ECTS – GUIDE 2012/2013

Otto-Friedrich- Universität Bamberg

Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration

and

Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

ECTS – GUIDE 2012/2013

Postal address: D-96045 Bamberg

For visitors: Feldkirchenstr. 21 / Kärntenstr. 7 D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 (0) 951/ 863-2096 Email: [email protected]

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1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 General Information .................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 What is ECTS and how does it work? .......................................................................................... 7

1.2.1 How does ECTS work? ......................................................................................................... 7

1.2.2 The allocation of credit points to courses ........................................................................... 8

1.2.3 ECTS students ...................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.4 ECTS and the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and the Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences ....................... 8

1.2.5 The ECTS Grading System .................................................................................................... 8

2 BAMBERG AND ITS UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................................ 10

2.1 The City ...................................................................................................................................... 10

2.2 The University ............................................................................................................................ 10

2.3 The Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and the ............ 11

2.4 Preparatory Course For Foreign Students ................................................................................... 1

3 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS: Department OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................................ 2

3.1 Module Deskription: Business Administration ............................................................................ 2

3.1.1 International Accounting and Auditing ............................................................................... 2

3.1.2 Human Resource Management ........................................................................................... 7

3.1.3 Management & Controlling ............................................................................................... 15

3.1.4 Betriebliche Steuerlehre .................................................................................................... 21

3.1.5 International Management ............................................................................................... 26

3.1.6 Innovation Management ................................................................................................... 32

3.1.7 Marketing .......................................................................................................................... 39

3.1.8 Banking & Financial Control .............................................................................................. 45

3.1.9 Finance............................................................................................................................... 51

3.1.10 Operations Management and Business Logistics .............................................................. 57

3.2 Module Description: Economics ................................................................................................ 60

3.2.1 Intigration of European Labor Markets ............................................................................. 60

3.2.2 International Economics .................................................................................................... 62

3.2.3 Economic Policy ................................................................................................................. 67

3.2.4 Public Economics ............................................................................................................... 70

3.3 Module Description: Business and Human Resource Education .............................................. 74

3.4 Statistic and Econometrics ........................................................................................................ 80

3.5 Business Mathematics ............................................................................................................... 87

3.6 Economic and Social Law ........................................................................................................... 88

3.6.1 Tax Law .............................................................................................................................. 88

3.6.2 Further Courses in Economic and Social Law .................................................................... 90

3.7 Sociology .................................................................................................................................... 92

3.7.1 Sociology I .......................................................................................................................... 92

3.7.2 Population Studies ............................................................................................................. 97

3.7.1 Sociology II ....................................................................................................................... 100

3.8 Political Science ....................................................................................................................... 102

3.8.1 International and European Politics ................................................................................ 102

3.8.2 Political Theory ................................................................................................................ 108

3.8.3 Comparative Politics ........................................................................................................ 115

3.8.4 Political Sociology ............................................................................................................ 122

3.9 Module Description: Public Administration ............................................................................ 127

3.9.1 Professur für Politikwissenschaft, insbesondere international vergleichende Politikfeldanalyse ........................................................................................................... 132

Module Handbook and Student Guide Academic Year 2012-2013 ........................................................ 135

4 Introduction and General Information ............................................................................................ 138

4.1 Fees and Registration .............................................................................................................. 138

4.2 Teaching Times ........................................................................................................................ 138

4.3 Assessment .............................................................................................................................. 138

4.4 Workload ................................................................................................................................. 139

4.5 Other Information ................................................................................................................... 140

5 Module Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 140

5.1 Summary .................................................................................................................................. 140

5.2 Media Informatics ................................................................................................................... 145

5.2.1 Introduction to Media Informatics ( MI-EMI-B ) ............................................................. 145

5.2.2 Information Retrieval 1 – Fundamentals, Models and Applications ( MI-IR1-M ) .......... 146

5.2.3 Information Retrieval 2 – Selected Advanced Topics( MI-IR2-M ) .................................. 146

5.2.4 Web Technologies ( MI-WebT-B ) .................................................................................... 147

5.2.5 Computer Graphics and Animation ( MI-CGuA-M )......................................................... 148

5.2.6 Seminar Media Informatics ( MI-Sem-B ) ........................................................................ 148

5.2.7 Research Projects in Media Informatics ( MI-Prakt-M ) .................................................. 148

5.3 Communication Systems and Computer Networks ................................................................ 150

5.3.1 Data Communication ( KTR-Datkomm-B ) ....................................................................... 150

5.3.2 Multimedia Communication in High-Speed Networks ( KTR-MMK-M ) .......................... 151

5.3.3 Mobile Communication Networks ( KTR-Mobi-M ) ......................................................... 151

5.3.4 Modelling and Analysis of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (KTR-MAKV-M ) ...................................................................................................................... 152

5.3.5 Fundamentals of Internet Communiation ( KTR-GIK-M ) ................................................ 153

5.3.6 Project in Computer Networking ( KTR-Proj ) .................................................................. 154

5.3.7 Seminar Next Generation Networking ( KTR-Sem-M ) .................................................... 154

5.4 Software Technologies and Programming Languages ............................................................ 156

5.4.1 Software Engineering (SWT-SWE-B) ................................................................................ 156

5.4.2 Software Engineering Lab (SWT-SWL-B) ......................................................................... 156

5.4.3 Imperative Programming Using C (SWT-IPC-B) ............................................................... 156

5.4.4 Trends in Software Engineering (SWT-TSE-B) ................................................................. 158

5.4.5 Trends in Programming Languages (SWT-TPL-B) ............................................................ 158

5.4.6 Principles of Compiler Construction (SWT-PCC-M) ......................................................... 158

5.4.7 Compiler Construction Project (SWT-CCP-M) ................................................................. 158

5.4.8 Selected Readings in Parallel Programming (SWT-RPP-M) ............................................. 158

5.4.9 Trends in Software Engineering (SWT-TSE-M) ............................................................... 159

5.4.10 Trends in Programming Languages (SWT-TPL-M) ........................................................... 159

5.5 Foundations of Computer Science .......................................................................................... 160

5.5.1 Discrete Foundations ( GdI-MfI-B ) .................................................................................. 160

5.5.2 Machines and Languages ( GdI-GTI-B ) ............................................................................ 161

5.5.3 Nonprocedural Programming ( GdI-NPP-B ) .................................................................... 161

5.5.4 Specification and Verification ( GdI-SaV-B ) .................................................................... 162

5.5.5 Communication and Concurrency ( GdI-CaC-M ) ............................................................ 162

5.5.6 Information and Security ( GdI-IaS-M ) ........................................................................... 164

5.5.7 Theory Seminar................................................................................................................ 165

5.5.8 Research Projects in Foundations of Computer Science ................................................. 165

5.6 Computing in the Cultural Sciences ......................................................................................... 166

5.6.1 Introduction to Computing and Programming for Students from the Humanities ( Modul KInf-IPKult-E ) ................................................................................................................. 166

5.6.2 Semantic Information Processing ( KInf-SemInf-M ) ....................................................... 168

5.6.3 Geographic Information Systems ( KInf-GeoInf-B ) ......................................................... 168

5.6.4 Mobile Assistance Systems ( KInf-MobAss-M ) ............................................................... 169

5.7 Cognitive Systems .................................................................................................................... 170

Intelligent Agents ( KogSys-IA-B ) .................................................................................................... 170

Machine Learning ( KogSys-ML-M ) ................................................................................................. 171

Lab Project Cognitive Systems ( KogSys-Proj-B, KogSys-Prak-M ) ................................................... 171

5.7.1 Seminar in Cognitive Systems (KogSys-Sem-B, KogSys-Sem-M1, KogSys-Sem-M2) ............... 173

5.8 Systems Engineering ................................................................................................................ 174

5.8.1 Foundations of Business Information Systems ( SEDA-GbIS-B ) ...................................... 174

5.8.2 Data Management Systems (SEDA-DMS-B ) .................................................................... 174

5.8.3 Modelling of Business Information Systems ( SEDA-MobIS-B ) ....................................... 175

5.8.4 Systems Engineering ( SEDA-EbIS-2-M ) .......................................................................... 175

5.8.5 Architectures of database management systems and database application systems ( SEDA-EbIS-3-M ) ............................................................................................................. 176

5.8.6 Advanced application systems for Data, Information, and Knowledge Processing ( SEDA-EbIS-1-M ) ...................................................................................................................... 176

5.9 Information Systems in the Service Industry .......................................................................... 177

5.9.1 E-Finance ( ISDL-eFin-B ) (Dr. Daniel Beimborn) ............................................................. 177

5.9.2 International Outsourcing Management ( ISDL-IOM-B ) (Dr. Daniel Beimborn) ............ 178

5.9.3 IT-Controlling ( ISDL-ITCon-B ) ......................................................................................... 178

5.9.4 Information Systems and Services I – Standards and Networks ( ISDL-ISS-1-M ) ........... 180

5.9.5 Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT-Reliant Processes (ISDL-ISS-2-M ) ...................................................................................................................................... 180

5.9.6 Information Systems and Services III – IT Business Value (ISDL-ISS-3-M) ....................... 181

5.9.7 Seminar ............................................................................................................................ 182

5.9.8 SOA Governance and Evaluation ( ISDL-SOA ) (Dr. Jochen Malinowski) ......................... 182

5.9.9 Management of external IT Service Providers (ISDL-MED-B) (Dr. Wolfgang Bremer) .... 183

5.10 Practical Computer Science (Distributed Systems) ................................................................. 185

5.10.1 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiAPS-B/DSG-EiRBS-B) .................................... 185

5.10.2 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiAPS-B) .......................................................... 186

5.10.3 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiRBS-B ).......................................................... 187

5.10.4 Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys) .................................................... 188

5.10.5 Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services (DSG-SOA-M) .................................... 190

5.10.6 Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware (DSG-DSAM-M) .............................. 191

5.10.7 Selected Readings in Distributed Systems (DSG-SRDS-M) .............................................. 192

5.10.8 Distributed and Mobile Software Project ( DSG-Project-M ) .......................................... 193

5.11 Human-Computer Interaction ................................................................................................. 195

5.11.1 Interactive Systems ( HCI-IS-B ) ....................................................................................... 195

5.11.2 Project Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Proj-B ) ....................................................... 196

5.11.3 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI-Proj-Usab ) ................................................................. 196

5.11.4 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US ) ......................................................................................... 198

5.11.5 Cooperative Systems ( HCI-KS-B ) .................................................................................... 199

5.11.6 Bachelor-Seminar Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Sem-B ) ..................................... 200

5.11.7 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI-Proj-Usab ) ................................................................. 201

5.11.8 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US ) ......................................................................................... 202

5.11.9 Master-Seminar Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Sem-M ) ...................................... 202

5.11.10 Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-MCI-M ) .................................................................. 203

5.11.11 Master-Seminar Human-Centred Computing ( HCI-Sem-HCC-M ) .................................. 204

5.11.12 Project Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Proj-M )...................................................... 205

5.12 Social Networks ....................................................................................................................... 206

5.12.1 Information and Knowledge Management ( SNA-IWM-B ) ............................................. 206

5.12.2 Social Network Analysis ( SNA-ASN-B ) ............................................................................ 206

5.12.3 Theories of Social Networks ( SNA-NET-B ) ..................................................................... 207

5.12.4 SNA Seminar .................................................................................................................... 208

1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Information

This booklet provides detailed information on course offerings at the Otto-Friedrich-University of Bamberg, Germany, Department of Social Sciences, Economic and Business Administration and Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences. It is directed to ERASMUS students and coordinators at their home institutions. The booklet is for your guidance. It should serve to answer the many questions ERASMUS students have prior to, and on their arrival in Bamberg. It should also serve to inform the coordinators and advisors at the participating universities about the assessment and accreditation of the work that a returning student has done in Bamberg. We hope to improve this booklet continuously nevertheless we cannot guarantee that the information is always up to date. Therefore, we are open to any comments that you, the reader, may have.

Please note that the information in this booklet is non-binding, and that Professors are free to add, revise or delete aspects of their courses at any time.

In fact, the information in this booklet is best supplemented by the official course directory (“Vorlesungsverzeichnis”) of the University of Bamberg as well as current information usually available from each Professor at the beginning of a semester (for further details see the departments homepages http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi and www.uni-bamberg.de/wiai ).

It is our most sincere wish that this brochure, in facilitating the mobility of European students, will make a modest contribution to realising the goals that the various contemporary movements towards European integration are striving for, namely a peaceful and prosperous Europe, based on mutual understanding, acceptance and trust.

1.2 What is ECTS and how does it work?

ECTS stands for "European Community Course Credit Transfer System". ECTS is a pilot project forming part of the ERASMUS Programme (European Community Action Scheme for the Mobility of University Students). One of the main aims of ERASMUS is to promote academic recognition throughout the European Union so that it is easier for students to complete a portion of their studies abroad. As of the academic year 1992/93, ERASMUS has also applied to exchanges between an EU Member State and any country belonging to the European Free Trade Association (EFTA).

1.2.1 How does ECTS work?

ECTS was introduced during a pilot phase extending from the academic year 1989/90 to the academic year 1994/95. Five subject areas were selected for testing the ECTS mechanism: Business Administration, Chemistry, History, Mechanical Engineering and Medicine. One faculty or department from each of the 145 member institutions of higher education participated in the scheme. The results of this pilot phase were encouraging enough to convince the European Commission to implement it as part of the in-coming SOCRATES programme, which will incorporate, re-structure, and expand the existing ERASMUS programme. ECTS is a decentralised system based upon the principle of mutual trust between participating institutions. The few rules of ECTS, which concern information (on courses

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available), agreement (between the home and host institutions), and the use of credit points (to indicate student workload), are intended as reinforcement of this mutual trust. Each ECTS department describes the courses it offers not only in terms of content, but also in terms of the credits assigned to each course.

1.2.2 The allocation of credit points to courses ECTS is a credit system based on student workload. Student workload refers to the time spent in lectures, internships, and independent study. It includes all the work needed to prepare for examinations and to meet academic requirements. The basic allocation of academic credits in the ECTS is 60 credits per year of study, 30 credits per semester, or 20 credits per trimester or term. It is important that no special courses be set up for ECTS purposes. All ECTS courses should be mainstream courses of the participating institutions, as followed by home students under normal regulations. It is up to the participating institutions to assign credits for the different courses relative to their workload. Internships (work placements) and optional courses are also assigned academic credit, but only if they form an integral part of the study programme. Non-credit courses may, however, be included on a student's transcript. Credits are awarded only if a course has been completed, all requirements have been met and examinations passed.

1.2.3 ECTS students Students participating in the ECTS will receive full credit for all academic work successfully completed at any of the ECTS partner institutions. These academic credits may be transferred from one participating institution to another as long as there has been prior agreement between the institutions involved. All students participating in the ECTS pilot scheme will go to a host institution in an EU Member State, study there for a short period, and then return to their home institution. Some may decide to stay at the host institution and finish their degree there. Others may decide to proceed to a third institution and continue their studies. In each of these three scenarios, students will be required to comply with the legal and institutional requirements of the country and institutions where they take their degree. When a student returns after successfully completing the study components agreed on in advance by the home and host institution, credit transfer takes place. The student then resumes his/her study program at his/her home institution without loss of time or credit. If, on the other hand, the student decides to stay at the host institution and to take his/her degree there, he/she may have to adapt his/her study program to comply with the rules of the host country, institution and department.

1.2.4 ECTS and the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and the Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

The Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and the Department of Information S y s t e m s a n d A p p l i e d C o m p u t e r S c i e n c e s p u b l i s h j o i n t l y a n E C T S -Guide annually. Visiting students studying in Bamberg will have to apply for recognition of work done here at their home institutions. Whether this recognition is granted will depend in many cases on the course description given to the home department. Therefore, it is important that you clarify, with the help of the descriptive pages in this booklet, whether your university will accredit the courses taken here. You are advised to find out about course requirements from your home department before you come to Bamberg, and whether they will recognize the program of study you intend to follow here.

1.2.5 The ECTS Grading System

Examination and assessment are usually expressed in grades. However, many different grading systems co-exist in Europe. Moreover, the issue of grade transfer was highlighted as a major concern by student participants in the ECTS, as indeed it has been for mobile

students in general. The situation is further complicated by the fact that the interpretation of grades varies considerably from country to country, and indeed from institution to institution, and that the failure to effectively communicate grades might have serious consequences for mobile students. As a result, the Commission of the European Community convened a working group of experts in order to identify the issues involved. Information, comments and statistical data provided by 80 out of the 84 institutions participating in the ECTS at that time were taken into account to refine the proposed ECTS grading scale. All subject area groups agreed to use the ECTS grading scale in order to test its feasibility. The ECTS grading scale has thus been developed in order to help institutions translate the grades awarded by host institutions to ECTS students. While it provides information on the student's performance additional to that provided by the institution's grade, though it does not replace the local grade. Higher education institutions make their own decisions on how to apply the ECTS grading scale to their own system. The ECTS grading scale allowed other institutions the flexibility to award an appropriate mark on their own scale for any incoming or returning students with ECTS grades. The ECTS grade is to be indicated, alongside the mark awarded by the institution on the student's transcript, by showing the learning achievement of each student in terms of local grades and ECTS credits, and is to be issued either by the home institution or by the host institution before and after the period of study. In debating the ECTS grading scale, consideration was given to strict numerical definitions based upon the ranking of students in the class and to more qualitative definitions based on a common understanding of keywords such as ‘good’ and ‘excellent’. Neither approach in itself was deemed to give satisfactory results. Indeed, a strictly numerical approach would define boundaries which might be irrational against national criteria and which might be impossible to draw if the national grading system discriminates only broadly. Similarly, clear differences appear between institutions in their understanding of keywords. The ECTS grading scale is therefore based upon the combined use of appropriate keywords and numerical descriptions intended to assist in overcoming the transparency of the keywords. The ECTS grading scale with keywords and percentage of successful students normally achieving the grade:

A

10%

Excellent

Outstanding performance with only minor errors

B

25%

Very Good

Above the average standard but with some errors

C

30%

Good

Generally sound work with a number of notable errors

D

25%

Satisfactory

Fair but with significant shortcomings

E

10%

Sufficient

Performance meets the minimum criteria

FX

Fail

Some more work required before the credit can be awarded

F

Fail

Considerable further work is required

2 BAMBERG AND ITS UNIVERSITY

2.1 The City

Bamberg looks back on a history which spans more than 1000 years. Mostly spared from the devastation of World War II, the city exhibits some of the most outstanding examples of buildings in Germany and was declared part of the world’s cultural and natural heritage by UNESCO in 1993. More than 2000 buildings in Bamberg are listed architectural monuments, representing a wide spectrum of styles, such as Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, and Classicism. Best known among these are the Cathedral (Dom), the churches Obere Pfarre and St. Michael, the New Bishop’s Palace (Neue Residenz), and the Old Townhall (Altes Rathaus). Bamberg today has a population of some 70.000 inhabitants. The city itself offers a large range of excellent music events, interesting theatre productions and numerous exhibitions. Of note here are the world-famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, concerts with internationally renowned performers in the new Concert Hall and the organ recitals in the Cathedral. In the world of sport, the basketball club Brose Baskets, one of the top teams in the German league for years, should also be mentioned. The surrounding countryside, the „Fränkische Schweiz“, is ideally suited for excursions by car and for hiking trips. In winter, there is sufficient snow for cross country skiing. Further information: www.bamberg.de

2.2 The University

The Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg looks back on a varied history of more than 350 years. Founded in 1647 as the „Academia Ottonia“ by Bamberg’s Prince Bishop Melchior Otto Voit von Salzburg, the institution first gained university status in 1735, when a Department of Law was established under Prince Bishop Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. In 1972, the modern university combined the former Philosophical and Theological College and the Teacher Training College to form an institution of higher education at university level („Gesamthochschule“). It was named University of Bamberg in 1979. Since 1988 it carries the name Otto-Friedrich University, referring to its two important founding fathers. The university is divided into four faculties: Department of Humanities Department of Human Sciences and Education Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

The University Library contains approximately 1.5 million volumes. It meets the demands of its users by being divided into departmental libraries assigned to the faculties. The library user has access via computer to the most important sources of academic information, thereby assisting the user in the task of world-wide bibliographical research. The University of Bamberg offers a modern, specialised range of courses in classical humanities as well as in the field of the social and economic sciences. The orientation towards the practical application of knowledge is a particular specialty of the courses offered in Bamberg, and is even prevalent in the humanities. It is possible, for example, to study German within the diploma course in combination with a choice of three special subjects (Journalism, Literary Evaluation and Interpretation or German as a Foreign Language). In addition to the extended range of languages offered at the university, the bachelor and master program European Economics, amongst others, with its various optional subjects, meets the requirements of practical application which are set by the present European and international situation.

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Currently approx. 10.000 students attend the University of Bamberg, among them more than 800 foreign students from over 60 countries worldwide. The university is engaged in more than 150 student exchange programmes with partner institutions in more than 40 countries. Exchange students at Bamberg are offered special services: Housing is arranged for them in university accomodation, they get a personal student tutor in the „Tandem-Programme“, a special three-week intensive German language and orientation course is offered to them prior to the start of the semesters in October and April, and an excursion programme is set up for them during the semesters with inexpensive tours to places like Berlin, Weimar, Heidelberg, Salzburg or Prague.

2.3 The Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and the


The Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration, and Information Systems at the University of Bamberg grew out of a nucleus of Social Sciences in the late seventies. The Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences was established in 2001.

Officially founded in 1979, the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration is now the largest department of the University of Bamberg. Today, the department comprises a multitude of disciplines: Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Economics, Business Administration, Legal Sciences, and Statistics.

At present, the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration offers programs in Business Administration, Economics, Economic and Social Law, Social Sciences, Politics and other modules. The programs lead either to the German University Bachelor or Master degree. The department comprises over 30 professorships, and numerous teaching and research assistants. The department is completed by a varying number of guest lecturers. About 3000 students are enrolled in the different programs. The programs in Business Administration, Economics, Politics, and Sociology are scheduled to last 6 semesters (Bachelor) or 4 semesters (Master).

Please note that many courses at the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and at the Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences will be held in German. A list of the courses taught in English at our department can found at the website of our International Office: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/auslandsamt/studieren-in- bamberg/ich-moechte-nach-bamberg/mit-austauschprogramm/.

However, there is the opportunity of writing Bachelor or Master theses and seminar papers in English. Although many courses are offered once a year, there are courses which are offered every three or four semesters only. Please look at the official course directory to ensure the availability of the program you want to attend!

Exams at the Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration take place after each semester. The tests are usually scheduled as follows:

Semester Written Examinations

Winter Semester February/March

Summer Semester July/August

Should an ERASMUS student fail an exam, he or she is required to retake the exam on the scheduled date at the end of the following semester.

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The exam mode for each course unit is indicated on the subject's descriptive page in this brochure and is compulsory.

Contact Addresses:

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Representative of Foreign Affairs Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration Kärntenstr. 7 D-96045 Bamberg Germany Phone: +49 951/863-2096 Fax: +49 951/863-2092 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/leistungen/studium/studium_international/

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Prof. Michael Mendler, PhD (Edinburgh) Representative of Foreign Affairs Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences Informatics Theory Group Universität Bamberg An der Weberei 5 (ERBA) Raum WE5/05.041 96047 Bamberg Germany Phone: +49 951/863-2828 Fax: +49 951/863-5528 Email: [email protected] Internet : http://www.uni-bamberg.de/wiai/gdi

Student Registration:

Akademisches Auslandsamt Kapuzinerstr. 25 D–96045 Bamberg Phone: ++49 951/863-1049 Email: [email protected]

Academic Calendar:

The academic year 2012-2013 consists of two teaching periods:

Winter Semester: 15th October 2012 – 09th February 2013

Summer Semester: 15th April 2013 – 20st July 2013.

Exams take place after the semester, see 2.3

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Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2012/2013 1

2.4 Preparatory Course For Foreign Students

Starting 3 weeks before the beginning of the semester, this course is provided for all foreign students. Although participation is voluntary it is highly recommended, as exchange students will not only have the opportunity to meet each other, they will also improve their German language skills and cultural awareness. Classes are held from Monday to Friday and comprise a total of 60 hours of classtime. During this time the German lessons take place between 9.30 am and 1.00 pm. Additionally, the course fee includes a preparatory study course and leisure time programme (guided library tours, introduction to computer and e-mail use, lecture courses, help for the enrollment, guided tours, Bamberg city tour, excursions, end-of-course party). Students may register for the course by completing the form 'Vorbereitungskurs'. There is classification test at the beginning. The course fee of €200 should be paid on arrival in cash at the AAA. You will receive a "Schein" with 8 ECTS credits for successful participation at the preparatory course. Regular attendance is required, i.e. if you miss classes more than twice without an excuse you will not receive a 'Schein'. Additionally, you will need to give an oral presentation as well as passing a written exam or writing a term paper.

