The course is basically offered as a VU (lecture with exercise). In addition to the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, the focus is thus also on the processing of numerous exercises in order to consolidate the knowledge and to demonstrate practical application issues.
Furthermore, elements of the "Flipped Classroom" concept are used. This means that students have to prepare selected content before each unit. These are discussed and deepened during the classroom sessions. This is followed by a follow-up phase (supplementary literature, exercise examples, etc.).
Registration in TISS is mandatory for completing the course. An additional registration for the exams is not required - students are automatically registered for all exams after registration in TISS. The relevant registration and deregistration deadlines for the course must be observed. Further organizational points will be discussed in the preliminary meeting (1st unit of the course).
The course is offered in the winter semester as well as in the summer semester (under the same course numbers) and can be attended by students of all fields of study.
A maximum of 100 points may be earned; these are distributed as among the following sub-credits:
Two written exams worth 30 points each
Three quizzes worth 10 points each
One written paper at the end of the course for 10 points
The overall performance will be assessed according to the following grading scale (only the sum of all performances will be assessed, i.e. individual partial performances may also be negative or not performed):
Very good: >= 87.5 points
Good: >= 75 points
Satisfactory: >= 62.5 points
Sufficient: >= 50 points
Not sufficient: < 50 points
The dates for the quizzes and for the written paper will be announced in the preliminary meeting.
