ECTS – GUIDE 2014/2015 - Uni Bamberg...Otto-Friedrich- Universität Bamberg Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration and Department of Information Systems

Otto-Friedrich- Universität Bamberg

Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration

and

Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

ECTS – GUIDE

2014/2015

Postal address: D-96045 Bamberg

For visitors: Feldkirchenstr. 21 / Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 3 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 General Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

1.2 What is ECTS and how does it work? .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.1 How does ECTS work? ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

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

1.2.3 ECTS Students ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

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

Systems and Applied Computer Sciences .............................................................................................................................. 9

1.2.5 The ECTS Grading System ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2 BAMBERG AND ITS UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 The City ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.2 The University ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

and Applied Computer Sciences.......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Preparatory Course for Exchange Students ........................................................................................................................ 13

3 Module Descriptions: Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration ................................................ 14

3.1 Module Description: Business Administration .................................................................................................................... 14

3.1.1 Human Resource Management ............................................................................................................................................. 14

3.1.2 Management & Controlling ................................................................................................................................................... 17

3.1.3 Betriebliche Steuerlehre ........................................................................................................................................................ 18

3.1.4 International Accounting and Auditing .................................................................................................................................. 20

3.1.5 International Management ................................................................................................................................................... 23

3.1.6 Innovation Management ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.1.7 Marketing .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32

3.1.8 Assistant Professorship of Marketing Intelligence ................................................................................................................. 35

3.1.9 Banking & Financial Control .................................................................................................................................................. 37

3.1.10 Finance .................................................................................................................................................................................. 40

3.1.11 Operations Management and Business Logistics................................................................................................................... 42

3.2 Module Description: Political Science ................................................................................................................................. 44

3.2.1 Chair of International Relations ............................................................................................................................................. 44

3.2.2 Political Theory ...................................................................................................................................................................... 47

3.2.3 Comparative Politics .............................................................................................................................................................. 51

3.2.4 Political Sociology .................................................................................................................................................................. 54

3.2.5 Chair of Comparative Public Policy ........................................................................................................................................ 56

3.2.6 Chair of Political Science ........................................................................................................................................................ 59

3.2.7 Juniorprofessorship of Political Science and European Integration ....................................................................................... 61

3.3 Module Description: Sociology ........................................................................................................................................... 62

3.3.1 Chair of Sociology I ................................................................................................................................................................ 62

3.3.2 Chair for Sociology, esp. Analysis of Social Structure ............................................................................................................ 65

3.3.3 Chair of Labour Studies ......................................................................................................................................................... 68

3.3.4 Chair for sociology with the focus on labour market and regional research ......................................................................... 72

3.3.5 Chair of Sociology, in particular European and Global Studies .............................................................................................. 73

3.3.6 Professorship of Demography ............................................................................................................................................... 75

3.3.7 Chair of Sociology, especially Survey Methodology ............................................................................................................... 77

3.3.8 Junior professorship for sociology with the focus educational inequality in the life course.................................................. 78

3.3.9 Junior Professorship for Sociology with Focus on Internet .................................................................................................... 80

3.3.10 Chair of Sociology, especially Sociological Theory ................................................................................................................. 81

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3.3.11 Sociology with Focus on Education and Work in the Life‐Course .......................................................................................... 84

3.4 Module Description: Law .................................................................................................................................................... 86

3.4.1 Lehrstuhl für Steuerrecht ...................................................................................................................................................... 86

3.4.2 Dozentenbüro Rechtswissenschaften ................................................................................................................................... 88

3.4.3 Civil law ................................................................................................................................................................................. 91

3.5 Statistics and Econometrics ................................................................................................................................................ 92

3.6 Module Description: Economics ......................................................................................................................................... 98

3.6.1 Public Economics ................................................................................................................................................................... 98

3.6.2 Economic Policy ................................................................................................................................................................... 100

3.6.3 Chair of Empirical Microeconomics ..................................................................................................................................... 102

3.6.4 International Economics ...................................................................................................................................................... 105

3.6.5 Integration of European Labor Markets .............................................................................................................................. 108

3.7 Module Description: Economics and Business Education ................................................................................................. 109

3.7.1 Business and Human Resource Education ........................................................................................................................... 109

3.8 Module Description: Business Mathematics ..................................................................................................................... 113

4 Module Handbook and Student Guide Academic Year 2014‐2015 .................................................................................. 114

4.1 Introduction and General Information .............................................................................................................................. 118

4.2 Fees and Registration ........................................................................................................................................................ 118

4.3 Teaching Times ................................................................................................................................................................. 118

4.4 Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................................... 118

4.5 Workload .......................................................................................................................................................................... 119

4.6 Course Levels and Teaching Format .................................................................................................................................. 119