Lector: Norbert Krines Tel.: +49 (0)951/31718 Email: [email protected]



3 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS: DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

3.1 Module Deskription: Business Administration

3.1.1 International Accounting and Auditing

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Eierle

Chair of International Accounting and Auditing

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2545

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2546

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Bachelor Program

Bookkeeping Buchführung Language: German Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in business administration and management Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Purposes of bookkeeping and management accounting • Concept of double-entry accounting • Balance Sheet accounts • Profit and Loss accounts • Recording of business transactions, such as asset accounting, payroll accounting or tax

accounting

Hours per Week / Semester:

4 / each term

Teaching Method:

Lecture, Practical Assignments, Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:

2h written exam

Accounting according to German GAAP

Rechnungslegung nach HGB


Language: German Prerequisites: Bookkeeping or equivalent knowledge recommended Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Introduction to German GAAP • Principles of financial accounting according to German GAAP • Objectives, structure and content of annual financial statements • Recognition, measurement and disclosure • Accounting for different balance sheet items, such as current and fixed assets,

inventories, liabilities etc. • Elements of financial statements according to German GAAP Methods and Practices of

accounting policy • Consolidated financial statements according to German GAAP (Overview)


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam

Accounting according to IFRS - Basics

Rechnungslegung nach IFRS - Grundlagen

Language: German Prerequisites: Bookkeeping and Accounting according to German GAAP or equivalent knowledge recommended Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Introduction to IFRS • Principles of financial accounting according to IFRS • Objectives, structure and content of annual financial statements • Recognition, measurement and disclosure • Accounting for different balance sheet items, such as current and fixed assets,

inventories, liabilities etc. • Elements of financial statements according to IFRS • Consolidated financial statements according to IFRS (Overview)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam


Auditing and Corporate Governance

Wirtschaftsprüfung und Corporate Governance Language: German Prerequisites: Accounting according to German GAAP and IFRS – Basics or equivalent knowledge recommended Registration: Registration for the case studies start during the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair; for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Objectives and contents of Corporate Governance • German Corporate Governance Code • Sarbanes-Oxley-Act • Legal framework and auditors´ self-organisation • Internal and external Auditing • Risk-oriented auditing approach • International and German Standards of Auditing • Auditing of balance sheet items • Auditing of consolidated statements • Compliance and Fraud detection


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, Case Studies

Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam

Master Program

Business Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis

Unternehmensbewertung und -analyse

Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Reasons, objectives and methods of corporate analysis • Purpose of the analysis of financial statements • Computing and interpretation of common accounting ratios • Analysis of the financial situation of an enterprise • Analysis of the performance of an enterprise • Limitations of financial analysis • Trade of between accounting policy and informational content


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam


Consolidated Financial Statements according to German GAAP and IFRS

Konzernrechnungslegung nach HGB und IFRS Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• Purposes and need for group accounting • Legal framework • Determining the scope and basis of consolidation • Consolidated financial statements according to German GAAP (e. g. capital

consolidation, elimination of inter-company transactions as well as accounting for deferred taxes)

• Consolidated financial statements according to IFRS


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam

Accounting according to IFRS - Advanced

Rechnungslegung nach IFRS - Vertiefung Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree Registration: No registration required, for the registration for the exam, pls. look at homepage of the Prüfungsamt

• In depth discussion of current IASB projects • IASB framework project • Revenue Recognition • Fair Value Measurement • Share-based payments IFRS 2 • Employee Benefits


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, Case Studies, Practical Assignments

Credits:

6

Examination:

1h written exam


Seminar: Current Topics in International Accounting and Auditing

Aktuelle Fragen zur Internationalen Rechnungslegung und Wirtschaftsprüfung Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree Registration: During/before the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Current topics in national and international accounting, auditing and other accounting-relevant aspects


3 / each term

Teaching Method:

Presentation, Discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Essay, Presentation, Discussion

Seminar: Business Valuation

Unternehmensbewertung bei Erstellung und Prüfung des Jahres- und Konzernabschlusses Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree Registration: During the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Purposes and motives for business valuations • Capital Asset Pricing Model • Income approach to valuation • DCF-approach to valuation


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Presentations, Case Studies, Discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Term Paper, Presentation, Discussion


3.1.2 Human Resource Management

Prof. Dr. Maike Andresen

Chair of Business Administration, esp. Human Resource Management

Kirschäckerstraße 39

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2570

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-5571

E-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl/lehrstuehleprofessuren/bwl-pm

Bachelor Program

PM-B-01:

Principles of Human Resource Management

Grundlagen des Personalmanagements

Aims, responsibilities and functions of HRM; Theoretical bases of HRM; Organisation of human resource management; Parameters of HRM: industrial relations and workers’ participation; Personnel planning; Recruitment and selection of personnel; Personnel placement ; Personnel development; Career policy; Leadership; Personnel evaluation; Personnel retention; Compensation & Benefits; Personnel layoff; Ethics and corporate social responsibility Language (oral): German Registration:


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:

written examination (60 min.)

PM-B-02:

Organisational Behaviour

Precondition for participation: Successful participation in “Principles of Human Resource Management ”



Individual Processes (perception, personality, attitudes and values, work motivation, learning), groups, teams and social processes (group dynamics and teams, communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management and negotiation, job satisfaction, power and politics), the organisational context (decision making, organisational theory and design, organisational structure and culture, organisational change and development)

Language: German (oral) / English (written materials and documents) Registration:


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Mixture of Lecture and Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

1 hour written examination & cumulative seminar paper

PM-B-03:

Leadership


Definitions of leadership and management; leader traits and skills; perspectives of effective leadership behavior; instruments (MbO, participation, delegation, self-leadership); contingency theories of effective leadership, power and influence; interaction theories of effective leadership, leader-member exchange theory; charismatic and transformational leadership; ethical, spiritual and authentic leadership, leadership of teams; developing leadership skills; leadership substitutes; leading your superior

Language (oral): German Registration:


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral presentation and written seminar paper


PM-B-04:

Diversity Management


Complexity of Diversity: importance and dimensions of diversity, from diversity management to inclusion; diversity in the workplace – an economic perspective; diversity in the workplace – a legal perspective; diversity in the workplace – a moral perspective; paradigm shift – understanding diversity models and theories on the individual, group and organizational level of analysis; Diversity Management in Theory and Practice: gender diversity; religious diversity; age diversity; diversity reg. sexual orientation; ethnic and cultural diversity; diversity reg. physical abilities; International Diversity / Future Trends



3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:


PM-B-05:

Human Resource Controlling

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Fundamentals of human resource controlling; Human resource development controlling; Human resource education controlling; Evaluation of training initiatives; Economical effects of work-life balance; Economical effects of burnout; Economical effects of work satisfaction; Balanced scorecard; efqm (excellence)-model; The Saarbrücker formula; Workonomics model of BCG




3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral presentation and written exam (30 minutes)

Master Program

PM-M-01:

The Strategic Managing of Human Resources

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Bachelor programme of study

Framework of strategic human resource management (SHRM); role and structure of HRM as strategic partner; HR strategy development; strategic leadership by executives; HR strategy implementation (incl. HR balanced scorecard, leading and managing change); HR strategies to influence corporate performance (incl. strategic HR development, learning organisations, knowledge management, strategic performance management, strategic compensation); SHRM in context (incl. role of SHRM in case of downsizing and outsourcing, M&A, JV, internationalization); evaluation of the influence of SHRM (incl. HR audit, HR controlling)

Language: English Registration:


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral presentation and 1 hour written exam

PM-M-02:

The Future of Work



Future needs impacting on HRM relating to the keywords PEOPLE – PLANET – PROFIT. People relates to fair and beneficial business practices toward labour. In concrete terms, companies reach to pay fair salaries to its workers, to maintain a safe work environment and tolerable working hours, and not otherwise exploit its labour force. Planet refers to sustainable environmental practices. Companies aim at a careful consumption of energy and non-renewables (including human resources) and reducing manufacturing waste. Profit is the bottom line shared by all commerce, conscientious or not. It takes positive and negative external effects into account. Hence, when making a decision for and implementing any HR measure, not only personal success counts, but also business success, whilst also seeking to make the world a better place. Is it possible to do both?



3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:


PM-M-03:

International Dimensions of Human Resource Management


Defining International Human Resource Management (paradigms in IHRM; the organisational context: The path to global status; the context of cross-border alliances and SMEs); Cross-cultural management approach (the impact of national culture; cross-cultural leadership; models of intercultural competence); Comparative Human Resource Management (national differences in HRM: institutional factors; resourcing; training and development, rewarding; international industrial relations); Human Resource Management in MNCs (transfer of HR instruments between headquarters and foreign subsidiaries; resourcing strategies in international organisations; recruitment and selection for international assignments; international employee training and development; repatriation and career management issues of expatriates; female foreign assignments)




3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

1 hour written examination & cumulative seminar paper

PM-M-04:

Research Seminar

Forschungsseminar

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Master programme of study

Introduction to the yearly changing overall research topic; literature research; developing a research question; definition of research aims; how to write a literature review; developing an empirical concept (methods for data collection, sampling, research design, data analysis, presentation of results, discussion); how to write a research report and present research results



3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation & Seminar paper

PM-M-05:

European Human Resource Management

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “(international) human resource management”, gained within a Master programme of study;

Participation requires application by end of November at the chair; limited number of participants

Context and Strategy of human resource management (HRM) (Competitive environments: political,


economic, socio-cultural, technological contexts; the challenges of globalisation; strategic international HRM (SIHRM): configurations of multi-national corporations (MNCs); (national) culture and diversity);

HRM Policies and Practices within MNCs in Europe (International management development; expatriation and international mobility; international compensation and benefits; performance management in Europe; HRM in cross-border mergers & acquisitions; IHRM information systems; review of main theories of cross cultural management; cross-cultural team building; creative production of cross-cultural experiences, on-site visit of a MNC);

European Business Systems and the Institutional Dimension (HR specificities in Eastern European countries; national business systems within the EU; the institutional framework for EU social policy; European employment legislation; roles of the social partners within the European Union; European social policy and HRM; the changing European work force: implications of European enlargement for HRM; developments and future trends - e.g. the world of work in the XXIst century; familiarisation with EU institutions through visits, meetings and discussions on location in Brussels; the industrial relations context; European convergence and divergence);

Cross-Cultural Team Work in Major Multinational Companies (preparation for team-work and interaction with company leadership; debriefing with company leadership and international faculty);

Preparation for project work (consultancy skills; research methodologies for international HRM; project planning; training to improve performance, leadership and motivation competences; reflexivity)

Further information: http://www.ehrm.de



Full-time programme / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

18

Examination:

Research report, presentations, case interim, integration paper

PM-M-06:

Change Management


Fundamentals of Change Management; Psychological fundamentals of personality and competence


development; The role of people management and culture within change processes; Change Management from the perspective of added value; Aspects of economics ethics in the context of Change Management

Language: German Registration:


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Seminar presentation & cumulative seminar paper


3.1.3 Management & Controlling

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. habil. Wolfgang Becker

Chair of Business Administration, Management and Controlling

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Fon: +49 /0951 / 863-2507

Fax: +49 /0951 / 39705


Internet: http://www.professorwbecker.de

Bachelor Program

UFC-B1:

Management I

Unternehmensführung I: Planung, Entscheidung und Kontrolle

Language:

Registration:

Basic characteristics of business trading; phenomenology and terminology of planning, decision-making and control; types of synoptical and incremental planning; basic models of planning; processes, methods and instruments of planning, decision-making and control; structural and operational principles of integrated planning, decision-making and controlling systems; the scope of data-processing support of planning, decision-making and control, Scope of data-processing support of planning, decision-making and control; Management and Controlling Information systems.


3 / every winter semester

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

written examination (60 min)


UFC-B2:

Cost, Revenue and Profit Controlling

Kosten-, Erlös- und Ergebnisrechnung

Language:

Registration:

Cost, Revenue and Profit Controlling is a fundamental basis of value management and controlling both at university and in business. This undergraduate course is designed to impart basic knowledge of cost, revenue and profit accounting. A continuous case study is used in the lecture to provide a practical insight into all relevant instruments and methods.

The course itself covers the following main topics:

Introduction to finance and accounting; Controlling as a function of value based leadership; Basic principles of cost accounting; Profit and loss accounting; Absorption and direct costing; Cost type accounting (e.g. direct and indirect costs, imputed costs); Cost centre accounting (e.g. cost and allocation rates for product costing); Product costing (e.g. calculation of products and orders, activity-based costing); Standard cost accounting systems; Basic principles of revenue accounting; Contribution margin accounting (e.g. direct costing, multi-step); Break-even analysis; Basic principles of performance management.

Tutorials with special arithmetic problems of cost, revenue and profit accounting complement the foregoing course.



Teaching Method:

lecture / tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


UFC-B3:

Management II

Unternehmensführung II: Controlling, Organisation und Leitung

Language:

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Registration:

The course covers basic themes of controlling (management accounting) and gives an overview of the theoretical and practical implications of conceiving and implementing a management accounting system. Within the course important details like value added orientated controlling, functions of controlling and organizational aspects of controlling are discussed. Additionally, the course covers the basic principles of organizing enterprises, theories and substantial developments of corporate governance. Further on the course shows principles of leadership and addresses important behavioral aspects of management.


3 / every summer semester

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

written examination (60 min) or seminar (presentation) and short written examination (optional)

Master Program

UFC-M1:

Strategic Performance Management

Strategisches Performance Management

Language:

Registration:

Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree

Business behavior in the operative and strategic decision-making horizon; developments and models of management concepts; principles of value management, Balanced Scorecard, strategic analyses and prognoses for the environment as well as the business itself; formulation of system-strategies; instruments and methods of formulating strategies; strategies of integrated cost and performance management; implementation of strategies, aims, functions and instruments of strategic controlling. Methods for measuring performance within the enterprise, designing and implementing Balanced Scorecards




Teaching Method:

lecture / tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


UFC-M2: Cost Management Kostenmanagement

Language:

Registration:


Costs and determinants of costs; total-cost management; total-value engineering; target costing through market and profitability-oriented demand-cost determinants; competition orientation through benchmark costing; planning, determination and control of costs within the framework of standard costing systems; potential and production-process cost accounting and fixed cost policy; structure of multi-stage marginal costing, break-even analyses; performance risk estimates and calculations



Teaching Method:

lecture / tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


UFC-M3:

Case Studies

Case Studies: Betriebswirtschaftliche Methoden und Instrumente


Language:

Registration:


Analytic and prognostic instruments and qualitative and quantitative methods for the support of management and controlling activities within a management cycle (target costing, transfer pricing, modern cost analysis, value ratios, and project management).



Teaching Method:

lecture / seminar / tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


UFC-M4:

International Corporate Controlling

Internationales Konzerncontrolling

Language:

Registration:


Basic Fundamentals of Corporate Groups, Types of Corporate Groups, Portfolio-Management in Corporate Groups, Management of synergetic effects, International Aspects of Corporate Groups, Management Accounting in Corporate Groups, Using IFRS-Data in Corporate Groups



Teaching Method:

lecture / seminar


Credits:

6

Examination:

Paper, presentation or written examination (60 min)

UFC-M5:

Concepts, Instruments and Methods of Controlling

Konzepte, Methoden und Instrumente des Controlling

Language:

Registration:


Basis for the formation of controlling; aims of controlling; controlling from informational; coordinating and output-oriented perspectives; the relationship between traditional business administration and controlling; controlling functions of a primary and derivative type; range of responsibilities of controlling; controlling and controllership; organization of controlling; value management, Balanced Value Map.

The course addresses also topical subjects of controlling.



Teaching Method:

lecture / tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:



3.1.4 Betriebliche Steuerlehre

Prof. Dr. Thomas Egner

Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre, insbes. Betriebliche Steuerlehre

Kirschäckerstr. 39

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2708

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2701


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl-bsl

Bachelor Program

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in business administration and management. Introduction to Business Administration Einführung in die Betriebswirtschaftslehre Language: German Registration: During the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Theory of firms • Corporate objectives • Management theory • Constitutive decisions • Basics of corporate functions (e.g. marketing, finance, production)


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

written exam

Basics of Business Taxation Grundlagen der Unternehmensbesteuerung Language: German Registration: During the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Survey of the domestic tax system • Survey of business tax system


• Procedure of taxation (Fiscal Code) • German income tax


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

written exam

Basics of International Taxation

Grundlagen der Internationalen Steuerlehre

Language: German Registration: During the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Basics of international tax planning • German Foreign Transaction Tax Act (“Außensteuergesetz”) • Effects of the regulations of the EU • Double Taxation Agreements


4 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

written exam

Business Taxation I: Types of Taxes

Unternehmensbesteuerung I: Steuerarten


• Survey of types of taxes • Corporation income tax • Trade tax • Inheritance and gift tax • Value added tax


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits: Examination:


6 written exam

Business Taxation II: Tax Planning

Unternehmensbesteuerung II: Steuerplanung


• Taxation effects on firms´ decision-making • Impact of taxation on decisions related to investment and finance • Tax risk management • Taxation and the valuation of companies


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

written exam

International Business Taxation I: Tax Systems

Internationale Unternehmensbesteuerung I: Steuersysteme


• Comparison of tax systems • Tax harmonization and tax competition in the EU • EU-Value-added-tax-system • Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base for Europe • Jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam


Master Program

Business Taxation III: Company Taxation and Legal Form

Unternehmensbesteuerung III: Rechtsformorientierte Unternehmensbesteuerung Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree.

Registration: During the semester, pls. look at homepage of the chair

• Company tax systems • Taxation of sole trader and partnerships • Taxation of corporations • Effective tax burden of domestic companies


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Business Taxation IV: Tax Bases

Unternehmensbesteuerung IV: Systeme steuerlicher Gewinnermittlung

Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree.


• Conceptual basics concerning the tax balance sheet legislation • Relationship between financial accounting and tax accounting • Tax balance sheet policy • Cash-flow based tax systems


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

written exam

International Business Taxation II: Taxation of Cross Border Activities

Internationale Unternehmensbesteuerung II: Besteuerung internationaler Unternehmensaktivitäten




• International tax policy strategies • Taxation of outbound investments • Taxation of inbound investments • Double taxation and double tax relief mechanisms


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Capital Markets and Taxation

Kapitalmarkt und Besteuerung



• Taxation of financial instruments • Tax effects on capital markets • Taxation of market participants • International tax planning


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures/seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Case studies


3.1.5 International Management

Prof. Dr. Johann Engelhard

Chair of Business Administration and International Management

Kirschaeckerstr. 39 D-96045 Bamberg Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2670 Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2671 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/intman

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in Business Administration

Basic Information:

Foreign students are allowed to choose a course program in International Management on their own responsibility. You have to register for some of our courses. Please look at our notice board or webpage for further information. A participation in any type of examination is possible only after registration via Flex Now! The course Intercultural Management is in English all other courses are in German.

Bachelor Program

IntMan-B-08

Intercultural Communication

Interkulturelle Kommunikation

Please note that there is an early registration for this course!

Goals of the seminar:

• Increase culture awareness (differences, similarities) • Develop cross-cultural skills (keen perception, changing perspective, suspending judgment)

to manage cross-cultural business collaboration • Create empathy and understanding for the cultural imprint of each other • Develop intercultural communication skills as a necessity for working in a global business • Develop Intercultural Competence – it is about knowing your own culture, your values and

rules (self awareness); Intercultural competence is also about learning of other people’s culture, values and norms (culture awareness). It is a process which is in continuous evolution.


Content of the seminar:

• Working in a global environment • Concept of Culture • Perception and Values • Cultural Values • Overview of Cultural Patterns • Cultural Patterns & Critical Incidents • Cultural Patterns & Videos • Cultural Shock and Adaptation • Intercultural and Virtual Teams


Full-day seminar (3 days) / summer and winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

Examination:

written lecture specific examination (1 hour)

and continuous assessment of active participation in class (group work, presentations, etc.)

IntMan-B-01

Principles of International Management

Grundlagen des internationalen Managements

The objective of the course is to create a basic comprehension of the specific problems international corporations are facing when entering and developing foreign markets and to identify possible approaches. Necessary theoretical backgrounds will be outlined in class and then applied on selected case studies. Students are expected to work in groups on these case studies and to present their results in class. Content of the course:

Socially responsible management, international selection of business locations, European integration and its consequences for business, international market entry, intercultural management, international corporate groups and mergers and acquisitions


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


and continuous assessment of active participation in class (papers, presentations, etc.)


IntMan-B-02

Internationalization Processes and Comparative Management Internationalisierungsprozesse und vergleichendes Management

The objective of the course is to deepen the knowledge of internationalization processes of corporations and its cultural implications. The main topics of the course are: introduction to management theories, classification of International Management, the role of culture in International Management, analysis of cultural differences on the basis of cultural studies, the concept of intercultural competence, internationalization of the firm – drivers, aims, and explanation of internationalization, characteristics of internationalization processes, management concepts in different cultures – analysing Japanese management


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:



IntMan-B-04

Foreign Market Entry: Strategies and Techniques

Auslandsmarkteintritt: Strategie und Technik

The course covers the following topics: foreign market entry modes, strategic planning of foreign market entry, international trade law and international terms of trade, carriers in international freight traffic and international transport conventions, international trade documents, international terms of payment and international means of payment, management of foreign market risks, strategies of foreign market exploration


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:




IntMan-B-05

European Integration: European Business Implications

Europäische Integration: Unternehmenspolitische Implikationen

The theoretical foundations of economic integration, integration of Western European States within the EU, governing institutions and governance systems of the EU, selected fields of EU policy, implications of EU policy for corporate strategies


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:



IntMan-B-06

International Business Ethics

Internationale Unternehmensethik

Internationalization of corporate activities as a catalyst of ethical problems, arbitrage and leverage potentials of international corporations: ethical-sensitive instruments, “Social Responsibility” of corporations: points of reference and terminology of business ethics, ethical problems of international business activity, theorizing morality: concepts of business ethics, ethical standards and labels for best practice in business ethics


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:




Master Program

IntMan-M-06

Case Study Seminar

Fallstudienseminar

Please note that there is an early registration for this course!

The objective of the case study seminar is to develop professional and personal competence in International Management on the basis of real life case studies of international corporations (e.g., Audi, Bosch, Commerzbank) and consultancies (e.g., accenture, McKinsey). Students are expected to work in groups on their case study and to present their results.


2 / summer and winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral examination (20 min.)

and presentation, continuous assessment

IntMan-M-04

International Financial Management and Exchange Rate Risk Management

Internationales Finanz- und Währungsmanagement

International financial markets and the MNC; international money market, international credit market, international bond market, stock markets, foreign exchange market and currency derivatives; financial management of the MNU: exchange rate risk management; measuring exposure to exchange rate fluctuations, cash management, transfer pricing of MNCs, international accounting


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:



IntMan-M-03

Design and Management of International Corporations

Gestaltung und Führung internationaler Unternehmen

The course deals with theoretical concepts which provide an understanding of international corporations. These concepts are the basis for the application of instruments and strategies, which are available for designing und managing international businesses. The course covers the following topics: Management theories related to international businesses as a whole, contingency approach, resource-based approach configuration and coordination within an international corporate association, origins, contents and consequences of the discussion of configuration and coordination, different types of coordination levels within an international corporate association, people-orientated coordination, structural coordination, technocratic coordination, cultural coordination


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:



IntMan-M-05

Intercultural Management

Intercultural Management

The course covers the following topics: different definitions of culture, intercultural communication, cultural differences, multicultural teams, intercultural team building, efficiency and effectiveness of multicultural teams, intercultural leadership, intercultural training and intercultural competence


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:




3.1.6 Innovation Management

Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster

Chair of Innovation Management

Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-3971

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-3975


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl/lehrstuehleprofessuren/bwl-inno/

Bachelor Program

Introduction in Innovation Management Grundlagen des Innovationsmanagements Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German Registration: -

• Innovation-based competition • Definition and main types of innovation • Paradigms of innovation management and main streams in the organizational innovation

research • Generation of innovations: Innovation as combination • Intra-organizational actors: Innovation champions, gatekeepers and promoters • External actors: Involvement of lead users • Innovation and entrepreneurship: Creation of new industries through business model and

system innovations • Overcoming innovation barriers in organizations


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & tutorial, multimedia-based case studies

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Organizational Knowledge Management

Wissensmanagement

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl/lehrstuehleprofessuren/bwl-inno/


Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German (case studies in English) Registration: in FlexNow (please check UnivIS for the dates of registration!)

