Int. Course Cat. SoSe 2015 - Ruhr

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INTERNATIONAL
COURSE CATALOGUE
International Office
Gebäude Studierenden-Service-Center (SSC)
Universitätsstraße 150
44780 Bochum
Email: rubiss@rub.de
www.international.rub.de/rubiss
SoSe 2015
Degree programmes, seminars and lectures
taught in English and other foreign languages
International Course Catalogue
INTERNATIONAL
COURSE CATALOGUE
SoSe 2015
Degree programmes, seminars and lectures taught
in English and other foreign languages
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Introduction
Dear student, dear researcher, dear guest,
this is the International Course Catalogue (ICC) for Ruhr‐Universität Bochum, put
together by RUBiss – RUB international student services of the International Office.
The International Course Catalogue gives an overview of RUB’s classes which are
taught in foreign languages. It is aimed at international students wanting to organise
their semester programme, prospective students planning on studying in Bochum,
or partners and guests wishing to gain a general idea of RUB’s international courses
and degree programmes.
All courses are open to exchange students and students of related subjects.
It contains the following information:
1. A compilation of seminars and lectures (Bachelor, Master and PhD) held in
English or other foreign languages:
Many of RUB’s departments offer seminars and lectures in English or other
foreign languages. These are NOT usually part of an international degree
programme.
The ICC provides information about the content of the classes and
prerequisites for admission, as well as credit points and contact persons. It
also states which courses can be accredited to the “Optionalbereich”, and
which ones are especially suitable for exchange students.
2. Additional information on studying and researching internationally at RUB:
RUB’s international profile, a list of international (English) Master and PhD
programmes as well as double and joint degree courses, exchange
programmes, RUBiss – RUB international student services, Welcome Centre
for internationally mobile researchers, application and admission, contact
addresses.
We hope that you will find the International Course Catalogue a helpful guide for
your semester programme, and wish you every success in the new semester!
Your RUBiss – RUB international student services team
Introduction
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CONTENT
THE RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM.................................................................................................................. 4
SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS .................................................................................................... 5
RUBISS – RUB INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES ............................................................................... 5
EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES ............................................................................................................................ 6
RUB RESEARCH SCHOOL: MORE THAN RESEARCH FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCHERS AT RUB.………..9
WELCOME CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS .................................................................... 10
STUDYING AT RUB ................................................................................................................................................11
DEGREE PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH .......................................................................................... 11
DOUBLE AND JOINT DEGREES .................................................................................................................... 15
LANGUAGE COURSES ................................................................................................................................... 19
APPLICATION AND ADMISSION ................................................................................................................... 20
INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND LECTURES ............................................................................................21
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The Ruhr-Universität Bochum
THE RUHR-UNIVERSITÄT BOCHUM
Located in the midst of the dynamic, hospitable metropolitan area of the Ruhr, in the heart of
Europe, Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) with its 20 faculties is home to 5.500 employees and over
42.000 students from 130 countries. All the great scientific disciplines are united on one compact
campus. RUB offers approximately 150 bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes in various
combinations.
Opened in 1965 as the first new university to be established in Germany following the Second World
War and also the first university in the Ruhr area, RUB is now one of Germany’s biggest universities
and on its way to becoming one of the leading European universities of the 21st Century. RUB won
two projects in the very competitive German Excellence Initiative in June 2012: the interdisciplinary
Research School and the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV (Ruhr Explores Solvation) – Solvents as
active units.
The university's greatest strength is its interdisciplinary cooperation. Interfaculty and
interdisciplinary Research Departments, which are nationally and internationally networked,
sharpen RUB’s profile.
What makes it all come alive, are the people who meet on campus with their thirst for knowledge,
their curiosity and their commitment. They help shape the RUB and their open-mindedness makes
RUB an attractive place for people from around the world: More than 5000 international students,
approx. 450 international PhD students and several hundred international researchers are studying
and working at RUB. About 500 international exchange students spend time at RUB each year and
just as many RUB students complete parts of their degree abroad.
Research at RUB is internationally linked and geared towards internationalisation: RUB has signed
collaboration agreements with numerous prestigious partner universities and these collaborations
are put into practice by way of the active exchange programmes and various projects which are
taking place for students and researchers. RUB is a member of the Utrecht Network and further
international university networks in the areas of research and teaching. It has about 350 partner
universities in the ERASMUS Programme. It is also running liaison offices in New York, Moscow
and São Paulo/Rio de Janeiro with its neighbouring universities Dortmund and Duisburg-Essen as
part of the University Alliance Metropolis Ruhr (UAMR).
International students, PhD students and international researchers can benefit from a number of
extraordinary services:
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RUBiss – RUB international student services provides extensive information, support and advice
for all international students.
Incoming and outgoing exchange students are offered a wide range of exchange programmes
with partner universities worldwide, as well as special services at RUB.
Research School is the university-wide graduate school of RUB supporting all doctoral
researchers on campus by training of personal and interdisciplinary skills, career guidance,
personal counselling and with research-related training offered by the faculties.
Internationally mobile researchers are welcomed and supported in RUB’s Welcome Centre.
Service for international members
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SERVICE FOR INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS
RUBISS –INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
In order to be able to study successfully, it is important that you feel comfortable, both at university
and in daily life. Only then will you be able to focus on your studies. This is why "RUBiss –
international student services" was established at the International Office. You will find contact
persons for important issues which go beyond your academic studies, such as advice and support
in social, cultural and university-related affairs, as well as support with administrative tasks and
legal affairs concerning foreign nationals.
RUBiss offers:
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Support and advice on various matters
Orientation and welcome events
Events and excursions
We assist you in arranging your legal affairs with the foreign citizens’ office, the city of Bochum
and various other officials. We will also advice you on general questions concerning your studies
and living in Bochum and Germany.
Events are organised both at the beginning and during the semester. On various excursions, you
will have the opportunity to become acquainted with your new surroundings, settle in and meet
fellow students.
At the start of every semester, RUBiss organises orientation events for international students:
Orientation Days take place in the weeks before lectures start and are open to all new international
students. Participation is free of charge.
Every semester, members of staff from the International Office, accompanied by the Rector himself,
welcome the new international students to RUB at the International Welcome. RUBiss as well as
various university institutions introduce themselves and present their offers for international
students.
The RUBiss team publishes a semester programme every semester. In it, you will find a range of
different events, workshops and excursions. You can also register for our newsletter to stay
informed on current events.
RUBiss, International Office
Email: RUBiss@rub.de
Internet: www.international.rub.de/rubiss
Facebook group: RUBiss – RUB international student services
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EXCHANGE PROGRAMMES
RUB offers a variety of opportunities for student exchange. An exchange programme is certainly
the easiest, safest and cheapest of all possibilities to go abroad. The most commonly known
exchange programme is the EU’s ERASMUS+. Ruhr-Universität Bochum has some 300 partner
universities all over Europe. Students can spend 3 - 12 months abroad in one of the 28 EU member
states, Iceland, Norway, Macedonia (FYROM), Liechtenstein and Turkey and they will be supported
financially by the ERASMUS+ Mobility Grant.
In addition to the ERASMUS+ universities involved in the exchange programme, RUB closely
cooperates with the following universities:
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Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil
Universidade de Brasília (UNB), Brazil
Universidade Federal do ABC (UFABC), São Paulo, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Porto Alegre, Brazil
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte (UFRN), Natal, Brazil
Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF), Niterói, Brazil
Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Universidad Tecnológica Nacional (UTN), Argentina
Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM), Mexico
Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL), Monterrey, Mexico
Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana (UAM), Mexico City, Mexico
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP), Mexico
Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN), Antofagasta/Coquimbo, Chile
Lindenwood University in St.Charles, Missouri, USA
National Taiwan University (NTU), Taipei, Taiwan
EWHA Womans University, Seoul, Korea
Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea
Sogang University, Seoul, Korea
Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
Osaka University, Japan
Aarhus University, Arhus Denmark
The following universities offer RUB students a monthly scholarship in addition to the
reimbursement of tuition fees:
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Université François-Rabelais Tours, France
Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
Belarusian State University Minsk, Belarus
Tongji University, Shanghai, China
Students at all of these universities may study at RUB for one or two semesters without having to
pay any tuition fees.
RUB is also a member of the Utrecht Network. Within this network, 31 European universities are
working together on topics of internationalisation and exchange. The Utrecht Network has strong
links with the MAUI (Mid-America Universities International) Network and AEN (AustralianEuropean Network). The following universities are members of these networks:
a) MAUI:
Baylor University
Waco, TX
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
University of Missouri
Kansas City, MO
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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Rolla, MO
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
Southern Illinois University
at Carbondale, IL
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
University of Missouri
St. Louis, MO
University of Nebraska
Kearney, NE
Lincoln, NE
Omaha, NE
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK
b) AEN:
Deakin University
Victoria
Edith Cowan University
Western Australia
Griffith University
Queensland
Macquarie University
New South Wales
University of Tasmania
Tasmania
University of Western Sydney
New South Wales
University of Wollongong
New South Wales
Student exchanges take place on a regular basis through the MAUI Utrecht Network Exchange
Programme and the AEN Utrecht Network Exchange Programme. Students from all areas of study
may participate (only students from the Faculty of Medicine are excluded from the MAUI and AEN
Utrecht Network exchange programmes). All tuition fees at the host institution will be reimbursed.
Furthermore, many faculties run their own exchange programmes:
English/American Studies:
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Central Michigan University, USA
Slavonic Studies:
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Institute of European Cultures, Moscow, Russia
Moscow State University of Railway Engineering, Russia
Kursk State University, Russia
Vologda State Pedagogical University, Russia
Vologda State Technical University, Russia
Belarusian State University Minsk, Belarus
Simferopol State University, Ukraine
Faculty of Economics:
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Tongji University in Shanghai, China
Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan
East Anglia University, UK
HSBC Business School der Peking University Shenzhen, China
Faculty of Social Science:
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El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Mexico
Faculty of East Asian Studies:
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Nihon University in Tokyo, Japan
Fukushima University in Fukushima, Japan
Keio University in Tokyo, Japan
Okayama University in Okayama, Japan
Mie University in Tsu, Japan
Kwansei Gakuin University in Nishinomiya, Japan
Kyushu University, Japan
Niigata University, Japan
Faculty of Psychology
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Universidad Santo Tomás, Colombia
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering:
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Toyohashi University of Technology in Toyohashi, Japan
Texas A&M University in College Station, USA
Faculty of Mechanical Engineering:
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Toyohashi University of Technology in Toyohashi, Japan
Tongji University in Shanghai, China
Texas A&M University in College Station, USA
Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
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Purdue University in West Lafeyette, Indiana, USA
Drexel University in Philadelphia, USA
Students from those universities listed above, who are interested in spending one or two semesters
at RUB, should contact the International Office or their faculty at their home university to check
exchange possibilities. After being nominated for an exchange programme, you are welcome to
contact RUB’s Incoming Exchange Student Services.
RUB students wanting to spend part of their studies abroad are welcome to contact the Outgoing
Exchange Student Services located at the International Office.
Incoming Exchange Student Services
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Email: meike.schaich@uv.rub.de
theodoros.markakidis@uv.rub.de
Internet: www.international.rub.de/gaststudis
Outgoing Exchange Student Services
Email: veronika.fuckel@uv.rub.de (Europe and Latin America)
jonna.haensel@uv.rub.de (Asia)
anika.odenbach@uv.rub.de (Europe, North America and Australia)
Internet: www.international.rub.de/ausland
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RUB RESEARCH SCHOOL: MORE THAN RESEARCH
Research School supports doctoral researchers and early postdocs during their research careers at
RUB.
RUB Research School and its 20 faculties promote top-level postgraduate education in an
international and interdisciplinary research environment and support the individual research
interests of doctoral researchers. All enrolled doctoral researchers - from natural sciences and
engineering to the life sciences and the humanities and social sciences - are members of the
Research School. Early postdocs are also most welcome to participate in our programme.
Research School makes visible the research-related training offered by the faculties and research
areas of RUB. Dedicated counselling offers, training of personal skills (e.g. scientific
communication, proposal writing, leadership skills) and various inter- and transdisciplinary events
such as Science College, Research Day support young researchers during their doctorate. In
addition we offer career guidance for a career in- and outside academia preparing doctoral
researchers and early postdocs for their next career steps. If you have questions concerning planning
or starting your doctorate at RUB you are most welcome to contact us.
Doctoral researchers who wish to internationalize their research project and broaden their scientific
network around the world can be financially supported by Research School PLUS until the end of
2017.
On our website doctoral researchers and postdocs get all information about our programme and
offers. You are always most welcome to contact us any time during our office hours and come with
your questions about starting or doing a Dr. or a Ph.D at RUB.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Central Coordination Office
RUB Research School
Internet: http://www.research-school.rub.de
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WELCOME CENTRE FOR INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS
The Welcome Centre is one of the first ports of call for for international researchers and their
families at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. This is where you can come to find help in dealing with all
formalities that rain down on you, especially during the first few days after your arrival. But we are
here for you before and after your stay as well. Our aim is to ensure that you and your host
understand exactly what has to be done to prepare your visit well in advance so that you can settle
in quickly once you are here. We are a EURAXESS Service Centre and, therefore, connected with
other institutions advising researchers. We shall always try to give you the most up-to date
information.
Services
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Advice on formalities, including visa/residence title, registration, health insurance,
accompanying/supporting individuals in their direct dealings with the authorities
(“Ausländerbüro” and “Bürgerbüro” in Bochum)
Information on finding accommodation
Advice on family matters
Events for international researchers and their families (for current offers visit
www.rub.de/welcome-centre/events)
Support for RUB departments and faculties hosting international researchers
International Lounge for international researchers.
International Lounge
The International Lounge at the Welcome Centre is a dedicated drop-in centre for international
researchers, their families and mentors. The lounge is a great place to hang out – you will always
find someone to answer your questions about your stay at RUB. In attractive, centrally-located room
you can work, relax or chat to colleagues. We recommend you to visit the International Lounge as
soon as you arrive and register at the Welcome Centre so that you can benefit fully from the services
we offer – and collect your welcome package, of course.
Welcome receptions, information evenings and many other events run by the Welcome Centre for
visiting researchers and their families take place in the International Lounge.
EURAXESS
The Welcome Centre in Bochum is registered as a EURAXESS Service Centre – EURAXESS is an
EU wide network providing information and advice for internationally mobile researchers.
Welcome Centre, International Office
International Lounge, „Mensa“ building
Email: mailto:welcome-centre@rub.de
Internet: www.rub.de/welcome-centre
Facebook: Welcome Centre RUB
International Lounge for visiting researchers:
Mensa building, main entrance, Bistro level
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STUDYING AT RUB
DEGREE PROGRAMMES TAUGHT IN ENGLISH
Numerous degree programmes at RUB are taught in English, specialising in contemporary
research topics and/or offering double and joint degrees with distinguished universities:
Lasers and Photonics
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Degree: Master of Science (single degree)
Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester) and 15 January (summer semester)
Prerequisites: above-average Bachelor’s degree (at least 6 semesters) in Electrical Engineering,
Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or similar; very good English language skills, see
programme website for further details.
Fees: RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015 for summer semester 2015)
Contact: Biljana Cubaleska, Phone: +49 (0)234 32-29474, email: studienberatung@ei.rub.de
More information: www.ei.rub.de/studium/lap
Development Management
Institute of Development Research and Development Policy
Degree: Master of Arts (single degree)
Application deadline: Next intake: October 2016
15th of October 2015 for candidates who wish to apply for a DAAD-EPOS scholarship for the
MADM at Ruhr-University Bochum
31st of December 2015 for all other candidates for the MADM at Ruhr-University Bochum
31st of December 2015 for all candidates for the MADM Cape Town offered at the South African –
German Centre for Development Research at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Application Deadlines will be published on the course homepage: http://studienangebot.ruhr-unibochum.de/en/development-management/master-1-subject
Prerequisites: above-average BA or relevant degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law,
Economics, Geography or any other subjects related to the planning and evaluation of
development programmes and projects; job experience in a relevant field; very good English
language skills, see program website for further details.
Fees: RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015 for summer semester 2015)
Special feature: DAAD scholarships available; twin programme in Cape Town, S.A.
Contact: Tobias Thürer / Dr. Meik Nowak, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22458, Email: ieemdm@rub.de
Materials Science and Simulation
Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS)
Application deadline: see www.icams.de/content/masters-course-mss/application-and-admission
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree (B. Sc.) or comparable degree in one of the following or related
disciplines: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Civil and Environmental
Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Power Engineering, Chemistry,
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Nanotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Sciences or Astronomy; very good English language
skills, see program website for further details.
Fees: RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015)
Contact: Prof. Dr. rer. nat Alexander Hartmaier, Phone: +49 (0)234/32-29314, email:
mss@icams.rub.de
More information: www.icams.de/mss
Molecular and Developmental Stem Cell Biology
Faculty of Medicine
Application deadline: 15 July
Prerequisites: top Bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences (e.g. B.Sc. in Biology, Microbiology,
Biomedicine, Molecular Biology) or a state examination/Master's in a medical subject; proof of
good basic mathematical skills, very good English language skills, see program website for further
details.
Special feature: DAAD scholarchip for Tongji University Shanghai, Double Degree with Jinan
University, Guangzhou China Collaborations with Aarhus University, Denmark and Institut
Pasteur, Paris
Contact: Prof. Dr. Brand-Saberi, Phone: +49 (0)234 32- 27780, email: iSTEM@rub.de
More information: www.rub.de/istem
Molecular Sciences and Simulation
Faculty of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Application deadline: 15 July.
Prerequisites A B.Sc. Degree or international equivalent with an average mark better than 2.0 (or
equivalent) in Chemistry, Physics, Biochemistry, Engineering or a related interdisciplinary
subject; very good English language skills, see program website for further details.
Contact: Dr. Gerhard Schwaab, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24256, email: Gerhard.Schwaab@rub.de /
imos@rub.de
More information: www.rub.de/imos
Computational Engineering
Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Application deadline: international students 1 May, national students 15 September
Prerequisites: above-average Bachelor’s (or comparable) degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical
Engineering or a related engineering field. Bachelor degrees in Computer Science will not be
accepted. Very good English language skills, see program website for further details.
Special feature: twin programme at the Vietnamese-German University in Ho Chi Minh City
Contact: Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Sahlmen, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-22103, email: comp-eng@rub.de
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More information: http://compeng.rub.de
Geosciences – Resources and Energy
Faculty of Geosciences
Prerequisites: B.Sc. in Geosciences or related natural sciences, German and very good English
language skills (see program website for further details) and sufficient physical fitness to perform
fieldwork
Special feature: prepares students for subsequent employment in the industry (mainly
hydrocarbon industry)
Contact: Prof. Dr. Adrian Immenhauser, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28250,
email: adrian.immenhauser@rub.de
More information: http://www.gmg.rub.de/studium/studgang
Biochemistry
Prerequisites: above-average German or equivalent Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry or a
related field; very good English language skills, see program website for further details.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Irmgard D. Dietzel-Meyer, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-24170,
email: bc-schwerpunkte@rub.de
More information: www.chemie.rub.de/studium/master/biochemie
Chemistry
Prerequisites: above-average German or equivalent Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related
field; very good English language skills, see program website for further details.
Contact: Gundula Talbot, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26908, email: gundula.talbot@rub.de.
More information: www.chemie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/studium/master/chemie
Economics
Faculty of Management and Economics
Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester), 15 January (summer semester)
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related discipline (business, statistics,
mathematics, political science, international relations, etc.) with a regular period of study of at
least six semesters (180 ECTS credit points) and with completed coursework of at least 40 ECTS in
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economics and 15 ECTS in statistics/econometrics and mathematics. Very good English language
skills. For further details on admission requirements please visit the program’s website or contact
the program coordinator.
Contact: Dipl.-Ök. Michèle Lorraine Teufel, wiwi-studium@rub.de
More information: www.rub.de/econmaster/
Course catalogue: rub.de/econmaster/download.html
Cognitive Science
Faculty of Psychology
Prerequisites: excellent Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, mathematics,
biology, computer science or linguistics and similar subjects; very good English language skills,
see program website for further details.
