Current Research Projects 2

Department

Master's program Food Technology & Nutrition

Course unit code

24_LTE_MAS_2_9

Number of ECTS credits allocated

1.5

Name of lecturer(s)

Dr. rer. nat. Stephan Alexander, Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Schürz Harald

Mode of delivery

face-to-face

Recommended optional program components

none

Recommended or required reading

Relevant journals and publications, databases: NCBI, PubMed, Science Direct, SciFinder, esp@cenet.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course immanent examination

Level of course unit

Master

Year of study

Spring 2025

Semester when the course unit is delivered

2

Language of instruction

English

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Students acquire in-depth technical and methodological skills in the field of scientific work, exemplified by the current research focuses of the degree program. In particular, students gain a comprehensive insight into all current R&D activities of all technically relevant research areas of the MCI and the respective state of knowledge.
In addition to their scientific skills, students gain a basic understanding of the central basic assumptions of economic theory and are able to identify and discuss microeconomic and macroeconomic models and laws. They gain insights into the basic behavioral assumptions of economic actors and can understand market phenomena on the basis of abstract economic models of individual economic decisions. In addition, they recognize the economic interrelationships in the aggregate and can correctly classify and analyze the macroeconomic framework conditions, design options and schools of thought with regard to their influence on corporate management. Finally, they will be able to identify and analyze current developments against the background of economic theory.

Course contents

Students learn about the current state of research in all current R&D areas of the MCI's technical R&D focus areas. The scientific methods used are presented and also deepened experimentally. The current R&D results and the methods used should be critically scrutinized by the students. Alternative approaches are examined.
Selected R&D aspects are presented by guest lecturers from their R&D departments in academia and industry. A visit to a relevant congress may also be planned.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course comprises an interactive mix of lectures, discussions and individual and group work.

Work placement(s)

none