MultiMediaTechnology

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Agile Project Management

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1APMVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1.5
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students can explain the development, philosophy and basic content of agile methods and assess which of these methods are suitable for use in a given pro-ject. Students know the roles, artefacts and events of Scrum and are able to use them in agile projects at scrum master level.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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Data Analysis

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1DAAIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know basic methods of data analysis and have applied them to data from practical studies. Students can critically evaluate analytical results and predictive models. Students understand significance testing and can use p-values to evaluate ana-lytical results.

Superior module:

Scientific Methods 1

Module description:

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Digital Ideation

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1DIDIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students name different tools and methods of design thinking. Students use these tools for creative processes and for evaluating ideas (e.g. de-sign critique) and are able to apply them correctly in a given situation. Students practice the tools in the course "Project 1: Concept & Pitch".

Superior module:

Digital Ideation & Prototyping

Module description:

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Diversity in Tech

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1DITSE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the approaches of diversity management and various IT-specific initiatives. Students are aware of the problem of a lack of diversity in the IT sector and in the application areas of games and the web and know theoretical models and influenc-ing factors. Students articulate and justify their own position on diversity in group discussions. Students are sensitised to the responsible promotion of digital inclusion and di-versity in user groups and in the use itself. Students are sensitised to the safe and responsible use of data and in the promo-tion of digital inclusion and diversity in user groups.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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Facilitation and Efficient Meetings

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1FEMIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know how to plan and organise meetings efficiently. Students apply appropriate facilitation techniques to achieve set meeting objec-tives. Students can deal with different types of behaviour and master disruptive factors to create a constructive group dynamic.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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Innovation Workshops

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1IWOIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students reflect on and evaluate a given problem from the fields of art, culture, me-dia, society and technology. Students test their reflection and argumentation skills based on the topics of the impulse workshops. Students present and discuss the insights gained in the workshops with peers and stakeholders.

Superior module:

Digital Ideation & Prototyping

Module description:

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Lightning Talks

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1LITIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students will broaden their knowledge of current and relevant issues in the arts, culture, media, society and technology, and will be able to identify relevant ques-tions.

Superior module:

Digital Ideation & Prototyping

Module description:

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Project 1: Concept & Pitch

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1PROPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students apply the tools from the Digital Ideation course and prototype individual ideas for further analysis. Students work on the iterative refinement of ideas for their Project 1 by critically re-flecting on the feedback received from the peer group and coaches. Students present their overall concept in the form of a pitch at the end of the se-mester and convince a jury of the relevance of the chosen topic. Students develop a treatment written according to professional standards and a resource plan for the planned Project 1.

Superior module:

Digital Ideation & Prototyping

Module description:

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Rapid Prototyping

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1RAPEU
Type UB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students implement ideas from ¿Project 1: Concept & Pitch¿ in the form of software prototypes and evaluate the results for applicability and further development. Students explore relevant programming languages and modern software frame-works from the areas of Game & Simulation Engineering or Web Engineering for the implementation of individual prototypes. Students use methods such as pair programming for the collaborative develop-ment of software prototypes.

Superior module:

Digital Ideation & Prototyping

Module description:

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Symposion on Ethics and Sustainability

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1SESIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students analyse and reflect on ethical-moral dilemmas. Students evaluate opinions from a lecture in their own context of action. Students argue social issues with a view to their own professional environment. Students articulate and justify their own opinion in the group discussion.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 1

Advanced Gameplay Programming

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1AGPIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students explain and discuss methods, concepts and algorithms for Game AI. Students evaluate and implement methods, concepts and algorithms for Game AI for game types. Students utilize AI tools of current commercial engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal). Students utilize basic machine learning tools in existing engines (e.g. Unity) for Game AI.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 1

Module description:

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Applied Games

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1APGIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students use various input and output modalities in applied game settings. Students apply game concepts and technologies to specific, also socially relevant, problems. Students apply game concepts and approaches to playfulness to various application contexts. Students apply a methodological approach to realize context-specific game de-signs and discuss benefits and effects of applied games.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 1

Module description:

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Multiplayer & Online Gaming

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1MOGIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students explain the necessary steps to realise different types of online games. Students design and implement software components of multiplayer/online games. Students explain basic techniques in the field of cloud gaming/computing. Students have an overview of the management of online users and their data (user management, cloud saves), the balancing of groups of players (match-making, game balance) and security-relevant aspects in order to both protect user data and enable fair joint gaming (anti-cheat mechanisms).