• Knowledge-based economy and its challenges from the managerial perspective • Main goals of knowledge management • Classification of knowledge from the managerial perspective • One-dimensional and multidimensional knowledge strategies in organizations • Organizational knowledge management systems • Main knowledge processes in organizations: knowledge sharing, creation, and retention • Learning and innovation culture in knowledge-based organizations


3 / winter + summer

(no class in winter 12/13)

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, presentation, assignments, discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and term paper

Technology and R&D Management

Technologie- und F&E-Management Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German Registration: in FlexNow (please check UnivIS for the dates of registration!)

• Technology strategies in organizations • Methods of technology acquisition • Technology and market pioneers and followers: The time dimension • Main tools of technology and R&D management: Technology lifecycle, S-curve, portfolio

management • Stage-gate approach • Key success factors of new product development


2 (only winter 12/13);

3 (starting summer 13) / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, multimedia-based learning videos

Credits:

6

Examination:

Winter 12/13: Written exam

Starting summer 13: Presentation and term paper


Business Model Innovations

Innovationsorientierte Unternehmensführung

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German Registration: in FlexNow (please check UnivIS for the dates of registration!)

• Business model, value creation, and firm performance • Competitive forces, generic and hybrid competitive strategies, and sustainable competitive

advantages • Organizational innovation cockpit • 4Ps Model of the innovation space • Dynamic model of product and process innovation • Modular and architectural innovations • Sustainable and disruptive innovations • Social innovations


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, presentation, learning videos

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and term paper

Bachelor Thesis Class (only for Bachelor thesis students of the Chair of Innovation Management!)

Bachelorarbeiten-Seminar

Main Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, Dipl.-Kffr. Univ. Sonja Sperber Language: German Registration: in FlexNow (please check UnivIS for the dates of registration!)

• Basic skills of academic writing • Identification of the research question • Content and basic structure of an academic research paper • Literature search • Methods of data collection and empirical research • Writing techniques • Main format requirements • Preparation for the writing process of the bachelor thesis: Time management and

process management Hours per Week / Semester:

2 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case study, presentation, classroom discussion

Credits:

3

Examination:

Presentation and contribution to the classroom discussion


Master Program

Innovation in Networks

Innovation in Netzwerken

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree

Registration: in FlexNow (please check UnivIS for the dates of registration!)

• Definitions and concepts of social capital at different levels of analysis • Core technical terms, main concepts and methods of social network analysis • Impact of social networks on knowledge sharing, creativity and innovation at:

The individual level, the dyadic level, the group level, the organizational level and the inter-organizational level


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, learning videos, demonstration of software application, presentation

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Innovation and Collaboration

Innovation und Kollaboration

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, M.Sc. Karin Schieban Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree


• Managing to collaborate: The theory of collaborative advantage • Individual inventors and the role of collaboration • Collaboration in and between cross-functional innovation teams • Collaboration in virtual innovation teams • Interdepartmental collaboration for innovation and change • Stakeholder management from the innovation perspective • Inter-organizational alliances for innovation • Open innovation


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, multimedia-based learning simulation, learning videos


Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and term paper, successful completion of learning simulation

Organizational Crisis Management

Organisationales Krisenmanagement

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: German / English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree


• Definitions and taxonomies of organizational crises • Main causes and phase models of organizational crises • Multi-phase models of organizational crisis management • Decision-making and leadership in crisis situations • Crisis management teams • Concept of the organizational crisis readiness and adaptability


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, multimedia-based learning simulation

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and term paper, successful completion of learning simulation

International Innovation Strategies

International Innovation Strategies

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, Dipl.-Kffr. Univ. Sonja Sperber Language: German / English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree


• Challenges of innovation in the global competition • Innovation radar: Directions of business innovation • The Blue Ocean strategy and value innovation • Disruptive strategic innovations • Business model innovations in global companies • Innovations at the bottom of the pyramid • R&D structure, innovation processes, and offshoring strategies in global companies • Innovation and strategic knowledge management in global companies



3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, IT- and multimedia-based learning simulations, learning videos

Credits:

6

Examination:

Successful completion of learning simulations, presentation and term paper, assignments

Implementation and Diffusion of Innovations

Implementation and Diffusion of Innovations

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster Language: English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree


• Definitions, reasons and types of organizational change • Contextual features and design choices in the technology-driven organizational change • Key actors of technology-driven organizational change • Process theories and multi-step models of organizational change • Implementation of innovations as a change management task • Diffusion of innovations theory: The market perspective and the intraorganizational

perspective • Resistance to innovations: Sources, arguments, forms, and impact • Implementation of innovations in organizations (Learning Simulation): Confronting the

knowing-doing-gap • Implementation of innovations in organizations: Key approaches and managerial tools

to overcome the resistance


3 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, IT-based learning simulation, learning videos, case studies

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam and successful completion of learning simulation

Organizational Innovativeness and Creativity

Organizational Innovativeness and Creativity

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, M.Sc. Karin Schieban Language: English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree



• Need for business creativity and the definitions of creativity from the psychological and

managerial perspective • Impact of creativity and innovation on sustainable competitive advantages • Knowledge combination as the key mechanism of business creativity • Confluence approaches to the study of creativity: Individuals and social environment • Complementarity theory of human capital and social capital and their impact on

creativity • Key components of individual creativity and the team creativity • Supportive work environment, innovation climate, and the key managerial approaches to

encourage creativity and innovation in organizations


2 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case studies, learning videos

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and term paper, assignments

Master Thesis Class (only for Master thesis students of the Chair of Innovation Management!)

Masterarbeiten-Seminar

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, Dipl.-Kffr. Univ. Sonja Sperber Language: German

Prerequisites: Bachelor degree


• Advanced skills of academic writing • Identification of the research question • Content and basic structure of an academic research paper • Literature search and preparation of meta-reviews • Drafting, revision and editing of an academic research paper • Qualitative and quantitative research methods • Main formal requirements • Preparation for the writing process of the master thesis: Time management and process

management


2 / winter + summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture, case study, presentation, classroom discussion

Credits:

5

Examination:

Presentation and contribution to the classroom discussion


3.1.7 Marketing

Prof. Dr. Björn Ivens

Full Professor of Marketing & Head of the Marketing Department

Department of Social Sciences & Business Administration

Feldkirchenstraße 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 (0) 951 / 863-2566

Fax: +49 (0) 951 / 863-5566


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl-marketing/

Bachelor Program

Marketing Management

Marketing Management Language: German Registration: no An introduction to market-related management tasks. Covers fundamental topics such as market- and customer-orientation, marketing strategy, the marketing mix, marketing intelligence, and administrative decisions in marketing.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial (in German)

Credits:

6

Examination:

1 hour written examination

Customer Management

Customer Management Language: English Registration: no Presents the scope of customer management, theoretical foundations, and the different strategic and


operative sub-processes in customer management.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar (in English)

Credits:

6

Examination:


International Marketing

International Marketing Language: English Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department

Challenges of marketing on international markets with regard to market selection and market entry; market research and application of marketing instruments within the international context.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

1 hour written examination & presentation

Marketingseminar I

Marketingseminar I Language: German Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department

The seminar aims at broadening the knowledge of marketing topics based on practical examples. Basic marketing knowledge is required.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar (in German)

Credits:

6

Examination:

Research report with presentation


Introduction to Marketing Intelligence

Einführung Marketing Intelligence Language: German Registration: no „Marketing-Intelligence“ denotes the support of marketing management by information or marketing knowledge which is relevant for the decision and the decision maker. The lecture will focus on questions of market research and customer (data) analysis.

Market research is concerned with research designs and methods of investigation and evaluation of market data. The object of customer analysis is the targeted evaluation of individual customer data.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar (in German)

Credits:

6

Examination:


Master Program

Strategy and Responsibility in Marketing

Strategie und Verantwortung im Marketing Language: German Registration: no Covers the fundamental strategic marketing decisions companies need to take, e.g. market selection, competitive strategy, transaction vs. relationship marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Exam:


Brand Management & Communication

Brand Management & Communication


Language: English Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department Presents the challenges of managing brands as well as the central aspects of marketing communication.


3 / winter and summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Exam:


Business to Business Marketing and Purchasing

Business to Business Marketing and Purchasing

Language: English Registration: no

Provides interesting insights in Business to Business Marketing strategies which differ substantially from Business to Consumer Marketing approaches. Also B-to-B purchasing processes are discussed in the details.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Exam:

1 hour written examination, Research report with presentation

Price Management

Price Management Language: English Registration: no Discusses the challenges of pricing. Covers managerial approaches in pricing as well as aspects of price-related customer behaviour.



3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Exam:


Health Care Marketing

Health Care Marketing Language: German Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department In depth discussion of marketing issues concerning services in general; application of global services marketing theories to the health care market in presentations and papers.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar (in German)

Credits:

6

Examination:

1 hour written examination, presentation, empirical study

Marketing Seminar II (MA)

Marketing Seminar II (MA) Language: German Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department In depth discussion of marketing-related topics, either as a case study seminar or based on group presentations of specific problems; for the master level. The marketing seminar builds on the knowledge of the fields covered in the various marketing courses.

The seminar requires particularly active participation.



Teaching Method:

Seminar (in German)

Credits:

6

Exam:



Market Research Methods

Methoden der Marktforschung

Language: German Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department

Gives an overview on the statistical background and the application of selected multivariate analysis (e.g., regression, ANOVA, conjoint analysis, MDS, cluster analysis) for marketing research.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Exam:


Research Seminar International Marketing

Forschungsseminar Internationales Marketing

Language: German Registration: maybe required; please consult the marketing department

Introduces students to academic research. Every year, a different topic is in the focus of the seminar. Students first receive an introduction to empirical research. They then learn how to read and interpret academic articles. Finally, students conduct an own empirical study and present the result.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar (in German)

Credits:

6

Exam:



3.1.8 Banking & Financial Control

Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck

Chair of Banking and Financial Control

Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2091

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2092


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl-fc

Requirements: 100% Attendance; course language: English/German

Bachelor Program

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge and understanding of theories and concepts in business administration and management. Introduction to Banking and Financial Control (BFC-B-01) Einführung in das Banking und Finanzcontrolling Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: German Registration: During the semester, please have a look at the homepage of the chair

• Business objectives and decisions • Financial decision accounting under certainty • Accounting and financial decision accounting • Financial ratios • Financial control under uncertainty • Financial instruments • Derivatives • Hedging financial risk


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written Exam

Cases in Corporate Finance (BFC-B-02)

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: English


Registration: During the semester, please have a look at the homepage of the chair

• Financial Planning • Determination of the cost of capital • Valuation • M&A Transactions • The Value of Control • Company restructuring


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and case discussions

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam and case assignments

Financial Intermediaries (BFC-B-04)

Bankbetriebslehre Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: German Registration: During the semester, please have a look at the homepage of the chair

• Financial Intermediaries in Germany • Theory of Financial Institutions • Capital market business of Banks • Regulation of Banks • Cost Accounting in Banks


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

International Entrepreneurship (BFC-B-05)

Internationales Entrepreneurship

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: German Registration: During the semester, please have a look at the homepage of the chair

• Introduction to Entrepreneurship • Business Plans • Generation of Ideas • Presentation of Ideas



3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Presentation

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written seminar thesis and presentation

Entrepreneurship & Company Foundations (BFC-B-06)

Entrepreneurship & Unternehmensgründung Main Lecturer: Dr. Markus Wolf Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree.


• Benefits and value proposition • Market & competitive analysis • Marketing & sales • Business model • Opportunities & risks • Implementation timetable • The entrepreneurial team


1 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures and case discussions

Credits:

3

Examination:

Written exam and seminar paper

Master Program

Financial Innovation (BFC-M-01)

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree.


• Forward, Futures and Option Markets • Binomial Option Pricing • Black/Scholes & Generalizations • Options on Futures • Numerical Procedures • Alternatives to Black/Scholes


3 / winter

Teaching Method:



Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

International Finance (BFC-M-02)



• Exchange Rates • International Equity and Bond Investing • International Derivatives • International Capital Asset Pricing Model • International Arbitrage Pricing Theory • International Stochastic Discount Factors


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Fixed Income Instruments (BFC-M-03)



• Interest Rates • Bond Markets • Bond Forwards & Futures • Interest Rate Swaps • Credit Risk • Interest Rate Options • Term Structure Models


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam

Debt Capital Markets (BFC-M-04)

Main Lecturer: Petra Kirchner




• Primary vs. Secondary Market • Types of Bonds • Debt Issuance • Syndicated Issuance


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written exam and seminar paper

Advanced Financial Engineering (BFC-M-05)

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Language: English Prerequisites: Bachelor degree (quantitative background is recommended)


• Advanced Asset Pricing Theory • Advanced Term Structure Models • Advanced Option Pricing Models


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures and presentation

Credits:

6

Examination:


Bank Accounting under HGB and IFRS (BFC-M-06, IRWP-M-06)

Rechnungslegung von Banken nach HGB und IFRS

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck, Prof. Dr. Brigitte Eierle, WP StB Heiko Röhrig Language: German Prerequisites: Bachelor degree.


• Specifics of Bank Accounting • Accounting of Financial Instruments • Accounting of Special Purpose Entities

Hours per Week / Semester: Teaching Method:


2 / winter Presentation

Credits:

6

Examination:



3.1.9 Finance

Prof. Dr. Andreas Oehler

Chair of Business Administration and Finance

Kirschaeckerstr. 39

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2537

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2538


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bwl-finanz/

Bachelor Program

Corporate Finance I : Finance, Financial Management, Performance Analysis and Investing Unternehmensfinanzierung I: Finanzierung, Finanzmanagement, Performanceanalyse und Investitionsrechnung (Finanz-01-B) Language: German Registration: Individual term of application, please look at notice board for current news

• Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Management, Financial Markets, Financial

Intermediation and Financial Risks • Venture Finance and Going Public • Case studies on start ups and entrepreneurship with a focus on budgetary planning and

liquidity


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Presentations & Discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Case studies, presentation

International Corporate Finance

Internationale Unternehmensfinanzierung

(Finanz-05-B)


Language: German

Registration: Individual term of application, please look at notice board for current news

• Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Management, Financial Markets, Financial Intermediation and Financial Risks

• Venture Finance and Going Public • Case studies on start ups and entrepreneurship with a focus on budgetary planning and

liquidity / international focus


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures & Presentations & Discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Case studies, presentation

Financial Markets I : Asset Pricing, Valuation & Market Efficiency

Finanzmärkte I: Asset Pricing, Bewertung & Markteffizienz

(Finanz-02-B)

Language: German


• Informational efficiency and pricing in financial markets • General theories on equity pricing: Efficiency concept, random walk, fair game model,

rational expectations, empirical results • Portfolio theory and decision theory • Theoretical market models: State preference approach, CAPM, APT, empirical results • Performance analysis: Risk-return trade off, measurement, empirical results


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures, Presentations & Discussion

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation, 1 hour written exam

Risk Management I : Market Risks & Derivates:

Risikomanagement I: Marktrisiken & Derivate


(Finanz-03-B)

Language: German


• Decision making under risk • Fundamentals in risk management • Pricing risks • Market risk analysis • Market risk control


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Master Program

Financial Markets II : Behavioural Finance, Market Microstructure & Noise Finanzmärkte II: Behavioral Finance, Marktstruktur und Noise

(Finanz-03-M)

Language: German Registration: Individual term of application, please look at notice board for current news

• Inefficiency and pricing in financial markets • Stock exchanges as financial intermediaries • Market microstructure: Theoretical framework, empirical & experimental results • Noise trading • Decision under ambiguity • Behavioural Finance: Theories, concepts, empirical & experimental results; investment

strategies, disposition effect, prospect theory, analysts’ behaviour, overconfidence, home bias, herding


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:



Risk Management II: Credit Risks & Rating

Risikomanagement II: Kreditrisiken & Rating

(Finanz-04-M)

Language: German


• New Institutional Economics, agency theory • Credit risk analysis: Single and portfolio risk • Credit risk control: Single and portfolio risk, pricing • Cross risk


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Corporate Finance III : Corporate Governance & Control

Unternehmensfinanzierung III: Corporate Governance & Control

(Finanz-01-M)

Language: German

. Registration: Individual term of application; please look at notice board for current news

• Financial institutions: Financial intermediaries and financial markets • Financial institutions: The market for corporate control • Corporate governance & control: Shareholder Value concept and theory of the firm;

international legal framework • Corporate governance & control: Investor protection and insider violations, an

international comparison


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Presentations, Assignments & Discussion



6 Presentation, 1 hour written exam

Corporate Finance IV : Rating, Capital Structure & Payout Policies

Unternehmensfinanzierung IV: Rating, Kapitalstruktur & Ausschüttungen

(Finanz-02-M)

Language: German

Registration: Individual term of application; please look at notice board for current news

• Capital Structure and cost of capital: The traditional view; empirical evidence • Capital Structure and cost of capital: New concepts; empirical evidence • High yield bonds • Rating: Theoretical framework and methods • Rating consequences: Rating migration, rating changes • Payout policies


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Financial Market and Monetary Integration (in Europe)

Währungs- und Finanzmarktintegration (in Europa)

(Finanz-06-M)

Language: German

Registration: Individual term of application; please look at notice board for current news

• Monetary systems and monetary integration up to World War II • European negotiations, international monetary systems and the foundation of the

European monetary system • The European Economic and Monetary Union • The Euro and Optimum Currency Areas • Currency control by central banks • Currency risk and currency risk management • Country risk as a factor in international credit risk management • Competition of international financial markets



3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:



3.1.10 Operations Management and Business Logistics

Prof. Dr. Eric Sucky

Chair of Business Administration, Operations Management and Business Logistics

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2519

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2520


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/pul

Basic Studies (1st and 2ndyear)

Production & Logistics Management I

Produktions- und Logistikmanagement I Language: Registration: Basic structures and concepts of production and logistics; production theory, cost theory; inventory planning; vehicle routing; production scheduling.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Advanced Studies (3rd and 4th year)

Logistics: Operational Decision Making in Business Logistics

Logistik: Logistisches Prozessmanagement Language: Registration:

Basic logistical concepts; importance of logistics; objectives of business logistics, process management; activity-based costing; order processing, vehicle routing and scheduling; freight


consolidation; transportation planning problems; purchasing and supply chain scheduling decisions; benchmarking and performance measurement


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Operations Management: General Problems in Production Management

Operations Management: Allgemeine Problemstellung des Produktionsmanagement Language: Registration: Introduction to operations management; Production Planning & Control: strategic production management, auctions and assembly line balancing; short-term planning models, lot-sizing, order release and scheduling;


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture &Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management Language: Registration:

The course supply chain management provides an overview of supply chain management. To substantiate the concept an appropriate definition, goals, tasks, major integration problems are identify to develop a common framework, based on Croxton et al's (2001) supply chain processes. After establishing a theoretical groundwork the decision phases of supply chain management are covered in detail (supply chain configuration, supply chain planning, supply chain execution). Finally a short introduction to supply chain controlling is given.



3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Supply Chain Management Seminar

Language: Registration:

The seminar in “Supply Chain Management” comprises a combination of three types of academic work: homework, presentation and active discussion. The topics of the seminar cover the entire range of supply chain management.


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Essay, presentation, continuous assessment

Course of the general program

Production & Logistics Management II

Produktions- und Logistikmanagement II Language: Registration:

Principles and basic structures and concepts of production and logistics management: forecasting, production planning, material requirements planning, purchasing decisions, lot sizing, production scheduling, transportation planning.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:



3.2 Module Description: Economics

3.2.1 Intigration of European Labor Markets

Prof. Dr. Herbert Brücker

Chair of Economics and Integration of European Labour Markets

Feldkirchenstrasse 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /951 / 863-2633

+49 /911 / 863-3807

Fax: +49 /911 / 863-3298


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/economics/bruecker/home.html

Basic Studies (2nd and 3rd year)

Theory and Politics of European Integration (Theorie und Politik der Europäischen Integration) Introduction to the economics and politics of European integration: institutions of the Common Market, trade, capital movements, migration, monetary integration and related European policies. The exam can be written in English.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter

Teaching Method: Lecture.

Credits: 6

Examination: 1 hour written examination

International Migration and the Labour Market (English is the working language) The seminar will apply quantitative empirical methods to address these topics related to international migration: determinants of migration, self-selection of migrants and the brain drain, labour market effects of migration. Knowledge of econometrics and software skills (STATA, EViews) are of advantage.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer

Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6

Examination: Paper and presentation.


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/economics/bruecker/home.html


HEINECK kommt noch


3.2.2 International Economics

Prof. Mishael Milaković, PhD Chair of International Economics University of Bamberg Feldkirchenstraße 21, D-96052 Bamberg Tel.: +49 / 0951 / 863-2583 Fax: +49 / 0951 / 863-2581 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/vwl-iwf

Bachelor Program

BA Makroökonomik 1 Language: German Registration: FlexNow

This course deals with basic macroeconomic concepts and demonstrates how they are related to real world economic problems and economic policy decisions. In particular this course covers the mutual dependance of goods-, money- and financial markets, the determinants of unemployment in the short- and long-run, the importance of capital accumulation and technological progress for economic growth and the effectiveness of different instruments of economic policy. The objective of this course is to familiarize students with different economic models so that they will be able to analyze current economic issues and to apply those models to practical questions of economic policy. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / winter

Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial

Credits: 6

Examination: Final exam (1h)

BA Introduction to European and International Economics Language: English Registration: FlexNow Today’s economies are increasingly linked through trade and financial flows, with important consequences for national employment, consumption, and firm investment that are typically summarized under the colloquial but rather vague term of “globalization.” Its consequences are severely debated and often take center stage in national political programs as witnessed, for instance, in the contemporary debate on the macroeconomic implications of the European Monetary Union. This course aims at providing a comprehensive (albeit


introductory) overview of fundamental issues in the theory of international economics and finance, taking into account various contemporary debates on the costs and benefits of globalization. The objective of the course is to equip students with the necessary tools to evaluate the risks and chances of globalized economic and financial markets, and to enable them to make informed decisions in an intertwined and increasingly complex global marketplace. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / summer


Credits: 6


Master Program

Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 1 Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair This two-part sequence deals with the risks that emanate from modern financial markets and their regulation. The central question is how these risks, their regulation, and the institutional framework itself can actually contribute to the creation of “systemic” risk, resulting in historically recurring economy-wide crises. The first course in the sequence takes a closer look at the challenges that monetary policy faces in light of endogenous money creation, which are compounded by the presence of derivative securities that allow for the synthetic replication of traditional bank loans. We will consider whether or how banks’ off-balance sheet transactions can circumvent the national regulatory and taxation frameworks, and what the implications for the respective national central banks are in their function as so-called lenders of last resort. A second important aspect of this course deals with financial innovation in the syndication of loans or other debt obligations (ABS, MBS, CDO, CLO), and their role in the recent crisis. The main purpose of the course is to familiarize students with the basic notion of synthetic replication in financial markets, and to carefully explain how this replication leads to new challenges for central bank policy and financial regulation. The importance of “cheap liquidity” in financial crises is emphasized throughout the course. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / winter


Credits: 6


Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 2 Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair


The second course in the sequence deals with a very recent strand of literature that approaches systemic risk from the perspective of herd behavior and the institutional or network structure of financial markets. The latter shifts the traditional focus on incentive problems for financial institutions that are “too big to fail” to concepts regarding network fragility when financial institutions are “too interconnected to fail,” and also deals with the question how to characterize the fragility or resilience of networks from a statistical point of view. The main purpose of the course is to make students aware of the conceptual shortcomings in the definition of systemic risk that is inherent in traditional asset pricing theories, and to introduce them to models of herd behavior and elementary notions of the structure and functioning of complex networks. Recent institutional setups, like the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) or European Stability Mechanism (ESM), are discussed in light of such an approach. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / summer

Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6

Examination: Term paper + presentation

International Macroeconomics 1 Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair

