits Design
• Write an exposé meeting the following requirements:
  • emphasis on the topic's practical relevance
  • concise and clearly expressed introduction and critical discussion of the selected research methods
  • development of a coherent thesis outline
  • identification and definition of the scope of the secondary literature
  • The Master thesis exposé has to be submitted and agreed upon until December 3rd semester
• Research work depending on selected thesis topic

Course materials as provided in the seminar (required)
Recommended reading as follows:
U. Eco, How to Write a Thesis, Translation by C. & G. Farina, MIT Press, 2015.

• Self-motivated research & writing process, supported by Master Thesis Seminar
• Preparation for final presentation
• Defense of thesis and Master exam

Assessment of Master Thesis