Contact: Dr. Andreas Utsch, Phone: 0234 / 32-27895, email: andreas.utsch@rub.de.
More information: http://studienangebot.rub.de/en/cognitive-science/master-1-subject
Ethics – Economics, Law and Politics
Faculty of philosophy, law, economics and social science
Prerequisites: an interdisciplinary frame of mind, Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Political
Science, Law, or Economics; very good English language skills, see program website for further
details.
Contact: Dr. Simone Heinemann, Phone: 0234 / 32-24733, email: Simone.Heinemann@rub.de.
More information: http://studienangebot.rub.de/en/ethics-economics-law-and-politics/master-1subject
Criminal Justice, Governance and Police Science
Faculty of Law
Application deadline: 15 September until 31 October
Prerequisites: it is set up as an English-language blended-learning degree program, targeting
students from all over the world: to date, students from more than 20 countries have enrolled in
the course. The international Master’s program in Criminal Justice, Governance and Police
Science focuses on international security and justice perspectives, raising awareness and
facilitating a broader foundation for better decision-making in the future.
Fees: 8.400 €, RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015)
Contact: Caroline von der Heyden, Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25249, email:
administration@macrimgov.eu
More information: http://studienangebot.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/de/criminal-justice-governanceand-police-science/master-1-fach
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DOUBLE AND JOINT DEGREES
Several double and joint degree programmes provide the opportunity to obtain the degree of a
partner university alongside the RUB-degree.
For a list of all double / joint degree programmes including recent changes please check
www.international.rub.de/profil/lehre/doppelabschluss.
Double Master's Degree Germanistik with Universiteit van Amsterdam
Intercultural Master programme taught in German, starting in August. Students spend the first
two semesters together in Amsterdam and the third and fourth semester in Bochum.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Bernd Bastert
Email: bernd.bastert@rub.de
www.germanistik.rub.de/ambo/
Name: Philip Dorok
Email: Philipp.Dorok@rub.de
Double Master’s Degree “Comparative Literature” with Università di Bergamo
Students spend the first semester in Bochum, the second and the third semester in Bergamo and
the last (fourth) semester again in Bochum. Upon successful completion of the studies, they will
be awarded a Master's degree of both RUB and Università di Bergamo.
Contact:
Name: Dr. Peter Goßens
Email: peter.gossens@rub.de
Double Master's Degree Development Management with University of the Western Cape,
Capetown
International Master program taught in English. Well performing and committed students who
register for the MA in Development Management of Ruhr University Bochum can obtain a
second degree of our partner, the University of the Western Cape (UWC), South Africa.
Contact:
Name: Dr. Gabriele Baecker
Email: gabriele.baecker@rub.de
www.development-research.org/madm.html
Name: Dr. Meik Novak
Email: Meik.Nowak@rub.de
Double Master's Degree in Gender Studies with the University of Graz
Double degree "Master of Arts" is awarded, a full academic degree in both participating countries.
The degree course focuses on an international, mainly European, perspective on Gender Studies.
Contact:
Name: Maximiliane Brand
Email: GenderStudies@rub.de
Double Master’s Degree "Russian Culture" with RGGU in Moscow
Students of (Russian) Culture at the RGGU and at RUB obtain a Master degree of the RUB and of
the RGGU after successfully completing their studies.
Contact:
Name: Dr. Maria Brauckhoff
Email: maria.brauckhoff@rub.de
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Joint European Master's Programme in International Humanitarian Action (NOHA)
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict
Degree: Master of Arts (joint degree)
Application deadline: 15 March
Prerequisites: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in International Relations, History, Law,
Medicine, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Management, Geography, Spatial
Sciences or related fields
Fees: participation costs €12,600 for non-European students; €8,400 for European students (oneoff payment), RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015)
Special feature: Programme has been supported under the EU’s prestigious Erasmus Mundus
scheme.
Contact: Mareike Mais Email: mareike.mais@rub.de / More information: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ifhv
Double Master’s Degree in Management and/or Economics with UEA, Norwich
10 double degree places are offered for students of the Master of Economics or Master of
Management and Economics. The second and third semester are spent in Norwich.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr. Michael Roos
Email: mak@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
http://economics.rub.de/fileadmin/MAKRO/pubs/2010-2020/UEA-Doppelmaster-2012.pdf
Double Master’s Degree in Philology (Spanish Department) with Universidad de Oviedo
After spending time at the partner university during the last year of their studies, students gain
the Spanish Licenciatura degree and the German Master degree. Language of instruction in
Oviedo is Spanish.
Contact:
Name: Lidia Santiso Saco
Email: lidia.saco@rub.de
Double Master’s degree in Transformation of Urban Landscapes (TUL)
Faculty of Geosciences, department of Geography
Degree: Master of Science (RUB) and Master in Engineering (Tongji University)
Application deadline: 15 July (winter semester)
Prerequisites: Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, Spatial Planning (‘Raumplanung’) or
familiar equivalent study programmes from Germany or other countries. Thorough knowledge of
English.
Contact: Prof. Dr. Harald Zepp. +49 234 32-23313, email: tul-msc@rub.de
More information: www.geographie.rub.de/transformation-urbaner-landschaften
Double Master's Degree for students of "Financial Services" at the CDHK at TongjiUnversity, Shanghai, with the Faculty of Economics
Students of the CDHK can continue their studies at RUB from the 4th semester (out of 6
semesters at CDHK) onwards.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Pellens
Email: pellens@iur.rub.de
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Double Master's Degree of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering with the CDHK at Tongji
University, Shanghai
A double degree in production techniques can be obtained by German and Chinese students
(studying at both locations).
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Horst Meier
Email: Meier@lps.rub.de
Double Bachelor's Degree in History with Université François Rabelais Tours
The students study at their home university for two semesters, then change to the other
university. The 5th semester is spent in Tours by all students, the 6th in Bochum. Language of
instruction in Tours is French.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr. Gerhard Lubich
Email: Gerhard.lubich@rub.de
Dr. Jens Lieven
jens.lieven@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Double Master’s Degree “Diskurse und Praktiken kultureller Vermittlung / Discours et
Pratiques de Médiations culturelles” with Université François Rabelais Tours
Students will spend the first and the second semester in Bochum (the second semester jointly
with students from Tours) and the third and fourth at Université Tours. Upon completion of the
studies, they will be awarded a Master's degree of both RUB and Université Tours. Language of
instruction in Tours is French.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Linda Simonis
Email: Linda.Simonis@ruhr-uni-bochum.de
Double Bachelor's / Master's Degree in National and European Law with Université
François Rabelais Tours
Both double Bachelor's and double Master's degree. During the Master programme, students
spend two semesters together in Bochum and two in Tours. Language of instruction in Tours is
French.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr. Adelheid Puttler
Email: dfbs-info@rub.de
Double Master’s Degree in Philology (French Department) with Université François
Rabelais Tours
Students of both partner universities can spend the last year of their studies at the partner
institution. Students are awarded a Master's degree of both RUB and Université Tours. Language
of instruction in Tours is French.
Contact:
Name: Jürgen Niemeyer
Email: Juergen.Niemeyer@rub.de
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Studying at RUB
Joint European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict
Degree: Master of Arts (joint degree)
Next intake: First Round Deadline: 15 January, Second Round Deadline: 15 March.
Prerequisites: university degree of a high standard in a field relevant to human rights, including
disciplines of Law, Social Sciences and the Humanities and a minimum of 180 ECTS credits
(Bachelor’s/general degree)
Fees: tuition fees €4900 (one-off payment), enrolment fee €150, application processing fee €50,
RUB’s social fee 273,28 € (for summer semester 2015)
Special feature: first semester taught in Venice
Contact: Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Heintze Email: Hans-Joachim.Heintze@rub.de
More information: www.ifhv.de
Joint Master’s Degree Film and Audiovisual Media
Integrated studies at three different universties, at key media and media studies locations (first
and last semester at RUB) and receive a joint degree. Language of instruction depends on the
chosen location of study.
Contact:
Name: Prof. Dr. Oliver Fahle
Email: Oliver.Fahle@rub.de
Jasmin.Stommel@rub.de
www.rub.de/ifm/studium/master-film-av.html
Name: Jasmin Stommel
Email:
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LANGUAGE COURSES
ZFA – CENTER FOR FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING
a) Language Courses
The University Language Centre (Zentrum für Fremdsprachenausbildung, ZFA) provides courses
aimed at specialist and non-specialist language learners, with a particular focus on the key
attributes of developing cultural awareness and intercultural communicative competence in an
academic setting. Classes take place during the semester and -in the form of intensive coursesduring the semester break.
The University Language Centre currently offers classes for 14 different languages:
Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish.
More Information: www.rub.de/zfa
b) German as a Foreign Language
In addition to the language courses listed above, there are numerous offers for German as a
Foreign Language. In addition to preparatory courses, there are a lot of courses that may be taken
during the semester alongside regular studies. These courses are designed for the special needs of
international students, PhD students and international researchers.
More information: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/zfa/sprachen/de/index.html
c) Certification
In some of the courses for the languages listed above, there is the possibility to achieve special
certificates:
TestDaF (Deutsch als Fremdsprache – German as a Foreign Language); UNIcert® (Arabic,
English, French, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Swedish, Spanish, Turkish); DELE
(Spanish); CNaVT (Dutch); Swedex and Tisus (Swedish); DELF/DALF (French); IELTS (English)
and DAAD-language certificate.
d) Individual Learning
The University Language Centre also provides various opportunities for individual learning and
offers support, guidance and individual assistance:
- Tandem (Two people with different native languages learn with and from each other in a
systematic manner)
- Centre for self-organised learning
Language-learning coaching
More information: http://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/zfa/sgl/index.html.de
Bochum Institute of Intensive Language Training (LSI – Landesspracheninstitut)
This institute offers intensive language courses for Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and Russian, along
with a smaller number of less intensive courses for Korean, Persian, Dari and Turkish.
For more Information, please visit: www.landesspracheninstitut-bochum.de
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APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
If you are coming to RUB as an exchange student, you have to apply for an exchange programme
at your home university.
You will find all of the required information at www.international.rub.de/gaststudis.
If you wish to complete a degree at RUB, you are very welcome to submit your application. Please
note, however, that you have to fulfil certain criteria in order to be able to study at RUB:
Your higher education entrance qualification must be recognised as equivalent to the German
qualification. Your higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung,
HZB) is your school leaving certificate or proof of studies already completed at secondary
education level. To qualify for admission to RUB, you must be able to prove that you possess the
equivalent of the German Abitur qualification, which is the examination taken at the end of your
secondary education.
You will find more information regarding this topic at:
www.international.rub.de/bewerbung/zulassung/hzb
Furthermore, you need sufficient German skills for most degree programmes. The international
degree programmes listed in the first chapter of this brochure are an exception and these
Programmes have individual application procedures.
A high standard of German language skills are required for successful completion of a regular
course at Ruhr-Universität Bochum. Language skills can be proven by presenting a certificate
gained for passing one of the following examinations:
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DSH examination (level 2 or 3)
ZOP examinimation or Goethe-Zertifikat C2 of the Goethe-Institut
German language diploma, level II, of the Goethe-Institut
TestDaF with the grades 4 x 4 or 16 points
Degree in German philology.
You will find more information on this subject at
www.international.rub.de/bewerbung/zulassung/deutschkenntnisse
Ruhr-Universität Bochum offers an online application system. Application procedure can differ,
depending on the country you are coming from and the subject you are planning to study at RUB.
You will find all of the necessary information and the online application tool at
www.international.rub.de/bewerbung
Please note the application deadlines at RUB:
Application period, winter semester: 15/05 - 15/07
Application period, summer semester: 15/11 - 15/01
International degree programmes may have their own deadlines and application procedures. For
more information, check the chapter “International Master Programmes”
International seminars and lectures
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INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND LECTURES
The following chapter contains a compilation of seminars and lectures (Bachelor, Master and
PhD) held in English or other foreign languages.
Please note: These seminars and lectures are NOT necessarily part of an international degree
programme.
CENTRE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES……………………………………………………………………………………………………...22
FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY ..................................................................................... ….26
FACULTY OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING....................................................................31
COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING ................................................................................................................ 31
FACULTY OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES ...............................................................................................................44
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS ..................................................................................................................................49
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT…………………………………………………………………………………………….55
FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING ...................................................................................................58
FACULTY OF GEOSCIENCES .............................................................................................................................62
FACULTY OF LAW .................................................................................................................................................70
FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................74
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 74
ROMANIC STUDIE DEPARTMENT ................................................................................................................74
FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION ............................................................................................77
INSTITUTE FOR PHILOSOPHY ...................................................................................................................... 77
FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY...............................................................................................................................86
FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................89
FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE.....………………………………………………………………………………………………………99
INSTITUTE FOR NEURAL COMPUTATION ................................................................................................. 100
INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY…………………………….103
INTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STUDIES ............................. 103
INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS SIMULATION (ICAMS) ................ 104
MEDICAL FACULTY ............................................................................................................................................ 107
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CENTRE FOR RELIGIOUS STUDIES
THEOLOGY OF CREATION
Language: English
Department: Christian social teaching/New Testament
Contact: jachim.wiemeyer@rub.de, thomas.soeding@rub.de
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master/…
Module: BA 5, BA 7, MA 2
Module taught entirely in foreign language: No
Course type: workshop/seminar
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Joachim Wiemer/Prof. Dr. Thomas Söding
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in… /…
Room
GABF 04/714
Day, Time
12.-15. October 2015
Begin
12/10.2015
Course description:
Some of the central challenges of our century are based upon comprehensive interventions in the
natural environment caused by human economical activities. The workshop (summer school)
focuses on questions regarding the creation from a biblical perspective. It will also be discussed
how environmental aspects can be integrated better within the economy. The workshop is
provided for students of different faculties. Visits of different companies and interviews with their
entrepreneurs are scheduled to discuss the question of whether and how the environmental
responsibility can be transferred into business practices.
The workshop takes place in cooperation with the Dortmund Educational Institute “KonradAdenauer-Stiftung”.
A certificate can be acquired as advanced seminar in the subject “New Testament” or “Christian
Social Studies”.
The workshop will not exclusively be in English.
Application deadline 17.07.2015
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral examination/written examination/…
This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. No
JUDAISM: RITUAL AND PRACTICE, PAST AND PRESENT
Language: English
Department: CERES
Degree programme: Bachelor
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Alexandra Cuffel, +40 (0)234 - 32-22336,
alexandra.cuffel@rub.de
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Module: Name Jewish Studies
Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes/no No
Course type: Seminar
Credit Points: 2 CP
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexandra Cuffel, apl. Professor Dr. Adam Knobler
Requirements:
Room
GABF 04/709
Day, Time
Thuesday 16-18
Begin
2015-04-14
Course description:
This course will introduce students to the practices and rituals which served to mark the life cycle
of the individual in a variety of Rabbinic Jewish communities and to the ritual year, and major
holidays observed by Jews from different geographic regions and theological outlooks. Emphasis
will be placed on identifying and understanding the main holidays, the objects and issues of daily
life and how these have changed over time, how Jewish communities differ from one another,
both in the past and currently, and how and why those differences came into being. Course taught
in English. Assignments in English. Attendence required.
Proofs of academic achievement:
This course is especially suitable for exchange students. No
FROM THE JEWISH MESSIAH TO THE MUSLIM DAJJAL: APOCALYPTIC
THOUGHT AMONG JEWS, CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS IN LATE ANTIQUITY
AND THE MIDDLE AGES
Language: English
Department: CERES
Degree programme: Master
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Alexandra Cuffel, +40 (0)234 - 32-22336,
alexandra.cuffel@rub.de
Module: Name Jewish Studies
Credit Points: 3 CP
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexandra Cuffel
Requirements: Hebrew, Latin or Arabic
Room
GABF 04/352
Day, Time
Monday 12-14
Begin
2015-04-13
Course description:
Students will examine the historical development of the concept of the Messiah in all three faiths
from antiquity to the Middle Ages, and how this idea interacted with or prompted the creation of
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“Armulos” in Jewish thought, the “Antichrist” in Christian, and the Dajjal in Muslim thought.
Students will also consider how these stories of the messiah/anti-messiah and his mother played
into or attempted to counteract each groups’ concepts and accusations of “bad” masculinity and
femininity. Students will read a variety of medieval sources in translation plus scholarly works on
the subject. Course taught in English. Assignments may be written in English or German or in
another language with the previous agreement of the professor. Attendance and regular
preparation for class required.
INTERACTIONS BETWEEN RELIGIONS OF THE INDIAN SUB-CONTINENT:
VISUAL PERSPECTIVES
Language: English
Department: CERES
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Dr. Jessie Pons, +49 (0)234 - 32 22955, Jessie.Pons@rub.de
Module: Name Indian Studies
Credit Points: 3 CP
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Jessie Pons
Requirements:
Room
GA 7/52
Day, Time
Wednesday 12-14
Begin
2015-04-08
Course description:
This course focuses on the question of interaction between the main religious traditions of the
Indian sub-continent (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism) primarily through the gaze of visual
material. It examines the role of the visual (sculptures, paintings, temples) as a channel of
interaction between religions and reciprocally investigates the role of inter-religious contact in the
formulation and development of visual representations of the divine and of religious architecture.
Although the course will primarily concentrate on pre-Modern sources, modern and
contemporary examples will also be taken in consideration. Attention will thus be given to the
following themes:
the dichotomies between “aniconism” and “iconism” as reflected in visual material and
discourses on image production and image worship in written sources
the elaboration of the physical and spiritual qualities of the main gods of the various
religious pantheons (Buddha, Tīrthankaras, Śiva, Viṣṇu…)
the use of visual media in inter-religious polemics
the treatment of the divine in contemporary comic books
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HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY OF THE POPULAR CULTURE OF RELIGION
Language: English
Department: CERES
Contact: Name, Phone, Email appl. Prof Dr. Adam Knobler, +40 (0)234 - 32-22336,
Adam.Knobler@rub.de
Module: Name Methods
Course type: Course
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: appl. Prof. Dr. Adam Knobler
Requirements:
Room
Day, Time
Thursday 14-16
Begin
2015-04-09
Course description:
How does one examine religion historically? There are many lenses to the past, and one of the
most enduring is the lens of popular culture. From Social Media to Comics and from Music to
Movies, historians and religious studies practitioners have been able to examine the present and
past of religions. This course will look at how religion has been represented in everything from
polemical popular drama during the Reformation through illustrated comic books in
contemporary India. How does one go about using popular culture as a historical source? What
are the different methods and types of sources employed? How can one apply the study of popular
culture to the study of religion historically? Course and papers in English.
