Bachelor Seminar Data Science - Interactive curriculae of TU Ilmenau

The alternative coursework consists of
- seminar report (written work of appropriate length for the topic)
- 30 minutes presentation followed by discussion

Lecturers from the computer science disciplines of Faculty Computer Science and Automotion and from the Institute of Mathematics

As part of a current problem with a defined task, students are able to familiarize themselves with a complex issue by studying the relevant literature. They can acquaint themselves with current scientific findings, analyze and evaluate them. They are able to summarize and contextualize insights from the literature and present them in a seminar report. They can present the information they have worked on in a presentation and reflect on it in a discussion.

The Data Science seminar teaches students how to work with scientific literature in the field of data science and effectively present their findings. Additionally, students will acquire the following skills:
• Developing a scientific or technical topic under supervision
• Documenting their work (including literature review and the current state of knowledge)
• Writing a structured seminar paper
• Presenting results in a professional manner, followed by a critical discussion

Written documentation and lecture with digital presentation

Topic-specific literature will be provided by the supervisor, and additional sources should be independently researched by the student.
It is also recommended to consult literature on academic writing, literature research (such as resources provided by the library), and presentation techniques.