http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=848122
Learning Outcome:
Understanding for implementation and interlinking of architecture in its cultural or physical context
Contents:
Changing destination for personal experience and to study synthesis of design and constructive aspects of architecture in context of different cultures and technologies; preparation with papers, rework as documentation
Spatial Order and Spatial Planning
2,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=825075
Learning Outcome:
Subject of discussion concerns the spatial planning and spatial planning as a parent instruments for global and regional spatial development as well as mediation of spatial planning options and their impact on further urban and landscape-related planning, planning principles and planning objectives, methods, means of representation, responsibilities
Contents:
Theming demands from urban and regional planning as major instrument for global and regional spatial development and covering spatial planning possibilities and their respective impacts on further urban andlandscape repeated planning; planning basics and objectives, methods, representation mediums responsibilities.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Course Number
Course title
ECTS
BS
MS
PhD
Biology
Summer Term 2016
Developmental Biology, Lecture
1,5
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104305
Learning Outcome:
Introduction to the subject matter and mothodology of developmental biology and developmentag genetics
Contents:
Analyses of genes regulating embryonic development; cloning, expression analysis, methodology for manipulating gene function and for analyzing induced phenotypes
Methods:
one week blocked lecture series with 5 x 120 minutes
Assessment:
written
Remarks:
A preliminary meeting for all optional modules of the bachelor study in biology will be held on March 7, 2016 at 3 pm in lecture hall B.
It is obligatory to attend both parts (lecture, course) to pass the module.
Developmental Biology, Course
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104306
Learning Outcome:
methodology of developmental biology and developmental genetics
Contents:
Analyses of genes regulating embryonic development; cloning, expression analysis, methodology for manipulating gene function and for analyzing induced phenotypes
Assessment:
oral final presentation, written report in manuscript style
Remarks:
A preliminary meeting for all optional modules of the bachelor study in biology will be held on March 7, 2016 at 3 pm in lecture hall B. It is obligatory to attend both parts (lecture, course) to pass the module.
Labotatory Course in Basic Biochemistry
4,5
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=712009
Learning Outcome:
Hands-on knowledge of protein and nucleic acid biochemistry, gene technology and enzymology. For students of biology.
Contents:
Hands-on treatment of biological macromolecules with emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids, gel electrophoresis, DNA cloning, blotting procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), protein purification.
see also: http://www.uibk.ac.at/biochemistry/teaching/listing.html
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Permanent examination character combined with oral and written exams
Prerequisites:
Lecture course 712.050
Molecular Stress Physioloy
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=717076
Learning Outcome:
A combination of physiological, molecular and biochemical analyses will enable students to understand how and why plants respond to their fluctuating evironment.
Contents:
Introductory lectures, practical stations in small groups, presentation of results and a one page summary report.
Methods:
HPLC quantification of photosynthetic pigments in conjugation with chlorophyll fluorescence analysis. Measurement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and antioxidants. Focus will be placed on algae.
Assessment:
Practical report and oral presentation
Organ Formation and Regeneration, Lecture
1,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104315
Learning Outcome:
Insight into molecular and cell biological methods for studying organ formation in zebrafish embryos
Contents:
How does the formation of organs work in embryos: Molecular and cellular mechanisms of organ formation and their importance for regenerative approaches in the medical context.
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Assessment: Written exam
Literature:
Will be discussed in the first lesson.
Remarks:
A preliminary meeting for all optional modules of the master study in molecular biology will be held on March 7, 2016 at 9 am in lecture hall A. It is obligatory to attend all three parts (lecture, seminar, course) to pass the module.
Current topics in Molecular Organogenesis, Seminar
1,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104316
Learning Outcome:
Study of scientific primary literature focussing on organogenesis. Preparation for the follow-up course (104317).
Contents:
This seminar should teach participants how to work with scientific literature and provide an insight into molecular techniques in developmental biology and biomedicine. For this purpose recent original studies concerning organ formation and regeneration will be presented and critically discussed. Participants are encouraged to present their seminars in English. Main topics: methods for studying organ formation in established animal models of vertebrate research.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Presentation and active participation in discussions.
Remarks:
A preliminary meeting for all optional modules of the master study in molecular biology will be held on March 7, 2016 at 9 am in lecture hall A.
It is obligatory to attend all three parts (lecture, seminar, course) to pass the module.
Methods in Molecular Organoenesis, Course
4,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104317
Learning Outcome:
Getting to know and applying methods in molecular and cell biology for studying organ formation in zebrafish embryos.
Contents:
How are organs are formed in the embryo:molecular and cellular mechanisms in organ formation and their importance for regenerative approaches in medicine.