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FACULTY OF BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
190616: KOLLOQUIUM ZU FORSCHUNGSARBEITEN DES LEHRSTUHLS
PFLANZENPHYSIOLOGIE
Language: English
Department: Plant Physiology
Contact: Angelika Ernst, 0234-32-28004, pflanlzj@rub.de
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master/PhD
Module: Name
Module taught entirely in foreign language: Yes
Course type: seminar
Credit Points: 2
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ute Krämer/PD Dr. Markus Piotrowski/Prof. Dr. Danja Schünemann
Requirements: Room
ND 3/34
Day, Time
Friday, 8.30-10.00
Begin
10/04/2015
Course description:
Talks about ongoing research at the institute
Proofs of academic achievement: participation and lecture
190617: KOLLOQUIUM METALLHOMÖOSTASE; GRUNDLAGEN UND PRAXIS
DES WISSENSCHAFTLICHEN ARBEITENS IN DER PFLANZENPHYSIOLGIE
Language: English
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master/PhD
Module: Name
Credit Points: 1
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ute Krämer
Requirements: Room
ND 3/34
Day, Time
Wednesday, 9.00-11.00
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
Reports on research related to metal homoeostasis and plant metabolism
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Proofs of academic achievement: participation
190618: JOURNAL CLUB PLANT PHYSIOLOGY
Language: English
Degree programme: Master/PhD
Module: Name
Credit Points: 1
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ute Krämer
Requirements: Room
ND 3/34
Day, Time
Monday, 12-13 (every four
weeks)
Begin
04/05/2015
Course description:
Reports on recent publications in plant physiology
Proofs of academic achievement: report
PRACTICAL EXERCISES IN BIOTECHNOLOGY
Language: English
Department: Chair in Biophysics
Contact: PD Dr. Mathias Lübben, -24465, mathias.luebben@bph.rub.de
Degree programme: Master of Science in Biology/Biochemistry
Module: S-Module Biotechnology (limited accession)
Course type: 190335 Research Practical
Credit Points: 15
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Hofmann, PD Dr. Carsten Kötting, PD Dr. Mathias Lübben
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biology/Biochemistry
Room
By arrangement
Course description:
Day, Time
By arrangement
Begin
By arrangement
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Heterologous expression and purification of pharmacologically relevant membrane proteins
(practical exercises in cloning, expression and purification of membrane proteins or their
functional domains)
Proofs of academic achievement: Written protocol on the exercises
ACCOMPANYING SEMINAR TO THE PRACTICAL EXERCISES
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Language: English
Degree programme: Master of Science in Biology/Biochemistry
Module: S-Module Biotechnology (limited accession)
Course type: 190336 Seminar
Credit Points: 1
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Hofmann, PD Dr. Carsten Kötting, PD Dr. Mathias Lübben
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biology/Biochemistry
Room
By arrangement
Day, Time
By arrangement
Begin
By arrangement
Course description:
Heterologous expression and purification of pharmacologically relevant membrane proteins
(accompanying seminar to the practical exercises in cloning, expression and purification of
membrane proteins or their functional domains)
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral seminar contribution
SPECIAL LECTURE: PROTEINS – STRUCTURE AND BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION:
PROTEINS IN SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION
Language: English
Degree programme: Master Biochemistry
Module: 185850 Special Lecture in the Focal Point Programme “Proteins - Structure and
Biological Function: Proteins in Signal Transduction”
Course type: Lecture
Credit Points: 5
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Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Klaus Gerwert, Prof. Dr. Eckhard Hofmann, PD Dr. Carsten Kötting,
Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus, PD Dr. Mathias Lübben, Dr. Barbara Sitek, Prof. Dr. Raphael Stoll, Dr.
Ingrid Vetter, Prof. Dr. Alfred Wittinghofer, Dr. Steffen Wolf
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry or Biology
Room
ND04/397
Day, Time
Friday, 13.00 – 14:30 as
announced
Begin
Will be announced
Course description:
In this lecture the basic and advanced concepts of signal transduction and the proteins involved
are discussed in detail, using several model systems
Proofs of academic achievement: Written exam
LECTURE SERIES: PROTEINS – STRUCTURE AND BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION:
PROTEINS IN SIGNAL TRANSDUCTION ( = “LAB DAYS”)
Language: English
Department: Chair of Biophysics
Contact: PD Dr. Mathias Lübben, 24465, mathias.luebben@bph.rub.de
Degree programme: Master of Biochemistry
Module: 185850 Lecture Series in the Focal Point Programme “Proteins - Structure and Biological
Function: Proteins in Signal Transduction” – “Lab days” (equivalent of the “Ringvorlesung”)
Course type: Lectures, Student Seminar Talks, Student Poster Presentations
Credit Points: 5 CP
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Klaus Gerwert, Prof. Dr. Eckhard Hofmann, PD Dr. Carsten Kötting,
Prof. Dr. Katrin Marcus, PD Dr. Mathias Lübben, Dr. Barbara Sitek, Prof. Dr. Raphael Stoll, Dr.
Ingrid Vetter, Prof. Dr. Alfred Wittinghofer, Dr. Steffen Wolf
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics
Room
NDEF04/397
Day, Time
To be announced
Begin
Cf. Blackboard: Course No.
185850-SS15
Course description:
At the beginning of the summer semester the students will select a paper from a topic list
suggested by the lectures (preferably a publication, in which demanding experimental methods
have been applied to obtaining relevant insights to an interesting scientific subject. The students
will prepare 1) a poster explaining the applied experimental techniques which should be orally
presented in 10 min, and 2) a 20 min Power-Point based talk plus 10 min discussion on the
scientific content of the paper. In addition, the lecturers introduce their scientific working field in
short talks.
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The course takes place on two full days. For details, also for announcement of the beginning
dates, cf. Blackboard, Course No. 185850-SS15.
Proofs of academic achievement: Effective presentation by poster and talk
LITERATURE SEMINAR: BASIC AND CURRENT TOPICS OF PROTEIN
CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
Language: English
Department: AG Röntgenstrukturanalyse an Proteinen
Contact: Eckhard Hofmann, 22463, eckhard.hofmann@bph.rub.de
Degree programme: Master/Phd
Module: Literature seminar: Basic and current topics of protein crystallography
Credit Points: 2
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Eckhard Hofmann, Dr. Raphael Gasper-Schönenbrücher
Requirements: Basic courses in Biology/Biochemistry or related areas on protein science
Room
ND04/346
Day, Time
Thursday, 9:00-10:30
Begin
continuosly
Course description:
In this biweekly seminar, current papers related to protein crystallography are presented and
discussed. The seminar continues also in between terms. If only attended during term with one
presented seminar, 1CP is assigned.
Proofs of academic achievement: oral presentation
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FACULTY OF CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
COMPUTATIONAL ENGINEERING
FLUID DYNAMICS (MSC-CE-P06)
Language: English
Department: Computational Engineering
Contact: CompEng Office, IC 03/549, 0234/32-25485, compeng-support@rub.de
Degree programme: MSc. Computational Engineering
Module: Fluid Dynamics
Course type: lecture (1h) and excercises (1h)
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. R. Höffer
Requirements: CE-P1, CE-P2, Fluid Mechanics (bachelor level)
Room
tba
Day, Time
Tuesday 10:15-11:45
Begin
Tue, 14.04.2015
Course description:
The technical basics of dynamic fluid flows are introduced, studied and recapitulated as well as
related problems which are relevant for practical applications and solution procedures with an
emphasis put on computational aspects. The lectures and exercises contain the following topics:
• short review of hydrostatics and dynamics of incompressible flows involving friction
(conservation of
mass, energy and momentum, Navier-Stokes equations)
• potential flow
• isotropic turbulence and turbulence in a boundary layer flow
• flow over streamlined and bluff bodies
The students are guided in the exercises to working out assessment and solution strategies for
related, typical technical problems in fluid dynamics.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination/ 75 minutes
This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. Yes
CONTINUUM MECHANICS (MSC-CE-P07)
Language: English
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Module: Continuum Mechanics
Course type: lectures (2h) and excercises (2h)
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. rer. nat. K. Hackl, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Khanh Chau Le
Requirements: CE-P01, CE-P02
Room
IC 04/410
Day, Time
Tuesday: 08:30-10:00
Wednesday: 08:30-10:00
Begin
Tue, 07.04.2015
Course description:
The course starts with an introduction to the advanced analytical techniques of linear elasticity
theory, then moves on to the continuum-mechanical concepts of nonlinear elasticity and ends
with the discussion of material instabilities and microstructures. Numerous examples and
applications will be given.
• Advanced Linear Elasticity • Beltrami equation • Navier equation • stress-functions • scalar-and
vector potentials • Galerkin-vector • Love-function • solution of Papkovich-Neuber • Nonlinear
Deformation • Strain tensor • Polar descomposition • stress-tensors • equilibrium • strain-rates •
Nonlinear Elastic Materials • Covariance and isotropy • Hyperelastic materials • constrained
materials • Hypoelastic materials • objective rates • material stability • microstructures
Proofs of academic achievement: written examination/ 120 minutes
CONCRETE ENGINEERING AND DESIGN (MSC-CE-WP02)
Language: English
Module: Concrete Engineering and Design
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. P. Mark, Dr.-Ing. A. Ahrens
Requirements: basic knowledge in structural engineering, mechanics of beam and truss
structures, reinforced concrete design and material properties
Room
IC 04/206
Day, Time
Wednesday: 08:30 - 10:00
Thursday: 08:30-10:00
Course description:
The module includes the following topics:
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Mon, 15.04.2015
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• principles and safety concept of Eurocode 2 • material properties and modelling • bending and
shear design • design principles using spreadsheet analyses and optimisation methods • momentcurvature-relations • numerical section modelling (fibre model) • strut-and-tie-modelling •
redistribution of sectional forces
• principles of pre-stressing
o methods of pre-stress application
o time-variant and time-invariant losses
o calculation of deviation forces
o application in FE-methods
• application of mathematical software in nonlinear calculations
• optional: case study according to WP22 or W03
DYNAMICS AND ADAPTRONICS (MSC-CE-WP03)
Language: English
Module: Dynamics and Adaptronics
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. T. Nestorovic, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Khanh Chau Le
Requirements: CE-P01, CE-P02, basic knowledge in Structural Mechanics, Control Theory and
Active Mechanical Structures
Room
Wednesday: IAN 00/18
Friday: IAN 0018
Day, Time
Wed: 10:00-12:00
Fri: 12:00-13:30
Begin
Wed, 08.04.2015
Part 2 "Adaptronics" (Prof.
Nestorovic) will take place
in the 2nd semester part
(28.05.-18.07.)
Course description:
The course introduces the first principles of the dynamics of discrete and continuous mechanical
systems: Newton laws and Hamilton variational principles. The force and energy methods for
deriving the equation of motion for systems with a finite number of degrees of freedom as well as
for continuous systems are demonstrated. The energy conservation law for conservative systems
and the energy dissipation law for dissipative systems are studied. Various exact and approximate
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methods for solving dynamical problems, along with the Laplace transform method, the method
of normal mode for coupled systems, and the Rayleigh method are developed for free and forced
vibrations. Various practical examples and applications to resonance and active vibration control
are shown.
Further, an overall insight of the modelling and control of active structures is given within the
course. The terms and definitions as well as potential fields of application are introduced. For the
purpose of the controller design for active structural control, the basics of the control theory are
introduced: development of linear time invariant models, representation of linear differential
equations systems in the state-space form, controllability, observability and stability conditions of
control systems. The parallel description of the modelling methods in structural mechanics
enables the students to understand the application of control approaches. For actuation/sensing
purposes multifunctional active materials (piezo ceramics) are introduced as well as the basics of
the numerical model development for structures with active materials. Control methods include
time-continuous and discrete-time controllers in the state space for multiple-input multipleoutput systems, as well as methods of the classical control theory for single-input single output
systems. Differences and analogies between continuous and discrete time control systems are
specified and highlighted on the basis of a pole placement method. Closed-loop controller design
for active structures is explained. Different application examples and problem solutions show the
feasibility and importance of the control methods for structural development. Within this course
the students learn computer aided controller design and simulation using Matlab/Simulink
software.
ADVANCED FINITE ELEMENT METHODS (MSC-CE-WP04)
Language: English
Module: Advanced Finite Element Methods
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. techn. G. Meschke
Requirements: basics in Mathematics, Mechanics and Structural Analysis (Bachelor level), good
knowlegde in Finite Element Methods in Linear Structural Mechanics (CE-P05)
Room
tba
Day, Time
Monday: 08:30-11:45
Begin
Mon, 06.04.2015
Course description:
Based upon a brief summary of non-linear continuum mechanics the weak form of non-linear
elastodynamics, its consistent linearization and its finite element discretization are discussed and,
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in a first step, specialized to one-dimensional spatial truss elements to understand the principles
of the formulation of geometrically nonlinear finite elements. In addition, an overview of
nonlinear constitutive models including elasto-plastic and damage models is given. The second
part of the lecture focuses on algorithms to solve the resulting non-linear equilibrium equations
by load- and arc-length controlled Newton-type iteration schemes. Finally, the non-linear finite
element method is used for the non-linear stability analysis of structures.
The lectures are supplemented by exercises to support the understanding of the underlying theory
and to demonstrate the application of the non-linear finite element method for the solution of
selected examples. Furthermore, practical applications of the non-linear finite element method are
demonstrated by means of a commercial finite element programme.
Proofs of academic achievement: written exmination 120 minutes (85%), seminar papers & PC
exercise/ Homework (15%)
COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (MSC-CE-WP05)
Language: English
Module: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. R. Verfürth
Requirements: Basic knowledge of: partial differential equations and their variational
formulation, finite element methods, numerical methods for the solution of large linear and nonlinear systems of equations
Room
Mon: NA 2/24
Wed: ND 2/99
Day, Time
Monday: 11:15-12:45
Wednesday: 13:00-15:00
Begin
Mon, 06.04.2014
Course description:
1st week: Modelization
2nd week: Notations and auxiliary results
3rd week: FE discretization of the Stokes equations. 1st attempt
4th to 5th week: Mixed finite element discretization of the Stokes equations
6th week: Petrov-Galerkin stabilization
7th week: Non-conforming methods
8th week: Streamline formulation
9th week Numerical solution of the discrete problems
10th week: Adaptivity
11th week: FE discretization of the stationary incompressible Navier-Stokes equations variational
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problem; finite elements discretization; error estimates; streamline-diffusion stabilization;
upwinding
12th week: Solution of the algebraic equations
13th week: Adaptivity
14th week: Finite element discretization of the instationary incompressible Navier-Stokes
equations
14th week: Space-time adaptivity
14th week: Discretization of compressible and inviscid problems
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD FOR NONLINEAR ANALYSES OF MATERIALS AND
STRUCTURES (MSC-CE-WP06)
Language: English
Module: Finite Element Method for Nonlinear Analyses of Materials and Structures
Course type: lectures including exercises (2h)
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. techn. G. Meschke, Assistants
Requirements: Basic knowledge of tensor analysis, continuum mechanics and linear Finite
Element Methods is required; participation in the lecture ,,Advanced Finite Element Methods’’
(CE-WP04) is strongly recommended
Room
IC 03-653
Day, Time
Monday: 13:00-14:30
Begin
tba
Course description:
The course is concerned with inelastic material models including their algorithmic formulation
and implementation in the framework of nonlinear finite element analyses. Special attention will
be paid to efficient algorithms for physically nonlinear structural analyses considering
elastoplastic models for metals, soils and concrete as well as damaged based models for brittle
materials. As a final assignment, the formulation and implementation of inelastic material
models into an existing finite element programme and its application to nonlinear structural
analyses will be performed in autonomous teamwork by the participants.
Proofs of academic achievement: Project work (implementation of nonlinear material models)
and final student presentation within the scope of a seminar (100%)
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COMPUTATIONAL MODELLING OF MIXTURES (MSC-CE-WP07)
Language: English
Module: Computational Modelling of Mixtures
Course type: Lectures: 2h, Exercises: 1h
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. H. Steeb
Requirements: Knowledge in Mathematics and Mechanics (Tensor Theory, Mechanical
Modelling of Materials)
Room
IC 03-604
Day, Time
Friday: 10:15-11:45
Begin
tba
Course description:
Several advanced approaches in the field of continuum mixtures will be addressed. More
precisely, the following topics will be covered:
• Basic concept of superimposed continua • Kinematical description of continuum mixtures
• Balance equations for single and multiphase materials
• Material theory of mixtures
- Extended entropy inequality
- Principle of phase separation
- Equilibrium and non-equilibrium relations
• Basic binary models of solid-solid, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid mixtures including boundary and
initial value problems (multiphase and multi-component fluids, consolidation processes, diffusion
problems) • Numerical solution strategies for coupled problems
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination / 90 minutes (75%), Seminar papers (25%)
NUMERICAL METHODS AND STOCHASTICS (MSC-CE-WP08)
Language: English
Module: Numerical Methods and Stochastics
Course type: Lectures: 4h per week including approximately 1h exercises per week
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. H. Dehling, NN (Fakultät für Mathematik)
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Requirements: Basic knowledge of: partial differential equations, numerical methods and
stochastics
Room
Mon: NA 6/99
Wed: NA 01/99
Day, Time
Mon: 15:15-16:45
Wed: 12:30-14:00
Begin
06.04.2015
Course description:
Several advanced issues in the field of continuum mixtures will be addressed. More precisely, the
following topics will be covered:
• Basic concept of superimposed continua
• Kinematical description of continuum mixtures
• Balance equations for single and multiphase materials
• Material theory of mixtures
o Extended entropy inequality
o Principle of phase separation
o Equilibrium and non-equilibrium relations
• Basic binary models of solid-solid, solid-fluid and fluid-fluid mixtures including boundary and
initial value problems (multiphase and multi-component fluids, consolidationprocesses, diffusion
problems)
• Numerical solution strategies for coupled problems
Numerical Methods:
• Boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations (shooting, difference and finite
element methods)
• Finite element methods (brief retrospection as a basis for further material)
• Efficient solvers (preconditioned conjugate gradient and multigrid algorithms)
• Finite volume methods (systems in divergence form, discretization, relation to finite element
methods)
• Nonlinear optimization (gradient-type methods, derivative-free methods, simulated annealing)
Stochastics:
• Fundamental concepts of probability and statistics: (multivariate) densities, extreme value
distributions, descriptive statistics, parameter estimation and testing, confidence intervals,
goodness of fit tests
• Time series analysis: trend and seasonality, ARMA models, spectral density, parameter
estimation, prediction
• Multivariate statistics: correlation, principal component analysis, factoranalysis
• Linear models: multiple linear regression, F-test for linear hypotheses, Analysis of Variance
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination / 120 minutes
NUMERICAL SIMULATION IN GEOTECHNICS AND TUNNELLING
(MSC-CE-WP09 - 2015)
Language: English
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Module: Numerical Simulation in Geotechnics and Tunnelling
Course type: Lecture: 2 h, Exercise: 2 h)
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. techn. G. Meschke, Dr. A.A. Lavasan, Dipl.-Ing. J. Ninić, Assistants
Requirements: Fundamental knowledge in soil mechanics and FEM
Room
tba
Day, Time
Mon: 13:00-14:30
Primary Meeting
Begin
06.04.2015
Course description:
Numerical Simulation in Geotechnics
The course gives an overall insight to the numerical simulation of geotechnical and tunneling
problems by using the finite element method including constructional details, staged excavation
processes and support measures. This encompasses material modeling, discretization in space
and time and the evaluation of numerical results. The terms and expressions for creating proper
numerical models showing appropriate mesh shapes, boundary and initial conditions are
introduced. Different constitutive models with their parameters and potential fields of application
for different materials are presented in order to show how accurate results can be obtained. To
control the reliability of numerical models, the basics of constitutive parameter calibration, model
validation and verification techniques are explained. In connection with the possibilities of 2D and
3D discretization, the basics of invariant model development are explained. To achieve a better
understanding of the soil-water interactions in drained, undrained and consolidation analyses,
fully coupled hydromechanical finite element solutions are described. Basics of local and global
sensitivity analyses are introduced to address the effectiveness of the contributing constitutive
parameters as well as constructional aspects within the sub-systems. To perform global sensitivity
analyses, which usually requires a vast number of test runs, the meta modeling technique as a
method for surrogate model generation is presented. All these methods are consequently applied
in the context of a reference case study on a tunneling-related topic.
Numerical Simulation in Tunneling
This tutorial provides an overview of the most important aspects of realistic numerical
simulations of tunnel excavation using the Finite Element Method including staged excavation
processes and support measures. This encompasses material modeling, discretization in space
and time and the evaluation of numerical results. In the framework of the exercises nonlinear
numerical analyses in tunneling will be performed by the participants in autonomous teamwork
in the computer lab.