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 1

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 1

Applied Programming Paradigms

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1APPIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students describe the difference between machine language and higher program-ming languages. Students explain the role and use of WebAssembly in the modern web. Students understand basic programming paradigms and their practical use in web develop-ment. Students identify and use declarative, functional, object-oriented, and procedural aspects of a programming language. Students understand the role of syntax in compilers and interpreters.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 1

Module description:

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Distributed Software Architectures

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1DSAIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students identify and describe the functional and non-functional requirements of a distributed application. Students effectively use (distributed) software architectures to meet the given requirements. Students evaluate the advantages and limitations of using cloud services to implement distributed applications. Students plan and implement a distributed application.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 1

Module description:

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Web Performance Optimisation

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM1WPOIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students discuss the role of performance in green computing and sustainability. Students use appropriate tools to diagnose performance problems in web applica-tions at different levels: server, network, and browser. Students are familiar with optimisation strategies for all three areas and apply them in all three areas. Students take measurements and evaluate them using statistics and visualisations. They create test programs to reproduce performance issues.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 1

Module description:

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Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Ethics in Informatics

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2EIISE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know professional ethics, ethical guidelines of different relevant profes-sional associations. Students know case studies regarding ethical and social issues and can discuss them. Students know the social effects of digital technologies, can analyse and critically reflect on them. Students know common procedures of ethics applications in the context of higher education.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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IT Law and Data Protection

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2ITLVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students name central elements of data protection and can explain them. Students name central sample contracts in the IT sector. Students analyse data protection and IT-legal processes considering technical, legal and business requirements. Students can apply the acquired knowledge to selected case studies and argue legal implications.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 1

Module description:

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Innovation Coaching (Impact)

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2INCIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students expand their knowledge and skills to systematically assess the market opportunities of their Project 1. Students recognise what an opportunity is and can evaluate an idea as objectively as possible. This enables them to minimise the risk of innovation at an early stage and increase the probability of success of an innovation.

Superior module:

Project 1

Module description:

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Project 1: Implementation

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2PROPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 9
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have specific knowledge and skills in the planning and implementation of ambitious and innovative multimedia projects using state-of-the-art technology. Students argue the tools and frameworks chosen for the technical implementation considering economic aspects. Students apply methods of agile project management to achieve the development of a minimum viable product (MVP) in the field of web engineering or a vertical slice in the field of game & simulation engineering in a planned manner. Students present the project (interim) result professionally and, if necessary, design a further development plan for the project in the third semester.

Superior module:

Project 1

Module description:

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Project Reflection 1

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2PRRRC
Type RC
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can name and analyse their own role in the team, in communication, in conflict, draw conclusions and adapt their behaviour. Students know about the group-dynamic aspects in teamwork and can analyse and consciously shape these based on their project work. Students reflect on their teamwork based on concrete project experience, recognise problems/conflicts in the team and are familiar with the corresponding tools and methods to deal with them and solve them constructively. Students are aware of the importance of dealing with resource bottlenecks, the communicative integration of the relevant stakeholders, the building of trust and a culture of responsibility in dealing with each other.

Superior module:

Project 1

Module description:

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Research Methods & Study Design

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2RMSIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students deal in depth with appropriate research, referencing and evidence methods regarding different types of research questions. Students can formulate suitable research questions and hypotheses for a con-crete problem based on concrete questions. Students know different types of research questions and their ways of answering them. Based on an overview of different qualitative and quantitative research methods, students know different types of research questions (descriptive vs. comparative vs. relational research questions) and the corresponding research contributions (empirical, system-based, methodological, theoretical, design-based). Students can answer these questions in a concrete methodological process us-ing self-developed study designs.

Superior module:

Scientific Methods 1

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 2

Efficient Game Programming

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2EGPIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students discuss optimisation possibilities in games or game engines in relation to low-level featuers (e.g. ECS, memory management) Students use optimisation options in a targeted way to optimise the performance of a game Students define, collect and analyse telemetry data to target optimisation measures. Students use different profiling tools from commercial engines to analyse perfor-mance.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 2

Module description:

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Games User Research

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2GURIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students discuss the basic principles of games user research. Students plan and conduct playtests in a methodologically sound manner. Students explain and use various methods of games user research. Students explain the difference between expert evaluations and player evaluations.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 2

Module description:

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Physics-Based Simulation

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2PBSIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an overview of concepts of physics-based simulation including mathematical formulations of problems. Students explain and discuss advanced concepts and techniques of physical real-time simulations and choose the appropriate methods to implement physical effects. Students design and implement components of a physical real-time simulation. Students explain concepts of physically-based rendering.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 2

