Lecture: Research Methods in Engineering (4 SWS)

Lecturer

Jung-Su Kim, PhD

(kim at ist.uni-stuttgart.de)

Time and place

To be announced

First meeting: Wed. 03.05.2006, 9:45 h, room 3.241 (Pfaffenwaldring 9)

Lecture material

Handouts and assignments will be distributed on lectures.

Description

The objective of this course is to present an introduction to the major considerations and tasks involved in conducting a research project. Some of the topics to be covered include: Gathering the necessary information to guide you through your research project. Critically evaluate your own research and research carried out by others. Presenting scientific results (writing of a thesis, paper, report or research proposal; oral presentations). Project management skills. Elements of engineering ethics. The course is intended for students with good working knowledge and interest in conducting independent research and may serve, for example, as preparation for carrying out research for a diploma thesis. The course will be given in English.