Methods:
Studies in molecular genetics concerning organ formation in vertebrates: mutant analysis, expression analysis, over expression experiments, time-resolved fluorescence microscopy
Assessment:
practical exercises, final report
Remarks:
A preliminary meeting for all optional modules of the master study in molecular biology will be held on March 7, 2016 at 9 am in lecture hall A.
It is obligatory to attend all three parts (lecture, seminar, course) to pass the module.
Project Study - Developmental Biology
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104309
Learning Outcome:
Application of methods in developmental biology in a current context of research
Contents:
Collaboration in a current research project in the field of developmental biology.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Interdisciplinary Excursion
7,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=743254
Learning Outcome:
The participants get direct contact with several environmental problems, take hands-on by doing measurements in the field, and learn how to propose solutions.
Contents:
The excursion will deal with the environmental problematic and ecology in Spain
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Students will work in small groups and write a report together about the different topics and places. Seminar and discussion participation.
Time, location: 16.-28.5.2016 Exkursion Spanien (Andalusien)
Marine Biology - Developmental Biology
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=719520
Learning Outcome:
Knowledge of marine animals in different habitats, knowledge of embryonic development and regeneration in selected species
Contents:
Animal systematics of marine species, particular focus on molluscs, and on embryonic development of sea urchins
Methods:
Collection of animals in the sea, fertilization of gametes and microscopy of early embryonic development
Assessment:
written protocol
Start: see dates
Time, location:??? (14 Tage), Meeresbiologische Station Stareso Calvi/Korsika
Gene Regulation, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=719544
Learning Outcome:
Knowledge of principles and methods to study gene regulation during embryogenesis
Contents:
Learning and literature presentation on principles and methods of gene regulation during embryogenesis
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Gene Regulation,
Lecture
4,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=719545
Learning Outcome:
Practical knowledge on methods and concepts for the analysis of gene regulation during embryogenesis
Contents:
Learning and practical application of methods to study gene regulation during embryogenesis
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Research training 4
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=104902
Learning Outcome:
Presentation and critical discussion of your own recent results and related recent primray literature.
Contents:
Each Student will present his own work form the field of molecular developmental biology
Methods:
Powerpoint presentation
Assessment:
Participation
Research Training 3
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=743910
Learning Outcome:
Students learn how to assess and interpret the research results of other scientists.
Contents:
Presentation, analysis and dicussion of scientific findings from own and the work of others
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Research Training 1
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=743911
Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to identify and discuss ecologically relevant topics. They will have developed the learning skills to allow them to continue to study in a manner that may be largely self-directed or autonomous.
Contents:
Presentation of own research results and / or of contemporary literature.
Methods:
Literature study, data analysis, oral presentation
Prerequisites:
successful completion of compulsory module 1
Remarks:
This seminar is intended for Master- and PhD-students within the Research Unit Ecosystem Research and Landscape Ecology
Research Training 2
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=743912
Learning Outcome:
Students are able to critically summarise and present recent primary literature in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology. The thus developed learning skills allow them to conduct their own research lege artis and increasingly self-directed and autonomous.
Contents:
Presentation of research results from recent primary literature
Methods:
Literature study, oral presentations, oral discussions
Prerequisites:
successful completion of compulsory module 1
Remarks:
ATTENTION: The seminar is intended for PhD students of the research groups Evolutionary Systematics and Molecular Ecology.
Research Training Seminar 4
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=746924
Learning Outcome:
Group Grubeck-Loebenstein: Profound knowledge in immunology and immunogerontology. Presentation and discussion skills.
Group Jansen-Dürr: Ability to judge the quality and limitations of own experimental work, and to design subprojects by yourself, ability to prepare scientific publications.
Knowledge in biogerontology with a focus on recent research results (Journal Club).
Group Zwerschke:
Overview of current research on the biology of aging,
Professional qualification in methods of molecular and cell biology,
The ability to independently conduct scientific work
Contents:
Group Grubeck-Loebenstein: Research seminars given by students, presentation of data from the literature, discussions on state of the art topics.
Group Jansen-Dürr: Presentation and discussion of own experimwental work by students.
Recent literature on key findings in the areas of cellular senescence and molecular studies on model organisms in aging research (Journal Club).
Group Zwerschke: Presentation and discussion of current results in aging research and new techniques in molecular and cell biology.
Presentation and discussion of own research results.
Methods:
Group Grubeck-Loebenstein: Seminars and discussion
Group Jansen-Dürr: Talks by students
Group Zwerschke: Oral presentations given by students and the seminar facilitator. Discussion forum.
Assessment:
oral presentation
Advanced Statistics
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=743904
Learning Outcome:
After completion of this module, students are able to create complex experimental designs and are familiar with advanced statistical and graphical methods of analysis.