Proofs of academic achievement: Study work (100 %)
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OBJECT-ORIENTED MODELLING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF STRUCTURAL
ANALYSIS SOFTWARE (MSC-CE-WP10 / 2015)
Language: English
Department: Computational Engineering)
Module: Object-oriented Modelling and Implementation of Structural Analysis Software
Course type: Block seminar / equiv. to 2h lecture
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr.-Ing. M. Baitsch, MSc. H.G. Bui
Requirements: Finite Element Methods in Linear Structural Mechanics and Modern
Programming Concepts in Engineering
Room
tba
Day, Time
tba
Begin
SS 2015
Course description:
The seminar links the theory of finite element methods with object-oriented programming in the
sense that the finite element theory is applied within a finite element program developed by the
students. In order to gain insights into both topics – object-oriented programming and finite
element theory – students implement an object-oriented finite element program for the analysis of
spatial truss structures. This combination of the theory of numerical methods with object-oriented
programming provides an inspiring basis for the successful study of computational engineering.
In the lecture, the fundamentals of the finite element method and object-oriented programming
are briefly summarized. The programming part of the course comprises two parts. In the first
part, the topic is fixed: Students individually develop an object-oriented finite element program for
the linear analysis of spatial truss structures. The program is verified by means of the static
analysis of a representative benchmark and afterwards applied for the numerical analysis of an
individually designed spatial truss structure. In the second part, students can choose between
different options. Either, the application developed in the first part is extended to more
challenging problems (nonlinear analysis, other element types, etc.) or students switch to an
existing object-oriented finite element package (e.g. Kratos) and develop an extension of that
software.
Proofs of academic achievement: Study project and oral examination
RECENT ADVANCES IN NUMERICAL MODELING AND SIMULATION
(MSC-CE-W35)
Language: English
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Module: Recent Advances in Numerical Modeling and Simulation
Course type: seminar (3h)
Credit Points: 2
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. G. Meschke, MSc. H.G. Bui
Requirements: Room
IC 03/649
Day, Time
Fri: 16:00-19:00
Begin
tba
Course description:
Topics:(Topics are subject to change)
1st session: Isogeometric Analysis • 2nd session: Extended Finite Element Method (Part 1)
3rd session: Extended Finite Element Method (Part 2) • 4th session: High performance
computing using GPU • 5th session: Student Presentations • 6th session: Computational
Biomechanics of the Human Eye
Proofs of academic achievement: tba
CASE STUDY A (MSC-CE-WP22)
Language: English
Module: Case Study
Course type: The topic of a project paper is devised by a lecturer of the course or an assistant who
supervises the exercises. The student - or a small group of students - conducts a project
independently and presents the results in the form of a written report and optionally, an oral
presentation (upon agreement with the respective lecturer).
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Professors and Assistants of the course
Requirements: BSc.-Degree in Engineering
Room
tba
Day, Time
tba
Begin
SS 2015
Course description:
The project topic is usually determined by the respective lecturer or one of his/her assistants. In
addition to this, students may also conduct project work on topics defined by companies from
industry or official authorities. However, the project work must be completed under the
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supervision of one of the course’s lecturers.
The projects are usually devised so as to integrate interdisciplinary aspects such as
• Noticing problems and describing them • Formulating envisaged goals • Team-oriented
problem solutions • Organizing and optimizing one's time and work plan • Interdisciplinary
problem solutions • Literature research and evaluation as well as the consultation of experts
• Documentation, illustration and presentation of results
Proofs of academic achievement: The project paper and presentation will be graded. For this
purpose, the individual achievements of the students within the project groups are separately
evaluated.The evaluation includes:- Written project paper / 75% (100% without a final
presentation)- Final presentation / 25% (optional)
CASE STUDY B (MSC-CE-W03)
Language: English
Module: Case Study B
Course type: The topic of a project paper is formulated by a lecturer of the course or an assistant
who supervises the exercises. The student - or a small group of students - conducts a project
independently and presents the results in the form of a written report and optionally, an oral
presentation (upon agreement with the respective lecturer).
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Professors and Assistants of the course
Requirements: Room
tba
Day, Time
tba
Begin
SS 2015
Course description:
The project topic is usually determined by the respective lecturer or one of his/her assistants. In
addition to this, students may also conduct project work on topics defined by companies from
industry or official authorities. However, the project work must be completed under the
supervision of one of the course’s lecturers.
The projects are usually devised so as to integrate interdisciplinary aspects such as:
• Noticing problems and describing them o Formulating envisaged goals • Team-oriented
problem solutions • Organizing and optimizing one's time and work plan • Interdisciplinary
problem solutions • Literature research and evaluation as well as the consultation of experts
• Documentation, illustration and presentation of results
Proofs of academic achievement: The project paper and presentation will be graded. For this
purpose, the individual achievements of the students within the project groups are separately
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evaluated.The evaluation includes:- Written project paper / 75% (100% without a final
presentation)- Final presentation / 25% (optional)
TRAINING OF COMPETENCES (PART 2) (MSC-CE-W02)
Language: English
Department: Center for foreign language acquisition (ZFA)
Contact: ZFA Office, GB 7/54, 0234/ 32-28182, zfa@rub.de
Module: Training of Competences (Part 2)
Course type: Lectures including exercises: 4h
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Lecturers of ZFA
Requirements: Participation on CE-W01 is obligatory.
Room
tba
Day, Time
tba
Begin
tba
Course description:
The learning goals of this German language course fulfill the special requirements of foreign
students majoring in a subject that uses English as a teaching language. The main focus of the
course lies on action oriented speaking, listening, reading and writing comprehension so that the
students manage more easily to cope with everyday situations of their life in Germany. With this
course students reach a minimum level of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
in familiar universal contexts or shared knowledge situations such as greeting, small talk,
shopping, making appointments, eating out, orientation, biography, healthcare etc.
The classes consist of small groups, ensuring that students have ample opportunity to speak as
well as having their individual needs attended to.
All of our instructors are university graduates experienced in teaching DaF (Deutsch als
Fremdsprache - German as a foreign language) and have been selected for their experience in
working with students and their ability to make language learning an active and rewarding
process.
An optional intensive block course after the winter semester helps to activate and to intensify the
newly acquired language skills.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination / 120 minutes
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FACULTY OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES
THE POLITICS OF MEMORY IN CONTEMPORARY JAPAN
Language: English
Department: East Asian Studies, Politics of East Asia
Contact: Szczepanska, Kamila, Mi 13:00-15:00 Uhr, AKAFÖ Haus 2.14
Kamila.Szczepanska@rub.de
Module: Regierungen und Institutionen Ostasiens RIO
Course type: Seminar 090350
Credit Points: 4,5
Teacher/Lecturer: Szczepanska, Kamila, Ph.D
Requirements: Communicative level of English. Knowledge of Japanese language is not essential
to participate in the module. B.A. degree. B.A. students in their final semester may be allowed to
attend the seminar after prior consultation..
Room
GABF 04/509
Day, Time
Wednesday 10-14
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
This class explores the matters of apology and compensation, textbook representations of the AsiaPacific War, ‘comfort women’ issue and national attitudes towards the difficult past in Japan.
Special emphasis is put on discussing how subsequent Japanese governments handled the matter
of the country’s wartime past both in domestic and international spheres. During the class we will
critically investigate not only policies and measures undertaken by the government, but also
initiatives relating to addressing the wartime past in East Asia that emerged from the level of
Japanese civil society. Finally, we are going to investigate the importance of the 'history issue' in
relationship between Japan and its two neighbours, i.e. China and South Korea.
The main objectives of the module are twofold: 1) to provide students with extended knowledge on
a set of wartime legacies in Japan and in the region, and 2) to encourage critical analysis of
academic arguments concerning the ‘history issue’ in the region.
CURRENT ISSUES IN JAPANESE POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Language: English
Contact: Szczepanska, Kamila, (s.oben)
Module: Sprachübungen
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Course type: Übung 090351
Credit Points: 4,5
Teacher/Lecturer: Szczepanska, Kamila, Ph.D
Requirements: Classes will be conducted in English. Knowledge of English and Japanese
languages required.
Room
GA 03/140
Day, Time
Thursday 10-14
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
During the classes we will analyse the recent developments in Japanese domestic and foreign
politics, including economy and security issues, that took place from 2012 onwards, after the new
Abe government was established in Japan. Selected issues concerning broader developments
within Japanese society will be discussed too, e.g. aging of Japanese population, migration,
position of women, as the current Abe administration has undertaken steps to solve these
increasingly pressing social problems.
The class will be conducted in English, however the sources will be both in Japanese and English,
allowing students to practice reading and understanding of Japanese language.
Proofs of academic achievement: This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. No
POLICY LEARNING AND EXPERIMENTALISM IN CHINA
Language: English
Contact: Prof. Dr. J.C. Gottwald, Fr, 10-12h, Tel.: 0234/32-26748, AKAFÖ Haus 2.01, E-Mail:
politik-ostasiens@rub.de
Module: , Regierungen und Institutionen Ostasiens RIO
Credit Points: 4,5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. J.C. Gottwald
Requirements: Completed BA WPOA or consulting the lecturer
Room
GABF 04/509
Day, Time
Friday 16-18
Begin
10/04/2015
Course description:
The gradual process of socio-economic transformation in the People's Republic of China raises
fundamental issues for both theories of social sciences and for the study of China. More than 35
years after the introduction of the politics of reform and opening up, the Communist Party of
China has created numerous experiments and tested different modes of governance and policy-
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making. How do these processes work? What is their effect on China's process of transformation?
And do we face a new model for policy-making and governance for other countries and political
systems?.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination, Presentation
INTRODUCTION TO JAPANESE POLITICS AND SOCIETY
Language: English
Department: East Asian Politics
Contact: Degree programme: Bachelor
Module: Angewandte Politikwissenschaft Ostasiens
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Kamila Szczepanska, PHD
Requirements: Participants need to have GPO modules completed to be able to participate in this
class. Knowledge of English language required.
Room
GA 03/140
Day, Time
Thursday 12.15-13.45
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
The module will explore the main features and transformation of Japanese politics starting from
1945 up until the current moment. We will discuss the establishment and development of
Japanese democracy after the Asia-Pacific War (1931-1945), as well as functioning of party system
and parliamentary politics. Then, we will examine the multiple ‘crises’ in the 1990s and their
impact on Japanese politics and economy. Next, we will discuss the ‘tectonic’ shifts in Japanese
political life that took place in the last decade, including the significance of PM Koizumi Junichiro
administration, the electoral victory of the Democratic Party of Japan and return to power of the
Liberal Democratic Party (2012). Additionally, we will examine the transformation of
gender/family relationships, the problem of minorities and migration, as well as the issue of civil
society in Japan.
The main objectives of the class are threefold: 1) to provide students with extended knowledge on
both historical trajectory of Japan’s political development and the most recent challenges facing
Japanese state, 2) to encourage critical analysis of academic arguments concerning Japanese
politics and society, and 3) to develop students’ presentation and communication skills in English.
Proofs of academic achievement: Presentation and active participation. In case of completing the
Module, an essay must be written.
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CURRENT ISSUES IN EAST ASIAN INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY
Language: English
Department: East Asian Studies, International Politic Economy of East Asia
Contact: Prof. Dr. Bersick, AKAFÖ Haus 2.27
Module: Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik Ostasiens
Credit Points: 4,5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Sebastian Bersick
Requirements: Completed BA-degree or consulting the lecturer
Room
GC 6/134
Day, Time
Friday 10.15-11.45
Begin
18/10/2013
Course description:
Proofs of academic achievement: This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. Yes
THE EUROPEAN UNION AND EAST ASIA
Language: English
Department: East Asian Studies, International Politic Economy of East Asia
Contact: Prof. Dr. Bersick, AKAFÖ Haus 2.27
Module: Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik Ostasiens
Credit Points: 4,5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Bersick, Sebastian
Requirements: Completed BA-degree or consulting the lecturer
Room
GC 6/134
Day, Time
Friday 10.15-11.45
Begin
18/10/2013
Course description:
forthcoming
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HISTORY OF LAW IN KOREA
Language: English
Department: East Asian Studies, Korean Studies
Contact: Name, Phone, Email
Degree programme: BA and MA
Module: Korean studies (MA KM 06, BA KB 06), Cultural and historical background (BA KGH),
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: N.N.
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Korean Studies
Room
GABF 04/409
Day, Time
Tuesday 10-12 Uhr
Begin
07/04/2015
Course description:
forthcoming
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FACULTY OF ECONOMICS
MANAGEMENT GAME „GENERAL MANAGEMENT“
Language: English
Department: Institute of Management
Contact: Dr. Martin Seidler, +49 (0)234 32-22235, Martin.Seidler@rub.de
Degree programme: Bachelor Management and Economics
Module: Management Game “General Management”
Course type: management game
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Brigitte Werners/Dr. Martin Seidler
Requirements: Knowledge of the modules „Kostenrechnung“, (cost accounting)
“Jahresabschluss” (financial accounting) and „Finanzierung und Investition“ (finance and
investment)
Room
Will be published on the
website of the institute:
www.ifu.rub.de
Day, Time
Introductory session:
Friday 10th of April, 10.0011.30 am
Begin
10/04/2015
Course description:
The management game models structure and functions of industrial companies. Participants
represent the boards of directors and have to make decisions in all fields of management. The
groups are in competition against each other and have to cope with challenging scenarios. The
students are supposed to handle complex problems and to make group-decisions under
uncertainty and time pressure. Thus they get to know interdependencies of different aspects of
management while acting together in small groups and having fun in learning.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Language: English
Department: Assistant Professor Macroeconomics
Contact: Sanne Hiller, sanne.hiller@rub.de
Module: International Trade
Course type: Lecture with exercise
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: JProf. Dr. Sanne Hiller
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Requirements: Some prior coursework in international trade as well as basic econometrics would
be very helpful but is not mandatory. It is expected that basic microeconomic concepts are well
understood
Room
tba
Day, Time
Monday 10 – 12 Lecture
Thursday 10 – 12
or Friday 10 – 12 Tutorial
Begin
13.04.2015
Course description:
This course provides an intermediate/advanced study of international trade theory and policy. We
will discuss aspects of international trade at a fairly abstract and rigorous level. The issues that will
be addressed are, among others, the fundamental gains from trade, the implications of imperfect
competition for trade patterns and welfare, how firms of different sizes and productivities engage
in trade and investment, and justifications for policies that restrict trade.
The course has three main goals: (1) To develop a solid grounding in the analytical work of
modern trade theory; (2) to master some tools for use in practical trade analysis; and (3) to provide
a better understanding of the circumstances within which international trade policy is provided.
Proofs of academic achievement: Final exam (90 minutes), which makes up 100% of the grade
MARKETING MANAGEMENT
Language: English
Department: Sales & Marketing Department
Contact: Gina Mende, 0234-32-29466, gina.mende@rub.de
Module: Marketing Management
Course type: Lecture and Exercise
Credit Points: 10 ECTS - only for passing the exam!
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jan Wieseke
Requirements: None
Room
HZO50
HZO40
HZO40
Day, Time
Wednesday 12.15 - 13.45
Thursday 14.15 - 16.00
Thursday 16.00 - 17.45
Begin
15/04/2015
Course description:
The goals of international companys are often not only value oriented, but also market and customer
oriented. To achieve these goals is the purpose of marketing. The decisions which lead to a market
orientated management will be discussed. As lots of analyses in companies are usually conducted with
statistical methods nowadays, these will also be content of the course.
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LABOR ECONOMICS
Language: English
Department: Chair of Empirical Economics
Contact: Frauke Wobbe, -25341, empwifo@rub.de
Module: Labor Economics
Course type: Lecture and tutorial
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer
Requirements: Knowledge of microeconomics is required. Prior coursework in the B.Sc. module
"Grundlagen der Empirischen Wirtschaftsforschung" is recommended.
Room
HGC 50
Day, Time
Wednesday 10.00-12.00
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
The labor market affects the daily lifes and the welfare of every individual directly. Hence, the
analysis of labor markets is of importance and interest not only to economists but to the
population at large. Labor economics is a very challenging and a stimulating area in economics
due to the special characteristics of the labor market. For example, different to capital workers are
not commodities with fixed characteristics and make decisions about the nature of their
participation in the labor market. Institutions affect the labor market much more than any other
market.
The aim of this module is to give an understanding of the dis-tinctive features of labor markets
and the ways in which they operate. Among other things, we will analyse labor supply, labor
demand, human capital, and the role of different labor market institutions and labor market
policies for wages and employment. Throughout the module, we attempt to integrate theoretical
issues and empirical evidence, and to address ques-tions of policy. The latter will concentrate on
European issues.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination (90 minutes)
MICROECONOMETRICS
Language: English
Contact:
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Module: Microeconometrics
Credit Points: 10
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer with assistants and postdoctoral candidates from the
RWI
Requirements: Advanced knowledge of empirical research and/or econometrics is required.
Room
GC 04/614
Day, Time
Friday 14.00-18.00
Begin
08/04/2015-20/05/2015
Course description:
This module deals with the advanced analysis of economet-ric methods applicable to micro data.
In particular, discrete choice and selection models as well as advanced empirical evaluation
methods are covered. Within the lecture, the par-ticipants are introduced to the theoretical
concepts of the methods. Within the tutorials, these methods are applied to real world data by
making use of the econometric software package STATA.
Proofs of academic achievement: 50% written examination (90 minutes), 50% assignments (4
assignments, each 8-10 pages long)
EMPIRICAL ECONIMICS: SELECTED PROBLEMS
Language: English
Contact: Degree programme: Master
Module: Empirical Economics: Selected Problems
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Thomas Bauer with assistants and postdoctoral candidates from the
RWI
Requirements: Knowledge of empirical research and/or econometrics is required.
Room
GBCF 04/614
Day, Time
Begin
03/06/2015-08/07/2015
Course description:
This module deals with the advanced analysis of specific topics in the field of empirical economics
(e.g., labor economics, health economics, or education economics). In a basic lecture, the
participants are introduced to the theoretical and empirical concepts of the topic. The lectures will
also review some important empirical studies of the topic, explaining the way the economic
problem was represented by an econometric model. The students will then be assigned to present
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major publications of the research field in order to deepen the knowledge obtained through the
lecture.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination (90 minutes)
LABOR MARKETS IN THE GREAT RECESSION
Language: English
Department: Chair of Emprical Economics
Module: Labor Markets in the Great Recession
Course type: Seminar (2 credit hours)
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Ronald Bachmann (RWI)
Requirements: Advanced knowledge of economic theory and microeconometrics is required.
Room
GC 03/42
Day, Time
Begin
15/04/2015
Course description:
The aim of this seminar is to understand the development of the labor markets of industrialized
countries during the recent Great Recession. Applying their knowledge of theoretical models and
empirical methods, the students are expected to critically assess the state of the academic
literature in this context. The results of their research should enable them to answer a precise
research question in this context by writing a seminar paper and presenting this paper during a
two-day seminar.
Proofs of academic achievement: 50% term paper, 30% presentation (20 minutes), 20%
involvement in discussion
POPULATION AND FAMILY ECONOMICS
Language: English
Department: Chair of Emprical Economics
Module: Population and Family Economics
Course type: Lecture and literature seminar
Credit Points: 5
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Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Sandra Schaffner (RWI)
Requirements: Advanced knowledge of empirical research and/or microeconometrics is required.
Room
GBCF 04/411
Day, Time
Begin
09/05/2015
Course description:
This module aims to introduce the participants to some of the main issues that play a role in the
field of population, demography and family from the perspective of economics. This covers the
demographic change, fertility, marriage, labour supply of women, schooling, migration, health
and mortality.
In the first part, there is a brief introduction in the economic models whereas the second part
consists of applied econometric literature that analyses the subjects.
Proofs of academic achievement: 50% Final exam, 50% presentation
CONTEMPORARY ISSUED IN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Language: English
Department: Lehrstuhl für Accounting, insb. Auditing
Contact: Dipl.-Ök. Janine Maniora, 0234 32-25645, Janine.Maniora@rub.de
Module: Contemporary Issues in Corporate Governance
Credit Points: 5 ECTS
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jürgen Ernstberger
Requirements: A basic knowledge of accounting and finance is required.
