The 1st Term - Curriculum
The first term of the INFOTECH Master is somewhat different to terms 2
and 3. It's structure is more tight and students have less choices
than in terms 2 and 3.
For a timetable see the First Term Timetable
The 1st term of the INFOTECH Master is always preceded by
an optional German Language Intensive Class (GERM). As students need to
show a certificate of German language proficiency at A1 level before
starting the Master Thesis project, this 6-week course is recommended for
everyone. E-mails for registration will/have been sent to those being admitted.
The Basic Modules of the first term should prepare for
the second and third term and also - to a certain extend - compensate
knowledge deficiencies from Bachelor regarding the INFOTECH program.
The 1st term of the INFOTECH Master program is built-up from 3 mandatory Basic Modules with a total of 27 credits and optional one of the compulsory non-technical module to sum up to 30 credits. Two of three Basic Modules are itself built-up from a number of Sub-Modules. The structure looks like:
| Basic Modules | |
|---|---|
| Module Description | |
| Basic Module Advanced Higher Mathematics (AHM) 9 CP |  |
| Basic Module Electronics and Communication (BM EC) I,II, III 4.5, 9.0, 13.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Electronic Circuits (ElC) 4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module System and Signal Theory (SST) 4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Communications (Com) 4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Radio Frequency Technology (RF) 4.5 CP | |
| Basic Module Computer Science (BM CS) I,II or III 4.5, 9.0, 13.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Computer Architecture and Organization (CAO)4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) 4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Operating Systems (OS) 4.5 CP | |
| Sub-Module Concepts of Programming Languages (PL) 4.5 CP | |
Typically two Sub-Modules for each of the Basic Modules [Computer Science] and [Electronics and Communication], resp. are selected, buth other combinations are also possible.
Assignment of Basic Modules/Sub-Modules
According to the INFOTECH study regulations, each student needs a Learning Agreement (LA) - accepted by the Examination Commission - to fix the compulsory Basic Modules and the pertinent Sub-Modules and by that the contents of the 1st term. The student has to visit the INFOTECH Office (Studienbuero) for a Counseling Interview (CoIn) and signing the LA after arrival and prior to taking up the studies. The Counseling Process determines the contents of the LA. i.e.
- Compulsory Basic Module [Advanced Higher Mathematics]
- The Basic Sub-Modules of the compulsory Basic Module [Computer Science]
- The Basic Sub-Modules of the compulsory Basic Module [Electronics and Commucation]
Further Information
To reach the recommended 30 CP per term, it is
recommended to attend the Non-Technical Module "Information and Contract Law"
(IaCL) during the first term. IaCL is taught as block course during the
first or second week after lecture end, winter term, see Important
Dates, with an exam a couple of days later, for the exam date see Exam Dates.
The exams of the Basic Modules AHM, CS
and EC are done typically
within one week at the end of March. The time after lecture end winter term should be used to prepare these exams. All of them
are written exams and last for 2 hours (AHM) or 1 hour for each of the
Sub-Modulesof the Container Modules
(CS/EC).
The marking of CS and EC will be set
based on the sum of points from the examined sub-modules of each. It is necessary to have
a total of 40 points out of 100 to pass CS or
EC. If lower, the CS or EC exam has to be done once more, with the same
and all sub-modules as before. The table below summarizes the points
| Detailed Schedule Pre-1st term, 1st term and first Spring Exam Break | Date | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| German Language Intensive Class (Germ) - Leading to German A1 certificate | September to mid October | Optional, if booked. Remark: German Certificate is needed at time of starting the Master Thesis Project |
| Basic Module Advanced Higher Mathematics (AHM) | 1st term (winter) mid October to mid February | Compulsory |
| Basic Module Computer Science( CS) | 1st term (winter) mid October to mid February | Sub Modules to CS as set in Learning Agreement |
| Basic Module Electronics and Communication (EC) | 1st term (winter) mid October to mid February | Sub Modules to EC as set in Learning Agreement |
| Non-Technical Module Information and Contract Law (IaCL) | 1st or 2nd week after lecture end | One week course (half days) for 3CP |
| Exam in IaCL | 2nd or 3rd week after lecture end | 90 Minutes written Exam |
| Exam in AHM | End March | 2 hours, written. |
| Exams CS, EC | End March | Two days in one week, each exam for 1-3 hours,depending on the number of sub-modules, written. |
| Repeat Exams in AHM | May/June | 2 hours, written. |
| Exams CS, EC | May/June | Two days in one week, each exam for 1-3 hours, depending on the number of sub-modules, written. |