This course deals with the two most important traditional models of exchange rate determination and open economy macroeconomics, which start from different pre-analytical visions and thus arrive at very distinct open economy policy prescriptions. We start from basic concepts of exchange rate determination, like purchasing power parity and (un)covered interest rate parity, and review the basic accounting principles underlying the balance of payments. Then we move on to standard Keynesian models and to a variety of monetarist approaches to the balance of payments. The main purpose of the course is to make students aware of the different strands of eco-nomic thought in international macroeconomics, and to emphasize how they arrive at very different policy prescriptions regarding balance of payments equilibrium, and monetary and fiscal policy issues in general as witnessed, for instance, in the current debate on the feasibility of a monetary union in the European Union. In particular, students should be able to understand why various pressure groups favor certain models or are strictly opposed to others, and where the various models meet their empirical limitations. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / summer


Credits: 6


International Macroeconomics 2 Language: English


Registration: Directly at the chair This course deals with selected topics in the theory and practice of international finance, for instance dealing with the ‘three generations’ of models aimed at explaining currency crises. Topics include (i) trading volume and organization of international financial markets, (ii) foreign exchange markets and macroeconomic theory, (iii) speculation, excess volatility, and stabilization of the exchange rate, (iv) exchange rate target zones, and (v) exchange rate crises and speculative attacks. The objective of the course is to provide students with a sound understanding of contemporary challenges in international finance, in particular looking at policies aimed at exchange rate stabilization and financial regulation in general. In many applications we will take an explicit European perspective. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / winter


Credits: 6


Advanced Macroeconomics Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair This course deals with a variety of advanced topics in macroeconomic theory, including theories of long-run growth and short-run income fluctuations. A crucial aspect of the course is to move beyond standard texts and introduce students to the possibly most challenging problem facing macroeconomic methodology today: the theory of aggregation. We will consider recent developments in statistical equilibrium theory, which is particularly suitable for studying problems that arise from the aggregation of many agents, and centers around the idea of an equilibrium distribution in economic variables. Ideally, students will conduct their own data exploration exercises, using for instance Mathematica and its curated data sources (or any other statistical/mathematical software and databases) to look for distributional regularities in macroeconomic variables within or across countries, and write a term paper on their discoveries. The overall grade will be determined from the term paper and a final exam. The objective of the course is to equip students with a critical understanding of contemporary macroeconomic theory, and to provide them with a methodological toolkit suitable for understanding the dynamics of complex systems. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / winter


Credits: 6

Examination: Term paper + presentation

The Economic Nature of the Firm 1 Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair


This course is the first part of a two-semester sequence on the economic nature of the firm. The objective of the course is to consider the fundamental attributes of firms’ productive activities and their impact on industrial organization and market structure. Starting from classical theories of the firm, the course reviews the modern approaches including managerial and behavioral theories, transaction cost analysis, and agency theory of the firm. After examining the theoretical foundations of firm behavior, the course focuses on the topics (i) Market concentration and concentration measures, (ii) Market entry and industry evolution, (iii) Horizontal mergers and strategic alliances, (iv) Vertical integration and (v) Diversification. The course will also consider various case studies in the above topics. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to identify the properties of a firm as a complex organization that coordinates the conflicting interests of different economic agents. In particular, students should be equipped with a collection of tools to analyze the evolution of industries, the diversified aspects of firms’ strategic behavior, and different types of market structure. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / winter


Credits: 6


The Economic Nature of the Firm 2 Language: English Registration: Directly at the chair This course is the second part of a two-semester sequence on the economic nature of the firm. The objective of the course is to consider the financial aspects of firm behavior and their relation to the capital market structure. The course starts with a review of traditional approaches, including mean-variance portfolio theory, the capital asset pricing model, and the Modigliani-Miller theorem regarding the irrelevance of firms’ financing decisions. Topics include (i) Attributes of perfect capital markets, (ii) Determinants of firm financing and investment decisions, (iii) Firm valuation and capital structure, (iv) Dividend policy, (v) Efficient market hypothesis, (vi) Capital market imperfections. The course also deals with empirical aspects regarding the above topics. Upon completion of the course, students should be equipped with a collection of tools to analyze the diversified aspects of firm financing decisions, the complex properties of capital markets, and the possible impact of firm financing and investment behavior upon macroeconomic activity. Hours per Week / Semester: 3 / summer


Credits: 6



3.2.3 Economic Policy

Prof. Frank Westerhoff

Chair of Economic Policy

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 0951 / 863-2634

Fax: +49 / 0951 / 863-5635


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/vwl-wipo/

Bachelor-Level

Macroeconomics II

Makroökonomie II

Introduction to Macroeconomic Foundations, Part II. Contents: The role of expectations; the open economy; pathologies; monetary and fiscal policy reconsidered.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Monetray Policy of the European Central Bank

Geldpolitilk der Europäischen Zentralbank

We use (simple) dynamic macroeconomic models to study how monetary policy (interest rate setting, changes in the money supply, …) affects key macroeconomic variables. Note that we explicitly take a dynamic perspective in this course. For instance, our analysis incorporates computer simulations (and thus we also introduce the software program E+F Chaos).


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


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Credits:

6

Examination:


Empirical Macroeconomics

Empirische Makroökonomik

The primary goal of this course is to provide an introduction into econometric theory. The main results are illustrated with the help of macroeconomic examples. In particular, we focus on the linear regression model and violations of its core assumptions.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

8

Examination:


Master-Level

Financial Market Dynamics

Finanzmarktdynamik

We introduce several agent-based financial market models in which agents rely on technical and fundamental trading rules to determine their speculative investment positions. These (nonlinear dynamic) models are mainly explored through computer simulations.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Regulation and Control of Financial Markets

Regulierung und Kontrolle von Finanzmärkten

Using agent-based financial market models as an artificial laboratory, we numerically explore the effectiveness of transaction taxes (Tobin tax), central bank interventions, trading breaks and price controls.



3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Economic Dynamics

Dynamische Wirtschaftspolitik

In this course we discuss first-order linear difference equations, second-order linear difference equations, higher-order linear difference equations, linear difference equations systems, first-order nonlinear difference equations, second-order nonlinear difference equations, higher-order nonlinear difference equations and nonlinear difference equations systems with the help of numerous economic examples.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:



3.2.4 Public Economics

Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

Chair of Public Economics

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2547

+49 /0951 / 863-2548

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-5547


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/vwl-fiwi/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/

Bachelor Program

Introduction to Economics , Dr. Felix Stübben

(Einführung in die Volkswirtschaftslehre)

The course gives an introductory overview about Household Behavior, Theory of Consumer, Demand, Budget Constraint, Preferences, Utility Functions, Household Demand, Microeconomic Foundations, Theory of the Firm, Income, Production, Prices, Employment, The Role of the Public Sector, Efficiency, Welfare, Government Budget, International Trade, Monetary Economic Relations, International Cooperation.

Language: German


4 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Microeconomics II, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

(Mikroökonomik II)

Market Equilibrium and Welfare Economics, External Effects and Public Goods, Introduction to Game Theory, Market Power (Monopoly and Oligopoly).

Language: German



4 / summer (2012)

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Public Economics 1: Introduction to Public Economics, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

(Öffentliche Finanzen 1: Einführung in die Finanzwissenschaft)

Market Failure, Public Goods, External Effects and Incomplete Information, Welfare Criteria, Insurance and Redistribution, Public Policy and Taxation.

Language: German


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:



Public Economics 2: European Public Finance, Dr. Jörg Lackenbauer

(Öffentliche Finanzen 2: Finanzpolitik in Europa)

Fiscal Constitution, Revenue and Expenditure System in Germany and Europe, Tax Incidence, Taxation and Efficiency, Taxation and Equity, Optimal Taxation, Tax System and Tax Reform in Germany and Europe. Fiscal Federalism, Decentralization, Local Public Goods and Resource Allocation, Fiscal Equalization, Intergovernmental Grants.

Language: German


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Master Program

Advanced Microeconomics, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

Prerequisites: Good background in Microeconomics I and II

Axiomatic choice, Intertemporal choice and choice under risk, General equilibrium, Game Theory, Information Economics and Contract Theory.

Language: English


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Behavioral Economics: “Networks, Evolution and Learning”, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

Representing and measuring social networks, Models of network formation, Introduction to evolutionary game theory, Evolution and Learning, Strategic interaction on networks.

Language: English



3 / summer Lecture and Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Behavioral Economics: “Incentives and Behavior”, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

Experimental Studies in Economics, Deviations from Rationality, Time Inconsistent Preferences, Social Preferences, Behavioral Biases and Public Policy. Language: English


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and Research paper

Public Economics: “Political Economics”, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

The Problem of Aggregating Preferences, Electoral Competition, Agency, Redistributive Politics, Dynamic Policy Problems and Public Debt. Language: English


3 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Public Economics: “Advanced Public Economics“, Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

(Öffentliche Finanzen) Spending Policy, Fiscal Policy, Optimal Taxation, Public Debt, Fiscal Federalism and Tax Competition.

Language: German


3 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:



3.3 Module Description: Business and Human Resource Education

Prof. Dr. Detlef Sembill

Chair of Business and Human Resource Education

Kärntenstraße 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49-951 863-2761

Fax: +49-951 863-2762


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/wipaed

Prof. Dr. Eveline Wittmann

Vocational Education and Training (Economic and Business) Kärntenstraße 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49-951 863-2725

Fax: +49-951 863-2762


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/faecher/professur-fuer-wirtschaftspaedagogik

Basic Information: The program prepares students for careers as teachers in vocational schools as well as trainers in business environments, human resource experts, consultants, and the like. Pedagogical and psychological modules make up roughly one fourth of the program, while the rest of the degree scheme consists of business and management courses.

Basic Studies (Bachelor level)

Fundamentals of learning

GLA: Grundlagen des Lernens und Arbeitens

This module aims at the question of how people learn. It deals with the biological and psychological preconditions of learning and especially focuses on the interplay of emotional, motivational and cognitive aspects. The course also addresses the influences of learning strategies, learning styles, perception, memory etc. First implications for an adequate design of learning environments in school as well as in workplace settings are discussed.


Hours per Week / Term:

4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and exercise course

Credits:

6

Examination:

90 minutes written examination

Introduction to vocational education and training

GBB: Grundlagen beruflicher Bildung

This module primarily aims at the question of how to foster learning in vocational education and training. Besides the design of learning environments, the module also deals with the historical development, institutions and stakeholders of vocational education.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and paper

Multimedia learning environments

MLU: Multimediale Lernumgebungen

This module provides an overview of theoretical foundations, historical developments and current trends in learning with digital media. While the main focus is put on instructional and didactical design, technical and organizational issues will also be addressed.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and coursework

Corporate education management

BBM: Betriebliches Bildungsmanagement


This module deals with tasks and roles of corporate education as intersection between business studies and business education. The core issues for example are individual learning and learning in groups, required competencies of the education manager, modes of advanced or further education and training and cetera.



Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

coursework (individual and group assignments)

Advanced Studies (Master level)

Learning and teaching arrangements / Self-organised learning

LLA: Komplexe Lehr-Lern-Arrangements

The “self-organised learning”-approach is an adequate method for the implementation of complex learning environments. This approach to teaching and learning involves students in a complex problem solving process and thus enables active learning in a realistic context.

Characteristics, implementation, and empirical findings on self-organised learning will be presented and discussed within the lecture. The exercise course shows how self-organised learning environments can be put into practice. This includes the planning of instructional sequences as well as the creation of teaching material, both in the subject “accountancy”.



Teaching Method:

Lecture and exercise course (e-learning)

Credits:

6

Examination:


Research on teaching and learning

LLF: Methoden und Ergebnisse der Lehr-Lern-Forschung

The exercise course deals with basics of empirical research methods and quantitative data analysis in educational research. Selected research approaches, research projects as well as corresponding empirical findings are presented and discussed in the lecture.



6 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture and exercise course

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and paper

Educational media

MD: Mediendidaktik

This module deals with the systematic use of digital media in teaching and instruction. In line with basic theories of instructional science the didactical design of educational media and multimedia learning environments will be discussed for different settings (school, academia, workplace). Specific topics are addressed subject to ongoing research projects. The module includes a significant amount of practical work.


3 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:


Teaching professionalism

LP: Lehrprofessionalität

This module concentrates on the question: What is a good education? Based on different perpectives on this object students will compile some correspondent psychological constructs and proof their effectiveness relating to learning arrangements in order to connect those findings with terms like competence, expertise or professionalism. An important part of this module is the mentoring of student study groups.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:



In-company education and training

BP: Betriebspädagogik

The module deals with education and training processes within companies with a focus on work based learning. It deals with both the conditions of in-company education and training as well as the introduction and planning of interventions.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Presentation and course work

Course of the general program (Bachelor level)

Introduction to scientific working methods

GwA: Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens

The aim of this module is to prepare students with the skills and techniques necessary to successfully master their degree as well as to meet the demands of professional life. Amongst other things, students will learn how to effectively search for literature and how to structure and compose scientific texts. Furthermore, the students will get an idea of the foundations of empirical research methods. The practical applications are backed by the corresponding concepts of philosophy of science. This module is especially designed for freshmen.



Teaching Method:

Seminar (e-learning)

Credits:

5

Examination:


Course of the general program (Master level)

Advanced scientific working methods

FwA: Fortgeschrittenes wissenschaftliches Arbeitens

The especial concern of this module is to develope a solid understanding about basic positions of diverse scientific theories and working methods. Aiming the master thesis students keep


themselves busy with all necessary procedures as investigation and evaluation of literature or appliance of appropriate software solutions (e.g. MS Visio, Citavi).



Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

presentation and 90 minutes written examination


3.4 Statistic and Econometrics

Prof. Dr. Susanne Rässler

Chair of Statistics and Econometrics

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Fon: +49 /0951 / 863-2530

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2532


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/stat-oek/

Requirements: course language is German

Bachelor Program

Statistical Methods I

(Methoden der Statistik I)

Descriptive statistics and probability: frequencies, location and dispersion parameters, measures of concentration, correlation and regression, index numbers, seasonal adjustment


3 + 1 / summer + winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture + Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Statistical Methods II

(Methoden der Statistik II)

Probability theory: probability calculus, random variables, probability distributions, Chebychev inequality. Inferential statistics: law of large numbers, central limit theorem, point and interval estimation, significance tests (one-sample and two-sample tests, analysis of variance, chi-squared goodness-of-fit test), stratified samples, multiple regression


3 + 1 / summer + winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture + Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:



Applied Statistics on PC

(Angewandte Statistik am PC)

Application of statistical methods, data analysis using modern software, evaluation and critical interpretation of results Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I


2 / summer + winter

Teaching Method:

Tutorial

Credits:

4

Examination:


Master Program

Introduction to Econometrics (Grundlagen der Ökonometrie)

Classical multiple linear regression on the basis of ordinary least squares methods: Main topics include specification, estimation, inference and prediction, heteroscedasticity, autocorrelation, multicollinearity, simultaneous equations models, instrument variable estimation, introduction to statistical software R Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 + 2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture + Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Advanced Econometrics

(Fortgeschrittene Ökonometrie)

This course deals with advanced estimation techniques in modern econometrics. Maximum likelihood methods: models for qualitative, ordered, and limited dependent variables, generalized linear models, logistic regression, duration and count data models Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Introduction to Econometrics”


2 + 2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture + Tutorial


Credits:

6

Examination:

oral examination (20 min.)

Multivariate Data Analysis

(Multivariate Verfahren)

Here the focus is on multivariate probability distributions, distance measures, factor analysis, multidimensional scaling, analysis of variance, discriminant analysis, cluster analysis Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:


Time Series Analysis

(Analyse von Zeitreihendaten)

Models for time series data: Main topics include smoothing techniques, seasonal adjustment, stochastic processes, Box-Jenkins ARIMA identification as well as time series models of heteroscedasticity

Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Introduction to Econometrics”


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination

Paper

Panel Data Analysis

(Analyse von Paneldaten)

Models for panel data: This course deals with fixed effects models, random effects models, instrument variable estimation, dynamic linear models and models with limited dependent variables Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Introduction to Econometrics”



2 / winter Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:

oral examination (20 min.)

Computational Statistics / Monte-Carlo Methods

(Rechnerintensive Verfahren/ Monte-Carlo-Methoden)

Computational intensive statistical methods: the focus is on Bayes statistics, posterior distributions, pseudo random variable generation, Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques and simulation techniques Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

The mode of examination will be announced in the first lecture

Survey Sampling Methods

(Stichprobenverfahren)

Methods of survey sampling: Main topics include probabilities of selection and inclusion, Horwitz-Thompson type estimates, sampling procedures, nonresponse, weighting as well as imputation Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:


Data Ascertainment and Sources of Error

(Datenerhebung und Fehlerquellen)

Data ascertainment: This course deals with Total-Survey-Error-Framework, interaction between sources of error (for example nonresponse, measurement error) and the conception of surveys (objective, data preparation and editing) Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II



2 / summer Lecture

Credits:

6

Examination:


Computer-based Statistics

(Computergestützte Statistik)

Main topics include data analysis using modern software, advanced application of statistical methods; evaluation as well as critical interpretation of results Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Tutorial

Credits:

4

Examination:


Introduction to Bayesian Statistics and Multiple Imputation

(Einführung in die Bayes-Statistik und Multiple Imputation)

Here the focus is on fundamental principles of Bayesian inference and multiple imputation techniques based on Baysian methods. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 + 2/ winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture + Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Treatment of Item Nonresponse

(Behandlung fehlender Werte in Erhebungen)

This course deals with treatment of item nonresponse in surveys. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


4 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar


Credits:

6

Examination:

Paper

Questionnaire Design

(Questionnaire Design)

Here the focus is on Questionnaire Design including written, online and CATI questionnaires. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


2 / summer, biennially

Teaching Method:

Tutorial

Credits:

5

Examination:


Calibration and Weighting

(Kalibrierungsmethoden und Gewichtung)

Main topics include the application of advanced methods and techniques of survey sampling referring to weights as compensation for disproportional samples and unit-nonresponse. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Survey Sampling Methods”


2 / summer 2012

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:


Panel Surveys

(Panelsurveys)

Here the focus is on advanced methods and techniques of survey sampling referring to Panel Surveys. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Survey Sampling Methods”



Teaching Method:

Lecture


Credits:

5

Examination:


Small Area-Estimation

(Small Area-Schätzverfahren)

Here the focus is on estimation of parameters for small sub-populations. Small Area-Estimation is generally used when the sub-population of interest is included in a larger survey. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Introduction to Econometrics”



Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:


Methods for Variance Estimation

(Varianzschätzmethoden)

This course deals with development of variance estimation techniques for the Hansen-Hurwitz-Estimator etc., application of design-weights as well as linearization methods. Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Survey Sampling Methods”



Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:



3.5 Business Mathematics

Dr. Reinhard Dobbener

Department of Business Mathematics

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2541

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-5541


Basic Studies (1st and 2nd year)

Mathematics for Economists I & II

Mathematik für Wirtschaftswissenschaftler I und II

Basic methods of differential and integral calculus and linear algebra as far as needed for the study of business administration and economics.


3 + 3 / winter and summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial

Credits:

3 + 3

Examination:

1 hour written examination each

Advanced Studies (4th and 5th year)

Dynamics, Stability and Optimization Dynamik, Stabilität und Optimierung

Difference Equations and Differential Equations, Simultaneous Difference Equations and Differential Equations, Phase Diagrams, Calculus of Variations and Control Theory


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture & Tutorial



6 1 hour written examination each

3.6 Economic and Social Law

3.6.1 Tax Law

Prof. Dr. Georg Crezelius

Professor of Tax Law

Feldkirchenstr. 21 / Room 249

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/0951 / 863-2587

Fax: +49/0951 / 863-2588

e-Mail: [email protected]

Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/fachgebiete/sonstige_faecher/ lehrstuhl_fuer_steuerrecht/

Bachelor (1st to 3nd year)

Introduction to Tax Law/General Tax Law

Einführung in das Steuerrecht/Allgemeines Steuerrecht

Introduction into basic concepts, methods and institutions of german tax law

Introduction to procedural tax law and tax-specific law of obligations


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

1 hour lecture specific written examination

Income Tax Law

Einkommensteuerrecht

Introduction into concepts and methods of german income tax law



3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture/Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:


Value-Added Tax Law

Umsatzsteuerrecht

Introduction into concepts and methods of german value-added tax law


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

4

Examination:


Master (4rd and 5th year)

Corporate Tax Law and International Tax Law

Unternehmenssteuerrecht und Internationales Steuerrecht

Taxation of different forms of Corporations (concepts and methods) and introduction into concepts and methods of international tax law


5 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture/Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:



3.6.2 Further Courses in Economic and Social Law

Law Academic Office

Feldkirchenstr. 21 / Room F 207

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: + 49 / (0) 951/863-2702

Fax.: + 49 / (0) 951/863-1200

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/rechtswiss/leistungen/studium

For information please look at the homepage and at the notice of the board. In case of any questions do not hesitate to contact the Law Academic Office.

Bachelor Program

Name of the Course Semester Credits

Public Law with European Reference / Constitutional Law (Öffentliches Recht mit Europabezug/ Staats- und Verfassungsrecht) winter 6 1

Proseminar Constitutional and European Law (Proseminar Staats-, Verfassungs,- und Europäisches Recht) winter 6

Civil Law (Privatrecht) summer 6

Commercial and Corporate Law (Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht mit Kapitalmarktrecht) winter 6

Labour and Social Law (Arbeits- und Sozialrecht) summer 6 2

Master Program

Name of the Course Semester Credits

Constitutional Law (Staats- und Verfassungsrecht) summer 6

European Law (Europarecht) winter 6

1 Exception: Sociology: 8 ECTS 2 Exception: Sociology: 3 ECTS; Political science: 5 ECTS

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International Law (Völkerrecht) summer 6

Public International Law

(Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht) summer 6 3

Competition Law (Wettbewerbsrecht) summer 5

Labour and Social Law (Arbeits- und Sozialrecht) winter 6 4

3 Exception: Sociology: 5 ECTS 4 Exception: Sociology: 3 ECTS


3.7 Sociology

3.7.1 Sociology I

Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Blossfeld

Chair of Sociology I

Bamberg University

Wilhelmsplatz 3(2nd floor)

96047 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2596 and -3911

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2597


Internet: http://www.soziologie-blossfeld.de/

Basic Studies/BA-Level (1st and 2nd year)

Module: Sociological Basics

Modul: Soziologische Grundlagen

Course: Analysis of Social Structure I and II

Veranstaltung: Sozialstruktur im internationalen und historischen Vergleich 1 und 2

(Courses alternately offered by Prof. Dr. Hans-Peter Blossfeld and Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kristen)


2 / winter + 2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

10 ECTS

Examination:

2 hour written examination (exam for Analysis of Social Structure I takes place only after the end of the whole course at the end of the summer term!)

Module: Education, Employment, Family and the Life Course (Major Field of Study)

Modul: Bildung, Arbeit, Familie und Lebenslauf (Studienschwerpunkt)

The Chair of Sociology I continuously offers special applied seminars on sociology of the life course.


Each of these seminars focuses on education, family or employment transitions, or combinations of events across these life spheres. Also courses introducing to (international comparative) life course research are offered on a regular basis.

Course: Introduction to Life Course Research

Veranstaltung: Einführung in die international vergleichende Lebensverlaufsforschung

Lectures and seminars on this topic offer students an introduction to (international comparative) life course research. Key topics addressed: (sociological) definition of the life course, key questions of life course research, basic concepts of life course research and international comparison, selected results for education, family and employment in the life course.

Course: Family and the Life Course

Veranstaltung: Familie im Lebenslauf

Lectures and seminars focus on following problems: 1) family and social class; 2) gender roles and division of labour within families; 3) pluralization of family forms and living arrangements; 4) family as a solidarity system (contact, transfers, support); 5) starting a family: mate choice, marriage, generative behaviour, family developments

Course: Education and the Life Course

Veranstaltung: Bildung im Lebenslauf

Lectures and seminars focus on the following problems: 1) educational attainment and social origin; 2) educational careers and transitions in the school system; 3) gender and educational careers; 4) education and vocational training; 5) international comparison of educational institutions. In each area, we focus on historical developments, theories, methodological questions and results of empirical studies.

Course: Employment and the Life Course

Veranstaltung: Arbeit und Beruf im Lebenslauf

Lectures and seminars include the following topics: 1) Education and entry into the labour market; 2) vocational training and transition into work; 3) determinants of career trajectories; 4) gender segregation and career development; 5) income inequality and job career.


2 / every semester

Teaching Method:

Lecture or Seminar



5 ECTS Oral presentation and paper/1 hour written exam

Course: Event History Analysis I

Veranstaltung: Ereignisanalyse I

Many sociological questions can only be answered adequately by using longitudinal data and applying methods of longitudinal analysis. The course “Event History Analysis 1” introduces students to the structure and handling of longitudinal data as well as various techniques of event history analysis. The course consists of a lecture and a practical course. This course is a compulsory course in the major field of study “Education, Employment, Family and the Life Course”.