Room
Please see homepage
Day, Time
Block seminar in July
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Processing time starting in
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Course description:
The course focuses on different contemporary issues in corporate governance. Examples are
international differences in corporate governance, stakeholder conflicts, enforcement and
compliance. It enables students to understand and discuss corporate governance mechanisms as
well as new regulative approaches in this area. Students should gain experience in writing
scientific papers and presenting the main results.
Further appointments will be announced in the introductory session.
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral and written examination. Seminar paper (60%),
presentation of the main results and participation in the class discussion (40%). It is not possible
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to either repeat the writing of the paper or the presentation/discussion. A student has passed the
module if the weighted average of both grades is at least 4,0.
This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. no
This course is especially suitable for exchange students. no
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
INTERNATIONALISATION STRATEGIES AND INNOVATION
Language: Englisch
Department: Chair: Human Resources and Work Process Management
Contact: Prof. Dr. Uta Wilkens / 27876 / aup@rub.de
Module: Internationalisation Strategies and Innovation
Course type: Modul
Credit Points: 10
Teacher/Lecturer: Nebojsa Radojevic, MBA, Dipl.-Inform., PMPLehrbeauftragter am Lehrstuhl
Arbeitsmanagement und Personal, Institut für Arbeitswissenschaft
Requirements: For Masterstudents: Management or Management & Economics
Room
For room see homepage
Day, Time
Block course (for times see
homepage)
Begin
For beginning see
homepage
Course description:
This module focuses on three major themes implied by the changing global business environment.
First, we identify trends and particularly consider emerging markets. Second, we assess
internationalisation strategies and their theoretical fundaments. We especially aim at understanding
factors that greatly differ among countries and affect strategy choice. Finally, we discuss major
innovation models, and evaluate implications of internationalisation on innovation and vice versa.
Type of module: Six group coaching sessions; self-study; a final paper or participation in the practice
week. Maximum 18 participants, prior enrollment required. For further details, please consult
http://www.iaw.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/aup/lehre/wiwi/index.html.de
Proofs of academic achievement: written examination
INTRODUCTION TO INTERNATIONAL TAXATION
Language: English
Department: Chair of Business Taxation
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Contact: Frauke Wobbe, 0234/32-28906, steuern@rub.de
Module: Introduction to International Taxation
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Achim Roeder
Requirements: BSc-Module „Unternehmensbesteuerung I“
Room
GC 03/46
Day, Time
Tuesday 08.00-12.00
Begin
14/04/2015
Course description:
The study module "Introduction to International Taxation" deals with tax aspects of cross-border
activities of German resident taxpayers in foreign countries and non-resident taxpayers in
Germany. In this course, attention is especially given to unilateral and bilateral regulations which
shall prevent double taxation and regulations which shall secure the national taxation right.
Therefore emphasis is given to double taxation treaties and the German Foreign Tax Act (AStG).
Based on this knowledge the influence of taxation on the structure of foreign investments
(location, legal form, financing) is taken into consideration.
Proofs of academic achievement: written examination (90 minutes)
ECONOMICS OF MARKET FAILURE
Language: English
Department: Chair for Applied Microeconomics
Contact: Tel 0234/32-22887, appliedmicro@rub.de
Degree programme: BSc in Management and Economics
Module: Economics of Market Failure
Course type: Lecture (2h) plus tutorial (2h)
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Julio R. Robledo and assistants
Requirements: Good knowledge of basic microeconomic theory, good command of English.
Room
HGC 50
Day, Time
Begin
08/04/2015
HZO 60
Tuesday 12.15-13.45
07/04/2015
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Course description:
The module covers standard public economics allocation topics at an undergraduate level:
equilibrium, Pareto-efficiency, public goods, externalities, asymmetric information, monopoly.
MICROECONOMIC THEORY
Language: English
Department: Chair for Applied Microeconomics
Contact: Tel 0234/32-22887, appliedmicro@rub.de
Degree programme: MSc in Economics, MSc in Management and Economics
Module: Microeconomic Theory
Course type: Lecture (4h) plus tutorial (2h)
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Julio R. Robledo and assistants
Requirements: Good knowledge of basic microeconomic theory, good command of English.
Room
HZO 60
Day, Time
Tuesday 14.15-17.45
Begin
07/04/2015
HGC 40
08/04/2015
Course description:
The module covers standard microeconomic topics at an advanced master level: consumer choice,
production and costs, competitive markets, general equilibrium, efficiency and welfare theorems.
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FACULTY OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
PHOTONICS
Language: English
Department: Lehrstuhl für Photonic und Terahertztechnologie
Contact: Martin Hofmann, 22259, Martin.Hofmann@rub.de
Module: Lasers and Photonics
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Martin R. Hofmann
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, Physics or
Mechanical Engineering
Room
ID 04/445
Day, Time
Wednesday 10:15-11:45
Thursday 14:15-15:45
Begin
08.04.2015
Course description:
The lecture starts with the fundamentals of linear optics (refraction, diffraction, dispersion etc.).
Afterwards, the interaction of light and matter is analyzed and the fundamentals of lasers are
worked out. Important laser systems are discussed and principles of the generation of short light
pulses are explained. Furthermore, the principles and applications of nonlinear optics are
discussed. As the most important photonic application, optical memories and optical
telecommunications are disscussed in separate chapters. The lecture is concluded with an outlook
on the potential of photonic crystals.
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral examination
COMPUTATIONAL METHODS ON GPU
Language: English
Department: Lehrstuhl für theoretische Elektrotechnik
Contact: Denis Eremin, 29471
Module: Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
Course type: lecture with tutorials
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Denis Eremin
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Requirements: none
Room
ID 1/136
Day, Time
Thursday from 16.15
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
GPU as a modern means for general-purpose massively parallel computations
General GPU architecture and CUDA operational model
Basic CUDA syntax
Optimization strategies in GPU programming
General guidelines for the algorithm parallelization
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WIRELESS SECURITY
Language: English
Department: Arbeitsgruppe Informationssicherheit
Contact: Christina Pöpper
Module: IT Sicherheit
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Christina Pöpper
Requirements: none
Room
ID 04/445
Day, Time
Tuesday from 10:15-11:45
Begin
14/04/2015
Course description:
The focus of this course are wireless environments such as wireless ad hoc, mesh, and sensor
networks. Central elements of the course are the wireless communication channel, wireless network
architectures and protocols. We will focus on the vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms as well as
detection, protection and prevention techniques in wireless networks.
The course starts with wireless fundamentals and wireless channel basics. This includes jamming and
modification attacks and respective countermeasures. It will then cover basic security protocols and
protection mechanisms in cellular, WiFi and multihop networks. This will be followed by recent
advances in the security of multihop networks. The considered techniques include security in off-theshelf wireless technologies (such as WiFi, WiMAX, Mobile Telecommunication, RFID, Bluetooth)
and in emerging wireless technologies (security in ad-hoc networks, key management, sensor
networks).
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PHYSICAL ATTACKS AND COUNTERMEASURES
Language: Englisch
Department: Lehrstuhl für Eingebettete Sicherheit
Contact: Amir Moradi, 27219, amir.moradi@crypto.rub.de
Module: IT-Sicherheit
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Amir Moradi
Requirements: none
Room
ID 03/471
Day, Time
Mondays from 14:15-16:45
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
The modern cryptographic algorithms provide a reasonable level of security against the known
mathematical and analytical cryptanalysis attacks. At the end the cryptographic algorithms are
realized to be used in a security enabled application. This realization is done by implementing the
desired cryptographic algorithm using some program codes (in software) or using logic elements
(in hardware). Physical access of the users to the cryptographic devices (e.g., a smartcard used for
payment, a contactless card used for authentication, and smartphones) where a secret key is
embedded brought a new form of attacks called physical attacks. This kind of attacks aims at
extracting the secret key used by the cryptographic algorithm from the target implementation.
Breaking a system by means of a physical attack does not infer to the weakness of the algorithm,
but of the implementation. Therefore, considering such kinds of attack when designing a
cryptographic device is a must. The goal of this lecture is to give an overview about the known
physical attacks and most considerably the schemes developed to counter such a kind of attacks.
In the first part of the lecture different kinds of physical attacks are introduced, while we focus
later on countermeasures and the methods to make implementations resistant against the known
physical attacks.
OPTICAL METROLOGY
Language: English
Department: Lehrstuhl für Photonic und Terahertztechnologie
Contact: Nils Gerhardt, 26514, nils.gerhardt@rub.de
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Module: Elektrotechnik und Informationstechnik
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Priv.-Doz. Dr.-Ing. Nils Gerhardt
Requirements: none
Room
ID 03/419
ID 03/445
Day, Time
Mondays 14:15-15:45
Fridays 10:15-11:45
Begin
10/04/2015
Course description:
Optical metrology is used as cross-sectional technology in many disciplines. At first, the basic
characteristics of light and its interaction with matter are pointed out in a short fundamental
chapter. Subsequently, the tools of optical metrology, i.e. active and passive optical elements are
discussed. The main part of the lecture deals with measuring techniques like: geometry
measurements, profilometry, shape measurements, spectroscopy, high-speed cameras, infrared
imaging, and biophotonics.
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FACULTY OF GEOSCIENCES
MICROECONOMICS OF COMPETITIVENESS: FIRMS, CLUSTERS AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Language: English
Department: Geographisches Institut
Contact: Prof. Dr. Matthias Kiese, Tel. 23436, Matthias.Kiese@rub.de
Degree programme: Master of Science
Module: 170096
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Kiese, Julian Kahl
Requirements: M.Sc. students in Geography, Master and PhD students from other programmes
(esp. Political Science, Economics, Management Studies, International Development)
Room
NA 7/128
Day, Time
Monday, 14.00 – 17.00
Begin
13.04.2015
Course description:
Microeconomics of Competitiveness (MOC) is a graduate course created in a multiyear
development effort by Professor Michael E. Porter and the staff and affiliates of the Institute for
Strategy and Competitiveness at Harvard Business School. The course explores the determinants
of competitiveness and successful economic development from a bottom-up, microeconomic
perspective. While sound macroeconomic policies, stable legal and political institutions, and
improving social conditions create the potential for competitiveness, wealth is actually created at
the microeconomic level. The sophistication and productivity of firms, the vitality of clusters, and
the quality of the business environment in which competition takes place are the ultimate
determinants of a nation's or region's productivity.
Following Harvard’s tradition, the course is based on case studies only. Each session deals with a
particular company, region or country case investigating the drivers of competitiveness. As
preparation for each session, all students are required to read the respective case of approx. 20
pages. A three-hour session will typically include case discussions in small and large groups,
audio-visual inputs featuring Professor Porter and case protagonists, as well as a brief lecture
input introducing the key theoretical concept illustrated by the case. As coursework, groups of up
to four students prepare a case study analysing the competitiveness of a cluster of their own
choice. For further details, please refer to http://www.geographie.ruhr-unibochum.de/arbeitsbereiche/stadt-und-regionaloekonomie/microeconomics-of-competitiveness.
Proofs of academic achievement: Student Paper (100 %). As precondition for their paper being
accepted, students are required to be present in class, and to contribute actively to case
discussions.
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TRANSFORMATION LABORATORY I "FROM ANALYSIS TO CONSULTANCY"
Language: English
Contact: Prof. Dr. Harald Zepp, Tel. 23313, Harald.Zepp@rub.de
Degree programme: international DoubleDegree Masterprogramme Transformation of urban
Landscapes
Module: 170200 Transformation Laboratory I "From Analysis to Consultancy"(TransLab I)
Credit Points: 10
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. R. Heyer, Prof. Dr. H. Zepp
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Geography, Bachelor Degree in Spatial Planning
Room
NABF 04/590
Day, Time
Thuesday 08.00 – 12.00
Begin
07.04.2015
Course description:
Learning outcome:
The students are able to analyse conditions, strategies, concepts, processes and outcomes of urban
landscape transformation in a multi-dimensional and multi-perspective way based on
interdisciplinary approaches in a team. They have tested and expanded their analytical know-how
in a laboratory of landscape transformation. The students have the capability to examine the
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of transformation concepts and results.
They are able to sum up their results in an expert’s report.
Contents:
TransLab I comprises a learning and working process starting with a profound and
comprehensive analysis of urban landscape transformation in a selected urban laboratory and
coming out with an expert’s report as a typical product of consultancy and evaluation business. In
this respect TransLab I simulates one of the students’ possible future fields of work.
The analysis resumes the modified multi-dimensional approach to landscape perception as well as
the analytical frame for the analysis of urban and regional governance taught in the previous
semester. Research methods based on skills acquired in ACOMAP are appied. The students learn
to select appropriate methods taught in the 1st term according to a theoretically embedded
research question and the conditions of the specific lab. One important tool will be a SWOTanalysis.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written final report, at least 60%
TRANSFORMATION LABORATORY II "FROM ANALYSIS TO CONSULTANCY"
Language: English
Contact: Prof. Dr. Matthias Kiese, Tel. 23436, Prof. Bernd Marschner, Tel. 22108
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Degree programme: international Double Degree Master programme Transformation of urban
Landscapes
Module: 170201 Transformation Laboratory II "From Analysis to Communication" (TransLab II)
Credit Points: 10
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. M. Kiese, Prof. Dr. B. Marschner
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Geography, Bachelor Degree in Spatial Planning
Room
NA 4/175
Day, Time
Wednesday, 08.00 – 12.00
Begin
08.04.2015
Course description:
Learning outcome:
The students are able to analyse conditions, strategies, concepts, processes and outcomes of urban
landscape transformation in a multi-dimensional and multi-perspective way based on
interdisciplinary approaches in a team. They have tested and expanded their analytical know-how
in a laboratory of landscape transformation. The students have the capability to examine the
strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) of transformation concepts and results.
They are able to present, communicate and discuss their research results in the framework of selforganized workshops or exhibitions. In such a way the students become “agents of
transformation” passing on their just acquired transformation competence to the public.
Contents:
TransLab II comprises a learning and working process starting like in TransLab I with a profound
and comprehensive analysis of urban landscape transformation in a selected urban laboratory, but
coming out with a self-organized workshop or exhibition setting the framework for the
presentation of research results and for a discussion with the public and experts. By training
competences in knowledge-management and -transfer, in presentation and communication
TransLab II promotes soft skills essential for every future field of work.
The analysis resumes the modified multi-dimensional approach to landscape perception as well as
the analytical frame for the analysis of urban and regional governance taught in the 1st term. It
applies different research methods based on skills acquired in ACOMAP. The students learn to
select appropriate methods according to a theoretically embedded research question and the
conditions of the specific Lab. One important tool will be a SWOT-analysis.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written final report, at least 60%
MARINE MICROPALENTOLOGY
Language: English
Department: Institute for Geology, Mineralogy and Geophysics
Contact: Thomas Fockenberg Tel: 0234/32-24392 Email: thomas.fockenberg@rub.de
Degree programme: master
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Module: Name
Course type: lecture and pratical work
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jörg Mutterlose
Requirements: BSc in Geosciences, knowledge in Paleontology and stratigraphy
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Please contact the lecturer
Course description:
The course gives an overview of the various groups of microorganisms (dinoflagellates, calcareous
nannofossils, diatoms, foraminifera, radiolarians, ostracods) widely used in marine geology,
oceanography, ecology and oil geology. Each group will be adressed with respect to its taxonomy,
ecology and paleooceanography. Special emphasis is being paid to the stratigraphic applications of
these groups. Half of the time is devoted to practical exercises studying the groups under the
microscope.
ANALYTICAL METHODS
Language: English
Department: Institute for Geology, Mineralogy and Geophysics
Contact: Thomas Fockenberg; 0234/32-24392; thomas.fockenberg@rub.de
Module: Name
Course type: lecture
Credit Points: 2
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Sumit Chakraborty/Dr. Thomas Fockenberg
Requirements: achelor degree in geosciences, fundamental knowledge in chemistry
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
his is a required course at the beginning of the petrological curriculum at the Masters level. The
objective of the course is to introduce the students to the variety of analytical tools that are
available to the modern petrologist / geochemist. For each method discussed, the basic physical
principle of the analysis, the capabilities (e.g. major / trace elements, detection limits, kinds of
elements analyzed etc.) and typical applications will be introduced. The ultimate objective is to
provide an overview which will help subsequently to appreciate the literature better and to plan the
Masters Thesis properly.
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LOW-TEMPERATURE THERMOCHRONOMETRY
Language: English
Department: Institut für Geologie, Mineralogie und Geophysik
Module: Name
Course type: Lecture and exercise
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Manfred Brix
Requirements: BSC in Geosciences or a related discipline
Room
please contact the lecturer
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
The course provides an overview on dating techniques and their applications to the evolution of
rocks between 300°C and ambient temperatures. Case studies cover the reconstruction of cooling,
uplift, exhumation, and denudation of metamorphic or plutonic rocks (including hydrothermal
ore deposits) as well as sedimentary basin subsidence, inversion, and fault movements.
ORGANIC HYDROCHEMISTRY
Language: English
Module: Name
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Frank Wisotzky
Requirements: Knowledge about hydrogeology
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description: Behaviour of organic substances in aquifers, remediation
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Proofs of academic achievement: Examination and handling of exercises
EXPLORATION GEOPHYSICS II
Language: English
Department: Institut fuer Geologie, Mineralogie und Geophysik
Module: Name
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jörg Renner
Requirements: BSc in Geosciences or a related discipline
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
1) Introduction into origin of hydrocarbons; 2) Physical properties of hydrocarbons
3) Basics of poro-elasticity; 4) Hydraulic borehole testing (theory and practice)
5) Geothermal energy provision; 6) Particular seismic waves (guided waves, waves in fluidsaturated media)
aim: students are supposed to learn the basics of procedures often used in exploration beyond the
seismic methods tought in “Exploration Geophysics I“; besides practical aspects the theoretical
description (differential equations) and solving strategies are presented
Proofs of academic achievement: Written exam (+ weakly assignments)
THEORETICAL GEOPHYSICS - SEISMIC WAVES
Language: English
Module: Name
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Friederich
Requirements: Generally: BSc in Geosciences or a related discipline
Room
Day, Time
Begin
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Course description:
The course gives an introduction to the theory of seismic waves and the description of seismic
sources. Starting from the elastodynamic wave equation the course treats wave propagation in
homogeneous acoustic and elastic media. Highlight is the propagation of seismic waves in a
layered Earth model.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination and exercises
DYNAMICS OF THE EARTH II
Language: English
Module: Name
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Friederich
Requirements: Generally B.Sc. in Geosciences or a related discipline.
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
State functions of minerals at high pressure - temperature conditions; Kinetics of lattice defects,
deformation mechanisms at high temperatures, Transportation of energy and temperatures
distribution in the Earth´s interior; Tomography of the Earth
PRACTICAL SILICATE ROCK ANALYSIS
Language: English
Contact: Dr. Thomas Fockenberg, 24392, thomas.fockenberg@rub.de
Module: Name
Course type: practical work
Credit Points: 4
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Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Thomas Fockenberg
Requirements: BSc. in geosciences
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
Whole rock analysis using spectroscopic methods (AAS, ICP-AES, XRF), coulometric methods (KarlFischer titration of water), potentiometric methods (Determination of FeO)
and quantification of CO2. The data will be used for the interpretation of the rock genesis
with geochemical computer programs
Proofs of academic achievement: thesis
SEDIMENTARY SYSTEMS II - SEQUENCE STRATIGRAPHY
Language: English
Contact: Dr. Thomas Fockenberg, 24392, thomas.fockenberg@rub.de
Module: Name
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Adrian Immenhauser
Requirements: BSc in Geosciences or a related discipline.
Room
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
This course deals with sequence stratigraphy of marine sedimentary rocks. After a general
introduction to the topic, more specific classes will deal with a series of key issues that include
amongst others sequence boundaries, systems tracts or parasequences. The topic of seismic
stratigraphy is briefly covered.
