Module details

M1107-CMS04  Soft Skills

Module Owner: N.N.
Displayed in timetable as: CMS-SKL
Duration: 5
Number of electives: 0
Credits: 5,0
Start Semester: WiSe 2020/21
Lecturer Responsible Prof. Dr. Björn Andres
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Qualification Goals Students possess the scientific working methods and are familiar with the principles of good scientific practice. They know the DFG rules on good scientific practice and how these are implemented at TU Dresden. They are familiar with the basic of scientific working methods (epistemology according to Laplcae, literature research, presentation techniques, writing techniques). They can communicate expertly in the English language and independently write academic essays.
Content The module includes gaining or improving German and English language proficiency, or in other languages in exceptional cases. Language skills in German can be gained at any level of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. Language skills in English can be acquired at level C1 or higher of the European Framework of Reference for Languages. If a student proves that he or she already has a command of both German and English at level C1 or higher, courses in other languages are also permitted. In addition, the module includes compulsory training in good scientific practice, scientific ethics and scientific working methodology. 
Forms of Teaching and Learning The module comprises 2 lectures and 2 language courses per week, plus independent study.  Language courses have to be chosen from the language education programme of Technische Universität Dresden (Catalogue of the Language and Culture Learning Center, LSK; TUDIAS Catalogue).
Prerequisites for Participation No previous specialist knowledge is required.
Applicability This module is a compulsory module, within the Master degree programme Computational Modelling and Simulation programme.
Prerequisites for the Assignment of Credit Points The credit points are awarded if the module examination is passed. The module examination consists of a 15 minute presentation in English and, if necessary, the language course qualification.
Credit Points and Grades 5 credit points can be earned by completing the module. The module grade results from the unweighted average of the graded work.
Frequency of Offer The module is offered every winter semester.
Workload The total workload is 150 hours.
Duration of Module The module takes one semester to complete.
Module Number Module Handbook TU Dresden CMS-SKL

Registration periods

Phase Block Register from | to End cancellation
Ohne Auswahlverfahren Vorlesungszeit 04.10.2020 00:00 | 15.12.2020 00:00 02.02.2021 00:00

Courses

Number Name Semester  
DK1100-MA002X Dummykurs CMS 2 SWS 1  
DK1100-MA007X Language Course TUDIAS 1  
DK1100-MA007X Language Course TUDIAS WiSe 2020/21
K1107-MA0031V Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice (L) 1  
K1107-MA0031V Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice (L) WiSe 2020/21
K1107-MA0031V Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice (L) WiSe 2021/22
K1107-MA0031V Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice (L) WiSe 2022/23

Passing rules

Context Name Description
Global *
Global *

Requirements

Course / Final module requirements Requirement combination Requirements Compulsory pass Weighting
Final module requirements * Language Examination Sum 1
Language Examination No 1
Presentation Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice Sum 1
Presentation Philosophy of Science and good Scientific Practice No 1
Assessment Studium Generale Sum 1
Assessment Studium Generale No 1

Caption

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For this course or as final module requirement, several combinations of requirements do exist. The passing rules (see above) specify, whether you have to complete one or several requirement combinations.

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For this final module requirement, several combinations of requirements do exist. The passing rules (see above) specify, whether you have to complete one or several requirement combinations.