Teaching Part:
1. Organization of the Completion of the Final Thesis, Defense, and State Final Examination
The seminar summarizes key deadlines and responsibilities associated with the completion and submission of the final thesis, its evaluation, thesis reviews, and the defense. It also includes an introduction to the organization of the state final examinations, examination committees, and state examination topics for individual study programs.
2. Presentation Skills and Preparation of the Defense Presentation
The seminar focuses on preparing a high-quality presentation of the final thesis and its successful delivery during the defense. Students will become familiar with the principles of presentation structure, the selection of key information, visual design, time management, and responding to the committee's questions.
3. Workshop – Mock Defense of the Final Thesis
Students in smaller groups will deliver their prepared presentations under conditions simulating a real defense. This will be followed by a discussion and feedback focusing on content, clarity, visual design, timing, delivery, and responses to technical/academic questions.
Mandatory attendance at all instructional sessions.
Project Part:
Independent work on the master's thesis topic in the department's laboratories, at a foreign university, or at an industrial partner's workplace.