After successful completion of the course, students are able to explain scientific research questions by studying scientific papers and to answer those questions according to the state-of-the-art. They are able to research literature independetly. They are able to present the research topic in a given presentation mode, including giving an unscripted talk. They are able to defend their statements and to discuss them in depth.

Topics of current research, development and application are compiled into a presentation using published articles under support of a supervisor. Finally a presentation (of some 20 min) with slides has to be held  which is followed by a critical discussion.

independent studying
discussion with the supervisor

This course takes place at the same time and location as the other "Seminars of Geoscience", announced by the other research groups of the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformation. This course does NOT take place regularly EVERY WEEK. There is a separate TISS entry for every research group, administrative details and seminar dates are listed in the geoinformation entry only:

120.016 Seminar of Geosciences (Cartography)
120.020 Seminar of Geosciences (Advanced Geodesy)
120.025 Seminar of Geosciences (Geoinformation) <-- seminar dates and registration are here!
120.037 Seminar of Geosciences (Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing)
120.040 Seminar of Geosciences (Engineering geodesy)
120.049 Seminar of Geosciences (Geophysics)

The first meeting is for creating the presentation schedule. If possible, topics for presentations should be arranged with the advisor before the first meeting. However, there will be some topics available for ERASMUS students.

We will have 4-5 presentations per meeting and therefore, there is a capacity of 32-40 students per semester. The presentation schedule will be published on the website of the department.

Presence at all meetings is compulsory for students and advisors should attend as many meetings as possible.

Supervisor grades based on

• degree of independent work of the student in covering the topic,
• discussions for preparation,
• quality of the presentation and
• answers to questions during the discussion.

Scientific publications will be provided to the students dependent on their chosen seminar topic. In addition students have to search for further appropriate literature on their own.

Advanced knowledge in respective research fields, best after having finished or parallel to advanced courses. Recommendation: Please contact a supervisor in time and discuss with them your favorite topics before you make your final decisions.