4 / winter term

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Practical Course

Credits:

10 ECTS

Examination:


Advanced Studies/MA-Level (3rd and 4th year)

Module: Sociological Theory and Comparative Sociology

Modul: Soziologische Theorie und vergleichende Soziologie

Course: Social Change and International Comparison I and II

Veranstaltung: Sozialer Wandel und internationaler Vergleich I und II

Understanding the interrelationship of micro- and macro-level is a core topic of sociology. These courses offer students advanced insights into theoretical approaches of international comparison. These theories are then also applied on concrete examples in the courses. These courses are part of the module.


2 / winter or summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6 ECTS

Examination:

Essays and Oral presentation and paper/2 hour written exam

Module: Population, Family and Employment (Major Field of Studies)


Modul: Bevölkerung, Familie und Arbeit (Studienschwerpunkt)

Course: Advanced Life Course Research

Veranstaltung: Fortgeschrittene Themen der Lebensverlaufsforschung

The chair of Sociology I continuously offers seminars in the major field of studies “Population, Family and Employment”. The courses give students advanced insights into topics of (international comparative) life course research.



Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6 ECTS

Examination:

Oral presentation and paper/2 hours written exam

Course: Event History Analysis I

Veranstaltung: Ereignisanalyse I

Many sociological questions can only be answered adequately by using longitudinal data and applying methods of longitudinal analysis. Thus, “Event History Analysis 1” is also part of the MA level curriculum targeting students who have not been introduced to the structure and handling of longitudinal data as well as various techniques of event history analysis in the BA-level studies. The course consists of a lecture and a practical course.


4 / winter term

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Practical Course

Credits:

6 ECTS

Examination:


Module: European and Global Studies (Major Field of Studies)

Modul: Europäische and globale Studien (Studienschwerpunkt)

Course: Advanced International Comparative Life Course Research

Veranstaltung: Fortgeschrittene Themen der Lebensverlaufsforschung


The chair of Sociology I continuously offers seminars in the major field of studies “European and Global Studies”. The courses give students advanced insights how life courses and social inequalities are systematically shaped by national institutional settings, such as the welfare state, the employment regimen and educational systems.



Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6 ECTS

Examination:

Oral presentation and paper/2 hours written exam


3.7.2 Population Studies

Prof. Dr. Henriette Engelhardt-Wölfler

Chair of Population Studies

Lichtenhaidestraße 11, 3. Stock

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2645

+49 /0951 / 863-2644

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-5644


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/demografie/


Introduction to Population Studies

Einführung in die Bevölkerungswissenschaft

History of population thoughts; population structure and distribution; population processes: fertility, mortality and migration; population growth; population policy


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:


Special Aspects of Population Studies

Spezielle Aspekte der Bevölkerungswissenschaft

The Chair of Population Studies continuously offers advanced seminars on:

- Family Demography - Demographic Change - Aging Hours per Week / Semester:

2 / every semester

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

5

Examination:

1 hour written examination or presentation and essay



Introduction into Demographic Methods and Models

Einführung in die Methoden der Demographie

Advanced Studies of Demographic Methods and Models: Concepts and Measures; Age-specific Rates and Probabilities; The Life Table and Single Decrement Processes; Multiple Decrement Processes; Increment-Decrement Processes; Fertility and Reproduction; Marriage and Divorce; Population Projection; The Stable Population Model; Age Patterns of Vital Events; Heterogeneity and Selection


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures and Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

2 hours written examination

Advanced Issues of Population Studies

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Bevölkerungswissenschaft

The Chair of Population Studies continuously offers advanced seminars on:

- Fertility - Mortality - Public Health - Regional Statistics - Aging


2 / every semester

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

2 hours written examination or presentation and essay

Demographic Research Project

Forschungspraktikum Bevölkerungswissenschaft

Topics of the Empirical research project:

- Introduction into Stata - Introduction into SHARE - Project seminar The course starts in winter. Credit-Points are only awarded to students participating in winter and summer.



4 / winter

4 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures and Project Seminar

Credits:

18

Examination:

Presentations and final report

For further information please contact the Chair of Population Studies.


3.7.1 Sociology II

Prof. Dr. Richard Münch

Chair of Sociology II

Lichtenhaidestr. 11

96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49/ (0)951/ 863-2621

Fax: +49/ (0)951/ 863-1183


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/ba6sz1/home.html


General Sociology – Basic Course (first and second year)

Introduction to General Sociology I Allgemeine Soziologie I

History, Basic terms; Classics: Comte, Spencer, Pareto, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Mead.

Semester: Winter Hours per week: 2 Assessment: none

Type of tuition: Lectures Examination: none Credits: 0

Introduction to General Sociology II Allgemeine Soziologie II

Structural functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Phenomenology and Ethno-methodology, Behavioural theory and Rational Choice, Systems theory, Critical theory.

Semester: Summer Hours per week: 2 Assessment: certificate (2 hour written exam)

Type of tuition: Lectures Examination: Part of the first BA exam in Sociology (2 hours written exam)

Credits: 10 on the basis of an assessment


Social theory – advanced courses (third and fourth year)

Social theory – basics Allgemeine Soziologie I + II

Theories of Society, systems theory and critical theory

Semester: Winter/Summer Hours per week: 2 Assessment: certificate (seminar paper)

Type of tuition: Seminar Examination: Part of MA exam Credits: 6

Social theory – selected problems Gesellschaftstheorie: Ausgewählte Probleme

Selected problems of social theory and contemporary debates

Semester: Winter/Summer Hours per week: 2 Assessment: Seminar certificate (seminar paper)


Comparative Macrosociology (advanced courses)

Comparative Macrosociology – basics Komparative Makrosoziologie

Theoretical basics and empirical questions of comparative Macrosociology

Semester: Winter/Summer Hours per week: 2 Assessment: certificate (seminar paper)


Comparative Macrosociology – selected problems Komparative Makrosoziologie

Selected problems and empirical research in comparative Macrosociology

Semester: Winter/Summer Hours per week: 2 Assessment: Seminar certificate (seminar paper)



3.8 Political Science

3.8.1 International and European Politics

Prof. Dr. Thomas Gehring

Chair of International Relations

Feldkirchenstr. 21/ 334

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2720


Internet: www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/ipo


Introduction to International and European Politics Vorlesung: Einführung in die Internationale und europäische Politik

Language:

Registration:

Lecture on international regimes and organizations, opportunities for, and limits of, cooperation; European Union and concepts of European integration; foreign policy analysis and introduction into German foreign policy. No prerequisites.


2/winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:


Tutorial to International and European Politics Übung: in die Internationale und europäische Politik

Language:


Registration:

Tutorial supplementing the lecture on International regimes and organizations, opportunities for, and limits of, cooperation; European Union and concepts of European integration; foreign policy analysis and introduction into German foreign policy. Prerequisite: participation in introductory lecture or equivalent


2/ winter and summer)

Teaching Method:

Seminar ('Übung')

Credits:

4

Examination:

Oral presentation and short essays

Introductory Seminars to International and European Politics Proseminar/Seminar zu Themen der internationalen und europäischen Politik

Language:

Registration:

Selected topics with a focus on international institutions, or on European integration, or on (German) foreign policy. There are seminars on different topics every semester. Seminars are taught in English language. Prerequisite: Introductory lecture or equivalent.


2/ winter and summer)

Teaching Method:

Seminar ('Proseminar')

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral presentation and essay


Advanced BA-Seminar on Selected Issues of International and European Politics Vertiefungsseminar zu Themen der internationalen und europäischen Politik


Language:

Registration:

This seminar is part of the Bachelor program. It prepares students for the preparation of their Bachelor thesis. Based upon a methodological and theoretical introduction, students develop their own research projects on a selected aspect of international politics, European integration or foreign and security policy. Prerequisites: Introductory lecture and introductory seminar or equivalent.


2/

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:


Theory of International Institutions Vorlesung: Theorie internationaler Institutionen

Language:

Registration:

This theory-based cycle of lectures is part of the Master program. It addresses problems of international cooperation and international governance institutions: opportunities for international cooperation; functions of international institutions; decision-making in international regimes and organizations; role of non-state and sub-state actors; the importance of institutional design; interaction between international institutions. Prerequisite: Introductory lecture or equivalent.


2

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:



European Integration: Policies and Problems Vorlseung: Europäische Integration. Probleme und Politiken

Language:

Registration:

This lecture is part of the Master program. It is taught in English language and focuses on the policies of the European Union and their distinct 'logics' of integration and decision-making, e.g. single market policy, currency policy, foreign policy. In addition, it addresses topical issues such as democratic legitimacy of the EU, the Lisbon Treaty, or enlargement. Prerequisite: Introductory lecture or equivalent.


2/

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

Two hour written examination

Seminar on Selected Issues of International Relations Hauptseminar zu Themen der internationalen Politik

Language:

Registration:

This seminar is part of the Master program. It addresses every year a different issue of international relations that may be related to the lectures on cooperation and international institutions, e.g. legalization of, or governance in, international relations. Prerequisites: Introductory lecture and introductory seminar or equivalent or BA in Political Science or International Relations.


2/

Teaching Method:

Seminar



8 Oral presentation and essay

Seminar on Issues of European Integration Hauptseminar zu Themen der europäischen Integration

Language:

Registration:

The seminar is part of the Master program. It focuses on selected issues of European integration, e.g. the European Single Market, Europeanization, or EU development policy. Prerequisites: Introductory lecture and introductory seminar or equivalent or BA in Political Science or International Relations.


2/

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:


Seminar on Issues of Foreign and Security Policy Analysis Hauptseminar zu Themen der Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik

Language:

Registration:

This Seminar is part of the Master program. Themes are: theoretical and conceptual issues of foreign policy analysis, German foreign policy, foreign policy of other states, the foreign and security policy of the European Union. Prerequisites: Introductory lecture and introductory seminar or equivalent or BA in Political Science or International Relations.



2/ summer Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:



3.8.2 Political Theory

Prof. Dr. Johannes Marx

Chair in Political Theory

Feldkirchenstr. 21, F316

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2640

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2641


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/poltheorie

Basic Studies

(Bachelor in Political Science)

Introduction to Political Theory

Vorlesung: Einführung in die politische Theorie

Language: German

Registration: FlexNow

Concepts of politics; basic epistemological and methodological problems; normative, positive and practical theory; ideas of the common good and the legitimation of political power; the limits of legitimate state action; problems of collective action and social choice.


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

Written Test


Seminar: Constitutional Change

Seminar (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Constitutional Change (Winter)

Language: German



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

6

Examination:

Written Test

Oral Presentation and Written Test

Seminar on Rational Choice

Seminar (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Einführung in den Rational Choice Ansatz (Winter)

Language: German




Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

6

Examination:

Written Test


Seminar on Biomedical Ethics

Seminar (BA) zu Themen der Politischen Theorie: Biomedical Ethics: Genetic Engineering, Stem Cell Research and Other Issues


Language: English



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

6

Examination:

Written Test


Seminar on Public Choice

Seminar (BA) zu Themen der Politischen Theorie: Public Choice

Language: German



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

6

Examination:

Written Test


Seminar: Ancient Political Philosophy

Proseminar / Übung (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Politische Philosophie des Altertums

Language: German




2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

4

6

Examination:

Written Test


[Bachelor Programme in Political Science: The Basic Module "Political Theory" (15 / 17ECTS) is constituted by the Introduction and two seminars (Seminar BA)]

Advanced Studies I

(Bachelor in Political Science 3rd year)

Advanced Seminar: Democracy: Conceptions, Justifications, Authority

Vertiefungsseminar zur Politischen Theorie: Democracy: Conceptions, Justifications, Authority

Language: English




Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:

Term paper and presentation

Advanced Seminar: Rationality and Trust

Vertiefungsseminar zur Politischen Theorie: Rationalität und Vertrauen


Language: German



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:

Term paper and presentation

[Bachelor Programme: The course is an elective part of the "Vertiefungsmodul”]

Advanced Studies II

(Master in Political Science;)

1.1. Positive Political Theory:

Positive Politische Theorie: S (MA): Machiavelli und Rational Choice

Language: German



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:

Term Paper and presentation

Positive Political Theory:

Positive Politische Theorie: S (MA): Rationality in the Social Sciences


Language: English



2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:


1.2. Normative Political Theory:

Seminar (MA) Normative Politische Theorie

Language: German




Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:


Normative Political Theory:

Normative Politische Theorie: S (MA): Freibeuter der Politik

Language: German



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar


Credits:

8

Examination:


2.1. Positive / Normative Political Theory

Vorlesung Normative Politische Theorie (Winter)

Vorlesung Positive Politische Theorie (Sommer) / Seminar (MA): Klassiker der Positiven Politischen Theorie

Language: German




Teaching Method:

Lecture / Seminar

Credits:

5 / 8

Examination:

Term Paper and presentation /

Written Test


3.8.3 Comparative Politics

Prof. Dr. Thomas Saalfeld

Head of the Section Comparative Politics

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2555

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2606


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/

Introductory Courses (1st and 2nd year of undergraduate studies)


Introduction to Comparative Politics

V: Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

Language: German

Registration:

Introduction to political regimes, constitutions, executives, legislatures, parliamentary vs. presidential systems, federalism, political parties and party systems, veto players and the comparative method in Political Science (e.g., small-N analysis, case selection).


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture-based introductory course (Vorlesung) for undergraduate students

Credits:

4

Examination:

Written end-of-term examination


Introduction to the Study of Comparative Politics

Ü: Einführung in das Studium der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft

Language: German

Registration:

Seminar-based course where learners apply the knowledge and methods covered in the lecture course (above) and engage in in-depth discussion of the material. The course can be taken independent of the lecture course, however. Topics for this type of course vary each semester, but generally focus on a similar set of topics as the lecture course (e.g. comparative party systems, the government and politics of Germany, electoral systems, social movements, classical studies in Comparative Politics). For up-to-date information, please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.



Teaching Method:

Seminar-based introductory course (Übung) for undergraduate students

Credits:

5

Examination:

Oral presentation and end-of-term paper

Introduction to Comparative Politics

S: Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

Language:

Registration:

This type of seminar-based course is designed for in-depth study of specific topics in the area of Comparative Politics. Familiarity with basic concepts, theories and methods of Political Science and Comparative Politics is strongly recommended (e.g. by attending the lecture-based course Introduction to Comparative Politics). Topics vary each semester, but generally focus on specific questions covered in the lecture course above (e.g. the government and politics of particular states [in particular, Germany, United Kingdom, USA, Nordic democracies]; political culture in

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comparative perspective; popular uprisings against autocratic regimes). For up-to-date information, please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.


2 /winter and summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar-based course (Seminar) for undergraduate students

Credits:

6

Examination:


Selected Topics of Comparative Politics

S: (BA): Ausgewählte Themen der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft

Language: German or English

Registration:

Seminar-based course where learners apply the knowledge and methods of selected topics of Comparative Politics and engage in in-depth discussion of the material. Topics for this type of course vary each semester, but generally focus on a similar set of topics as the lecture course (e.g. comparative party systems, the government and politics of Germany, electoral systems, social movements, politics of Scandinavia or Africa). For up-to-date information, please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.



Teaching Method:


Credits:

5

Examination:


Qualitative Methods of Comparative Politics

PS: Qualitative Methoden des politikwissenschaftlichen Vergleichs

Language: German






Registration:

In this seminar-based course, students attain insight in qualitative research designs in comparative studies and learn more about the link between theory and empiricism, methods of small-N analysis and case selection. Students should be able to discuss and apply the methods covered by the course. For further information, please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.



Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:


Advanced Undergraduate Studies (3rd year)


Advanced topics of Comparative Politics

S: (BA): Vertiefungsseminar Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

Language: German

Registration:

This type of seminar-based course is designed to provide in-depth introductions to specific topics of Comparative Politics. Compared to introductory seminar-based courses, there is a stronger emphasis on independent research. Prior knowledge of the material covered in the first two years of study is required, as is familiarity with quantitative methods. Topics vary by semester (e.g., the politics of coalition government; Westminster democracies; specific topics relating to the government and politics of liberal democracies). For up-to-date information, please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.


2 / winter; summer and winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar-based course (Seminar) for advanced undergraduate students






Credits:

8

Examination:

Oral presentation and end-of-term

Advanced Studies

(Master in Political Science)

Comparative Political Institutions

V: Comparative Political Institutions

Language: English

Registration:

This lecture-based course provides an introduction to the ‘New Institutionalism’ in Political Science, covering political, economic, sociological and historical approaches to the study of political institutions in the first half of the course. In the second part, the focus will be on principal-agent theory, theories of transaction-cost politics, bargaining theory and veto player theory, i.e., key approaches within the rational-choice (or economic) institutionalist programme. This advanced course should only be attended, if the student has a good grounding in Political Science. For up-to-date information on the current programme please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/hauptstudium-master/.


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture-based course (Vorlesung) for graduate students (in English)

Credits:

5

Examination:

Written end-of-term examination

Collective Action in Representative Democracies: Political Parties, Interest Groups and Social Movements

S: Collective Action in Representative Democracies: Political Parties, Interest Groups and Social Movements

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Language: English

Registration:

In this seminar-based course, theories of collective action are applied to analyse the membership, organization and strategies of political parties, interest groups and social movements. This advanced course should only be attended, if the student has a good grounding in Political Science and theories of collective action. For up-to-date information on the current programme please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/hauptstudium-master/.

Selected


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar-based course (Seminar) for graduate students (in English)

Credits:

8

Examination:


Political Parties and Interest Intermediation

S: Politische Parteien und Interessenvermittlung

Language: English

Registration:

This seminar-based course for MA students is designed to deal with specific topics covered in the lecture course on collective action in greater depth, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research in the area. Topics vary by semester, but generally focus on specific problems of collective action (e.g., political representation in comparative perspective; political parties and party systems; coalition governance; political elites; ethnic conflict). For up-to-date information on the current programme please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/hauptstudium-master/.







2 / summer and winter Seminar-based course (Seminar) for graduate students

Credits:

8

Examination:


Analyzing political Institutions

S: Analyse politischer Institutionen

Language: German

Registration:

This seminar-based course for MA students is designed to deal with specific topics of the lecture course on political institutions in greater depth, with a strong emphasis on cutting-edge research in the area. Topics vary by semester, but generally focus on specific questions of institutional design (e.g., the institutions of particular states, presidential, semi-presidential and parliamentary systems of government; electoral systems). For up-to-date information on the current programme please refer to http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/hauptstudium-master/.



Teaching Method:

Seminar-based course (Seminar) for graduate students

Credits:

8

Examination:





3.8.4 Political Sociology

Prof. Dr. Harald Schoen

Chair of Political Science and Political Sociology

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2738

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-5737


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/polsoz/


Introduction to Political Sociology

Vorlesung: Einführung in die Politische Soziologie

Language: German


Political attitudes and political behavior, their origins and their interrelation; in the lecture the most important theoretical approaches are taught with a focus on the micro level (political attitudes and political behavior of individuals).


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

2 hour written test

Introductory Seminar in Political Sociology

Seminar: Einführung in die Politische Soziologie


Language: German


Each semester one aspect of Political Sociology (e.g. Political Socialization, Political Participation, Political Culture, Voting Behavior) is covered; required readings are the basis for the discussion of the central theoretical issues and methodological questions in the selected field.



Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

6

Examination:

Oral presentation and written test/term paper

Methods of Political Sociology

Proseminar: Methoden der Politischen Soziologie

Language: German


Introduction to the empirical analysis of Political Sociology research problems and data sets with the SPSS for Windows package. A mandatory two-hour SPSS-tutorial is part of this course.


2+2 / winter and summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar with practical computer applications

Credits:

6

Examination:

Term paper and written test


Intermediate Studies (3rd year)

Advanced BA-Seminar on Political Attitudes and Behavior

Vertiefungsseminar zur Politischen Soziologie

Language: German


A seminar for students having completed basic training in Political Sociology, Statistics, Methodology, and the SPSS program package that is centered around an empirical research project involving research design, data collection, and data analysis.



Teaching Method:


Credits:

8

Examination:

To be defined by the instructor

Advanced Studies (4th and 5th year)

Political Attitudes and Political Behavior

Vorlesung: Politische Einstellungen und politisches Verhalten

Language: German


A lecture introducing advanced topics of the political science analysis of political attitudes and political behavior at the micro and macro level.



2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

20 minute oral examination or 2 hour written test for each of the two lectures (I & II)

Advanced Methods of Data Analysis

Seminar: Fortgeschrittene Methoden der Datenanalyse

Language: German


A seminar that deals with advanced methods of quantitative data analysis in Political Sociology and includes practical computer applications of data analysis.


2 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

To be defined by the instructor

Political Attitudes

Hauptseminar: Politische Einstellungen

Language: German


Special topics of research about political attitudes; theoretical foundation and applications with empirical data analysis on the PC; varying examples of application.



4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

12

Examination:

Term paper and several presentations in class

Political Behavior

Hauptseminar: Politisches Verhalten

Language: German


Special topics of research about political behavior; theoretical foundation and applications with empirical data analysis on the PC; varying examples (with concentration on voting behavior in Germany as well as in a comparative perspective).


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

12

Examination:

Term paper and several presentations in class


3.9 Module Description: Public Administration

Prof. Dr. Sylvia Veit

Chair of Public Administration

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2625

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-5737


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/verwaltungswissenschaft

General Information: At the University of Bamberg, Public Administration is part of the study of political science. Most public administration courses are held annually, seminars in the BA program even run each semester. In total, four courses are given in the Bachelor Program, four courses in the Master Program. Students not familiar with public administration are advised to inscribe in Introduction to Public Administration (winter term).

For the contents of the courses, see homepage:

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/verwaltungswissenschaft/leistungen/studium/studienplan/

Bachelor Program

Introduction to Public Administration

Einführung in die Verwaltungswissenschaft

Language: German

Registration: FlexNow or write a mail to the lecturer

Hours per Week / Semester: 2/

every winter semester

Teaching Method:

lecture

Credits: 5 Examination:


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/verwaltungswissenschaft


written examination (1,5 h)

Agencies, Personnel and Budget

Behörden, Personal und Haushalt

Language: German


Hours per Week / Semester: 2/

every summer semester

Teaching Method:

introductory seminar course


presentation or essay; written examination (1,5 h)

Seminar on Varying Topics in Public Administration

Seminar zu verwaltungswissenschaftlichen Themen

Language: German


Hours per Week / Semester: 2 /

each semester

Teaching Method:

seminar


presentation and essay

Advanced BA-Seminar in Public Administration

Vertiefungsseminar Verwaltungswissenschaft

http://www.dict.cc/englisch-deutsch/introductory.html

http://www.dict.cc/englisch-deutsch/seminar.html

http://www.dict.cc/englisch-deutsch/course.html


Language: German



each semester

Teaching Method:

seminar


presentation and essay


Master Program

Policy Analysis

Hauptseminar (MA) zu Themen der Policy Analyse

Language: German




Teaching Method:

seminar


essay and presentation

Theories of Public Administration

Hauptseminar (MA) zu Theorien der Verwaltungswissenschaft

Language: German




Teaching Method:

seminar



Organization of Government

Hauptseminar (MA) zu Themen der Regierungsorganisation

Language: German





Teaching Method:

seminar



Public Sector Modernization

Hauptseminar (MA) zu Themen der Verwaltungsmodernisierung

Language: German




Teaching Method:

seminar




3.9.1 Professur für Politikwissenschaft, insbesondere international vergleichende Politikfeldanalyse

Prof. Dr. Thomas Rixen

Chair of Comparative Policy Analysis

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 /0951 / 863-2732


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/policy

Bachelor Courses

Introduction to Comparative Policy Analysis

Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikfeldanalyse Language: German Registration: Via FlexNow This lecture provides an introduction to the field of comparative policy analysis. Participants will be introduced to the main theoretical approaches and empirical findings. The first part of the lecture deals with foundational concepts and methods. The second part introduces the most important theories and hypotheses in the field – among others on the influence of party politics, institutions, interest groups and globalization on the policy output. The third part gives an overview of empirical findings in selected policy areas.


2/ summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture

Credits:

5

Examination:

2-hour written examination

Comparative and International Tax Policy

Vergleichende und internationale Steuerpolitik Language: German or English


Registration: Via FlexNow and/or first Meeting In the first part, this seminar provides an overview of the basics of tax policy: Why taxes? What are the economic and social benefits and costs of taxation? What is the trade-off between efficiency and equity? The second part deals with the comparative analysis of tax policy decisions in advanced democracies. What are the differences among different countries’ tax systems? Do parties matter in tax policy? (How) Does Globalization influence tax polices? The third part deals with international tax policies. Why is tax competition harmful? Which international efforts to curb it exist? Are they successful? And why (not)?