Module description:

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Software Quality Assurance

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2GSQIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students explain and discuss quality assurance methods for games. Students identify and apply appropriate quality assurance methods for various use cases. Students ensure good code quality through appropriately selected quality assur-ance measures. Students have an overview of and utilize quality assurance methods and tools of commercial game engines.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 2

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 2

Continous Delivery

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2CODIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students describe the aims of continuous integration. Students set up and maintain a CI/CD pipeline. Students set up test automation as part of the CI/CD pipeline. Students chose different deployment strategies, including cloud, on-premise, and container/virtualisation, based on their particular use case. Students use infrastructure as code (IAC) to manage and provision infrastructure automatically, rather than through manual configuration. Students use current methods to manage and track the dependencies of a software project and to manage configuration files and settings for a software project.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 2

Module description:

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Frontend Engineering

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2FENIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with current architectures for complex frontend applications, including Micro-Frontends and server-side rendering of the frontend. Students use web standards and web components independent of a particular framework. Students use modern CSS and current tools to implement a design system into re-usable components.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 2

Module description:

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Software Quality Assurance

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2WSQIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students explain and discuss quality assurance methods for web. Students identify and apply appropriate quality assurance methods for various use cases. Students ensure good code quality through appropriately selected quality assurance measures. Students develop a testing strategy for a web application and implement it.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 2

Module description:

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Web User Research

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2WURIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students apply methods for collecting and analysing data about the online behavior of web users to understand how web users interact with a particular website, what they are looking for, and to identify areas for improvement.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 2

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Summersemester

Generative AI

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2GAIIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have theoretical knowledge in the field of processing, analysis and generation of multimedia data. Students have an overview of trends in the field of Generative AI and practical knowledge in generating multimedia data. Students learn how to deal with technologies that have a high future social or economic impact, and how to use tools to prevent the misuse of these technologies.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Summersemester

Module description:

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Information Visualisation & Visual Analytics

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2IVVIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students describe the field of information visualisation, its history, purpose, and key concepts. Students select and implement methods for representing and encoding data in visual form, including the charts, graphs, maps, and other types of visualisations. Students create visual analytics to enable the analysis and interpretation large data sets.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Summersemester

Module description:

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Mixed Reality Technologies

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code MMTM2MRTIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an overview of current state-of-the-art approaches and technologies for AR/VR hardware and applications. Students explain basic technical and human-centred concepts of AR/VR and consider them in the design of AR/VR applications. Students design, implement and evaluate AR/VR applications for current platforms.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Summersemester

Module description:

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Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Innovation Coaching (Business)

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3INCIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students sharpen their knowledge of the industry and market and are able to formulate and present an appropriate business case to a target audience.

Superior module:

Project 2

Module description:

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Master Thesis Seminar 1

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3MTSSE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know relevant conferences and journals relevant to the topic of the master's thesis. Students have a deeper understanding of qualitative and quantitative research designs. Students know the procedure for writing a scientific paper at the level of a master's thesis. Students present their research design for the master's thesis and engage in peer group scientific discourse. Students argue relevance, research question(s), hypothesis(es) and research design in an exposé for the master's thesis.

Superior module:

Scientific Methods 2

Module description:

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Project 2: Concept & Implementation

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3PROPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 8
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to conceptualise projects and have specific knowledge and skills in planning, organising and delivering ambitious and innovative multimedia projects. Students may extend the minimum viable product or vertical slice from the 2nd semester towards a "feature-complete" and quality-checked prototype. Students may contribute to the implementation of research projects in the programme.

Superior module:

Project 2

Module description:

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Project Reflection 2

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3PRRRC
Type RC
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students reflect on their current project work and their team situation and recognise problems and conflicts. Students are aware of their resources and know how to activate them. Students master tools and methods for solution-oriented work and establish an appreciative communication and feedback culture in the project team.

Superior module:

Project 2

Module description:

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Sustainable Computing

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3SUCSE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with aspects of sustainability in informatics and take these into account when designing and implementing IT systems so that they are ecologically and socially compatible and at the same time meet economic requirements. Students are sensitised to the safe and responsible handling of data and in the promotion of digital inclusion.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 2

Module description:

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Transfer Project 1

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3TRAPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students make a demonstrable contribution outside their own projects (e.g. pool of all ongoing projects, including research projects) and try out the role of an "outsourcing" employee.

