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Implementation of ECTS and project-based learning at the University of Bremen
Sebastian Kinder, University [email protected]
Daniel Große, University [email protected]
Rolf Drechsler, University [email protected]
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Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science
Study Programs:
•Mathematics (Diploma, Teacher Education)
•Technical Mathematics (Diploma)
•Computer Science (Diploma, B.Sc. / M.Sc.)
•Digital Media (B.Sc. / M.Sc.)
•Systems Engineering (B.Sc. / M.Sc.)
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Structure of C. S. Programs
•Modularization•Credit Points fully translated from SWS into ECTS
•In parallel Diploma and B.Sc. / M.Sc.
•Strong focus on project-based learning
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Pre-Diploma CP-System
modules CP - compulsory CP - electives
restricted electives
electives
theoretical 22 66
12practical 36
Applied 6 12
others
project 20
overall 120 CP
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Diploma CP-System
modules CP - compulsory CP - electives
restricted electives electives
theoretical 1218
14practical 24
applied 12
others
project 40
Diploma thesis 30
overall 150 CPwith Pre-Diploma 270 CP
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Bachelor
modules CP - compulsory CP - electives
restricted electives
electives
theoretical 22 1216
18practical 36 12
applied 6 18
others
SW-project 2 18
project 20
overall 180 CP
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Example of Study Plan (B.Sc.)
1st year (60 CPs) 2nd year (60 CPs) 3rd year (60 CPs)
Com-pulsory
• Mathematics (16)• Theoretical C.S. (6)• Introduction to
Programming (14)• Technical C.S. (8)• Research Methods
(2)
• Practical C.S. (6)• Technical C.S. (8)• Software project (18)• Computers &
Society (6)
• Student‘s Project including Bachelor Report (20)
Restricted Electives
• Applications (IS, Engin., Education), 2 modules (12)
• Theoretical C.S. (6)• 2 module from C.S.
(10)
• Theoretical C.S. (6)• Practical C.S. (12)• Applications (6)• 1 module from C.S.
(6)
Electives • 1 module (2) • 1 modules (6) • 2 modules (10)
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Master
modules CP - electives
restricted electives
electives
theoretical 68
8practical 12
applied 6
others
project 20
master thesis 30
overall 90 CP
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Example of Study Plan (M.Sc.)
1st year (60 CPs) 2nd year (30 CPs)
Compulsory • Student Project (20) • Master Thesis (30)
Restricted Electives
• Theoretical C.S. (6)• Practical C.S. (12)• Applications (6)
Electives • 1 module from C.S. (8) • 1 module (8)
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Project-based Learning
• Organizing learning around projects• Projects
– Complex tasks– Challenging questions and problems
• Involve students in– Problem-solving– Decision making– Investigative activities
• Opportunity to work relatively autonomously over extend period of time
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Project-based Learning (Diploma) (1)
Every year: – Approx. 200 students– Approx. 8 – 12 projects– From different research areas:
Technical, theoretical, practical C.S.– 2 years (4 semester) for 40 CP
workload approx. 10h per week– Every Friday reserved for project
meetings
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Project-based Learning (Diploma) (2)
Projects:– Own project management– Final report with
• All systems specifications• Implementation and testing of resulting
software system
– Students • Have their own room• Work in one team that is subdivided in
smaller teams for subtasks• Organize/document the work progress
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Project-based Learning (Diploma) (3)
Projects:– Academic stuff
• Works as coaches• Facilitate learning process• Provides input for specific topics
– Additional courses (lectures/seminars)– Plenary sessions
• Organizational tasks• Reflect work process• Presentation of student results
– Evaluation of individual performance of each student (at end of each term)
– At the end of project: Results are presented faculty-wide
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Project-based Learning – Structure
• Projects (Diploma)– Pre-Diploma: 1 year (SW Project)– Diploma: 2 years
• Projects (Ba/Ma)– Bachelor:
• 1 year (SW Project)• 1 year, Project incl. Bachelor report
– Master: 1 year
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Difficulties/Experiences
• Digital Media– 4 Universities (in Bremen)– 3 Systems– 2 Degrees (B.Sc.,M.Sc., B.A., M.A)– 1 Program
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Forecast/Outlook
• Many changes• Hard to predict anything • Unclear perspectives• Evaluation cannot be expected within
next few years!
• We are not at the end of the process: Changes will continue…