2/ summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:

Oral presentation and term paper

Master Courses

Financial Market Regulation after the crisis

Finanzmarktregulierung nach der Krise Language: German or English Registration: Via FlexNow and/or first Meeting In this seminar we want to learn more about the process and results of the re-regulation of financial markets after the great financial crisis of the years 2007 ff. Participants in this seminar will get an overview of the measures that have been taken after the crisis and will also discuss the newest research on this topic. In the first part of the seminar we will learn about different theoretical approaches to the topic of regulation. The second part of the seminar deals with reform efforts on the international level, the third part looks at the European Union and in the last part of the seminar, re-regulation in different countries is analyzed (USA, Germany, United Kingdom and France). Description of the content


2/ summer or winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:



Actors, Institutions and Policies

Akteure, Institutionen und Politiken Language: German or English Registration: Via FlexNow and/or first Meeting Participants in this seminar will be introduced to the theoretical approach of “actor-centered institutionalism” (Fritz W. Scharpf and Renate Mayntz). In the first part of the seminar we will acquire the basic tool kit of this approach and learn about different properties of various forms of collective actors, actor constellations and institutions as constraining and enabling factors of policy production. In the second part of the seminar, we will apply these tools to different policy areas (e.g. economic, social, tax or health policy). The aim of the seminar is to enable to students to develop and pursue their own research projects within actor-centered institutionalism. Hours per Week / Semester:

2/ summer or winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

8

Examination:



MODULE HANDBOOK AND STUDENT GUIDE ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in Information Systems and Applied Computer Science

Module Handbook and Student Guide

Academic Year 2012-2013

www uni-bamberg de/wiai


Contact

Michael Mendler

International Liaison Officer


The Otto-Friedrich University of Bamberg

An der Weberei 5

D-96047 Bamberg

Germany

Phone: ++49 (0)951 863-2828


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4 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION This document lists all modules offered in the Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences during the academic year 2012-2013.

To prevent problems arising from late changes on these offerings, you are advised to confirm module specifications and schedules through the research groups’ web pages or directly with the responsible teaching staff. There may also be new courses becoming available on short notice. Please see the department’s web pages for relevant announcements. The German module handbook can be found at

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/wiai/leistungen/studium/modulhandbuch/

4.1 Fees and Registration All modules are currently open free of charge to foreign guest students who will study at Bamberg University within the frame of a partnership exchange programme, such as ERASMUS/LLP. There are no tuition or bench fees. Enrolment with the University may incur a nominal registration fee covering administration charges, student union membership (Studentenwerk) and the City of Bamberg travel ticket.

Information on the registration and enrolment process may be obtained from the Academic Exchange Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt, see address below) who will also be able to advise you on any exchange scheme that may exist between Bamberg University and your home institution.

Once admitted to and enrolled with Bamberg University you do not need to register for attending a teaching module. Feel free to sit in and participate in any course offering that fits your educational needs and time table. Be aware, though, that some courses may have entry requirements.

4.2 Teaching Times

The academic year 2012-2013 consists of two teaching periods:

Winter Semester: 15th October 2012 – 09th February 2013,

Summer Semester: 15th April 2013 – 20st July 2013.

4.3 Assessment The course assessment is done mostly by written exams and optionally also by way of homework assignments or lab practicals. In some cases the final exam is oral.

Final written exams are usually held immediately after the end of the semester, i.e. February/March for

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/wiai/leistungen/studium/modulhandbuch/


the Winter Semester and end of July/August for the Summer Semester. Be aware that there are firm deadlines for exam registration some time during the second half of the semester. If you miss the online registration deadline set by our FlexNow! system make sure to register with the course lecturer directly. Also, if for some reason you cannot attend the regular exam, say because you are returning home early, talk to the course lecturer. They may be able to arrange an oral exam for you at an earlier date instead. In this case guest students must not register with the FlexNow! system.

The official exam language is German, but many courses may offer written or oral exams in English if required. Some modules are taught in English, at the discretion of the lecturer. If you need to be set an English exam for a module delivered in German you should contact the module lecturer early to find out if this is possible. The description of each lecture indicates which part of the module may be offered in English.

4.4 Workload The module descriptions below specify the total module workload in terms of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credit points according to the following approximate accounting scheme:

• 1 ECTS = 25-30 hrs total student workload (all inclusive)

• 30 ECTS = total module load per semester

• 6 ECTS = single standard course module of 4 hrs/week combining lectures+tutorials

Course Levels and Teaching Format In line with our traditional Diploma degree programmes, modules are taught at 2 major levels:

• Basic Studies

These are foundational and introductory courses in the general disciplines of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences corresponding to the 1st and 2nd year of the undergraduate BSc programme.

• Advanced Studies

These are introductory courses to specialised fields within Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences corresponding to the 3rd and 4th year of the BSc degree and advanced modules in particular research areas which correspond to the 1st and 2nd year of the graduate MSc programme.

Most modules are based on combined lectures and tutorials. Some courses may also involve lab classes, excursions, blended learning and other teaching arrangements. Research groups regularly offer advanced level seminars on varying research topics. These may have special entry prerequisites.


4.5 Other Information The Academic Exchange Office provides information on accommodation, living expenses, language courses and many other aspects of student life at Bamberg. You are welcome to contact the International Liaison Officer of the WIAI Department.

Academic Exchange Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt)

Mrs. Stefanie Exner

Secretary - Foreign Student Affairs

Akademisches Auslandsamt

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg

D-96047 Bamberg, Germany

Kapuzinerstraße 25

Tel: ++49 (0)951 863-1051

Fax: ++49 (0)951 863-1054


URL: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/auslandsamt/

5 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS 5.1 Summary The following table summarises all modules scheduled to run during 2012-2013. It is expected that most of these courses, which are fixed elements of our BSc and MSc programmes, will continue to be offered in 2013-2014 as well.

Abbreviations: WS = Winter Semester, SS = Summer Semester

Parts of course delivered in English (on demand): M = Module, E = Exam

Basic Studies Programme ECTS

credits

offering English

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Introduction to Media Informatics B.Sc. 6 WS ME 145

Software Engineering B.Sc. 6 WS ME 156

Software Engineering Lab B.Sc. 6 SS ME 156


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Imperative Programming Using C B.Sc. 3 SS ME 156

Trends in Software Engineering B.Sc. 3 WS ME 158

Trends in Programming Laguages B.Sc. 3 SS ME 159

Discrete Foundations B.Sc. 6 WS ME 160

Machines and Languages B.Sc. 6 SS ME 161

Introduction to Computing and Programming for Students from the Humanities

B.Sc. 9 WS 166

Foundations of Business Information Systems

B.Sc. 6 WS 174

Data Management Systems B.Sc. 6 SS 174

E-Finance B.Sc. 6 SS E 177

International Outsourcing Management

B.Sc. 6 SS ME 178

IT-Controlling B.Sc. 6 WS E 178

Introduction to Computer Science B.Sc. 9 WS/SS 185

consisting of

Algorithms, Programming and Software Technology

B.Sc. WS E 186

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems

B.Sc. WS E 187

Introduction to Distributed Systems 6 SS ME 188

Interactive Systems B.Sc. 6 WS ME 195

Project Human Computer Interaction

B.Sc. 6 WS ME 196

Project Usability in Practice B.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 201

Ubiquitous Systems B.Sc. 6 WS ME 196

Cooperative Systems B.Sc. 6 SS ME 199

Bachelor Seminar Human-Computer Interaction

B.Sc. 3 SS ME 200


Advanced Studies Programme ECTS

credits

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Information Retrieval 1 M.Sc. 6 WS ME 146

Information Retrieval 2 M.Sc. 6 SS ME 146

Web Technologies B.Sc. 6 SS ME 147

Computer Graphics and Animation

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 148

Seminar Media Informatics B.Sc. 3 SS ME 148

Research Projects in Media Informatics

M.Sc. ME 148

Data Communication B.Sc. 6 WS ME 150

Multimedia-communication in high-speed networks

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 151

Mobile communication networks and mobile computing

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 151

Modelling and analysis of communication networks and distributed systems

M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 152

Fundamentals of Internet Communication


Project in Computer Networking

6 WS/SS ME 154

Seminar Next Generation Networking


Principles of Compiler Construction

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 158

Compiler Construction Project

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 158

Selected Readings in Parallel Programming

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 158

Trends in Software Engineering

M.Sc. 3 WS ME 159

Trends in Programming Laguages

M.Sc. 3 SS ME 159

Nonprocedural Programming B.Sc. 6 WS ME 161

Specification and Verification B.Sc. 6 SS ME 162

Communication and M.Sc. 6 SS ME 162


Concurrency

Information Security M.Sc. 6 WS ME 164

Theory Seminar M. Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 165

Research Projects in Foundations of Computer Science

ME 165

Semantic Information Processing

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 168

Geographic Information Systems

B.Sc. 6 SS 168

Mobile Assistance Systems M.Sc. 6 SS ME 169

Intelligent Agents B.Sc. 6 SS ME 170

Machine Learning M.Sc. 6 WS ME 171

Lab Project Cognitive Systems B.Sc./M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 171

Seminar in Cognitive Systems B.Sc./M.Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 172

Modelling of Business Information Systems

B.Sc. 6 WS 175

Systems Engineering M.Sc. 6 SS 175

Architectures of database management systems and database application systems

M.Sc. 6 SS 176

Advanced application systems for Data, Information, and Knowledge Processing

M.Sc. 6 SS 176

Information Systems and Services I – Standards and Networks

M.Sc. 6 WS E 180

Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT-Reliant Processes

M.Sc. 8 WS ME 180

Information Systems and Services III – IT Business Value

M.Sc. 8 SS ME 181

Seminar in Information Systems and Services

3 WS 182

SOA Governance and Evaluation

3 WS ME 182

Management of external IT Service Providers

B.Sc. 3 SS ME 183


Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 190

Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 191

Selected Readings in Distributed Systems


Distributed and Mobile Software Project

M.Sc. 9 Aug-Oct ME 193

Project Usability in Practice 6 WS/SS ME 201

Ubiquitous Systems 6 WS ME 196

Master-Seminar Human-Computer Interaction

M.Sc. 3 WS ME 202

Human-Computer Interaction M.Sc. 6 SS ME 203

Master-Seminar Human-Centred Computing

M.Sc. 3 SS ME 204

Project Human-Computer Interaction

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 205

Information and Knowledge Management

B.Sc. 6 SS E 199

Social Network Analysis B.Sc. 6 WS E 206

Theories of Social Networks B.Sc. 6 SS E 207

SNA Seminar B.Sc. 3 WS/SS E 208


5.2 Media Informatics

Prof. Dr. Andreas Henrich

Chair of Media Informatics

Office 02.031

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49-951 / 863-2850

+49-951 / 863-2852

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/minf/

General Information: All exams (basic and advanced) may be taken in English. Lectures and tutorials are offered in German.

Basic Studies (1st – 3rd year)

5.2.1 Introduction to Media Informatics ( MI-EMI-B )

Einführung in die Medieninformatik This course deals with media and media formats. Among that are XML for structured text, SVG and VRML for 2D- and 3D-graphics and animation, JPEG, GIF and PNG for images, PCM, MP3 for audio, as well as MPEG for video. Besides the formats the corresponding fundamentals are examined, like color- and perception-models and engineering-like development of (multi-)media systems. The intention is to teach practical skills with the mentioned formats and with the development of concepts for coding- and compression-techniques. For this, the course, which generally wants to give a broad overview of the domain, looks at selected topics in more detail. Examples for this are JPEG and MP3.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures and Tutorials

Credits:

6

Examination:

90 minute written examination

English language on demand:

Lecture Tutorial Written Exam , Oral Exam


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/minf/


Advanced Studies (3rd – 5th year)

5.2.2 Information Retrieval 1 – Fundamentals, Models and Applications ( MI-IR1-M )

Information Retrieval 1 – Grundlagen, Modelle und Anwendungen Information Retrieval (IR) addresses the search for documents. Traditionally these are textual documents. Today the search for multimedia documents, e.g. images, audio, video as well as hypertext documents is getting more and more important. Furthermore with the proliferation of the World Wide Web Information Retrieval gains even more prominence and actuality. Within this course we cover essential information retrieval models and algorithms as well as the evaluation of information retrieval systems and their application for web search:

• Search Engines and Information Retrieval • Architecture of a Search Engine • Crawls and Feeds • Processing Text • Ranking with Indexes • Queries and Interfaces • Retrieval Models • Evaluating Search Engines • Classification and Clustering • Beyond Bag of Words (Multimedia Information Retrieval)

The course is based on the book Search Engines: Information Retrieval in Practice by W. Bruce Croft, Donald Metzler, Trevor Strohman; Pearson Education, 2009.

Prerequisites: Programming skills (in particular, object-oriented)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.2.3 Information Retrieval 2 – Selected Advanced Topics( MI-IR2-M )

Information Retrieval 2 – ausgewählte weiterführende Themen Within this course we build upon the fundamentals addressed within Information Retrieval 1. We consider advanced information retrieval models as well as advanced algorithms and data structures used for searching images and structured documents. To this end, recent research papers are discussed and small corresponding practical projects are conducted.


The concrete topics are chosen according to current research trends in information retrieval.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Media Informatics, Information Retrieval 1, programming skills (in particular, object-oriented)


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

30 minute oral examination



5.2.4 Web Technologies ( MI-WebT-B )

Web Technologien Web applications are of great importance today. The module provides methodological, conceptual and practical skills for the development of web applications. Particular emphasis is placed on Web 2.0 technologies. The module enables students to develop such applications with major frameworks and techniques.

The module addresses various techniques relevant for Web Engineering and has a strong focus on the development of web applications. Particular topics are:

• The Web: Introduction, Architecture, History ... • Basic Languages to Develop: HTML & CSS • Client-side Scripting: The Basics & AJAX • Server-Side Scripting: CGI & PHP • Frameworks: CakePHP, RubyOnRails • Security of Web Applications • CMS, LMS, SEO & Co.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Media Informatics, programming skills (in particular, object-oriented)


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.2.5 Computer Graphics and Animation ( MI-CGuA-M )

Computergrafik und Animation This course deals with all important aspects of three-dimensional computer graphics and covers the basic mathematic principles as well as the implementation in tools for animation development. That provides a basis for a specific use of these tools for creating animations and virtual worlds. The topics of this course are similar to the standard work from Watt: basic mathematic principles of computer graphic, description and modelling of three-dimensional objects, display and rendering, the graphics-pipeline, reflection models, illumination, the radiosity method, ray tracing techniques, volume rendering, colours in computer graphics, image-based rendering and photo-modelling, computer animation.

Prerequisites: Multimedia Technology, programming skills (in particular, object-oriented)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.2.6 Seminar Media Informatics ( MI-Sem-B )

Bachelor-Seminar zur Medieninformatik Seminars are offered irregularly on varying topics in Media Informatics, both in the winter and/or summer semesters. The seminars are usually advertised at the beginning of each semester.


2 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:


English language on demand

5.2.7 Research Projects in Media Informatics ( MI-Prakt-M )

Praktikum zur Medieninformatik Advanced students interested in pursuing a research project leading to a thesis at undergraduate (bachelor) or graduate (masters, doctoral) level are invited to contact the Media Informatics Group for proposals. Possible topics would typically fall within the fields of information retrieval or visualization. Some selected proposals can be found on the group’s web pages. Depending on the candidate’s


preferences and background the project might focus more on theory or implementation.


5.3 Communication Systems and Computer Networks

Prof. Dr. Udo R. Krieger

Head of Computer Networks Group

Office 05.037

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49-951 / 863-2820

+49-951 / 863- 5528

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/ktr

Advanced Studies (3rd - 5th year)

5.3.1 Data Communication ( KTR-Datkomm-B )

Datenkommunikation Topics: Introduction to communication networks, layered architectures, OSI protocol reference model, ISDN, TCP/IP suite, fundamentals of digital transmission, peer-to-peer protocols, data link layer and medium access control protocols, local area networks.

Language: German

Prerequisites:

Discrete foundations, programming course, algorithms and data structures

Basic References:

o Kurose, J., Ross, K.W.: Computer Networking, Pearson, Boston, 6th ed., 2013 . o Tanenbaum, A. S.: Computer Networks, Prentice Hall, 4th ed., 2003. o Douglas E. Comer: Computer Networks and Internets, 5th ed., Pearson, 2009.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratories



http://www.uni-bamberg.de/ktr


6 90 minutes written examination



5.3.2 Multimedia Communication in High-Speed Networks ( KTR-MMK-M )

Multimedia-Kommunikation in Hochgeschwindigkeitsnetzen Topics: Fundamentals of data networking, circuit- and packet-switched networking, architecture of high-speed networks (ATM, SDH, WDM), TCP/IP architecture, traffic management, 2nd generation IP networks with QoS mechanisms (Diffserv, Intserv, MPLS/GMPLS), security in IP networks, evolution of communication services, multimedia communication and services (HTTP, Video-Streaming, H.323, SIP, VoIP, IPTV), P2P and CDN networks, future generation Internet and virtualization concepts.

Language: German (or English - depending on the audience)

Prerequisites: Data communication

Recommendation: suitable course for Erasmus and foreign exchange students

Basic References:

o Kurose, J., Ross, K.W.: Computer Networking, Pearson, Boston, 6th ed., 2013. o Tanenbaum, A. S.: Computer Networks, Prentice Hall, 4. ed., 2003. o Leon-Garcia, A., Widjaja, I.: Communication Networks, McGraw-Hill, Boston, 2nd ed. 2004. o Moreno, V, Reddy K.: Network Virtualization, Cisco Systems, 2006. o Perea, R.M.: Internet Multimedia Communications Using SIP, Morgan Kaufman 2008.


4 / summer (cf. Web)

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

30 minutes oral examination



5.3.3 Mobile Communication Networks ( KTR-Mobi-M )

Mobilkommunikation Topics: Development of mobile networks and services, fundamentals of wireless transmission, medium access control protocols, data link layer protocols, network layer protocols and


mobility management, mobile IP, TCP in wireless environments, wireless local area networks (IEEE.802.11/16, WiFi, WiMAX), wide area mobile networks (GSM, GPRS, UMTS, LTE), DVB-technology.

Language: English (or German - depending on the audience)

Recommendation: suitable course for Erasmus or foreign exchange students


Basic References:

o Schiller, J.: Mobile Communications. Pearson-Education/ Addison-Wesley, München, 2003. o Walke, B.: Mobile Radio Networks, Wiley 2. ed., 2002. o Pahlavan, K., Krishnamurthy, P.: Principles of Wireless Networks, A Unified Approach. Prentice Hall,

2002. o Pahlavan, K., and Krishnamurthy, P.: Networking Fundamentals - Personal, Local and Wide Area

Communications, John Wiley and Sons, 2008. Hours per Week / Semester:

4 / winter (cf. Web)

Teaching Method:






5.3.4 Modelling and Analysis of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (KTR-MAKV-M )

Modellierung und Analyse von Kommunikationsnetzen und Verteilten Systemen Topics: Modeling of distributed systems, probability theory and statistics, elementary stochastic processes, Poisson and renewal processes, Markov chains, numerical solution methods for Markov chains, theory of complex networks, link analysis of the Web, elementary Markovian queueuíng models, loss networks, elementary queueing networks.

Language: German (or English - depending on the audience)


Prerequisites: Discrete foundations, programming course


Basic References:

o G. Bolch, S. Greiner, H. de Meer, K. S. Trivedi: Queueing Networks and Markov Chains. Wiley, 2nd edition, 2006.

o R. Nelson: Probability, Stochastic Processes, and Queueing Theory. Springer, 1995. o Menascé, D.A. et al: Capacity Planning for Web Services, Prentice Hall, 2002. o Baldi, P. et al.: Modeling the Internet and the Web, Wiley, 2003.


4 / winter or summer (cf. Web)

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.3.5 Fundamentals of Internet Communiation ( KTR-GIK-M )

Grundbausteine der Internet-Kommunikation Topics: Advanced laboratories are regularly offered on varying topics of computer networking and network programming. They comprise a combination of lectures, assignments, project tasks, presentations, and discussion. The upcoming topics of the laboratory are announced at the beginning of the semester.




Basic References:

o J. Liebeherr, M. Elzarki: Mastering Networks, An Internet Lab Manual, Pearson Education, Boston, 2004.

o Kurose, J., Ross, K.W.: Computer Networking, Pearson, Boston, 6th ed., 2013 . o Stevens, W.R.: TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1, Addison-Wesley, 1994. o Perea, R.M.: Internet Multimedia Communications Using SIP, Morgan Kaufman 2008.



Teaching Method:

Lectures and Laboratories



6 Deliverables, presentations, continuous assessment, 20 minutes final oral examination



5.3.6 Project in Computer Networking ( KTR-Proj )

Projekt Kommunikationsnetze und -dienste Topics: Considering actual research topics in computer networking and the design of next generation service architectures, development projects are offered. Topics may include, for instance, P2P networking as well as the implementation and performance analysis of virtualization and high availability concepts. The course comprises the solution of several development tasks that have to be performed by appropriate team work. The concept of the course will follow the organization of a development project in industry. It will qualify the partcipants for sophisticated development tasks and project management related to the design of future services and next generation Internetworking. These capabilities are demanded by industry and successful international consulting companies in the field. Furthermore, a collaboration with the latter partners on such topics are possible during a subsequent thesis project and will be strongly supported by the Professur für Informatik.



Prerequisites: Data communication, JAVA or C++ network programming and additional knowledge about IP networking according to the actual announcement


4 / summer or winter (cf. Web)

Teaching Method:

Tutorials and Laboratory

Credits:

6

Examination:

Deliverables, presentations, continuous assessment, 30 minutes final oral examination



5.3.7 Seminar Next Generation Networking ( KTR-Sem-M )

Hauptseminar (KTR-Master) Topics:


Seminars are regularly offered on varying topics of next generation networking. They comprise a combination of homework, presentation, and discussion. The upcoming topics of the seminars are announced at the beginning of the semester. Language: English (or German - depending on the audience)





Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:

Essay, 30 minutes final presentation, continuous assessment



5.4 Software Technologies and Programming Languages

Prof. Dr. Gerald Lüttgen

Head of Software Technologies Research Group

Office 03.016

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 (0)951 / 863-3850

[email protected]

www.swt-bamberg.de

Bachelor Studies

5.4.1 Software Engineering (SWT-SWE-B)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Practical

Credits:

6

Examination:

90 min. written examination



5.4.2 Software Engineering Lab (SWT-SWL-B)


4 / summer

Teaching Method:

Practical (group project)

Credits:

6

Examination:

Colloquium in group (report and 45 min. oral examination)


5.4.3 Imperative Programming Using C (SWT-IPC-B)


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Practical

Credits:

3

Examination:

Colloquium (assignment and 20 min. oral



examination)

English language


5.4.4 Trends in Software Engineering (SWT-TSE-B)


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:

30 min. presentation and essay


5.4.5 Trends in Programming Languages (SWT-TPL-B)


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



Master Studies

5.4.6 Principles of Compiler Construction (SWT-PCC-M)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and Practical

Credits:

6

Examination:

Colloquium (assignment and 20 min. oral examination)

English language


5.4.7 Compiler Construction Project (SWT-CCP-M)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Practical

Credits:

6

Examination:

Colloquium (report and 20 min. oral examination)

English language

5.4.8 Selected Readings in Parallel Programming (SWT-RPP-M)



4 / summer Lecture and Practical

Credits:

6

Examination:

Colloquium (assignment, active participation, and 20 min. oral examination)

English language


5.4.9 Trends in Software Engineering (SWT-TSE-M)


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



5.4.10 Trends in Programming Languages (SWT-TPL-M)


2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:




5.5 Foundations of Computer Science

Prof. Michael Mendler, PhD (Edinburgh)

Informatics Theory Group

Office 05.041

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 (0) 951 / 863-2828

+49 (0) 951 / 863-1200/5861

[email protected]

http://www.gdi.uni-bamberg.de

General Information: • Course Contents: The content of the courses may be adjusted in line with research interests,

new requirements of the curriculum or background of students, possible even on short notice. Although we try to keep the course descriptions up to date, the material presented in the classes in a particular semester may differ slightly from what is given below.