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral presentation of selected topics and compilation of a short
overview paper
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FACULTY OF LAW
A TASTE OF LAW SCHOOL / INTERNATIONAL SALES TRANSACTIONS
Language: English
Department: Lehrstuh Prof. Dr. Karl Riesenhuber
Contact: euwirtr@rub.de
Degree programme: Blockveranstaltung für (Internationale) Jura-Studenten
Module: A Taste of Law School
Credit Points: Fremdsprachenschein
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Steven D. Walt
Requirements: (International) Law Students / Fluent in english
Room
tba
Day, Time
tba
Begin
26.5.2015
Course description:
In einem exklusiven Programm bietet die Juristische Fakultät in den Jahren 2015 bis 2018 jeweils
im Sommersemester eine Vorlesung zum US-amerikanischen Recht an. Die Vorlesung, die in
englischer Sprache in den Pfingstferien als Blockveranstaltung gehalten wird, umfasst 2
Semesterwochenstunden (26. Mai bis 29. Mai je 6 Unterrichtsstunden, Abschlussklausur am 30.
Mai). Jede Veranstaltung hat dabei ein geschlossenes Thema des US-amerikanischen oder
internationalen Rechts zum Gegenstand. Dozenten sind Professoren amerikanischer Top Law
Schools. Mit dem Besuch der Veranstaltung kann bei Bestehen der Abschlussklausur ein
Fremdsprachenschein nach § 7 Abs. 1 JAG NRW erworben werden. Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 25
Personen begrenzt.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written examination Saturday, 30th May
THINKING AND WRITING LIKE A LAWYER (4 COURSES IN DIFFERENT TIME
SLOTS, SMAE CONTENTS)
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Law
Contact: Katrin Giesen, katrin.giesen@rub.de, 0234 32 27681
Module: Name
Course type: Lecture/workshop
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Katrin Giesen, LL.B.
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Requirements: Proficient English
Room
GC 8/39
Day, Time
Tuesday, 12:15 to 13:45 or
Tuesday, 14:15 to 15:45 or
Wednesday, 10:15 to 11:45
or
Wednesday, 12:15 to 13:45
Begin
14/04/2015 or
15/04/2015
Course description:
It is the main objective of the course to improve the written and oral English skills of students.
During the course, students will learn how to express themselves in plain English language. The
course will include drafting exercises (letter of advice to client, legal research memorandum to
partner) and the improvement of oral skills (presentation skills, client interview and negotiation,
introduction to mooting). The course will be taught by providing theoretical knowledge, and then
practicing the acquired skills by way of drafting and oral presentations and discussions.
Proofs of academic achievement: Written assignment plus in-class presentation
INTRODUCTION TO SOUTH-AFRICAN CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (INTENSIVE
UNIT IN PENTECOST BREAK)
Language: English
Contact: Katrin Giesen, katrin.giesen@rub.de
Module: Name
Course type: Lecture/seminar
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Werner Scholtz
Requirements: proficient English
Room
GC 8/31
Day, Time
Begin
Tuesday to Saturday (26.5 to 26/05/2015
30.5, 9:00 to 17:00
Monday, 1.6, 8:00 to 10:00
(exam)
Course description:
It is the main aim of this course to introduce students to the terminology and doctrines of South
African constitutional law; to apply knowledge to factual situations and furthermore to analyse
constitutional issues and offer creative solutions.
Section 1 accordingly introduces students to the terminology of constitutional law. Section 2
presents a historic background to the development of current South African constitutional law.
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The third part of the course aims to clarify the most important constitutional doctrines in terms of
the South African context. This section will also provide students with up to date developments
that have an impact on constitutional law. A thorough analysis of case law, textbooks and
authoritative articles form an integral part of the course. Student participation and the completion
of written assignments are essential for the realisation of the objectives of the course.
Proofs of academic achievement: Exam at the end of course
INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH CONTRACT LAW
Language: English
Contact: Lisa Gow, lisa.gow@rub.de, 0234 32 25273
Module: Name
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Lisa Gow, LL.B
Requirements: proficient English, Law student (foreign or German)
Room
GC 8/39
Day, Time
Tuesdays, 10:15 to 11:45
Begin
14/04/2015
Course description:
This course will introduce students to British law of contract. It will have a general introduction to
the common law system, followed by an introduction to principles of contract law, including
formation, interpretation, problems arising after formation and remedies for breach. Students are
expected to participate and complete written exercises. They must be able to understand, read,
write and speak English.
Assessment: There are two assessments: A short in-class presentation on a choice of topic, and a
2-hour written exam at the end of the course.
Proofs of academic achievement: in-class test, presentation
INTRODUCTION TO UK CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (2 CLASSES, SAME
CONTENT, DIFFERENT TIME SLOTS
Language: English
Contact: Lisa Gow, lisa.gow@rub.de 0234 32 25273
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Module: Name
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Lisa Gow, LL.B
Requirements: proficient English, knowledge in Constitutional law (German, foreign)
Room
GC 8/39
Day, Time
Mondays, 10:15 to 11:45 or
Wednesdays, 12:15 to 13:45
Begin
13/04/2015 or
15/04/2015
Course description:
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the institutions, key concepts and recent
developments in United Kingdom constitutional law. Unlike most modern democracies, such as
Germany, the UK does not have a “written constitution”. British constitutional rules and doctrines
have evolved over hundreds of years and are found in a number of different sources, rather than
one single document. Students will first learn about the principal institutions of government and
the sources of UK constitutional law. The next stage of the course will focus on the fundamental
constitutional doctrines of parliamentary sovereignty, the separation of powers and the rule of law,
as well as the supervisory role of the courts. Towards the end of the course, we will discuss the
constitutional significance of more recent developments, including membership of the European
Union, devolution to Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales and the Human Rights Act 1998.
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FACULTY OF PHILOLOGY
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT
www.rub.de/anglistik
Apart from few exceptions all courses offered by the English Department are taught in English.
The different courses cover topics from the fields of American Cultural Studies, British Cultural
Studies, American Literature, British Literature and Linguistics.
Courses which could be particularly useful and interesting for exchange students are also provided
in the modules Language Practice (i.e. Translation, Communication, Grammar) and English for
Special Purposes (i.e. Legal English, Business English, Technical English).
A complete list can be found on the departmental homepage:
http://www.es.rub.de/vorlesungsverzeichnis.html
Contact Information:
Geschäftszimmer GB 6/133
Mon-Fri: 9 am – 1 pm
Phone: 0234/32-22589
Email: anglistik@rub.de
ROMANIC STUDIE DEPARTMENT
INTENSIV CATALANISCH A1/A2
Language: Catalan
Department: Lektorat für Katalanisch / Romanisches Seminar
Contact: Imma Martí Esteve, 25035, imma.marti@rub.de
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master/...
Module: Basis Modul Katalanisch
Course type: Übung
Credit Points: 5 (together with Katalanisch II)
Teacher/Lecturer: Imma Martí Esteve
Requirements: none
Room
GABF 05/606
Day, Time
07-10/04/2015
9-16h
Begin
07/04/2015
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Course description:
Catalan language course for very beginners
Proofs of academic achievement: Regular attendance and written examination
CATALÀ 2(A2)
Language: Catalan
Course type: Übung
Credit Points: 5 (together with Intensivkurs Katalanisch A1/A2)
Requirements: Intensivkurs Katalanisch A1/A2
Room
GB 7/31
Day, Time
Begin
15/04/2015
Course description:
Language course
Proofs of academic achievement: Regular attendance and written examination
PRÀCTICA AVANÇADA DE CATALÀ: LECTURA DE TEXTOS
Language: Catalan
Course type: Übung
Credit Points: 4
Requirements: Catalan Language niveau B1
Room
Day, Time
Begin
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GB 02/160
Monday 14.15-15.45
13/04/2015
Course description:
In this course we will read Catalan contemporary literature and discuss about the texts after
contextualising them.
Proofs of academic achievement: Attendance and oral examination
ART, CULTURA POPULAR I ESPECTACLE: FRONTERES I
COMPLEMENTARIETATS
Language: Catalan
Course type: Proseminar
Credit Points: 5
Requirements: Catalan Language niveau B1
Room
GABF 04/255
Day, Time
Begin
16/04/2015
Course description:
This course deals with the relevance and evolution of popular culture and traditional cultures in
Catalan context. We will analyze such concepts as «popular culture», «traditional culture» and
«mass culture» to reflect on the tensions between modernity and tradition, as well as the
importance of audiovisual culture to articulate mass culture and to adapt popular culture to
industry, dealing with examples that go from sardanisme to skinheads, from 19th century choral
societies to tv shows such as Oh happy day!, from «canya i cordill» popular literature to social
networks.
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral presentation and/ oder essay
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FACULTY OF PHILOSOPHY AND EDUCATION
INSTITUTE FOR PHILOSOPHY
UNDERSTANDING SYMBOLS: PATTERN PERCEPTION AND REFERENTIAL
MEANINGS: A COMPARATIVE APPROACH TO ANIMAL COMMUNICATION,
VERBAL LANGUAGE AND MUSIC
Language: English
Department: Department Philosophy
Contact: Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, phone +49 (0)234 3222139, albert.newen@rub.de
Module: WM IIIc, Master Cognitive Science
Course type: Workshop
Credit Points: 4 (or 6)
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Albert Newen, Dr. Piera Filippi
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in philosophy, linguistics, psychology, and cognitive
neurosciences
Room
GABF 04/709
Day, Time
26.-30. May 2015
9:00-15:00
Begin
26/05/2015
Course description:
The aim of this workshop is to provide some theoretical background to address key topics on animal
cognition through an interdisciplinary approach. The workshop is divided into three modules: a)
methodological issues within interdisciplinary debates on animal communication and verbal language;
b) philosophical investigation on pattern perception, referential communication and rational behaviors
across species; b) neuroscientific and comparative approach to the pragmatic valence of sound
modulation in vocal and musical interactions. The integration of these modules will be useful to
understand and follow modern debates surrounding the evolution of communication and cognition.
The style of the workshop will be mainly interactive; therefore students are expected to give short
presentations (followed by discussions) on selected papers.
Proofs of academic achievement: To be discussed in the seminar
ANIMAL COGNITION: WHAT MAKES US HUMAN?
Language: English
Department: Philosophy Department
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Module: WM IIc, WM IIIc, M. Ed., Master Cognitive Science
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Albert Newen
neurosciences
Room
GA 03/46
Day, Time
Thursday 10:00- 12:00
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
In the last two decades we have witnessed the emergence of radically new insights concerning the
cognitive abilities of animals. Considering some new insights especially in birds, dogs and
monkeys, we will discuss the recent candidates for an anthropological borderline between human
and nonhuman animals. It is an open debate whether on the basis of significant examples we are
able to accept one of the borderline candidates or whether we receive more support for the view
that for all features (including the best candidates for an anthropological borderline) we find
astonishing roots in nonhuman animals.
The aim of the seminar is to discuss the recent philosophical and psychological theories about the
relation between humans and animals. This will be done on the basis of reading the most
important review papers about animal cognition.
CONCEPTS
Language: English
Module: WM IIa, WM IIIa, M. Ed., Master Cognitive Science
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Albert Newen
neurosciences
Room
GA 03/46
Day, Time
Tuesday, 14:00- 16:00
Begin
07/04/2015
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Course description:
Concerning the nature of concepts, there are a lot of important questions to deal with: (i) How can
or should we characterize minimal epistemic conditions of concept possession? (ii) Are concepts
innate and, if yes, to which extent? (iii) Where is the borderline between non-conceptual
representations and conceptual representations? (iv) Do animals possess concepts? (v) How can
we best account for conceptual changes in the ontogenetic development of humans? (vi) Can
concepts be characterized by a unitary informational structure? Although we will discuss all these
questions we want to focus on questions of the informational structure of concepts in humans.
The aim of the seminar is to discuss the best candidates of theories of concepts which can be used
to explain the foundation of basic cognition, rationality and thinking in an interdisciplinary way.
EPISTEMIC LOGIC
Language: English
Degree programme: Bachelor / Master
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Heinrich Wansing
phone 24718, heinrich.wansing@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIa / WM IIIa
Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes/no yes
Credit Points: 4 / 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Heinrich Wansing
Requirements:
Room
GA 3/143
Day, Time
Tuesay 16-18
Begin
08.04.2015
Course description:
Epistemic Logic is the logic of operators such as "agent a knows that'', "agent G believes that''
(doxastic logic), "the group of agents G knows that", and "it is common knowledge that".
Epistemic logic is or ought to be related to epistemology, the general philosophical theory of
knowledge. In this introduction to epistemic logic we will first deal with some fundamental topics
in epistemology, namely the problem of defining the notion of knowledge and approaches to the
concept of epistemic justification. In a second step, the modal logic of knowledge and belief will
be introduced. This approach is confronted with a number of problems referred to as problems of
logical omniscience. In a third step, familiarity with the modal logic of knowledge will enable us to
consider the so-called knowability paradox. This paradox has received much attention in the
debate between realistic and anti-realistic conceptions of truth. Also, the notion of common
knowledge will be introduced and discussed. Finally, the logical analysis of knowledge will be
refined and brought in closer connection with general epistemology by considering so-call
justification logics. These systems extend the logical analysis of knowledge by explicitly
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incorporating a formal representation of justification. We shall also look at dynamic epistemic
logic, the study of modal logics of model change.
Credits can be obtained by passing an oral examination or writing an essay.
Proofs of academic achievement: yes
MENTAL CAUSATION
Language: English
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Tobias Schlicht
phone 29479, tobias.schlicht@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIb/IIIb
Course type: Course
Credit Points: 4/6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Tobias Schlicht
Requirements: no
Room
GA 03/46
Day, Time
Monday, 12-14
Begin
13.04.2015
Course description:
In this course, we will focus on one particular problem in the philosophy of mind: mental
causation. The issue is how our thoughts can cause our behavior if every causal work is done on
the physical level. We are going to read parts of Jaegwon Kim's influential book on this issue:
Physicalism, or something near enough (Princeton 2005), and a few essays by other authors.
RISK-THEORIES, PHILOSOPHY AND ETHICS
Language: English
Degree programme: Bachelor / Master
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Klaus Steigleder, phone 22719,
klaus.steigleder@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIb/IIIb
Course type: Course
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Credit Points: 4/6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Klaus Steigleder
Requirements: no
Room
GA 03/46
Day, Time
Tuesday, 16-18
Begin
07.04.2015
Course description:
The seminar is part of the masters program "Ethics - Economics, Law, and Politcs" and will
therefore be taught in English. It may also be attended by students of the masters programs in
philosophy and by advanced students in the bachelor's degree course in philosophy.
Even though risks are ubiquitous and many disciplines must deal with risk (one need only think
of engineering or finance), we still do not possess a suitable ethics of risks. The main theories of
normative ethics, i.e. utilitarianism and rights based moral theories, have great difficulties with
justifying convincing criteria for acceptable risks. In the seminar we will try to pursue two main
objectives. On the one hand we will try to get a better understanding of what risks are. For this we
will ask how risks are understood and dealt with in philosophy, economics, the social sciences and
law. On the other hand we will try to get a better understanding of the problems of an ethics of
risk. Here we will study different proposals to solve them and different attempts of an applied risk
ethics.
Useful reading:
Tim Lewens (ed.), Risk: Philosophical Perspectives, London/New York: Routledge, 2007.
Niklas Luhmann, Risk. A Sociological Theory (translated by Rhodes Barret), Berlin/New York: de
Gruyter, 1993.
David A. Moss, When All Else Fails: Government as the Ultimate Risk Manager, Cambridge, MA:
Harvard University Press, 2002.
Riccardo Rebonato, Plight of the Fortune Tellers. Why We Need to Manage Financial Risk
Differently, Princeton/Oxford: Princeton University Press, 2007.
Jenny Steele, Risks and Legal Theory, Oxford/Portland: Hart Publishing, 2004.
ETHICS OF CLIMATE CHANGE
Language: English
Degree programme: Bachelor/ Master
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Klaus Steigleder, phone 22719,
klaus.steigleder@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIb/ WM IIIb
Course type: Course
Credit Points: 4/ 6
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Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Klaus Steigleder
Requirements: no
Room
GABF 04/711
Day, Time
Thursday, 12-14
Begin
09.04.2015
Course description:
The seminar is part of the masters program "Ethics - Economics, Law, and Politics" and will
therefore be taught in English. It may also be attended by students of the masters programs in
philosophy and by advanced students in the bachelor's degree course in philosophy.
The impending climate change most likely constitutes the most pressing problem and the biggest
moral challenge of our time. But so far the industrialized countries have not even rudimentarily
coped with this challenge. What ought to be done in such a situation? Due to a variety of reasons
normative ethics has great difficulties to answer this question. Climate change is connected with
many problems ethics is ill prepared to solve, such as the relation between individual and
collective responsibility, questions of global justice, problems of our obligations to future
generations, and the problems of adequately dealing with risks. We will study these problems in
order to improve our competencies to answer the question what ought to be done in the face of
climate change.
We will work with essays representing different and controversial viewpoints on the topics of the
seminar. At the beginning of the seminar, these essays will be provided as a download.
Useful reading:
Frank Ackerman, Can We Afford the Future? The Economics of a Warming World, London/New
York: Zed Books, 2009.
John Broome, Climate Matters. Ethics in a Warming World, New York/London: W.W. Norton,
2012.
Donald A. Brown, Climate Change Ethics. Navigating the Perfect Moral Storm, London/New
York: Routledge, 2013.
Stephen M. Gardiner, Simon Caney, Dale Jamieson, Henry Shue (eds.), Climate Ethics. Essential
Readings, New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.
Dale Jamieson, Reason in a Dark Time. Why the Struggle against Climate Change Failed - And
What It Means for Our Future, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014.
William Nordhaus, The Climate Casino. Risk, Uncertainty, and Economics for a Warming World,
New Haven, London: Yale University Press, 2013.
Henry Shue, Climate Justice. Vulnerability and Protection, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2014.
PAIN, EMOTION AND SUFFERING
Language: English
Department: PhilosophyDepartment
Degree programme: Bachelor/Master
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Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. Markus Werning, Dr. Kevin Reuter
phone 24734, kevinreuter@me.com
Module: Name WM IIc/IIIc
Course type: Compactcourse
Credit Points: 4/6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Markus Werning, Dr. Kevin Reuter
Requirements: no
Room
GA 04/187
Day, Time
Begin
Course description:
Suffering plays a complex role in people's lives and needs to be characterized by affective,
motivational, and cognitive components. The ways in which one can suffer are extraordinarily
diverse: sometimes involving bodily pain, sometimes other bodily feelings (e.g. nausea),
sometimes emotions typically regarded as non-bodily, e.g. depressed mood and grief. This
seminar will focus on the nature of emotions and pains, and on the respects in which emotional
and physical suffering are similar and different, from an ethical, epistemological, neurological and
phenomenal perspective.
This seminar is a 'Blockseminar' and will take place on 5 days (see below). And integral part of
this seminar is an international workshop on 'Physical and Emotional Suffering' at which experts
on pains and emotions will present their current research. Speakers include Ulrike Bingel
(University Duisburg-Essen), Michael Brady (University of Glasgow), Jennifer Corns (University
of Glasgow), Albert Newen (RUB), Kevin Reuter (RUB), Tobias Schmidt-Wilcke (RUB), Timothy
Schroeder (Ohio State University), and Markus Werning (RUB).
Do, 09. April 2015: 14-20 Uhr
Fr, 10. April 2015: 10-18 Uhr
Do, 16. April 2054: 9.30-18.30 (International Workshop 'Physical and Emotional Suffering')
Fr, 17. April 2015: 9.30-15.30 (International Workshop 'Physical and Emotional Suffering')
Sa, 18. April 2015: 9.30-15.30
THEORIES OF RATIONALITY
Language: English
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Dr. Christoph Bambauer, phone 27239,
christoph.bambauer@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIIb
Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes/no no
Course type: Course
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Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Christoph Bambauer
Requirements: no
Room
GA 03/46
Day, Time
Tuesday, 12-14
Begin
07.04.2015
Course description:
In this seminar we will discuss different concepts and theories of rationality which are of
fundamental importance for scientific deliberation in the fields of philosophy, economics,
sociology and political theory. This includes the difference of theoretical and practical forms of
rationality, the concepts of explanation and justification, the basics of decision theory, and the
rationality of emotions.