Contents:
This course deals with evaluation techniques for ecological data and with the interplay between experimental design and data analysis. Multivariate statistical methods are presented with a focus on techniques common in community ecology. These include both exploratory statistics (e.g. ordination and classification) and hypothesis testing with an emphasis on nonparametric permutation tests. The necessary theory will be outlined as a basis for the practical work with specific software.
Methods:
A firm understanding of basic statistical methods such as analysis of variance and regression is assumed. Since this course is specifically intended for people during preparation of their theses, there will be the possibility to bring own data sets.
Assessment:
Participants prepare a report for assessment at the end of the course.
Seminar in Biogerontology 4
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=746923
Learning Outcome:
Profound knowledge of different areas in biogerontology.
Contents:
Seminars on different aspects of biogerontology. Presentation of research results by students. Discussions on current topics of interest.
Methods: Seminars and discussions.
Assessment:
Course examination according to 7, statute section on "study-law regulations"
Remarks:
The seminars take place on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. at the Institute for Biomedical Aging Research, Rennweg 10. For further information see: http://www.uibk.ac.at/iba/events/
Course Number
Course title
ECTS
BS
MS
PhD
Chemistry and Pharmacy
Summer Term 2016
Laboratory Course in Basic Biochemistry
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=712007
Learning Outcome:
Hands-on knowledge of protein and nucleic acid biochemistry, gene technology and enzymology.
Contents:
Hands-on treatment of biological macromolecules with emphasis on proteins and nucleic acids, gel electrophoresis, DNA cloning, blotting procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), protein purification.
see also: http://www.uibk.ac.at/biochemistry/teaching/listing.html
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Permanent examination character combined with oral and written exams
Literature: J.M. BERG, J.L. TYMOCZKO, L. STRYER Biochemistry, 7th edition Freeman, New York, 2012 D.L. NELSON, M.M. COX Lehninger Principles of Biochemistry, 5th edition Freeman, New York, 2009 B. ALBERTS, A. JOHNSON, J. LEWIS, M. RAFF, K. ROBERTS, P. WALTER Molecular Biology of the Cell, 5th edition Garland, New York, 2008
Prerequisites:
Positive completion of the compulsory module no 16 and 19 (Biochemistry A + B)
Research in pharmaceutical sciences: recent progress (Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutical Technology)
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740261
Learning Outcome:
Understanding of current aspects of phytochemistry, herbal- and polymorphic research.
Contents:
Seminar presentations of national and international experts with discussion
Methods:
Seminar lecture
Assessment:
Participation in the course
Gender aspects of drug therapy
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740901
Learning Outcome:
understanding of gender-specific differences in drug actions
Contents:
identifiy and critically assess recent publications related to gender-specific drug effects and summarize findings in presentation
Methods:
Evaluation based on regular oral and/or written inputs
Assessment:
active participation and presentation of results according to predefined quality criteria
Prerequisites:
For attending the seminar we recommend the successfull completion of the following courses:
Pharmacology and Toxicology I
Pharmacology and Toxicology II
Pharmacology, Toxicology III and Nutrition
Remarks:
A preliminary introductory lesson will take place
Department seminar textile chemistry
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=731903
Learning Outcome:
Presentation of research results, discussion of methods, techniques and interpretation of results, information and exchangewith othe rmember groups
Contents:
Presentation of special topics and recent research results of group members, researchers from outside
Methods:
Lectures, discussion
Assessment:
active participation, contribution to discussion
Remarks:
Students participate 6x (= a -f) in the Seminar which has been defined as topic in the Dissertationagreement
Current aspects of drug development I
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740952
Learning Outcome:
Current aspects in modern drug development. Introduction into drug discovery and development process. High-throughput screening and relevance to drug development.
Contents:
One part of the course will cover the following aspects:
definition of drug discovery and drug development
historical aspects
todays approaches to drug discovery
detailed description of drug development process (basic research, preclinical testing, clinical studies and marketing)
future of drug development
Another part of the course will focus on high-throughput screening (HTS) and drug development with special emphasis on:
the evolution of HTS
detailed description of different HTS technologies
biological targets and compound libraries
assay design strategies
applications and relevant examples
equipment and HTS robotics
Methods:
Theoretical outlines; Computer-supported and video presentations.
Assessment:
Assessment of student's contribution in a workshop; short presentation followed by discussion.
Quality assurance, quality control, ethics in science, plagarism
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740954
Learning Outcome:
The participants shall get information about basic principles of quality management, especially those aspects which may be of interest for daily practice in industry and academia. Participants shall understand importance and options of quality assurance and quality control. They shall also get an insight in establishment of good scientific practice.