• Exams: All courses, except seminars and research projects, unless otherwise specified, are assessed by written question papers presented during the examination period at the end of each semester. Guest students who are staying at Bamberg for just one examination period (i.e., one semester) may contact the course lecturer for special arrangements on alternative oral and resit exams.

• Course Language: All exams (basic and advanced) are presented in English. Most tutorials are delivered in English. Advanced level lectures may be offered in English, too, if required. Please contact the course lecturer.

Basic Studies (1st- 3rd year)

5.5.1 Discrete Foundations ( GdI-MfI-B )

Mathematik für Informatiker 1 This module covers key elements in discrete mathematics (set theory, logic and algebra) relevant to Computer Science and Business Informatics. At the end of this course students should be able to perform elementary calculations in algebraic structures such as Boolean, functional and relational algebras; be familiar with basic combinatorial and logical principles (such as Russell’s Paradox, diagonalisation and the existence of uncountable sets, Pigeon-Hole Principle, counting, fixed-point theorems, recursion and induction); know basic techniques such as formal power series for solving recurrence equations; be familiar with the concept of a formal system and formal calculus and have understood the fundamental difference between syntax and semantics, soundness and completeness; be able to formalize real-world concepts in propositional and predicate logic and have developed skills in reasoning using formal calculi for these logics; be able to apply elementary proof principles (proof by contraposition, proof by cases, natural and structural induction).


http://www.gdi.uni-bamberg.de/



4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures, Tutorials, Practice Labs

Credits:

6

Examination:

90 minute written paper (English)



5.5.2 Machines and Languages ( GdI-GTI-B )

Grundlagen der Theoretischen Informatik This course addresses the questions "what is a computation?" and "what is an algorithm?" and explores the capabilities and limitations of computers and programming languages as well as the implication of these for a practical computer scientist. It introduces the basic concepts and methods that underlie the mathematical study of computing machines and formal languages. At the end of this course the students should be able to distinguish finite automata, pushdown automata, Turing machines, and know the difference between the deterministic and non-deterministic versions in each case; be able to distinguish regular, context-free, context-sensitive and general phrase structure grammars in the Chomsky Hierarchy; understand the relations between language classes and machine classes; have developed elementary automata and Turing machine programming skills; know the basic concepts of algorithmic complexity theory such as the big-O notation, complexity classes N and NP.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.5.3 Nonprocedural Programming ( GdI-NPP-B )

Nichtprozedurale Programmierung The aim of this module is to provide a deeper understanding of programming languages, their semantics and applications. This course focuses on the operational semantics of functional and logical programming, and stresses the importance of the concept of types and type checking. At the end of this course students should be familiar with the computational principles behind functional and logical programming, as well as their relationship; be familiar with important language constructs and their semantics (e.g., expressions, local declarations, function and relational abstraction, recursion, lazy and eager evaluation, unification, backchaining); have an appreciation of the major techniques and underlying principles of the formal specification of semantics (axiomatic, denotational, operational) and extended skills in using structural operational rules; have understood the concept of inductive rule systems and their relevance to the specification of complex systems; have an appreciation of the close relationship between programming language types and


specification, and the role of type checking as a formal verification method; be familiar with polymorphic Hindley-Milner style type systems. Hours per Week / Semester:

4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures, Tutorials, Practice Labs

Credits:

6

Examination:




5.5.4 Specification and Verification ( GdI-SaV-B )

Modallogik This advanced module aims to give a thorough introduction to a selection of modal logics with strong applications in Computer Science. Basic knowledge of classical propositional logic and predicate logic and associated calculi is assumed as a prerequisite. Among the logics covered are modal and temporal logics for the analysis of distributed systems or semantic information processing. Depending on the time available, the module also covers belief logics and other specialised logics for security protocols and distributed algorithms. The course addresses theoretical foundations (models and proof systems) but also discusses applications and offers practical experience through hands-on experimentation with automatic and interactive verification tools.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.5.5 Communication and Concurrency ( GdI-CaC-M )

Theorie Verteilter Systeme This advanced course gives an introduction to the algorithmic and semantic foundations in the programming of distributed systems and discusses state-of-the-art techniques in the formal modelling and validation of distributed systems. At the end of this course the students should be familiar with elementary algorithms, specifically for resource synchronization, mutual exclusion, leader election, Byzantine agreement, global time-keeping; be able to reason about and argue for the correctness of these algorithms; understand the elementary trade-offs governing the algorithms’ time and communication complexities; have a clear appreciation of the intricacies arising from the task of solving global synchronisation problems by local (asynchronous) means of communication; know some of the central impossibility results; be familiar with different behavioural models for distributed systems of varying expressiveness, such as Petri Nets, Kripke structures, labelled transition systems, hybrid


automata; understand the operational principles of modern (visual) programming languages for globally-synchronous and locally-asynchronous systems such as Statecharts or Esterel.



4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

30 minutes oral examination (English)



5.5.6 Information and Security ( GdI-IaS-M )

Informationssicherheit Commercial as well as private and public businesses increasingly exploit the world wide web as an efficient and innovative communication platform. Since the web is openly accessible, widely distributed and largely uncontrolled (“best-effort” principle) the dangers of information security violation are real and bound to cause considerable headaches in the future. This course gives an introduction to the problem and surveys state-of-the-art cryptographic methods and standardised security mechanisms based on them that are designed to counter the risks and to establish secure communication through unsafe channels. It will be discussed how properties such as confidentiality, authentication, data integrity, anonymity, commitment can be achieved systematically through security protocols. At the end of this course students should be familiar with most important modern techniques for encryption and decryption; know some of the prominent historic ciphers; have acquired the necessary elementary background in number and coding theory; understand the difference between symmetric and asymmetric encryption; have understood the RSA cryptographic system and possible attacks on it; be familiar with mathematical technology such as one-way functions and hard-core predicates to amplify secrecy and to turn a cryptographic system such as RSA into practical use; be able to appreciate the difference between perfect information-theoretic secrecy and computational secrecy; be able to compute the information-theoretic secrecy of simple encryption systems; be familiar with BAN logic and able to perform logical analyses of elementary security protocols using BAN or one of its successors.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

30 minutes oral examination (English)




5.5.7 Theory Seminar Seminars are offered irregularly on varying topics in the Foundations of Computer Science, Advanced Programming and Formal Methods, both in the winter and/or summer semesters. The seminars are usually advertised at the beginning of each semester. Seminars will be held in English if needed.


2 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



5.5.8 Research Projects in Foundations of Computer Science Advanced students interested in pursuing a research project leading to a thesis at undergraduate (bachelor) or graduate (masters, doctoral) level are invited to contact the Theory Group for proposals. Possible topics would typically fall within the theory and application of logics, type theory, process algebra and the semantics of visual programming languages. Some selected proposals can be found on the group’s web pages. Depending on the candidate’s preferences and background the project might focus on theory or implementation.


5.6 Computing in the Cultural Sciences

Prof. Dr. Christoph Schlieder

Chair of Computing in the Cultural Sciences

Office 02.033

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 (0) 951 / 863-2840

+49 (0) 951 / 863-5841

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/kinf/


5.6.1 Introduction to Computing and Programming for Students from the Humanities ( Modul KInf-IPKult-E )

Informatik und Programmierung für die Kulturwissenschaften First course in Computing Science not requiring previous experience with computers. Introduction into basic concepts: information, data, knowledge; architecture of computer systems; principles of programming: control and data structures, software engineering process; computer applications: geographic information systems and digital libraries; theory of computing: fundamental limitations and how to cope with them in practice; future trends of computing: semantic information processing. Exercises include text problems and programming tasks.

Prerequisites: none


6 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture, exercise and tutorial lessons

Credits:

9

Examination:

Written final exam, assignments



You may take this course also as module(s) with different level of granularity


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/kinf/


• Lecture and exercise: 6 credits, written final exam (KInf-InfKult-E, Informatik für die Kulturwissenschaften)

• Programming course: 3 credits, tutorial lessons, assignments (KInf-ProgKult-E, Programmierkurs für die Kulturwissenschaften)



5.6.2 Semantic Information Processing ( KInf-SemInf-M )

Semantische Informationsverarbeitung Computational methods and tools for semantic information processing with special focus on knowledge-based approaches. Topics covered include: problem solving by heuristic search, constraint solving, representation and reasoning with domain-specific knowledge, formal ontologies, machine learning and knowledge discovery, neural networks.

The design of intelligent agents and agent systems is adopted as unifying perspective for presenting the material. Examples from GIS applications or digital libraries illustrate how the methods from semantic information processing blend with more traditional approaches to software design. Programming exercises in Java complement the lecture.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and data structures, Machines and Languages


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and exercise lessons

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written final exam



5.6.3 Geographic Information Systems ( KInf-GeoInf-B )

Geoinformationssysteme This lecture introduces into fundamental concepts of geographic information processing. Topics covered include: representation of spatial objects, digital maps, acquisition of geographic data, visualization and analysis of spatial data, spatial indexing (e.g. R-trees), spatial query processing and spatial SQL.

Connections to semantic information processing, especially those arising from interoperability issues, are established. Possible fields of application for GIS are illustrated with special emphasis on current trends in mobile computing.

Prerequisites: Discrete foundations, Algorithms and data structures



4 / summer Lecture and exercise lessons

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written final exam



5.6.4 Mobile Assistance Systems ( KInf-MobAss-M )

Mobile Assistenzsysteme A digital travel guide running on a smart phone and a CAD-based system for the documentation of built heritage with a TabletPC are two examples of software solutions designed to assist mobile users, that is, examples of mobile assistance systems. The objective of the course is to introduce students to the research literature on mobile assistance systems and to enable them to put the acquired concepts and methods into practice. Half of the material is covered in reading sessions and half in lab sessions. The course is taught in English.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and data structures


4/summer

Teaching Method:

Reading sessions and lab sessions

Credits:

6

Examination:

Written final exam, assignments, colloquium

English language on demand Written Exam , Oral Exam


5.7 Cognitive Systems

Prof. Dr. Ute Schmid

Head of Cognitive Systems Group

Applied Computer Science

Office 05.043

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49-951 / 863-2860

+49-951 / 863-2862

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/kogsys

General Information: All exams may be taken in English. Lecture slides are in English. Lectures and tutorials may be offered in English, too, if required.


Intelligent Agents ( KogSys-IA-B )

Intelligente Agenten

In this course basic concepts and methods of cognitive oriented artificial intelligence are introduced in the context of problem solving and action planning. Core topics are: Strips planning, logic and deductive planning, heuristic search and heuristic planning, planning graph techniques, SAT-planning, and multi-agent planning. Throughout the course, relations to human problem solving and planning are discussed. In the practice part methods and techniques are applied and partially implemented in Prolog. The course language is German, slides and reading materials are in English.

Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge (for solving the practicals), basic knowledge in algorithms (search algorithms) and logic.


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/kogsys



4/summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures and tutorials, assignments

Credits:

6

Examination:




Machine Learning ( KogSys-ML-M )

Lernende Systeme

In this master-level course well-known symbolical, statistical, and neuronal approaches to machine learning are introduced and relations to human learning are discussed. Core topics are: decision tree algorithms, multi-layer perceptrons, instance-based learning, genetic algorithms, inductive logic programming, Bayesian learning, computational learning theory, inductive program synthesis, and reinforcement learning. In the practice part, some methods and techniques are applied and implemented in Java and Prolog. The course language is German, slides and reading materials are in English.

Prerequisites: Basic programming knowledge (for solving the practicals), basic knowledge in algorithms (search algorithms) and logic.


4/winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures and tutorials, assignments

Credits:

6

Examination:




Lab Project Cognitive Systems ( KogSys-Proj-B, KogSys-Prak-M )

Projekt Kognitive Systeme

In this course, offered on bachelor and master level, design and analysis of cognitive systems are practiced in small teams. The topics are derived from current research work in the cognitive system group. A practice course is essential as preparation for thesis work. Participation involves: Acquainting oneself with a topic by searching and evaluating the relevant research papers, discuss the planned


project work in context with the state of the art in the field and give an oral presentation; structure the work in form of a requirement specification; fulfilling the specified requirements by designing and/or implementing algorithms, performing theoretical analyses and/or an empirical evaluation of algorithms together with a written report (in form of a scientific paper) and an oral presentation of the results.


4/winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar, programming lab

Credits:

6

Examination:

written report and oral presentation



5.7.1 Seminar in Cognitive Systems (KogSys-Sem-B, KogSys-Sem-M1, KogSys-Sem-M2)

Seminar Kognitive Systeme

Seminars are offered bachelor (winter term) and master level (summer term) on varying topics in Cognitive Systems. The seminars are usually advertised at the beginning of each semester.


2 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:




5.8 Systems Engineering

Prof. Dr. Elmar J. Sinz

Chair of Business Information Systems, focusing Systems Engineering

Office 01.030

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863-2512

+49 /0951 / 863- 2513

[email protected]

http://www.seda.wiai.uni-bamberg.de


5.8.1 Foundations of Business Information Systems ( SEDA-GbIS-B )

Grundlagen betrieblicher Informationssysteme Comprehensive introduction to concepts, models, and techniques for the analysis and the design of business information systems. Subjects are systems theory, models of business systems, business functions, and modeling of business information systems.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.8.2 Data Management Systems (SEDA-DMS-B )

Datenmanagementsysteme Comprehensive introduction to data management and data management systems. Relational database model, SQL, architecture of data management systems, design of database schemas, case study (development of a data management system), transactions and transaction management, operating of data management systems.



http://www.seda.wiai.uni-bamberg.de/


4 / summer Lecture and Tutorial

Credits:

6

Examination:





5.8.3 Modelling of Business Information Systems ( SEDA-MobIS-B )

Modellierung betrieblicher Informationssysteme Introduction to methodological concepts of business information systems modelling; investigation of classical and advanced approaches to information systems modelling (data modelling, business process modelling, object-oriented modelling).


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.8.4 Systems Engineering ( SEDA-EbIS-2-M )

Systementwicklung Systems engineering; software engineering of business application systems; generic architectural framework; domain-specific layer; software layer; layer of programming platforms; control of large systems engineering projects by means of process models; different kinds of process models and their applicability.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.8.5 Architectures of database management systems and database application systems ( SEDA-EbIS-3-M )

Architekturen von Datenbanksystemen und von datenbankbasierten Anwendungssystemen Database models; architecture of relational and object-oriented database management systems; transaction models and transaction processing in distributed systems; architectural concepts for improving the data independence of application systems.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.8.6 Advanced application systems for Data, Information, and Knowledge Processing ( SEDA-EbIS-1-M )

Fortgeschrittene Anwendungssysteme zur Daten-, Informations- und Wissensverbreitung Data, information, and knowledge; data warehousing; multi-dimensional data model; architecture of data warehouse systems; data mining; knowledge-based application systems; knowledge representation, programming in prolog.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.9 Information Systems in the Service Industry

Prof. Dr. Tim Weitzel

Chair of Business Information Systems, esp. Information systems in

the service industry

Office 04.040

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863-2870

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/isdl


5.9.1 E-Finance ( ISDL-eFin-B ) (Dr. Daniel Beimborn)

E-Finance E-Finance is the electronic support of financial processes and transactions within and between organizations. This covers (1) all major business processes of the financial industry such as credit processing, payment transactions, and securities trading, (2) secondary financial processes of non-financial firms, such as cash management and financial chain management, and (3) B2B financial transactions, which are usually fulfilled by products and services of financial service providers via their networks.

Information technology is – besides human resources – the critical production factor in all of these processes. The focus of this module is to learn methods that help to shape efficient and effective IT usage within these processes. Main areas will be: types of information systems in financial processes and in the financial industry (such as transaction systems, production systems, CRM, expert systems (e.g. for risk analysis), trading platforms), outsourcing of financial business functions, operational risk management, inter-organizational IT infrastructures for payments and securities transactions, IT compliance in financial services, automation and integration of banking processes, algorithmic trading, and financial chain management in non-financial firms.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




http://www.uni-bamberg.de/isdl



5.9.2 International Outsourcing Management ( ISDL-IOM-B ) (Dr. Daniel Beimborn)

International Outsourcing Management IT outsourcing has become a very common practice in most industries. The whole IT function or parts of it are transferred to an external provider firm which subsequently delivers the IT function as service to the client firm. In this course, students learn the basic concepts of outsourcing and its different forms. As learning outcome, they will be able to evaluate benefits and risks of different IT outsourcing strategies, to plan outsourcing projects (outsourcing strategy, business case, operating models), and to conduct (contract management, outsourcing governance in terms of control, relationship management, and knowledge transfer). Particular emphasis will be put on international cross-border outsourcing such as transferring IT activities to Eastern European or Asian countries (nearshore and offshore outsourcing).


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.9.3 IT-Controlling ( ISDL-ITCon-B )

IT-Controlling “IT-Controlling” is the controlling of a firm’s information technology (IT) and related resources in order to ensure their effective and efficient usage in terms of time, costs, and quality. IT-Controlling represents a comprehensive coordination function (planning, monitoring, control) for the value-oriented management of IT, including information and information systems (IS). The lecture will cover topics like IT/IS portfolio controlling, IT/IS project controlling, IT/IS product and service controlling, and IT infrastructure controlling. Besides a basic theoretical view on these topics relevant methods and tools that are used by firms to control their IT will be discussed and practiced (e.g., SWOT analysis, IT balanced scorecard, IT portfolio management, benefit and risk analysis, profitability analysis, business case calculation, IT activity-based costing, IT cost allocation).


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


6 Examination:



Advanced Studies (4th – 5th year)

5.9.4 Information Systems and Services I – Standards and Networks ( ISDL-ISS-1-M )

Informationssysteme in Dienstleistungsbereichen I – Standards und Netzwerke This module focuses on models and methods covering intra- and inter-organizational networks and on the necessity of standardization of information systems. Technical aspects of internal and external system integration as well as the economic impact of standards for information production and services lead to standardization problems which are one of the basic topics in the Information Systems discipline. The lecture will focus on the question of how standards can support the automation and inter-organizational integration of processes (i.e. technical aspects of integration; main application domain will be XML and electronic data interchange (EDI)). Furthermore, economic aspects of standardization are discussed like questions regarding the strategic problems of standardization and how economic and game-theoretical models can be used to solve standardization problems.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.9.5 Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT-Reliant Processes ( ISDL-ISS-2-M )

Informationssysteme in Dienstleistungsbereichen II – Optimierung IT-lastiger Geschäftsprozesse This module focuses on approaches to optimizing business processes through efficient IT support. Typical primary and secondary processes of service delivery are examined, objectives and methods for optimization are introduced, and procedure models for optimal process design are discussed.

Main focus is on Business Process Management (BPM). Design of business processes is one of the core competencies of IS professionals. Therefore, this lecture focuses on theories, models, tools, and methods of BPM, change management and business process standardization. These BPM concepts will be examined in more detail within the E-Finance, E-HR and Outsourcing sections. The objective is that students are able to design, standardize, manage and change business processes effectively and efficiently.

E-Finance: Financial processes can be generally considered as completely digitalizable and appear both as primary processes in the financial services industry and as secondary processes in all other firms. The lecture discusses how optimal IT usage can be attained in the financial service industry, which optimization potentials can be uncovered in the financial chain management of non-banks, and which re-structuring alternatives for the value chain by a “value chain crossing” are practical.


E-HR: The IT support of HR management processes is surprisingly low. Therefore, the status quo and additional possibilities for this typical secondary process will be introduced. Particularly, a (partial) automation of the personnel selection process can be realized by employing recommender systems. The lecture will discuss enablers and inhibitors of IT usage in general and in HR in particular.

Sourcing: The questions of which services to be delivered, to where, and by whom, are strategic questions in a BPM context. Advantages and disadvantages, like economies of skill, scale, and scope, will be discussed and decision support models as well as “good practices” of business process outsourcing (BPO), along with problems and cultural barriers, will be examined.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

8

Examination:




5.9.6 Information Systems and Services III – IT Business Value (ISDL-ISS-3-M)

Informationssysteme in Dienstleistungsbereichen III – IT-Wertschöpfung This module covers approaches for utilizing the human and technological IT resources in order to create business value and generate a competitive advantage. Basic IT issues like the IT paradox, IT strategy, IT governance, IT architecture, and IT assets and capabilities in general will be discussed. Using these concepts, practical guidelines for IT management will be illustrated with the help of several real world cases. Particularly in the services industry, IT represents a key production resource, and therefore, the main focus of this lecture will be on how to determine and how to influence the business value contribution of IT.

A main aspect for high effectiveness of IT is the alignment of business and IT both at strategic (goals, plans, …) and at operational level (processes, services, …). How can the interplay between business and IT units be put into effect? It will be shown that an effective application of IT is not primarily a technical problem (choosing the right technology and implementing the right systems) rather than the consideration of an IT/IS portfolio which ensures effective usage and high productivity in the context of particular supported business processes. Based upon this, key techniques for IT management and the valuation of information systems will be introduced.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:



Credits:

8

Examination:




5.9.7 Seminar The seminar in Information Systems and Services incorporates three kinds of academic work: seminar thesis, presentation, and discussion. In each semester, the seminar is focused on a topical issue within the research field of Information Systems such as Role of the CIO, Change Management, Outsourcing, Service-oriented Architectures, or Knowledge and Information Management. The specific seminar topic is published at the beginning of each semester.


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:

Essay (12 pages), presentation, continuous assessment


5.9.8 SOA Governance and Evaluation ( ISDL-SOA ) (Dr. Jochen Malinowski)

SOA-Governance and Evaluation This module deals with the design, implementation, and testing of service-oriented architectures (SOA), as well as with how to set up an effective SOA governance. The lecture combines theoretical information, real life examples from practice and several exercises to enhance the learning experience and leave the participants with an understanding what SOA and SOA governance means when put in practice.

Service-oriented architectures are seen by many people as the gateway to achieve improvements in IT solution development. However, SOA is more than just a new approach to how IT systems are linked together. It calls for a radically different approach to IT governance.

Research shows that while many companies’ IT organizations are well on the way to adopting SOA capabilities, many find their progress slowed by big questions about who now owns the business services – and who controls them. IT leaders are learning that if they are to achieve high performance with an SOA strategy and implementation, they must update and extend their IT governance structures so they provide guidance for the development and maintenance needs unique to SOA. SOA governance supports more efficient management of the overall SOA journey. Just as important, such governance supports better ways of funding, managing and operating the IT organization in support of SOA implementation.



2 / winter

Teaching Method:






5.9.9 Management of external IT Service Providers (ISDL-MED-B) (Dr. Wolfgang Bremer)

Management of external IT Service Providers This module imparts basic knowledge and conditions for outsourcing intentions in enterprises. Attendees is given an overview on elementary aspects of outsourcing decisions and their practical relevance for cooperating with IT service providers. The module is strongly practically oriented and demands an active participation of the students.

Outsourcing IT tasks is common practice in many companies. Thereby, the outsourcer resp. the client company is motivated by both cost reasons and a focus on core competencies. Until a few years ago, the outsourcing market was mainly characterized by large scale enterprises on the provider as well as on the client side. Today, however, highly diverse delivery models can be observed. Labeled, for instance, “Cloud”, “Software-as-a-Service” or “On-Demand”, outsourcing becomes more and more important for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) as well. This module addresses the wide range of IT outsourcing possibilities in a structured way and reveals courses of action and control mechanisms for client companies. A core section is about the IT supplier lifecycle: From the initiation of a new IT supplier relationship to its ongoing management and monitoring/controlling to its possible termination and the subsequent shift to another IT service provider, a wide range of feasible instruments, documents, and decision-making procedures are discussed. At that, the legal form of the outsourcing contracts, from which rights and obligations of the client and the IT service provider follow, plays a special role. Moreover, with regard to IS nearshoring and offshoring, cultural aspects and specificities concerning the geographic distance of IT outsourcing relationships will be revealed. The module concludes with the benchmarking of outsourcing performance, i.e., the regular assessment of the provider’s market-conform service provision.


2 / summer

Teaching Method:


3 Examination:





5.10 Practical Computer Science (Distributed Systems)

Prof. Dr. Guido Wirtz

Chair of Practical Computer Science

Distributed Systems Group

Office 03.014

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

D-96045 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863-2527

+49 /0951 / 863- 2529

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/pi

Basic Studies (Bachelor level, 1st – 3rd year)

5.10.1 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiAPS-B/DSG-EiRBS-B) Introduction to Computer Science is a combined module organized as a 2 semester course which introduces CS from the perspective of algorithms and programming (DSG-EiAPS-B) as well as from a systems perspective (DSG-EiRBS-B). As a basic course there are no prerequisites. Students may start with either course depending of their start in winter term where DSG-EiAPS-B is offered regularly or in summer term where DSG-EiRBS-B is offered regularly. The examination covers both courses and is offered after each semester (for details of the courses see below.)