ARISTOTLE ON HAPPINESS
Language: English
Contact: Name, Phone, Email Prof. Dr. James Wilberding, phone 24717,
james.wilberding@rub.de
Module: Name WM IIIb
Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes/no Yes
Course type: Course
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. James Wilberding
Requirements:
Room
GABF 04/711
Day, Time
Thursday, 16-18
Begin
09.04.2015
Course description:
What is happiness (eudaimonia) and how do we achieve it? These are the central questions of
Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics. In this seminar we shall be taking an in-depth look at Aristotle's
Nicomachean Ethics with a particular emphasis on Book 10, chapters 6-9 (1176a30-1181b23) in
order to consider Aristotle's answers to these questions as well as a host of related issues. We
shall read and critically evaluate recent and classic studies of Aristotle's conception of happiness,
and there will be several external scholars invited to present new research on the topic.
Knowledge of ancient Greek is not required, but it is expected that all participants have read the
Nicomachean Ethics in its entirety prior to the start of the seminar.
Literatur:
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Recommended translation: Sarah Broadie and Christopher Rowe. Aristotle. Nicomachean Ethics.
Translation, Introduction and Commentary. Oxford University Press, 2002
PHILOSOPHY OF TEMPORAL EXPERIENCE
Language: English
Department: Department Philosophy
Contact: Prof. Dr. Tobias Schlicht, phone +49 (0)234 32 29479, tobias.schlicht@rub.de
Module: WM IIa, WM IIIa, Master Cognitive Science
Course type: Blockseminar
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Bruno Mölder
Requirements: Bachelors Degree in philosophy, linguistics, psychology and cognitive
neurosciences
Room
GA 3/143
Day, Time
Tuesday 07.-24.04.2015
Begin
07.04.2015
Course description:
The course will focus on different contemporary approaches to the experience of time. It covers
main phenomenological, analytic and neurophilosophical accounts of temporal experience. The
following topics will be discussed: main accounts of the experience of time (Cinematic,
Retentional and Extensional models), attempts to naturalize phenomenology of time
consciousness, the relation between brain time and subjective time, temporal illusions.
The course includes classes, individual tutorials to discuss the students' work, and writing an
essay.
(For further information: http://www.ruhr-unibochum.de/philosophy/mam/philosophy/pdf/gr__nbuch_sose_2015.pdf)
Proofs of academic achievement: Oral presentation, Essay
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FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY
RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM
Language: Englisch
Department: Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, Dept. Biopsychology
Contact: Prof. Dr. Drs. h.c. Onur Güntürkün, onur.guentuerkuen@rub.de
Module: Ergänzendes Lehrangebot im Studiengang M.Sc. Psych. - Kog. Neuro
Credit Points: no
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Drs. h.c. Onur Güntürkün
Room
GAFO 05/425
Day, Time
Monday, 13:15 – 14:45
Begin
Schedule tba: Homepage:
http://www.bio.psy.ruhr-unibochum.de/
Course description:
Lehrveranstaltungs-Nr.: 118 914 Research colloquium
The research colloquium is open to all employees and graduate students of the Biopsychology
department. The Aim is to present and discuss their research. In addition external guests are
invited to give talks on different aspects of biopsychology. You can have a look at the schedule at
the department’s information board and our homepage: http://www.bio.psy.ruhr-unibochum.de/
Proofs of academic achievement: This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. No
ADVANCED EEG ANALYSES
Language: English
Department: Neuropsychologie
Contact: Dr. Hui Zhang
Degree programme: M.Sc. Psychology
Module: Cogintive Neuroscience
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Hui Zhang
Requirements: Bachelor Psychology, englich
Room
Day, Time
Begin
GAFO 05/609
Monday 16.-18 h
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13.04.2015
Course description:
In this seminar, we will discuss the book "Analyzing Neural Time Series Data: Theory and
Practice" by Mike X Cohen. Students will be asked to present chapters from this book, and to
apply the methods to data collected during the practical course
Proofs of academic achievement: Presentation
SEMINAR COURSE OF APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS, PART I
Language: English
Department: Neuropsychologie
Contact: Daniel Labbé
Module: Cognitive Neurosience
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: N.N. /Zhang/Labbé
Requirements: Bachelor Psychology, English, Part II
Room
GAFO 05/609
Day, Time
Monday 08-10 h
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
The practical course stands in direct relation to the laboratory course with the same name (also 2
SWS). Participation in both modules is mandatory. The goal is to relay the ability to develop
further research questions in cognitive neuroscience
based on published neuropsychological literature, and to develop, independently conduct, and
analyze studies corresponding to these research questions. An additional goal is to acquire the
ability to present the results in writing corresponding to the standards of neuroscientific journals.
The course will be held in English.
Proofs of academic achievement: S.o.
LABAROTARY COURS OF APPLIED NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL METHODS,
PART II
Language: English
Department: Neuropsychology
Contact: Daniel Labbé
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Module: Cognitive Neuropsychology
Course type: Labarotary Course
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: N.N./ Zhang/ Labbé
Requirements: Bachelor Psychology, English, Part I
Room
GAFO 05/609
Day, Time
Monday 12-14 h
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
The laboratory course stands in direct relation to the seminar course with the same name (also 2
SWS). Participation in both modules is mandatory.
The goal is to relay the ability to develop furtherresearch questions in cognitive neurosciencebased
on published neuropsychological literature, and to develop, independently conduct, and analyze
studies corresponding to these research questions. An additional goal is to acquire the ability to
present the results in writing corresponding to the standards of neuroscientific journals. The
course will be held in English
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
Dear students, dear guests,
The Faculty of Social Science pursues a modern interdisciplinary approach to Social Science. One characteristic
of our Bachelor’s degree is the combination of the five disciplines Political Science, Sociology, Social
Psychology and Social Anthropology, Social Policy and Social Economy, as well as Social Science Methodology
and Statistics. While our graduate students specialize on a major within Social Science, they still have the
opportunity to select courses from the other programs, namely “Management and Regulation of Work,
Economics, and Organization”, “Health Care Systems and Health Care Economics”, “Urban and Regional
Planning”, “Globalization, Transnationalization, and Governance”, “Culture and Person“, “Methodology and
Statistics”, and “Gender Studies”.
Exchange Students with previous knowledge in Social Science are welcome to consult our Common Course
Catalogue with the Faculties of Politcal Science and Sociology at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Link see
below). In order to broaden our offer of courses held in English, we cooperate closely with the University of
Duisburg-Essen as part of the University Alliance Ruhr (UA Ruhr). The Faculty of Social Sciences in
Duisburg/Essen offers a wide range of courses in the field of political science and sociology. In particular
students with a high interest in International Relations, Governance, Development Policy, Migration and East
Asian Studies can advance their professional competences within these fields
In case you are enrolled full-time at RUB and plan to take any courses in order to fulfill requirements in the
Optionalbereich, please contact Inga Poloczek (Poloczek-Optionalbereich@rub.de) beforehand.
For further information about studying at the Faculty of Social Science, including our Common Course
Catalogue with the University of Duisburg-Essen, please consult our website:
http://www.sowi.rub.de/studium/auslandsstudium/index.html.en
The complete course descriptions are available in the Faculty of Social Science's own course catalogue (SowiInfo, available online: http://www.sowi.rub.de/studium/vorlesungsverzeichnis/index.html.de).
INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY ECONOMICS
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Social Science
Contact: international-services@sowi.rub.de, +49 (234) 32-22966
Module: Public Finances and Governance
Credit Points: Please contact the ERASMUS office of the Faculty of Social Science
Teacher/Lecturer: Bastian Hartmann
Requirements: Successful participation in the Basismodul "Grundlagen der Sozialökonomik",
ability to read and present in English, Registration in CampusOffice.
Room
GC 03/146
Day, Time
Begin
08/04/2015
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Course description:
This seminar provides an introduction into economic theory of family. Firstly, we will get to know
the basic principles of economic theory, which understands family as voluntary partnership for
the purpose of joint production and consumption. On this basis, we will study how familial
decisions - such as marriage, fertility, intra family division of labour and divorce - are due to
incentives and individual utility maximization. In the last part of the seminar the political
framework for family decisions will be analyzed.
Modulprüfung: Active participation, oral presentation, term paper (~15 pages).
Studiennachweis: Active participation, oral presentation, essay (3 pages)
STUDYING UP AND DOWN: RESERACHING THE MILLIONAIRES AND THE
MARGINS
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Social Science
Module: Social and Cultural Psychology
Teacher/Lecturer: Paul Sebastian Ruppel
Requirements: This seminar will be taught in English.
Room
GBCF 05/606
Day, Time
Monday 16.15-17.45
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
Research on elites and the rich is rather marginalized in the qualitative disciplines. Traditionally,
qualitative research is dedicated to the study of living conditions, actions and meaning-making of
the poor and the disadvantaged. For some, this connection is not only self-evident but comprises
an implicit commitment to advocacy or agenda-setting as part of the research process. The
seminar seeks to challenge this position and to sensitize for potentials and pitfalls when engaging
in research endeavors trying to study up and down. We will discover numerous projects that focus
on investigating, for example, millionaires, managers, and the political elite. The reflection of
theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and methodological debates will be accompanied by
discussions of media representations and artwork related to the issue.
Proofs of academic achievement: Studiennachweis: presentation
Modulprüfung: presentation and written assignment
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WORK AND INTERNATIONAL MIGRATION / MOBILITY
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
Module: Work
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Kyoko Shinozaki
Requirements: Introduction to Sociology /Abschluss des Basismoduls "Grundlagen der
Soziologie", active participation
Room
GC 03/46
Day, Time
Thursday 08.30- 10.00
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
In our contemporary world, the issue of work can hardly be discussed if we neglect international
labor migration and mobility. This seminar investigates the social, economic and political aspects
of work and international mobility of labor and workers, which have taken shape in the process of
contemporary social and economic restructuring. Apart from the theoretical and conceptual
debates in migration studies, case studies will be drawn mainly from Europe, Asia and North
America by looking at the macro level, i.e. law and regulations, the institutional level, e.g. migrant
organizations as well as the micro subjective level, i.e. migrants' experiences. Topics include the
scale and development of international migrations from a historical perspective, different
theoretical approaches to international migration, temporary labor migration programs, rights of
labor migrants, the family and labor migration and skilled migration. Furthermore, you will get
acquainted with selected sets of a database.
In addition to contents-based knowledge, you will acquire important practical academic skills. You
will have the opportunity to work in a small group, facilitate a group discussion, give a
presentation as well as to write a newspaper review.
Studiennachweis: Participation, attendance, oral presentation, moderation
Leistungsnachweis: Requirements described above plus an oral exam or a term paper
NEW CHALLENGES OF HUMANITARIAN ACTION IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Language: English
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Module: Internationalization and Society
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Dennis Dijkzeul, Ana Maria Cabodevila
Requirements: Participation in Summer School "Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century" or in
the basic module "Organizing Humanitarian Interventions in Humanitarian Crises"
Room
GCFW 04/703
Day, Time
Tuesday 10.15-11.45
Begin
07/04/2015
Course description:
This advanced module "New Challenges of Humanitarian Action in the 21st Century" builds
further on the basic module "Organizing Interventions in Humanitarian Crises". The module
consists of five interrelated sessions: 1. The politicization of humanitarian aid; 2. Humanitarian
Aid and Conflict Transformation; 3. Local Perceptions of International Humanitarian
Interventions; 4. Humanitarian Aid and Development Cooperation; and 5. Humanitarian Aid and
Human Rights. Guest lectures by NGO representatives (report about their work in a crisis region
as well as professional insights into technical engineering and medical issues) are also part of this
module.
Proofs of academic achievement: For a proof of performance (Modulprüfung or
Studiennachweis) students have to participate in all classes and hold a presentation on the
preceding lecture and its required literature (Referat with a 1-page handout). Towards the end of
the course, they also have to complete a written assignment (Final Exam) (only for the
Modulprüfung).
This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“: n.n.
MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
Language: English
Module: Social and Cultural Anthropology
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Tina Otten
Requirements: Teilnahme am Modul Sozialanthropologie
Room
GCFW 04/703
Day, Time
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
Diese Einführung in die Medical Anthropology stellt grundlegende Konzepte der Disziplin vor,
bevor wir uns mit einem Ansatz, der Critical Medical Anthropology, näher befassen. Das Seminar
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wird sich mit verschiedenen Körperbildern und in diesem Zusammenhang mit politischen,
wirtschaftlichen und historischen Einflüssen auf die Gesundheit des Einzelnen und ausgesuchter
Gruppen beschäftigen. Das Seminar wird in englischer Sprache durchgeführt.
Proofs of academic achievement: Referat und Klausur oder Hausarbeit nach Absprache mit der
Dozentin
THEORIES OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE: EXPLAINING POST-CRISIS
REFORMS (OR LACK THEREOF)
Language: English
Module: International Structures and Processes
Teacher/Lecturer: Yuan-Juhn Chiao
Requirements: Teilnahme an der Vorlesung "Einführung in die Internationalen Beziehungen",
Anmeldung per CampusOffice, Anfertigung von Literaturberichten zu den unten stehenden
Texten (eine Seite Zusammenfassung pro Text in der dritten Sitzung. Kopiervorlage ab Anfang
März im Handapparat in der SoWi-Bibliothek).
Room
GC 03/146
Day, Time
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
Why have reforms following the worst financial crisis since the 1930s resulted in only modest
changes in rules for global finance? In this seminar, we investigate the post-crisis reforms of
global economic governance with a focus on financial regulation. Over the semester, we delve
below the headlines of mainstream news media and investigate the causal factors determining
intergovernmental and transnational regulatory cooperation, employing the theoretical toolkits of
International Political Economy (IPE). In addition to a review of the major theoretical traditions of
this sub-discipline (market power approaches, historical institutionalism, liberal theory or societalbased approaches and economic constructivism), students will apply the above in analyzing the
interplay of interests, ideas and institutions in informing the preferences of key financial powers
in global financial regulation, namely the United States and member countries of the European
Union.
Proofs of academic achievement: Studiennachweis: aktive Teilnahme an der wöchentlichen
Diskussion der jeweilige Referate, Literaturberichte, Referat und Essay von 5-8 Seiten.
Leistungsnachweis (Modulprüfung): wie Studiennachweis inklusive Hausarbeit von 15-20 Seiten.
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GLOBAL LABOR MARKET DYNAMICS OF ELDERCARE: SKILLS, POLITICAL
REPRESENTATION; COMMERCIALIZATION AND LABOR ORGANIZING
Language: English
Module: Research module
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Kyoko Shinozaki
Requirements:
Room
GCFW 04/304
Day, Time
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
Germany, as other (post)industrial countries, has been witnessing ageing of its population. In
2011 roughly 2.5 million people in the country were in need of care (pflegebedürftig) (Statistisches
Bundesamt 2013). The postwar (Western) German organization of the welfare state, characterized
as that of the "corporatist/conservative" model, with poor provision of public care, has
conventionally drawn on the family as a locus of care (Esping-Andersen 1990). Eldercare policy
has created two possible care arrangements: care in private homes and institutional care through
the introduction of the 1995 Long-Term Care Insurance Scheme (LTCIS), shifting away from the
sole terrain of the family to a mixture of different options both within and outside the family.
Despite the choices made available by the LTCIS, the main provider of eldercare largely continues
to remain the family: of roughly two and a half million people needing care (Pflegebedürftige) in
2011, 70 percent (or just under 1.8 million Pflegebedürftige) lived in private homes while the
remaining 30 percent (or 743,000 Pflegebedürftige) were cared for in nursing homes (Statistisches
Bundesamt 2013). Not surprisingly, it is predominantly women, i.e. female spouses/partners and
daughters, who have taken on and continue to take on the primary carer role in home-based care
over the years (Schmidt and Schneekloth 2011): women spend more than twice as long as men in
caring for elderly family members (OECD 2012).
However, considering the phenomenon of population ageing one that pertains only to the
national and the family would be one-sided. An emerging body of literature shows that the care
sector has become a site of global, cross-border labor markets, involving various actors, such as
migrant and temporary workers (both skilled and less-skilled), locally and transnationally
operating commercial agencies mediating these workers, governments and the trade unions.
It is a research-based seminar conducted for two semesters. In the first semester, we will mainly
get acquainted with the topic intensively surveying the literature (both in German and English).
Proofs of academic achievement: Leistungsnachweis: active participation, presentation, group
work, fieldwork preparation (semester 1); active participation, group work, fieldwork and poster
presentation (semester 2)
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FAMILY AND HEALTH
Language: English
Module: Health and Society
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Mine Hancioglu
Requirements: This course is open to M.A. students. Other requirements for participation:
Regular attendance, active participation and good knowledge of the English language (seminar
language is English).
Room
GBCF 05/608
Day, Time
Monday 12.15-13.45
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
Different phases in life interact in the determination of health and socio-economic outcomes. The
lecture discusses results from recent research showing that enviromental conditions in utero and
during early childhood can have significant long-term effects on health. The lecture provides an
overview of determinants affecting children´s and adult´s health over life course. Single topics
(amongst others):
-Intergenerational transmission of health and socio-economics status
-The impact of early life health shocks on the development of cognitive abilities
-The development of non-cognitive and psychosocial skills over the life cycle
-Nutrition and food insecurity
Proofs of academic achievement: Mit der Übernahme eines Referats, der Anfertigung eines
Posters und der Teilnahme an der Postersession (Blockveranstaltung, Termin wird in der ersten
Sitzung festgelegt) kann eine Modulprüfung (Leistungsnachweis) erbracht werden. Ein
Studiennachweis wird für die Übernahme eines Referats sowie dem Verfassen eines
Kurzkommentars für die Postersession erteilt.
SOCIETAL FOUNDATIONS OF EUROPEAN POLICY DIVERGENCE IN
FINANCIAL GOVERNANCE
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences/Chair of International Politics
Module: International Institutions and Processes/Policy Analysis/Central Fields and Problems in
Teaching Social Sciences
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Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Stefan Schirm
Requirements: Participation in the lecture "Einführung in die Internationalen Beziehungen",
Literature reports on texts listed online (one page per text in the third and fourth lesson, Texts are
available in the Social Science’s library’s „Handapparat“ beginning in early March).
Room
GC 03/146
Day, Time
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
The seminar assesses the societal foundations of policy divergence in the Euro crisis and of
Europe's role in global financial governance. It investigates in how far both the coordination
problems in the Eurozone and the European standing in international policy coordination reflect
the heterogeneity of domestic societal influences on member state governments. Value-based
societal ideas, domestic sectoral interests, and domestic socio-economic institutions are possibly
informing governmental preferences and therefore shaping the chances for policy coordination at
the regional as well as at the global level. These questions will be empirically analyzed in case
studies on the management of the Euro crisis, on the construction of the new European financial
supervisory agencies, on Europe's role in the management of the global financial crisis in the
G20, and on the role of EU members in steering the IMF.
Leistungsnachweis: Literature, Presentation with Handout („Thesenpapier“), Paper, active
participation in weekly discussions. All activities need to be carried out in English.
CASE STUDIES IN EU-POLICY-MAKING
Language: English
Module: Europeanization, Democracy and Governance/Policy Analysis
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Patrycja Rozbicka
Requirements: Registration until 15 April 2015 in CampusOffice, students without an ID please
contact the teacher by E-mail. Good knowledge of English, since the class will be held in English.
Room
GCFW 04/304
Day, Time
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
Being able to perform a case study analysis of individual policies in the European Studies is
becoming more and more useful skill. While some students use that approach in preparing their
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master theses, only some of them are able to perform it in systematic and informed way.
The purpose of the course is to get acquainted with a comprehensive overview of central features
of case study analysis in the EU policy-making and implementation. In particular, the course will
focus on following aspects: the overview of methodologies that assist in case-study approach (as
content analysis, process tracing and others), central areas and instruments of the EU policymaking and implementation, actors involved, and how to implement acquired knowledge in
practice.