Contents:
Basic concepts of quality assurance and quality control will be discussed with reference to herbal medicinal products as an example. Different perspectives of quality will be addressed, e. g. expectations on quality, definition and standardization of quality in guidelines and legal frameworks, and basic features of quality management. Ethics in science and plagiarism will be discussed with respect to quality assurance in science.
Methods:
Seminar
Assessment:
Confirmation of participation
Academic Writing
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740955
Learning Outcome:
Text that you can use in future writing projects (posters, papers, grant proposals).
Contents:
the purpose of Categories (abstract, background, aim, objective, task sections)
Requirements for reports to the scientific community ("Instructions for Authors")
Requirements for scientific reports to a less expert readership (articles in newspapers, etc.)
Style (brevity, clarity, simplicity, logical sequence)
Quoting and Citation
Methods:
Introduction using Powerpoint
Participants work on reports concerning their own work
Peer reviewing
Analysis of the students own research results IV
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740956
Learning Outcome:
Correct interpretation of own research results
Contents:
Correct analysis for interpretation of sustained results of different research work
Methods:
Seminar
Assessment:
Confirmation of participation
Remarks:
For more informations contact the secretary´s office (Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry).
Discussion of current research results IV
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740957
Learning Outcome:
Correct interpretation of own research results
Contents:
Correct discussion for interpretation of sustained results of different research work
Methods:
Seminar
Assessment:
Confirmation of participation
Remarks:
For more informations contact the secretary´s office (Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacology & Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry).
Gender-differences in drug action and safety
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=740962
Learning Outcome:
The course will address the role of the sexual hormones (testosterone and estrogen) on cell biology with a special focus on different aspects of drug effects and toxicity related to ion channels.
Contents:
The course consists of a theoretical presentation of the cell biology gender related issues and ion channel-drug interaction as well as a hands on practical part in ion channel electrophysiology.
Methods:
lecture and practical exercise in the laboratory (whole cell patch-clamp)
Assessment:
The participants will have to prepare a journal club of an article related to the subject, chosen by the lecturer or an article of their own choice.
Ethics and Science
2,5
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=800925
Learning Outcome:
Introduction and elaboration of central concepts and methods for the discussion of ethical, legal and social implications of scientific research.
Contents:
By way of selected case studies as, e.g., the Human Genome Project, ethical issues of contemporary scientific research as well as their potential solutions will be discussed. Special attention will be paid to the concerns of a democratic public and its specific methods of decision-making.
Methods:
Seminar with students presentations plus discussions in class
Assessment:
Presentations
Course Number
Course title
ECTS
BS
MS
PhD
Computer Sience
Summer Term 2016
Discrete Mathematics
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703015
Learning Outcome:
Students know various methods of proof. They understand formal techniques and elementary methods of analysis of discrete structures and can represent information abstractly.
Contents:
Proof methods; whole and rational numbers; introduction to graph theory; elementary counting theory; discrete probability calculation; finite automata; Turing machines; fundamentals of complexity theory.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Computer Graphics, Seminar
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703029
Learning Outcome:
Discussion, rehearsal and practical implementation of topics covered in the lecture via written exercises and programming tasks. The goal is the display of a simple three-dimensional scene using OpenGL. The program will be extended in steps over the course of the Proseminar.
Contents:
Rehearsal and application of the topics covered in the lecture, in particular OpenGL programming
Methods:
Continuous assessment based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants, as well as program development.
Computer Graphics, Lecture
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703028
Learning Outcome:
Students can understand the elementary methods of computer graphics. The underlying theory will be discussed that will allow for the modelling of three-dimensional scenes, for implementation in software, and for final display in real-time on the screen.
Contents:
3D graphics programming; rasterization; transformations; lighting; texturing; anti-aliasing; hardware
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Introduction to Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, Lecture
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703030
Learning Outcome:
How to design artificial autonomous systems? This course conveys knowledge of fundamental issues and skills in basic techniques to address them.
Contents:
Basics in computer vision, visual navigation, architectures of autonomous systems, dynamics and control, path planning and obstacle avoidance for mobile robots.
Methods:
The lecture covers theoretical material that the complementary proseminar exercises in programming projects on mobile robots as well as in oral and written exercises.
Assessment: The first exam will be a written exam. Subsequent exams are normally held orally, depending on the number of participants.
Remarks:
The course is designed as VO+PS. All participants are expected to participate in both VO and PS.
Introduction to Autonomous and Intelligent Systems, Seminar
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703031
Learning Outcome:
See the associated VO.
Contents:
See the associated VO.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Written homework assignments and programming projects.