3 /winter + 3/summer

Teaching Method:

Lectures (2) and tutorials (1) for each of the two semesters

Credits:

9

Examination:

120 Minutes written examination about topics from both courses




http://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/pi


5.10.2 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiAPS-B)

Einführung in Algorithmen, Programmierung und Softwaretechnik Introduction to Algorithms, Programming and Software Technology Prerequisites: - none - This course requires no basic a priori knowledge in programming languages or computer systems and may be chosen as a first course in computer science.

Objective: To provide students with a basic understanding of and an overview about the principles of computer science with an emphasis on algorithms, programming and software development in an imperative and object-oriented paradigm. Students should be able to apply basic abstraction and representation techniques and should know about the concepts of specification, implementation and correctness as well as syntax and semantics in the context of programming languages. Students gain practical experience with these concepts and techniques by programming in Java. Students should be able to develop small programs for simple problems on their own using the correct choice of data and control structures as provided by the Java programming language. Moreover, students should be familiar with the different steps involved in developing programs and should be able to use common tools (editor, compiler, documentation, libraries) needed when programming.

Contents: The course offers a first introduction in computer science from the programming perspective. The topics discussed include the correspondences between information representation, interpretation and manipulation, syntax and semantics, problem classes and instances, design of algorithms and their implementation via programs, declarative specification vs. algorithmic implementation, data abstraction and functional abstraction as well as the basics of object-orientation. Most of these topics are discussed in the context of the Java programming language. Students are required to use the concepts discussed in designing and implementing small programs in Java. Hence, the course also discusses the main concepts of Java as an enabling technology for object-oriented Programming in the Small and introduces to the abstraction and structuring techniques offered by Java like, e.g. interfaces, abstract classes, inheritance and implementation relations, polymorphic typing, packages and visibility rules..

Literature:

1. Barbara Liskov with John Guttag: Program Development in Java. Addison-Wesley, 2001 2. Bert Bates, Kathy Sierra: Head First Java. O’Reilly, 2005 (2nd) 3. Timothy Budd: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Pearson/Addison Wesley,

2002 (3rd) 4. John Lewis, Joseph Chase: Java Software Structures. Pearson/Addison-Wesley, 2010 (3rd)

Organization: The course is organized in lectures discussing the main concepts and labs offering practical programming experience for the different aspects of the course. Participants are assumed to work on assignments (specification and programming) throughout the term.


3 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lectures (2) and tutorials (1)


Credits:

See module description

Examination:




5.10.3 Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiRBS-B )

Einführung in Rechner- und Betriebssysteme Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems Prerequisites: - none -

This course requires no basic a priori knowledge in programming languages or computer systems and may be chosen as a first course in computer science.

Objective: To provide students with a basic understanding of systems, esp. computer-based systems, in general. Students should be able to apply basic abstraction and modelling techniques to simple systems and understand the interdependencies between system structure and system behaviour. Students know about the basic mechanisms working in computer systems in general and understand the principles underlying modern hardware architectures and operating systems. Students should be aware of the interdependencies between hardware and operating systems issues.

Contents: The course discusses simple notions of system structure and behaviour. These are made more concrete by discussing hardware architectures and operating systems. The stepwise development of hardware from basics like Boolean algebra to the implementation of circuits and registers provides the basis for understanding the von-Neumann architecture and more advanced modern RISC and CISC computers using parallelism and pipelining. Additionally, the basic principles of system software (synchronisation and scheduling of processes and resources, virtual memory techniques, file systems etc.) as used in modern operating systems like Windows and Unix-Derivates are discussed. The course puts its emphasis on aspects required to understand and evaluate modern hardware/software systems and discusses the relationship between hardware and system software issues.

Literature:

1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Structured Computer Organization. Prentice Hall, 2006 (5th) 2. Douglas E. Comer: Essentials of Computer Architecture. Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005(1st) 3. Silberschatz, A./Gagne, G./Galvin, P. B.: Operating Systems Concepts Essentials. John

Wiley and Sons, 2010 (8th) 4. Andrew S. Tanenbaum: Modern Operating Systems. Prentice-Hall 2007 (3rd) 5. Murdocca, M./Heuring, V.P.: Computer Architecture and Organization. Prentice Hall 2007

(1st)

Organization: The course is organized in lectures discussing the main concepts and labs offering practical experience through exercises for the different aspects of the course.



3 / winter

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Credits:


Examination:




5.10.4 Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys)

Einführung in Verteilte Systeme Prerequisites: A basic understanding of computer systems and operating systems at least as it is offered by the module Introduction to Computer Science (DSG-EiAPS-B/ DSG-EiRBS-B) is required as well as additional experience in Java programming and basic skills in software engineering.

Objective: To expose students to the problems involved in designing and programming parallel and distributed applications. Students should gain an in-depth understanding of the most important system structures and programming paradigms used in the context of distributed and mobile systems.

Contents: The course gives an introduction into the characteristics and most important applications of distributed systems, discusses the technical basics as well as typical distributed algorithms and provides a first overview over state-of-the-art middleware systems:

(1) Introduction: characteristics, pros/cons, typical applications;

(2) Basics and Technological Background: states, events, processes, non-determinism, concurrency, dependencies, cooperation vs. competition, deadlocks, fairness, starvation; classification of computer architectures, static and dynamic computer networks, operating system issues, tasks and threads

(3) Interaction Paradigms: Heterogeneous systems and protocols, shared vs. distributed memory, message passing: ports, channels, mailboxes, synchronous vs. asynchronous; Client/Server: RPC, naming, binding, protocols, parameter handling, error handling semantics, call backs; Group communication: broadcast and multicast, group management, semantics issues; LINDA coordination. Throughout this chapter, practical issues using Java are handled in assignments: Threads, synchronization, socket communication (stream and datagram), Java RMI, transaction processing; (4) Basic Distributed Algorithms: real and logical time in distributed systems, message ordering, distributed mutual exclusion, termination and deadlock detection, consistent global snapshots, agreement protocols;

(5) Distributed Middleware: (sketch): single-system image, failure tolerant systems, replication of active and passive components, consistency issues, short overview of state-of-the-art middleware systems

Literature

1. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Marten van Steen: Distributed Systems, Prentice Hall 2006 (2nd)


2. George Coulouris, Jean Dollimore, Tim Kindberg, Gordon Blair: Distributed Systems. Pearson Education UK 2011 (5th)

Organization: The course is offered each summer term, consists of 2 hours lecture and 2 hours tutorial/lab each week. Participants are assumed to work on 2-3 programming assignments throughout the term.

Note: This course is available for bachelor as well as master students.


4/summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

Graded assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)




Advanced Studies (Master level, 3rd – 5th year)

5.10.5 Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services (DSG-SOA-M) Prerequisites: A basic understanding of distributed systems as it is offered, e.g., by the course Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys) (basic studies), as well as additional experience in Java programming and basic skills in software engineering.

Objective: To introduce students to the basic ideas, benefits, technologies and issues related to Service-Oriented Architectures and their implementation inside enterprises (EAI) as well as in the context of Business-to-Business integration (B2Bi) between different enterprises. Students know about the different aspects of service-oriented architectures and their practical use. Students are able to design and implement SOAs from scratch as well as in the context of integrating legacy systems. Students can apply standard web service technology and are familiar with quality of service issues and solutions in this context.

Contents: The course gives an introduction into the characteristics and most important applications of service-oriented systems:

• Basics: It's all about middleware - so, what is middleware ? • SOA - what's it all about? SOA as an architectural means; • Webservice Architecture Standards

o Architectural Model o Basic Standards and WebService Stack

HTTP, XML and SOAP WebService Description Language (WSDL) Registries, e.g. UDDI and ebXML registry

o When and how to use WebServices • Approaches to Coordination and Orchestration

o From simple services to complex processes o Choreography vs. Orchestration: WS-BPEL, WS-CDL, ebXML ebBP (BPSS); Comparison of

Approaches o Expressiveness of Business process description languages

• Additional WS-* standards state-of-the-art: Reliable Messaging, Security, Coordination, Atomic Transactions, Business activities, Addressing, Negotiation

• Advanced issues: SOA for EAI and B2Bi

Literature: This is a fast emerging field with new insights every year. So, up-to-date literature will be provided at the beginning of each course.

Organization: The course is offered each summer term, consists of2 hours lecture and 2 hour tutorial/lab each week. Participants are assumed to work on 2 programming assignments throughout the term.



4/summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

Graded Assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)

English language


5.10.6 Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware (DSG-DSAM-M)

Prerequisites: A basic understanding of distributed systems as it is offered, e.g., by the course Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys) (basic studies), as well as additional experience in Java programming and basic skills in software engineering.

Objective: To introduce students to the basic ideas, benefits, technologies and issues related to server-centric distributed systems and middleware in general. Students are able to evaluate, plan, design and implement server-centric distributed systems using up-to-date technology. Students are familiar with recent approaches and standards for building and managing such systems, know about the central problems involved as well as ways to overcome these issues. Students have hands-on experience with up-to-date middleware and tools for building server-centric systems.

Contents: The course introduces and discusses in-depth topics concerning distributed

middleware and its practical use:

• Middleware: Motivation, Classification, typical usage scenarios

• Comparison of different architectural approaches

• Interoperability: Standards and Challenges

• Components and Component Models, Container architectures

• Server-centered middleware; Enterprise Service Bus Concepts

• Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Integration Architectures

• Practical Experience: CORBA, EJB, JCA, .NET, …, SCA, OSGI (selection)

Literature: This is a fast emerging field with new insights every year. So, up-to-date literature will be provided at the beginning of each course.


Organization: The course is offered each winter term, consists of 2 hours lecture and 2 hour tutorial/lab each week. Participants are assumed to work on 2-3 programming assignments throughout the term.


4/winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:

Graded Assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)

English language


5.10.7 Selected Readings in Distributed Systems (DSG-SRDS-M) Prerequisites: A basic understanding of distributed systems as it is offered, e.g., by the course Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys-B) (basic studies), as well as a deeper insight in middleware or SOA issues as offered, e.g., by one of the courses

DSG-SOA-M/DSG-DSAM-M or comparable knowledge from similar courses or private studies (concrete prerequisite depends on special topic of each selected reading course; if you are in doubt, please contact the lecturer)

Objective: To introduce students to the field of research methods and topics that are state-of-the-art in the area of complex distributed systems. Students will learn how to read and work on recent research papers and how to present their essence as an outline talk to colleguages (students). Students will be able to classify and compare results from papers in the context of a specific research question. Moreover, students will become proficient in the developments of the specialized research area that is the topic of the particular course.

Contents: The course discusses special research topics around SOA and Middleware in-depth.

Literature: Topics change from term to term every year. So, up-to-date literature will be provided at the beginning of each course.

Organization: The course is offered each term, consists of 2 hours class each week. Participants are assumed to read papers, present and discuss research papers in a research lab like setting throughout the term.

Note: As there is almost each term a new special topic, it is possible to enroll in this course more than once; for specific advice please contact the lecturer.



2/winter and summer

Teaching Method:

Introduction lectures and presentation/discussion meetings

Credits:

3

Examination:

oral examination (20 minutes)

English language

5.10.8 Distributed and Mobile Software Project ( DSG-Project-M ) Requirements: A basic understanding of distributed systems as it is offered, e.g., by the course Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-EiDistrSys) (basic studies), as well as a deeper insight in middleware or SOA issues as offered, e.g., by one of the courses

DSG-SOA-M/DSG-DSAM-M or comparable knowledge from similar courses or private studies (concrete prerequisite depends on special topic of each selected reading course; if you are in doubt, please contact the lecturer)

Objective: To gain an in-depth understanding of the practical problems related to distributed programming and software projects using multi-vendor middleware platforms. To apply theoretical concepts of distributed and mobile systems when designing, implementing and testing distributed software.

Contents: After a short introduction in (typically) a middleware system like CORBA, Java-related technology, .NET, SOA, SCA, etc., students work in cooperating and/or concurring groups on a mid-size distributed software project continuously over the 7 weeks.


6 (in between terms: Aug..-Oct.)

Teaching Method:

Guided Project (working in groups)

Credits:

9

Examination:

Short presentations of technical topics used for the project, presentation of the final results: software architecture, demonstration, handbook, lessons learned; production of a poster summarizing the project and its outcome.

part of final oral examination (20 minutes)



5.11 Human-Computer Interaction

Prof. Dr. Tom Gross

Chair of Human-Computer Interaction

Office 01.032

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49-951 / 863-3940

+49-951 / 863-3945

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/hci

General Information: All teaching material and background literature of the HCI group is available in English; teaching and presentations in any course as well as Bachelor's and Master's theses are offered in English on demand.

Basic Studies (Bachelor level, 1st – 3rd year)

5.11.1 Interactive Systems ( HCI-IS-B )

Interaktive Systeme The aim of this module is a general introduction to fundamental paradigms, concepts, and principles of user interface design. The primary focus is on the conceptual design, the implementation, and the evaluation of interactive systems. In the lecture the following topics are covered:

• Introduction to the design of user interfaces • Human factors • Technological factors • Interaction, design, prototyping, and implementation • Evaluation of interactive systems • Design process of interactive systems • Interactive systems in a broader context and related topics

The course is based on a compilation of different sources; as additional sources and as a reference are recommended:

• Preece, J., Rogers, Y. and Sharp, H. Interaction Design: Beyond Human-Computer Interaction. Wiley, New York, NY, 3rd Edition, 2011.

• Dix, A., Finlay, J., Abowd, G.D. and Beale, R. Human-Computer Interaction. Pearson, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 3rd Edition, 2004.


http://www.uni-bamberg.de/hci


Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in computer science to the extent of an introduction to computer science


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.11.2 Project Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Proj-B )

Projekt Mensch-Computer-Interaktion Based on the knowledge and skills obtained in the human-computer interaction lectures and tutorials a group of students will develop a small prototype based on current research topics. Central to this project is the development of skills regarding the implementation of systems as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork.

The project covers diverse topics based on the contents of the courses. The project task is significantly more comprehensive then the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and is therefore solved in a small group. The results of the project will be documented and demonstrated in a final presentation.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and Data Structures (MI-AuD-B) and Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:

Project

Credits:

6

Examination:

Ca. 30 minutes Colloquium (as well as documentation of the system and development process)


5.11.3 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI-Proj-Usab )

Projekt Usability in der Praxis In this project the knowledge and skills obtained in the human-computer interaction lectures and assignments are applied in practice. Based on real use cases from industry contexts students will


analyse the usability of existing concepts and systems and gather requirements for innovative concepts. Central to this project is the development of skills regarding the practical application of methods as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork.

The project covers diverse topics form human-computer interaction that are cooperatively solved with companies. The project typically ranges from specifying challenges to selecting and applying methods as well as analysing the captured data to deriving conclusions. The project task is significantly more comprehensive then the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and therefore is solved in a small group. The result of the project will be documented and demonstrated in a final presentation.


Prerequisites: Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B)


4 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Project

Credits:

6

Examination:

Ca. 30 minutes Colloquium (as well as documentation of the development process and project results)


5.11.4 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US )

Ubiquitäre Systeme The aim of this module is to teach advanced knowledge and skills in the area of ubiquitous systems as well as a broad theoretical and practical methodological expertise concerned with the design, conception and evaluation of ubiquitous systems. Students of this course learn the relevant literature and systems in breadth and depth and should be able to critically review new literature and systems.

The lecture gives an introduction to the subject of Ubiquitous Computing—that is, the paradigm of invisible computing, with computers embedded into everyday objects that act as client and server and communicate with each other—and includes the following conceptual, technical and methodological topics:

• Basic concepts • Base technology and infrastructures • Ubiquitous systems and prototypes • Context awareness • User interaction • Ubiquitous systems in a broader context and related topics


• Krumm, J. (Ed.). Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals. Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2010.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and Data Structures (MI-AuD-B) and Introduction to computer science (DSG-EidI-B)


4 / winter

Teaching Method:



Credits:

6

Examination:




5.11.5 Cooperative Systems ( HCI-KS-B )

Kooperative Systeme The aim of this module is to teach advanced paradigms and concepts of computer-supported cooperative work (CSCW) and the resulting design principles and prototypes. Hereby a broad perspective on the topic is applied; accordingly, a central concern is the general technological support of social interaction, spanning cooperative work and learning as well as leisure activities.

After an introduction to the subject the following topics are covered in the lecture:

• Basic concepts • Technological support for mutual awareness, communication, coordination, collaboration, and

online communities • Analysis of cooperative environments • Design of CSCW and groupware systems • Implementation of CSCW and groupware systems • CSCW in a broader context and related topics


• Gross, T. and Koch, M. Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work; in German). Oldenbourg, Munich, 2007.

• Borghoff, U.M. and Schlichter, J.H. Computer-Supported Cooperative Work: Introduction to Distributed Applications. Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 2000.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in computer science to the extent of an introduction to computer science as well as programming skills in Java.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.11.6 Bachelor-Seminar Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Sem-B )

Bachelor-Seminar Mensch-Computer-Interaktion The aim of this course is the acquisition of abilities to do research and presentation of topics in the filed of human-computer interaction on basis of the existing literature. The focus lies on the development of skills that allow to critically and systematically review literature and to give presentations.

Based on the knowledge and skills obtained in the human-computer interaction lectures and assignments varying, current research topics are discussed in this seminar. Thereby, aspects of several courses are of relevance.




2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



Advanced Studies (Master level, 3rd – 5th year)

5.11.7 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI-Proj-Usab )

Projekt Usability in der Praxis In this project the knowledge and skills obtained in the human-computer interaction lectures and assignments are applied in practice. Based on real use cases from industry contexts students will analyse the usability of existing concepts and systems and gather requirements for innovative concepts. Central to this project is the development of skills regarding the practical application of methods as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork.

The project covers diverse topics form human-computer interaction that are cooperatively solved with companies. The project typically ranges from specifying challenges to selecting and applying methods as well as analysing the captured data to deriving conclusions. The project task is significantly more comprehensive then the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and therefore is solved in a small group. The result of the project will be documented and demonstrated in a final presentation.



4 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Project

Credits:

6

Examination:

Ca. 30 minutes Colloquium (as well as documentation of the development process and project results)



5.11.8 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US )

Ubiquitäre Systeme The aim of this module is to teach advanced knowledge and skills in the area of ubiquitous systems as well as a broad theoretical and practical methodological expertise concerned with the design, conception and evaluation of ubiquitous systems. Students of this course learn the relevant literature and systems in breadth and depth and should be able to critically review new literature and systems.

The lecture gives an introduction to the subject of Ubiquitous Computing—that is, the paradigm of invisible computing, with computers embedded into everyday objects that act as client and server and communicate with each other—and includes the following conceptual, technical and methodological topics:

• Basic concepts • Base technology and infrastructures • Ubiquitous systems and prototypes • Context awareness • User interaction • Ubiquitous systems in a broader context and related topics


• Krumm, J. (Ed.). Ubiquitous Computing Fundamentals. Taylor & Francis Group, Boca Raton, FL, 2010.



4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.11.9 Master-Seminar Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Sem-M )

Master-Seminar Mensch-Computer-Interaktion The aim of this course is the acquisition of abilities to do independent research as well as the presentation of topics in the filed of human-computer interaction based on existing literature. The focus lies on the development of skills that allow to critically and systematically review literature in order to develop and present of one’s own perspective.


The seminar is concerned with topics on current concepts, technologies, and tools of human-computer interaction.


2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



5.11.10 Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-MCI-M )

Mensch-Computer-Interaktion The aim of this module is to teach advanced knowledge and skills in the area of human-computer interaction as well as a broad theoretical and practical methodological expertise concerned with the design, conception, and evaluation of ubiquitous systems. Students of this course learn relevant literature and systems in breadth and depth and are later able to critically review new literature and systems.

After an introduction into the subject the following topics are covered in the lecture:

• Mobile human-computer interaction • Adaptivity and adaptibility • Information visualisation • Tangible user interaction • Usability engineering • Usability and economics


• Jacko, J.A. and Sears, A., (Eds.). Human-Computer Interaction Handbook: Fundamentals, Evolving Technologies, and Emerging Applications. Lawrence Erlbaum, Hillsdale, NJ, 2002.

• Hammond, J., Gross, T. and Wesson, J., (Eds.). Usability: Gaining a Competitive Edge. Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, 2002.



4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.11.11 Master-Seminar Human-Centred Computing ( HCI-Sem-HCC-M )

Master-Seminar Human-Centred Computing The aim of this course is the acquisition of abilities that allow the independent research and presentation of topics in the filed of human-computer interaction on basis of the existing literature. The focus lies on the development of skills that allow to critically and systematically review literature in order to develop and present of an own perspective.

The seminar is concerned with novel research methods in the fields of human-computer interaction, computer-supported cooperative work, and ubiquitous computing.



2 / summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



5.11.12 Project Human-Computer Interaction ( HCI-Proj-M )

Projektpraktikum Mensch-Computer-Interaktion Based on the knowledge and skills obtained in the human-computer interaction lectures and assignments, a group of students develops a small prototype based on current research topics. Central to this project is the development of skills regarding the implementation of systems as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork. Through the complexity of the task and the direct relation to on-going research at the human-computer interaction group this project is significantly different from the projects at Bachelor’s level.

The project will cover varying topics based on the contents of the courses. As normally the aspects of several courses are relevant, teams of students that have visited different courses will supplement each other. The project task is significantly more comprehensive then the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and therefore is solved in a small group. The result of the project will be documented and demonstrated in a final presentation.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and Data Structures (MI-AuD-B)


4 / summer

Teaching Method:

Project

Credits:

6

Examination:

Ca. 30 minutes Colloquium (as well as documentation of the system and development process)



5.12 Social Networks

Prof. Dr. Kai Fischbach

Chair in Information Systems, esp. Social Networks

Office 05.128

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E-Mail:

Internet:

+49 (0) 951 / 863-2890

+49 (0) 951 / 863-2872

[email protected]

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sna

Advanced Studies (4th - 5th year) 5.12.1 Information and Knowledge Management ( SNA-IWM-B )

Informations- und Wissensmanagement Business information systems can be interpreted as the nervous system of an enterprise in analogy to the nervous system of an organism. The information management of an enterprise has the function to specify, to build and to operate the business information system according to the business objectives. Knowledge management completes the information management in management of human knowledge and the computer supported representation and processing of knowledge. This module deals with tasks and methods of information management as well as knowledge management and derives necessary characteristics of the appropriate resources from them.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.12.2 Social Network Analysis ( SNA-ASN-B )

Analyse sozialer Netzwerke Social network analysis focuses on relationships between or among social entities. This course presents an introduction to various concepts, methods, and applications of social network analysis. The primary


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focus of these methods is the analysis of relational data measured on populations of social actors. Topics include an introduction to graph theory and the use of directed graphs and matrices to study actor interrelations; structural and locational properties of actors, such as centrality, prestige, and prominence; subgroups and cliques; equivalence of actors, including structural equivalence and, blockmodels; local analyses, including dyadic and triad analysis; and introduction to statistical global analyses, using models such as p* and their relatives. Methods are illustrated on a wide range of social network examples using both standard social network analysis software and special purpose computer programs.


4 / winter

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:




5.12.3 Theories of Social Networks ( SNA-NET-B )

Netzwerktheorie Individuals and technology shape and are shaped by organizations. Individuals and organizations are also affected by sets of interlinked networks linking people, technology, organizations, knowledge and resources. In this world of networks and organizations, how do coordination, communication, power, tasks, goals, and information interact to affect group and organizational behavior and the impact of information technology on this behavior? How do we conceptualize, measure, and evaluate organizations and networks? How do we evaluate the impact of policies and technology on these organizations and networks especially given the fact that organizations and networks are dynamic?

This course provides an overview of the dominant perspectives on organizations and networks from a macro perspective. Topics covered include knowledge management, organizational design, organizational learning, organizational evolution and population ecology, organizational culture, organizations as complex systems, social and organizational networks, and dynamic network analysis.


4 / summer

Teaching Method:


Credits:

6

Examination:





5.12.4 SNA Seminar Seminars are offered regularly on varying topics, both in the winter and summer semesters. The seminars are usually advertised at the beginning of each semester. Seminars will be held in English if needed.


2 / winter, summer

Teaching Method:

Seminar

Credits:

3

Examination:



ECTS – GUIDE 2012/2013

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