astro831

Internships in the Research Groups - astro831

CourseInternships in the Research Groups
Course No.astro831
CategoryTypeLanguageTeaching hoursCPSemester
ElectiveResearch InternshipEnglish4WT/ST
Requirements for Participation: Students are asked to contact one of the BCGS lecturers prior to the start of their internship. Lecturers provide help if needed to find a suitable research group and topic. Not all groups may have internships available at all times, thus participation may be limited.

Preparation: A specialization lecture from the research field in question or equivalent preparation.

Form of Testing and Examination: A written report or, alternatively, a presentation in a meeting of the research group.

Length of Course: 4-6 weeks

Aims of the Course: Students conduct their own small research project as a part-time member of one of the research groups in Bonn. The students learn methods of scientific research and apply them to their project.

Contents of the Course:

One of the following possible items:

  • setting up a small experiment,

  • analyzing data from an existing experiment,

  • simulating experimental situations,

  • numerical or analytical calculations in a theory group.



Recommended Literature: provided by the supervisor within the research group.

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