BA Nanostructure Technology 180 ECTS
Career Goals and Fields of Activity
Due to the comprehensive training in the fundamentals of experimental and theoretical physics and chemistry as well as the in-depth and complementary interdisciplinary training in basic research and application in the Master's degree programme, graduates of the Nanostructure Technology degree programme have excellent professional and career opportunities on the labour market in a wide variety of fields, such as
- in the industrial research and development centres
- in production companies and project management
- in the semiconductor industry and coating technology
- in university and non-university research and development centres
- as an IT expert, both in companies and as a freelancer.
Despite changing economic conditions, the opportunities on the labour market for graduates in nanostructure technology have long remained very good compared to other academic professions.
Qualification Goals
After successfully completing the programme, graduates have the following skills:
- Graduates have a capacity for abstraction, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and the ability to structure complex interrelationships.
- Graduates understand the fundamentals and interrelationships of nanoscience.
- Graduates have knowledge of the physical, chemical and technical fundamentals of nanostructure technology in theory and practice as well as the theoretical and experimental methods for gaining new insights.
- Graduates have a broad basic knowledge of the most important areas of nanoscience as well as in-depth knowledge in at least one area.
- Graduates are able to familiarise themselves with new areas of work with the help of specialist literature, apply physical and technical methods to specific tasks under supervision, develop solutions and interpret and evaluate the results.
- Graduates are able to work on problems of nanostructure technology according to scientific working methods and in compliance with the rules of good scientific practice.
- Graduates are able to present and represent their knowledge and findings to a specialised audience.
Scientific Qualification
| Qualification Goal | Implementation | Target Achievement |
| Graduates understand the mathematical, theoretical and experimental principles of nanostructure science and are able to apply them. | basic lectures and exercises | written examinations and individual oral examinations |
| Graduates can carry out and analyse experiments under supervision and present and evaluate the results obtained. | basic laboratory course | colloquium, experimental performance, protocols |
| Graduates apply the theoretical and experimental methods they have learnt under supervision to gain new insights into nanostructure science. | project work for the BA thesis | presentation and thesis |
| Graduates are able to work on problems using scientific methods and in compliance with the rules of good scientific practice (documentation, error analysis). | modules for error calculation | exercises and written exam |
| Graduates are able to present and defend their knowledge and findings to a specialised audience. | advanced seminar, project work for BA thesis | seminar presentation and thesis presentation |
| Graduates will have a broad basic knowledge of the most important areas of nanostructure science as well as in-depth knowledge in at least one area. | basic lectures and exercises | written examinations and individual oral examinations |
| Graduates understand the essential relationships and concepts of the individual sub-areas of nanostructure science. | two-semester modules | inter-semester examinations, BA thesis |
| Graduates are able to familiarise themselves with new areas of work with the help of specialist literature and to apply physical and technical methods largely independently to specific tasks, develop solutions and interpret and evaluate the results. | advanced seminar, project work for the BA thesis | seminar presentation and thesis presentation |
| Graduates have a capacity for abstraction, analytical thinking, problem-solving skills and the ability to structure complex interrelationships. | basic lectures and exercises | oral, cross-semester module examinations, BA thesis |
Ability to take up gainful employment
| Qualification Goals | Implementation | Target Achievement |
| Graduates are able to present and defend their knowledge and findings to a specialised audience. | advanced seminar, BA thesis | seminar presentation and BA thesis |
| Graduates are able to work together constructively and goal-orientated in a heterogeneous team, use different and divergent views productively to achieve goals and resolve any conflicts that arise. | laboratory courses, exercises, project work for the BA thesis | experiments and protocols, exercises in groups of two, BA thesis |
| graduates are able to apply the skills they have acquired in different intercultural contexts and in international teams. | project work for the BA thesis | BA thesis |
| Graduates are able to prepare and present problems and their solutions in a way that is appropriate for the target group and also in a foreign language. | modules from the ASQ pool, the FSQ area, language courses, seminars | seminar lecture, presentation report |
| Graduates are able to apply physical and technical methods largely independently to specific tasks in nanostructure science, develop solutions and evaluate and interpret the results. | advanced seminar, project work for the BA thesis | seminar presentation and thesis presentation |
| Graduates are familiar with the most important requirements and working methods in the industrial environment of nanosciences. | specific compulsory module Industrial internship | seminar presentation, project report |
| Graduates are familiar with the most important requirements and working methods in research and development. | specific compulsory elective modules, e.g. "Fit for Industry" | seminar presentation, written examination and/or individual oral examination |
| Graduates are able to analyse and solve complex problems and quickly familiarise themselves with less familiar topics. | advanced seminar, project work for the BA thesis | seminar presentation and thesis presentation |
Personality Development
| Qualification Goals | Implementation | Target Achievement |
| Graduates know the rules of good scientific practice and observe them. | BA thesis | written BA thesis |
| Graduates are able to present and represent their knowledge and findings to a specialised audience. | advanced seminar, BA thesis | seminar presentation and BA thesis presentation |
Empowerment for social engagement
| Qualification Goals | Implementation | Target Achievement |
| Graduates are able to critically reflect on scientific developments and recognise their impact on the economy, society and the environment (technology assessment). | specific compulsory elective modules (e.g. energy technology, etc.) | seminar presentation, written examination and/or individual oral examination |
| Graduates have expanded their knowledge of economic, social, scientific, cultural, etc. issues and are able to take a well-founded position. They have expanded their knowledge of economic, social, scientific, cultural, etc. issues and can take a well-founded position. | current references in courses for modules | seminar presentation and thesis presentation |
| Graduates have developed the willingness and ability to contribute their competences to participatory processes and actively participate in decision-making. | commissions and student council | committee work and meetings |