Remarks:
The course is designed as VO+PS. All participants are expected to participate in both VO and PS.
Specialisation Seminar
2,5
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703037
Learning Outcome:
Participants exercise their abilities to indepentently study, write up and orally present technical material in the area of intelligent autonomous systems.
Contents:
Suggested topics can be found on the course website.
Methods:
Participants prepare a topic from the area of intelligent autonomous systems, and present it in the form of a written report and an oral presentation.
Assessment:
The grade is composed of the written report, the oral presentation, and a written critique of the seminar report of another course participant.
Introduction to Machine Learning, Lecture
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703107
Learning Outcome:
How can we design learning software systems that adjust their parameters according to example data, continually optimize their own performance, and/or automatically adapt to changing contexts? This course conveys knowledge of basic techniques and competences in the formulation and solution of problems of machine learning.
Contents:
Fundamentals in statistical methods, classification and regression; plus selected topics
Methods:
The lecture covers theoretical material that the complementary proseminar exercises in discussions, written problems, and programming projects.
Assessment: Oral exam.
Remarks:
The course is designed as VO+PS. All participants are expected to participate in both VO and PS.
Introduction to Machine Learning, Seminar
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703108
Learning Outcome:
See the associated VO.
Contents:
Discussion and practice of the topics covered in the lecture with theoretical brainteasers and arithmetic problems as well as practical programming exercises.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Assessment:
Written homework assignments and programming projects.
Process Modelling, Lecture
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703121
Learning Outcome:
Students possess competences in the area of process modelling. They can analyse business processes and present these as process models. Moreover, they can also judge the quality of process models and analyse them critically. They learn how to work in teams.
Contents:
Scenarios of process modelling; quality of process models (e.g. comprehension and maintainability); metrics for process models; techniques for process models (e.g. feasibility, transformation, similarity calculation).
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Process Modelling, Seminar
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703122
Learning Outcome:
Students possess competences in the area of process modelling. They can analyse business processes and present these as process models. Moreover, they can also judge the quality of process models and analyse them critically. They learn how to work in teams.
Contents:
The topics of the lecture Process Modelling are covered in-depth by investigating practical problems.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Term Rewriting, Lecture
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703125
Learning Outcome:
Students who completed this module understand the concept of term rewrite systems as formal computation model, which forms the basis of functional programming. They know important properties of term rewrite systems as well as methods to establish these properties.
Contents:
Abstract rewrite systems; equational logic; term rewrite systems and their properties; termination; confluence; completion; strategies.
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Remarks:
This course is highly recommended for students that wish to learn more about an important research topic in the Computational Logic research group.
Term Rewriting, Seminar
BS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703126
Learning Outcome:
Students who completed this module understand the concept of term rewrite systems as formal computation model, which forms the basis of functional programming. They know important properties of term rewrite systems as well as methods to establish these properties.
Contents:
Abstract rewrite systems; equational logic; term rewrite systems and their properties; termination; confluence; completion;
strategies
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Compiler Construction, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703601
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this module can describe the structure and the tasks of the individual phases of a compiler. They are capable of explaining and using the employed methods and algorithms. They are capable of using compiler construction tools for building a complete compiler for a simple programming language.
Contents:
Lexical analysis; Syntactic amalysis (top-down and bottom-up strategies); Semantic analysis; Attribute grammars and attribute evaluation; Intermediate code translation; Runtime environments; Code generation
Methods:
Lecture, assessment is based on a single examination at the end of the course.
Compiler Construction, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703602
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this module can describe the structure and the tasks of the individual phases of a compiler. They are capable of explaining and using the employed methods and algorithms. They are capable of using compiler construction tools for building a complete compiler for a simple programming language.
Contents:
Practical use and implementation of compiling algorithms. Use of compiler tools for lexical and syntactic analysis. Development of a compiler for a simple programming language.
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Master Seminar 2
MS
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703606
Learning Outcome:
Students who have completed this module should be able to deal with a computer science topic in a creative and methodically correct fashion and express it in an easily comprehensible way in writing as well as orally.
Contents:
In-depth study of a specialised research topic of computer science, the content of which should go beyond the content of other modules; preparation for the master thesis; illustration of the results in the context of a seminar paper and a presentation
Methods:
Continuous assessment (based on regular written and/or oral contribution by participants).
Domain-specific Language Engineering
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703756
Learning Outcome:
After concluding the course a student is familiar with the concept of domain-specific language (DSL) engineering and is able to implement simple DSLs using Groovy, xText and the Meta-Programming System (MPS).