Superior module:

Project 2

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 3

Artificial Intelligence für Games

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3AIGIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an overview of AI methods and their use cases in games. Students explain and discuss basic AI methods and their applications in games. Students select and apply appropriate AI methods for different use cases in games.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 3

Module description:

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Cross-Plattform Development

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3CPDIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students discuss and explain the specific challenges of developing for mobile platforms and consoles. Students implement games for mobile platforms or selected consoles. Students optimise games for mobile platforms and selected consoles using appropriate profiling methods. Students consider platform-dependent challenges in the development of games for mobile devices and consoles.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 3

Module description:

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Guest Lecture Game & Simulation Engineering

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3GLGIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

To be defined depending on the topic.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Game & Simulation Engineering 3

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 3

Data Engineering

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3DENIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have a deep understanding of the concepts and technologies involved in data engineering and choose the appropriate database management system for various application scenarios. Students implement their chosen solution and monitor its performance over time.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 3

Module description:

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DevSecOps

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3DSOIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know how to integrate security controls and processes into the DevOps software development cycle. Students are aware of the necessary collaboration between security teams, development teams and operations teams in security matters. Students implement DevSecOps in their software development practice,

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 3

Module description:

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Guest Lecture Web Engineering

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3GLWIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

To be defined depending on the topic.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 3

Module description:

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Scalable Web Architectures

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3SWAIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with the concepts and architectures that make web applications scalable. Students integrate the knowledge from Distributed Software Architectures, Continuous Delivery, Data Engineering to plan and implement a scalable web application.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 1 / Major - Web Engineering 3

Module description:

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Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Wintersemester

Creative Entrepreneur & Corporate Innovation

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3CECIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students explain and apply the Business Model Canvas. Students explain the structure and content of a business plan. Students create a business plan for a fictitious business or innovation idea or their own master project.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Wintersemester

Module description:

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Deep Learning & Explainable AI

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3DLEIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have theoretical knowledge in the field of deep learning and neural networks about traditional and current models. Students know the most common frameworks for using deep learning models and have practical knowledge of the implementation of the forementioned models. Students interpret deep learning models and evaluate the results. They know the latest developments in the area of Explainable AI.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Wintersemester

Module description:

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Predictive Modelling

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3PMOIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students train models to predict future events. Students have evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of different predictive modelling approaches. Students select appropriate solutions to selected forecasting problems.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Wintersemester

Module description:

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Selected Topics in Human-Computer Interaction

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM3STHIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an in-depth knowledge of theories, methods and interaction paradigms. Students can apply the theoretical and practical knowledge to their own work. Students can classify and discuss different contemporary research topics within HCI literature.

Superior module:

Wahlpflicht 2 / Electives Wintersemester

Module description:

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Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Lecture Series: Emerging Technologies

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4LSEVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an in-depth insight into the state of the art and research in different areas of computer science, business and society. Students actively participate in discussions with domain experts.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 2

Module description:

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Master Exam

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4MAEDÜ
Type DP
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students demonstrate their knowledge of subject matter and scientific methodology in a master's thesis defence.

Superior module:

Scientific Methods 2

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Master Thesis

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4MATIT
Type IT
Kind Diploma/master thesis
Language of instruction English
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 20
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students identify and formulate scientifically relevant questions. Students are versed in the correct selection of research methodology. Students create study designs and conduct studies independently, considering possible ethical implications. Students interpret the results of quantitative and/or qualitative studies using valid methods. Students communicate the results of their work in writing in English, clearly and in a form that is academically appropriate.

Superior module:

Master Thesis

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Master Thesis Seminar 2

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4MTSSE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students defend and reflect the scientific question of their respective master's thesis, as well as the scientific methods used, in a peer group discussion.

Superior module:

Scientific Methods 2

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Project Portfolio & Presentation

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4PROPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have knowledge and practical experience of exhibiting and/or publishing their projects with accompanying measures (e.g. production of information material, accompanying communication measures, etc.). Student showcase of their project portfolio online.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 2

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Project Reflection 3

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4PRRRC
Type RC
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0.5
ECTS Credits 0.5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students gain experience in accompanying the final phase of team development. Students can consciously adopt a meta-perspective on their own and the team's actions, behaviour, communication and interaction in the project. Students gain the best possible knowledge from their project and apply this knowledge in a sustainable way.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 2

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Transfer Project 2

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code MMTM4TRAPT
Type PT
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students make a demonstrable contribution outside their own projects (e.g. pool of all ongoing projects, including research projects) and try out the role of an "outsourcing" employee.

Superior module:

Personal & Social Skills 2

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