Throughout the course, students will acquire knowledge and expertise which will allow them to
examine concrete cases of the realization of the EU policies based on the INTEREURO Project'
sample.
Modulprüfung: Class participation and attendance, few short written reading responses (3-4
papers, 2-3 pages long), a final paper on a topic within the study of EU politics (max.15 pages
long), a presentation on the topic of their final paper.
Studienachweis: Class participation and attendance, few short written reading responses (3-4
papers, 2-3 pages long), a presentation on the topic of one of the articles read throughout the
course.
THEORIES OF GLOBAL ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE: EXPLAINING POST-CRISIS
REFORMS (OR LACK THERE OF)
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences/Chair of International Politics
Contact: +49(0)234/32-23017, yuan-juhn.chiao@rub.de
Module: International Structures and Processes (Part II)
Credit Points: Full Module: 8 CP.
Teacher/Lecturer: Yuan-Juhn Chiao
Requirements: Lecture “Introduction to International Relations”, register in CampusOffice.
Literature summaries (one page/text) on the texts listed in the faculty’s course list
Room
GC 03/146
Day, Time
Wednesday 12.15 – 13.45
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
Why have reforms following the worst financial crisis since the 1930s resulted in only modest
changes in rules for global finance? In this seminar, we investigate the post-crisis reforms of
global economic governance with a focus on financial regulation. Over the semester, we delve
below the headlines of mainstream news media and investigate the causal factors determining
intergovernmental and transnational regulatory cooperation, employing the theoretical toolkits of
International Political Economy (IPE). In addition to a review of the major theoretical traditions
of this sub-discipline (market power approaches, historical institutionalism, liberal theory or
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societal-based approaches and economic constructivism), students will apply the above in
analyzing the interplay of interests, ideas and institutions in informing the preferences of key
financial powers in global financial regulation, namely the United States and member countries of
the European Union.
Proofs of academic achievement: Studiennachweis: literature summaries, presentation with
handout, and weekly participation. Leistungsnachweis: Studiennachweis plus term paper.
GENDER EQUALITY: IDEAS, STRATEGIES, AND CHALLENGES
Language: English
Department: Chair of Sociology/Social Inequality and Gender
Contact: Prof. Dr. Heike Kahlert; 0234/32-25413; heike.kahlert@rub.de
Module: Gender and Society
Credit Points: 10/…
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Heike Kahlert; Prof. Dr. Johanna Kantola
Requirements: As in the module description.
Room
GBCF 05/606
Day, Time
Monday 14.00-16.00
Begin
13/04/2015
Course description:
How should we understand and relate to gender equality in our thinking and practice? Is gender
equality only about equal participation, and if so, how could gender equality be reached? Or what else,
beyond numbers, could be connected with gender equality?
In this seminar, we will read and discuss texts about gender equality from the field of international
women’s and gender studies. Firstly, the ideas of gender equality and difference and the so-called
tensions between both concepts will be discussed. Secondly, we will look at selected political and
practical strategies to put gender equality into action, e.g. quotas and gender mainstreaming. Thirdly,
we will analyse current challenges to gender equality as the new ideas of intersectionality and diversity
in its theoretical and practical implications.
(A)“Studiennachweis“: Active Participation (working groups), oral presentation, 2 short essays
(B)„Modulprüfung“: Active Participation (working groups), oral presentation, 2 short essays, final
paper
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FACULTY OF SPORTS SCIENCE
RACE AND ETHNICITY IN SPORTS
Language: English
Department: Faculty of Sport Science,
Contact: Prof. Dr. Marie-Luise Klein, 0234-3228091, marie-luise.klein@rub.de
Degree programme: Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Arts
Module: Sport and Society
Course type: Compact Seminar
Credit Points: 3
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Michael Heine
Requirements: x
Room
SW, SR 3
Day, Time
Friday 09.00-17.00 Sunday 09.00-14.00
Begin
17/04/2015 – 19/04/2015
Course description:
This course provides an introduction to the study of race, ethnicity and sports in Canada.
Proceeding from an overview of the Canadian sports system, and a discussion of certain
foundational concepts, we will examine several specific core areas:
- media representation of race and ethnicity
- the connections between Canadian national identity, ethnic and regional identities, and sports
- the significance of physical activity practices and sports for Canadian indigenous cultures
Excerpts from Canadian sports broadcasts and movies may be used as case examples to study the
significance of representations of race and ethnicity. We will also try our hand (and feet) at some
indigenous games. Limber up, be prepared to gamble!
Proofs of academic achievement: regular participation
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INSTITUTE FOR NEURAL COMPUTATION
Homepage: www.ini.ruhr-universitaet.bochum.de
Contact:
Name: Dr. Rolf Würtz
Room: NB 3/66
Tel: 0234/32-27994
Email: Rolf.Wuertz@ini.rub.de
Consultation hours: 11:00 - 15:00 h
AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS: ACTION, PERCEPTION, AND COGNITION
Language: English
Department: Angewandte Informatik/Institut für Neuroinformatik
Module: Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes
Course type: Lecture + Tutorial
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Gregor Schöner
Requirements: none
Room
NB 3/57
NB 3/57
Day, Time
Thursday, 14.15-16.00
Thursday, 16.15-17.00
Begin
09.04.2015 (Lecture)
16.04.2015 (Tutorial)
Course description:
Neuroinformatics is concerned with the discovery of new solutions to technical problems of
information processing. These solutions are sought based on analogies with nervous systems and
the behaviour of organisms. This course focuses on three exemplary problems to illustrate this
approach:
(a) Artificial action (autonomous robotics);
(b) Artificial perception (robot vision);
(c) Artificial cognition (simplest cognitive capabilities of autonomous robots such as decision
making, memory, behavioural organization).
The main methodological emphasis is on nonlinear dynamical systems' approaches and dynamic
(neural) fields.
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MATHEMATICS FOR MODELING AND DATA ANALYSIS
Language: English
Module: Name
Module taught entirely in foreign language: yes
Course type: Lecture and Tutorial
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott
Requirements: basic knowledge of linear algebra and calculus
Room
NB 3/57
NB 3/57
Day, Time
Thursday, 12.15-13.45
Thursday, 10.30-12.00
Begin
09.04.2015 (Lecture)
16.04.2015 (Tutorial)
Course description:
This course covers mathematical methods that are relevant for modeling and data analysis.
Particular emphasis will be put on an intuitive understanding as is required for a creative
command of mathematics. The following topics will be covered: Functions, vector spaces,
matrices as, transformations, systems of linear differential equations, qualitative analysis of
nonlinear differential equations, Bayes theory, multiple integrals.
Proofs of academic achievement: oral examination
COMPUTATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE: VISION AND MEMORY
Language: English
Module: Name
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Laurenz Wiskott
Requirements: The mathematical level of the course is mixed. There are some lectures that
require almost no math and others that require a lot. The tutorial is almost entirely mathematical.
Mathematics required include calculus (functions, derivatives, integrals, differential equations, ...),
linear algebra (vectors, matrices, inner product, orthogonal vectors, basis systems, ...), and a bit of
probability theory (probabilities, probability densities, Bayes' theorem, ...).
Room
Day, Time
Begin
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NB 3/57
NB 3/57
Tuesday, 12.15-13.45
Tuesday, 10.30-12.00
07.04.2015 (Lecture)
14.04.2015 (Tutorial)
Course description:
This lecture presents models of selforganization in neural systems, in particular addressing vision
(receptive fields, neural maps, invariances, attention) and associative memory (Hopfield network).
MACHINE LEARNING - SUPERVISED METHODS
Language: English
Module: Name
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Jun.-Prof. Dr. Tobias Glasmachers
Requirements:
Room
NB 3/72
NB3/72
Day, Time
Montag, 10:00 - 12:00
Donnerstag, 12:00 - 14:00
Begin
13.04.2015 (Lecture)
16.04.2015 (Tutorial)
Course description:
The field of machine learning constitutes a modern approach to artificial intelligence. It is situated
in between neuroscience, statistics, robotics, and areas of application ranging all over science and
engineering, medicine, economics, and many more. Machine learning algorithms automate the
process of learning, thus allowing prediction and decision making machines to improve with
experience.
This lecture will cover different state-of-the-art methods in the domain of "supervised learning".
Topics include classical statistical methods, neural networks, support vector machines, and
nearest neighbour models. The lecture covers algorithmic as well as learning theoretical aspects.
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INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
POLICY
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INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE PHD PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
The international English language PhD program in International Development Studies is an interdisciplinary
and structured programme. It is offered at the Institute of Development Research and Development Policy (IEE)
in collaboration with the Faculties of Geography, Law, Social Science and Economics.
Teaching modules deal with developmental issues from a multidisciplinary perspective. These seminars are
complemented by courses on qualitative and quantitative methods frequently used in development research.
Courses usually offered in the summer term include "Empirical Methods and Statistical Analysis I" and
"Computer-Aided Qualitative Data Analysis" in addition to seminars such as "Political Institutions, Conflict and
Democracy" or "Economics and Culture".
Regularly updated information on the PhD IDS and the program's course structure can be found on our website
http://www.development-research.org/phd-international-development-studies.html
For any further information please contact the coordinator of the PhD IDS, Dr. Anja Zorob
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INTERDISCIPLINARY CENTRE FOR ADVANCED MATERIALS
SIMULATION (ICAMS)
MICROSTRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
Language: English
Department: Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS)
Contact: mss@icams.rub.de, phone: 0234 32 29332
Module: n.s.
Course type: Lecture with exercises/seminar
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Hartmaier, Prof. Dr. Ingo Steinbach
Requirements: Students must have completed the modules “Elements of Microstructure” and
“Introduction to Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics” or equivalent.
Room
ICAMS, IC 02/718 and 522
Day, Time
Begin
10/04/2015
Course description:
In this course students learn the principles of microstructure evolution during materials
processing, its dependence on the material composition and transport processes. They gain
understanding of the correlation between microstructure and mechanical properties of materials
by learning the microstructural mechanisms of deformation and failure. They develop the skills to
apply this knowledge to materials science problems.
INTERFACES AND SURFACES
Language: English
Module: n.s.
Course type: Lecture, practical exercises
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Dr. Thomas Hammerschmidt, Dr. Rebecca Janisch, Dr. Jutta Rogal
Requirements: Students must have successfully completed modules “Elements of
Microstructure”, “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics in Solid State Physics” and “Assessment
and Description of Materials Properties” or equivalent.
Room
Day, Time
Monday, 13.30-15.00
Thursday, 14.00-16.00
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Begin
07/04/2015
Course description:
The course shall provide an understanding of the relevance of surfaces and interfaces in materials
science. The goals are gaining basic knowledge of experimental and computational techniques to
characterize surfaces/interfaces as well as understanding the relationship between atomistic
descriptions of interfaces/surfaces and macroscopic materials properties, especially
thermodynamic and mechanical properties (interface/surface energies, adsorption, segregation,
interface mobility, interaction with other defects). The students will develop the relevant skills to
choose the most suited approaches for specific questions and to apply them to material science
problems.
Proofs of academic achievement: oral exam
QUANTUM MECHANICS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
Language: English
Module: n.s.
Course type: Lecture and Seminar
Credit Points: 4
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ralf Drautz, Dr. Thomas Hammerschmidt
Requirements: Successful completion of “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics in Solid State
Physics” or equivalent.
Room
Day, Time
Monday, 8.30-10.00
Thursday, 8.30-10.00
Begin
07/04/2015
Course description:
The course shall provide a basic understanding of quantum mechanics in materials science,
which enables the students to study the current research literature. Furthermore it provides the
required knowledge of quantum mechanics as the basis of performing electronic-structure
simulations. The students will learn to understand the basics of wave mechanics and their relation
to the electronic structure of materials. Students will be able to transfer this knowledge in order to
understand and use numerical methods for calculating the electronic structure of complex phases.
They comprehend how the electronic structure influences the properties of materials.
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APPLICATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE
METHODS
Language: English
Department: Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation
Module: n.s.
Course type: Lecture, practical studies and group seminars
Credit Points: 6
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Jörg Neugebauer, Dr. Georg Madsen
Requirements: Successful completion of “Introduction to Quantum Mechanics in Solid State
Physics” or equivalent.
Room
ICAMS, IC 02/522
Day, Time
Friday 10.00-14.00
Begin
11/04/2015
Course description:
When the course is finished the successful participant is expected to be able to:
- Choose
the most appropriate electronic structure computational method for a given research project
- Formulate and describe the foundation of density functional theory (DFT)
Describe the most common approximation employed in DFT
Contribute to the implementation of a DFT code
Proofs of academic achievement: practical studies, oral examination
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MEDICAL FACULTY
PATHOLOGY OF DEGENERATIVE DISEASES
Language: English
Department: Heart & Diabetescenter NRW (HDZ-NRW)/Clinic for Cardiovascular
Surgery/Klessmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research and Development
Contact: Hendrik Milting, PhD, MSc; hmilting@hdz-nrw.de; +49-5731-973510
Module: x
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Hendrik Milting, PhD
Requirements: Bachelor
Room
MA 5/61
Day, Time
Mo & Tu, 12:00-02:00pm
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Course description:
In the module ‘Pathology of Degenerative Diseases’ students will learn the medica basics for the
understanding of significant degenerative diseases of different organ systems including stem cell
populations.
This course is especially suitable for exchange students. yes
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Language: English
Department: Heart & Diabetescenter NRW (HDZ-NRW)/Clinic for Cardiovascular Surgery
Contact: Thomas Puehler, MD
Degree programme: none
Module: Seminars on clinical basis knowledge
Credit Points: X
Teacher/Lecturer: Professor Gummert and colleagues
Requirements: none
Room
Marco Polo
Day, Time
n.n.
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Course description:
The course serves to learn about clinical based knowledge. Practical exercises will be offered at the
bedside in parallel sessions.
This course is credited for „Optionalbereich“. X
PATHOBIOCHEMISTRY OF HEART FAILURE
Language: English
Department: Heart & Diabetescenter NRW (HDZ-NRW)/Clinic for Cardiovascular
Surgery/Klessmann-Institute for Cardiovascular Research and Development
Contact: Hendrik Milting, PhD, MSc; hmilting@hdz-nrw.de; +49-5731-973510
Degree programme: Bachelor, Master
Module: Pathobiochemistry of Heart Failure
Module taught entirely in foreign language: YES
Credit Points: 0
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Hendrik Milting
Requirements: Bachelor Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology
Room
HDZ NRW, Room ZFE 111
Day, Time
Tuesday 13:00-14:00
Begin
14/04/2015
Course description:
The course deals with current work und cardiomyopathies, the molecular pathomechanisms and
molecular consequences of mechanical circulatory support on the failing human heart.
Proofs of academic achievement: no examination
This course is especially suitable for exchange students. yes
JOURNAL CLUB: “STRUCTURE, FUNCTION AND PLASTICITY OF THE
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Language: English
Department: Neurophysiology
Contact: Prof. Dr. Denise Manahan-Vaughan, +49-234-32-22042, email: lmr@rub.de
Module: Name
Course type: analytical skills training in neurophysiology
Credit Points: 1
109
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Denise Manahan-Vaughan, Prof. Klaus Funke, Dr. Hardy Hagena,
Christina Strauch, Dr. Sijie Zhang, Dr. Gleb Barmashenko
Room
MA 2/150
Day, Time
Wednesday, 4.30 p.m.
Begin
08/04/2015
Course description:
BIOGENESIS OF CELL ORGANELLES
Language: English
Department: Inst. Biochemistry and Pathochemistry/ Systems Biochemistry
Contact: Prof. Dr. Ralf Erdmann, +49-234-32-28938, ralf.erdmann@rub.de
Degree programme: Master of Science Biochemistry
Module: Advanced Practical in the Focal Point Programme: “Molecular Medicine
Course type: compact course
Credit Points: 7,5 (of 15)
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Ralf Erdmann
Requirements: A five-week all-day practical lab course with a compulsory seminar presentation.
Please note: A second Advanced Practical will have to be performed in the same semester to earn
the full complement of 15 credits
Room
MA 4/ 142
Day, Time
On demand
Begin
On demand
Course description:
After completion of the course, students will have aquired basic practical skills in biochemical,
microbiological and molecular biological methods. The students will be able to cultivate pro- and
eucaryotic cells, to isolate protein-complexes by affinity chromatography and to characterize these
complexes according to their size (size-exclusion chromatography) and constituents (SDS-PAGE,
immuno-blotting). Students will learn how state-of-the-art molecular cell biological methods are
used to tackle the structure and function of cellular nanomachines. Presentation skills will be
improved by learning how to present scientific data in talks and scientific discussions as well as in
a writen thesis.
Proofs of academic achievement: Assessment of experimental skills during the practical (50%), a
written project report (40%), and a seminar presentation of experimental results (10%).
110
CHARACTERIZATION OF PROTEINS ISOLATED FROM PEROXISOMES AND
PEROXISOMAL MEMBRANES OF THE YEAST SACCHAROMYCES CEREVISIAE
Language: English
Department: Biochemistry and Pathobiochemistry/ Systems Biochemistry
Degree programme: Master of Science Biochemistry
Module: Modular Advanced Practical and Seminar in the Focal Point Programme "Molecular Medicine"
Course type: compact course
Credit Points: 3
Requirements: Two weeks advanced laboratory course with an intergrated seminar
Room
MA 4/ 142
Day, Time
On demand
Begin
On demand
Course description:
After completion of the course, students will have aquired basic practical skills in biochemical,
microbiological and molecular biological methods. The students will be able to isolate proteincomplexes by affinity chromatography and to characterize these complexes according to their size
(size-exclusion chromatography) and constituents (SDS-PAGE, immuno-blotting). Students will
learn how state-of-the-art molecular cell biological methods are used to tackle the structure and
function of cellular nanomachines with the peroxisomal protein translocation apparatus as an
example. Presentation skills will be improved by learning how to present scientific data in talks
and scientific discussions.
Proofs of academic achievement: Assessment of active and successful participation in the
practical (50%) and a written project report (50%)
ACTUELLE ISSUES AND METHODS OF MOLECULAR CELLBIOLOGY
Language: English
Department: Biochemistry and Pathochemistry/ Systems Biochemistry
Degree programme: Bachelor/ Master/ PhD
Module: Journals Club
Credit Points: 1
Room
Day, Time
Begin
MA 4/ 139
Friday 15: - 15:45h
biweekly
111
Course description:
Presentation and discussion in english language
Proofs of academic achievement: no
MOLECULAR AND DEVELOPMENTAL STEM CELL BIOLOGY
Language: English
Department: Anatomy and Molecular Embryology
Contact: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hovemann. Phone: +49-234-3224235. E.mail:
Bernhard.Hovemann@rub.de
Degree programme: Master of Science Biochemistry, Master of Science Molecular and
Developmental Stem Cell Biology
Module: Molecular genetic methods
Course type: Lecture and seminar
Credit Points: 5
Teacher/Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Bernhard Hovemann, PD. Dr. Holm Zähres
Requirements: Bachelors degree in biochemistry or biology
Room
HMA 30
Day, Time
Thursday (10:15 to 11:45),
Friday (8:15 to 9:45)
Begin
09/04/2015
Course description:
• Essentials of cloning in prokaryotic vector systems: DNA restriction by natural and by artificial,
custom made enzymes, modification systems,
• Prokaryotic vector systems, selection modes, cDNA synthesis, ligation, recombination site associated
exchange of gene cassettes
• Gene expression in E. coli / Protein analysis
• State of the art sequencing techniques / Epigenetic genome analysis
• In vitro / in vivo mutagenesis
• Gene transfer and expression (Eukaryotic vector systems, viral, non-viral, episomal expression
vectors)
112
Publishing Details
Edited and Published by:
Dezernat 2
Studierenden-Service-Center (SSC)
Universitätsstraße 150
D-44780 Bochum
Print run:
800 copies
Printed in March 2015
Impressum

Int. Course Cat. SoSe 2015 - Ruhr

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