Contents:
This seminar discusses topics of modern software engineering that help to develop software more efficiently. Three different approaches are presented: Internal Domain-specific Languages (DSLs) in Groovy, external DSLs with xText and the paradigm of language-oriented programming using Meta-Programming System (MPS). These approaches all have the ability to extend features of a base programming language (like Java) or to create new languages. See e.g., http://martinfowler.com/bliki/DomainSpecificLanguage.html.
Methods:
The first half of the semester will consist of lectures and small practical exercises introducing internal Domain-specific Languages (DSLs), external DSLs and language-oriented programming. The second half will be spent on medium-sized projects realizing and leveraging a DSL with one of the aforementioned approaches. These projects will be done in small groups of students.
Computer Haptics, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703800
Learning Outcome:
Haptics is related to the sense of touch. The lecture will provide insight into the new field of computer haptics. Students will understand the interdisciplinary nature of the field and be knowledgeable about major elements, such as psychophysics, haptic rendering, and applications using touch feedback.
Contents:
The underlying theories and methods will be taught, including the human haptic sense, the design ofpsychophysical studies, the control of haptic interfaces, the implementation of haptic rendering algorithms, and the application of touch feedback in different research fields and application areas.
Remarks:
The course is conceived as VO+PS. It is recommended that students participate in both parts.
Computer Haptics, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703801
Learning Outcome:
Discussion, rehearsal and practical implementation of topics covered in the lecture via practical tasks. Cental element is the construction of a simple haptic interface, on which diverse algorthim can be tested.
Contents:
Rehearsal and application of the topics covered in the lecture. In particular, a simple 1-DOF haptic interface - the Haptic Paddle - will be built by the students. Programming exercises to control the haptic interface and to haptically render virtual objects will be carried out.
Methods:
Continuous assessment based on project development, as well as written and/or oral contribution by participants.
Prerequisites:
Programming will be carried out using C/C++ with OS Windows.
Remarks:
The lecture is conceived as VO+PS. It is recommended that students participate in both parts.
3D Printing and Fabrication
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703812
Learning Outcome:
State of the art in 3D printing and Digital Fabrication.
Contents:
The purpose of this course is to introduce technical foundation of 3D Printing. Nowadays, 3D printing is a widespread technology employed to enable fast prototyping for digital fabrication of real-world objects. 3D Printing mainly refers to manufacturing technologies using 3D Printers to output fabricated shapes dealing with wide range of physical material. Various aspects of digital fabrication include hollowing, structural analysis, slicing, fabricable parts, support structure, apprearance, mechanical toy, and balancing. In this seminar, students will have the opportunity to become familar with an emergent and late-breaking technology having interesting applications in medecine, aerospace and fashion design. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge in this area with investigation and presentation of selected top-level (SIGGRAPH) research papers.
Methods:
Objective: To gain foundamental knowledge in the area of 3D Printing and Fabrication.
The supervisor will present the general context of 3D Printing and Fabrication.
The supervisor will present his top-level contribution in the field of 3D Printing.
Each participant student will give a talk about a selected top-level research paper.
Each participant will study all presented research paper.
This presentation requires peripherical literature review to be familar with the content.
Each participant will contribute to critical discussion at the end of each talk.
Critical thinking: paper contents will be discussed after presentation.
During the last session, a short written assignement could be performed (to refine the grading).
Students will be evaluated on several aspect: discussion, preformed talk, written report, written assignement.
Implementation prototype or partial implementation of the paper is optional and will give bonus points.
The proseminar is driven by "learning-by-research"
Online Communication
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703815
Learning Outcome:
Students who have completed this module should have a good understanding of online communication approaches. They should be able to deal with any online communication topic in a creative and correct fashion. They should be able to select the right methods, techniques and tools for building scalable online presence.
Contents:
In-depth study of online communication methods, techniques and tools. We investigate novel methods for online communication based on distinguishing and explicitly interweaving content and communication as a central means for achieving reusability and thereby scalability; presentation of specific methods, techniques and tools during the seminar.
Theory of Decision Procedures
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703620
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this course have a good understanding of various decision procedures that are used in automated reasoning.
Contents:
The course provides an introduction to some of the theories and decision procedures that are used in automated reasoning. The focus will be on satisfiability modulo theories (SMT).
Practice of Decision Procedures
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703621
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this module know how to encode other problems in SAT/SMT/etc.
Contents:
SAT-, PB- and SMT-Codings; Encoding non-linear arithmetic
Methods:
Presentation of the theory and demonstration on examples.
Theory and Practice of Decision Procedures, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703622
Learning Outcome:
Students who have completed this module know decision procedures for propositional logic and for restrictions of predicate logic. They can implement these decision procedures and formulate specifications in these logics and verify them using tools.
Contents:
Practicing of the themes of the lectures by applying the presented concepts
Advanced Compiler Construction, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703625
Learning Outcome: Graduates of this course are familiar with the most important components and algorithms in modern compilers. They can understand and follow current research in this area.
Contents:
Scalar Optimisation
Code Generation
Instruction Scheduling
Register Allocation
Dependence Analysis
Program Transformations
Vectorisation
Parallelisation (Automatic & Speculative)
Adaptive and Profile Driven Compilation
Dynamic Compilation
Machine learning-based compilation
Heterogeneous compiler issues
Advanced Compiler Construction, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703626
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this course are familiar with the most important components and algorithms in modern compilers. They can implement basic automatic code generation and compiler approaches.
Contents:
Understanding and implementation of: lexical and syntax analysis, automatic code generation, basic compiler optimizations, dependency analysis, program transformations, vectorization.
Advanced Topics in Compiler Construction
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703627
Learning Outcome:
Graduates of this Seminar are familiar with current research topics and the state of the art in Compilers. They know current issues and proposed solutions, and are therefore capable of understanding, categorizing and reproducing new results.
Contents:
2 basic types of topics are discussed:
Current real-world compilers
Current research in compilers
Methods:
Teams of students develop presentations about a compiler or research topic, and present them to the group.
Assessment:
The assessment is based on the quality of the presentation as well as the seminar paper.
Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of compilers is required (equivalent to the Compiler lecture), further knowledge (e.g. the advanced compiler lecture) is advantageous.
Remarks:
FWF DK-plus: High Perfomance Distributed Scientific Computing DK-plus
Advanced Concepts and Techniques in Software Quality
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703632
Learning Outcome:
Students know advanced concepts of software quality engineering techniques and are able to apply them.
Contents:
Advanced concepts of software quality engineering like model-based testing
Network Security, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703646
Learning Outcome:
Students who complete this module understand the most important concepts and techniques in multimedia security and digital forensics. They are in a position to select the security mechanisms necessary to enforce protection goals for and with the help of media data. The can adapt general mechanisms to specific application scenarios, critically evaluate their performance, document the results in a comprehensible way, and provide decision support. They know potentials and limitations of methods to detect forgeries and to identify the source of digitized media data (e.g., digital images). They also know about potentials and issues in using sensors for user authentication (e.g., biometrics) and can contribute to scientifically founded discussions.
Contents:
The lecture covers an introduction to the field of multimedia security including digital forensics. Building on the discussion of important properties of media data (in particular: compressed digital images), the lecture defines relevant protection goals and conveys methods for their enforcement (in particular: signal processing and coding). It also covers techniques for covered communication (e.g., steganography) as well as active and passive approaches to authentication and integrity verification (e.g., digital watermarking, forensics). Selected solutions are critically evaluated against known attacks.
Network Security, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703647
Learning Outcome:
Students who complete this module understand the most important concepts and techniques in multimedia security and digital forensics. They are in a position to select the security mechanisms necessary to enforce protection goals for and with the help of media data. The can adapt general mechanisms to specific application scenarios, critically evaluate their performance, document the results in a comprehensible way, and provide decision support. They know potentials and limitations of methods to detect forgeries and to identify the source of digitized media data (e.g., digital images). They also know about potentials and issues in using sensors for user authentication (e.g., biometrics) and can contribute to scientifically founded discussions.
Contents:
The introductory seminar delves into the contents of the lecture. It introduces methods and tools using practical demonstrations. Students receive exercises to prepare for the exam and carry small research projects on their own, the results of which are presented in class.
New Database Models, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703648
Learning Outcome:
Students who have completed this module know and understand the foundations of newdatabase concepts and can compare them with and evaluate against the architecture of conventional database systems. They understand the concepts of object-oriented, document-oriented, XML and graph-based systems and possess the skill to apply them in the respective query languages. Furthermore they possess the ability to autonomously acquire further skills regarding the content of the different areas.
Contents:
Architecture of new database systems; NoSQL-database models and their processing algorithms; document-oriented, graph-based and in-memory database systems; object-relational and XML databases; current techniques and approaches
New Database Models, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703649
Learning Outcome:
Students who have completed this module know and understand the foundations of newdatabase concepts and can compare them with and evaluate against the architecture of conventional database systems. They understand the concepts of object-oriented, document-oriented, XML and graph-based systems and possess the skill to apply them in the respective query languages. Furthermore they possess the ability to autonomously acquire further skills regarding the content of the different areas.
Contents:
Architecture of new database systems; NoSQL-database models and their processing algorithms; document-oriented, graph-based and in-memory database systems; object-relational and XML databases; current techniques and approaches
Semantic Web Services, Lecture
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703654
Learning Outcome:
This lecture will give an overview of Semantic Web Services technologies. It starts by introducing the principles of Web and Service sciences along with the various technologies that are used by Web services. A set of Semantic Web Services frameworks, including both top-down and bottom-up approaches are then discusses. Finally an overview of applications of semantic technologies in service-oriented systems is provided.
Contents:
Basic topics of Web Science; Service Science; Web services; Semantic Web und Services.
Prerequisites:
Basic notions of distributed programming, optional Web services.
Semantic Web Services, Seminar
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703655
Learning Outcome:
The aim of this seminar (PS) is to further explore the topics discussed in the Semantic Web Services lectures by answering questions and solving problems directly related to Web services, Semantic Annotations for Services, service related tasks, etc. The seminar follows closely the lecture's material. Exercise sheets will be handed out each week. Students will present their solutions the following week.
Contents:
Semantic Web services are building on top of Web services technology by describing various aspects of services using explicit, machine-understandable semantics that enable a certain degree of automation for various service related tasks. This lecture will give an overview of Semantic Web Services technologies. It starts by introducing the principles of Web and Service sciences along with the various technologies that are used by Web services. A set of Semantic Web Services frameworks, including both top-down and bottom-up approaches are then discussed. Finally an overview of applications of semantic technologies in service-oriented systems is provided.
Multi-Criteria Optimisation in parallel and distributed Systems
2,5
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703960
Learning Outcome:
Research of novel research topics in the area of multi-objective optimisation of parallel and distributed systems.
Smart Data
2,5
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703963
Learning Outcome:
High-quality PhD research is widely recognized as one of the key success factors in every academic institution. While doing a PhD necessarily implies a high amount of individual research work, the role of supervision is essential for the systematic operation of the process and its successful finalization.
This seminar is targeted at PhD students whose research interests cover Data Science, Semantic Web and Web Service areas. It is intended to provide PhD students with the opportunity to develop the skill to critically read, evaluate and present research papers, learn to present advanced topics to a specialized audience of fellow PhD students and PostDocs and receive feedback, and obtain a broad overview of important recent developments in Data Science research.
Contents:
It consists in a mix of a literature seminar, with the presentation of both classic, influential papers and preprints or very recent publications, and the presentation of advanced topics in the field of Data Science. The papers and topics may be unrelated to each participant specific research. The main objective is to learn about both important and recent developments and how results are commonly presented in the field.
Database Systems
PhD
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=703964
Learning Outcome:
In the course we study current and interesting topics in databases and information systems. PhD students will acquire in-depth knowledge relevant for their doctorate thesis and will enhance their presentation skills.
Course Number
Course title
ECTS
BS
MS
PhD
Earth Sciences and Geography
Summer Term 2016
Quaternary geology and palaeoclimatology
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=715192
Learning Outcome:
The students possess a profound knowledge of Quaternary climatic and environmental changes and can correctly identify sediments and landforms that were made by these changes, and assign individual processes.
Contents:
This lecture treats the evidence for Quaternary climate change on the basis of various marine and terrestrial climate archives and discusses the issues of causes and interactions.
Quaternary field course
3,5
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=715193
Learning Outcome:
The students gain detailed insights into important alpine Quaternary climatic and paleoenvironmental processes. They are capable of i) recognizing a range of quaternary sediments and landforms and ii) correctly interpreting these sediments and landforms in terms of formation proceses and genesis.
Contents:
The course consists of a introductory section that provides the theoretical foundation and and a field mapping course.The latter will focus on quaternary geological mapping, logging and facies analysis.
Quaternary field course, Excursion
.
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=715199
Learning Outcome:
The students gain detailed insights into important alpine Quaternary climatic and paleoenvironmental processes. They are capable of i) recognizing a range of quaternary sediments and landforms and ii) correctly interpreting these sediments and landforms in terms of formation proceses and genesis.
Contents:
The course consists of a introductory section that provides the theoretical foundation and and a field mapping course.The latter will focus on quaternary geological mapping, logging and facies analysis.
The Cryosphere in the Climate System
MS
http://orawww.uibk.ac.at/public/lfuonline_lv.details?sem_id_in=16S&lvnr_id_in=707711
Learning Outcome:
Understanding the basic mechanisms of glaciers and their role in the climate system.
Contents:
What is a glacier? Definitions in the context of glaciers.
Where are glaciers?
How do they change? The mass balance and the flow dynamics.
Why do we study glaciers? Glaciers in a wider context.
Which tools are required to meet research questions? Variables, observations, reconstructions, models.
Which processes govern glaciers and their changes? The process understanding.
Glaciers in the climate system. In view of the ongoing climate change.
Examples of recent studies and papers in our Innsbruck working group.
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