4.7 Other Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 120

5 Module Descriptions: Faculty of information systems and applied computer sciences (WIAI) ......................................... 121

5.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 121

5.1.1 Project in Computer Networking (KTR‐Proj) ........................................................................................................................ 123

5.1.2 Geographic Information Systems (KInf‐GeoInf‐B) ............................................................................................................... 124

5.1.3 Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT‐Reliant Processes (ISDL‐ISS‐2‐M) ............................................... 124

5.1.4 Distributed Software Project (DSG‐Project‐M) .................................................................................................................... 125

Master‐Seminar Human‐Computer Interaction ........................................................................................................................................ 125

(HCI‐Sem‐M) 125

Online Social Networks (SNA-OSN-M) .................................................................................................................................................. 125

5.2 Media Informatics ............................................................................................................................................................. 127

5.2.1 Introduction to Media Informatics ( MI‐EMI‐B ) .................................................................................................................. 127

5.2.2 Information Retrieval 1 – Fundamentals, Models and Applications ( MI‐IR1‐M ) ................................................................ 127

5.2.3 Information Retrieval 2 – Selected Advanced Topics ( MI‐IR2‐M ) ...................................................................................... 128

5.2.4 Web Technologies ( MI‐WebT‐B ) ........................................................................................................................................ 128

5.2.5 Computer Graphics and Animation ( MI‐CGuA‐M ) ............................................................................................................. 129

5.2.6 Seminar Media Informatics ( MI‐Sem‐B ) ............................................................................................................................ 129

5.2.7 Research Projects in Media Informatics ( MI‐Prakt‐M ) ....................................................................................................... 129

5.3 Communication Systems and Computer Networks ........................................................................................................... 130

5.3.1 Data Communication (KTR‐Datkomm‐B) ............................................................................................................................. 130

5.3.2 Multimedia Communication in High‐Speed Networks (KTR‐MMK‐M) ................................................................................. 130

5.3.3 Modelling and Analysis of Communication Networks and Distributed Systems (KTR‐MAKV‐M) ........................................ 131

5.3.4 Fundamentals of Internet Communiation (KTR‐GIK‐M) ...................................................................................................... 131

5.3.5 Project in Computer Networking (KTR‐Proj) ........................................................................................................................ 132

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5.3.6 Seminar Next Generation Networking (KTR‐Sem‐M) .......................................................................................................... 132

5.4 Software Technologies and Programming Languages ....................................................................................................... 133

5.4.1 Foundations of Software Engineering (SWT‐FSE‐B) ............................................................................................................. 133

5.4.2 Software Engineering for Information Systems (SWT‐SEI‐B) ............................................................................................... 133

5.4.3 Software Engineering Lab (SWT‐SWL‐B) .............................................................................................................................. 134

5.4.4 Imperative Programming Using C (SWT‐IPC‐B) .................................................................................................................... 134

5.4.5 Foundations of Software Analysis (SWT‐FSA‐B) .................................................................................................................. 134

5.4.6 SWT Bachelor Project Software Systems Science (SWT‐PR2‐B) ........................................................................................... 135

5.4.7 Bachelor Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT‐PR1‐B) ........................................................... 135

5.4.8 Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT‐SEM‐B) ....................................................................... 136

5.4.9 Principles of Compiler Construction (SWT‐PCC‐M) .............................................................................................................. 136

5.4.10 Applied Software Verification (SWT‐ASV‐M) ....................................................................................................................... 137

5.4.11 Selected Readings in Parallel Programming (SWT‐RPP‐M) .................................................................................................. 137

5.4.12 SWT Master Project Software Systems Science ................................................................................................................... 137

5.4.13 Master Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT‐PR1‐M) ............................................................ 138

5.4.14 Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT‐SEM‐M) ...................................................................... 138

5.5 Foundations of Computer Science .................................................................................................................................... 140

5.5.1 Propositional and Predicate Logic (GdI‐MfI‐1) ..................................................................................................................... 140

5.5.2 Machines and Languages (GdI‐GTI‐B) .................................................................................................................................. 140

5.5.3 Nonprocedural Programming (GdI‐NPP‐B) .......................................................................................................................... 141

5.5.4 Specification and Verification (GdI‐SaV‐B) ........................................................................................................................... 141

5.5.5 Communication and Synchronisation (GdI‐CaS‐M) ............................................................................................................. 141

5.5.6 Information and Security (GdI‐IaS‐M) ................................................................................................................................. 142

5.5.7 Theory Seminar ................................................................................................................................................................... 142

5.5.8 Research Projects in Foundations of Computer Science ...................................................................................................... 142

5.6 Computing in the Cultural Sciences .................................................................................................................................. 143

5.6.1 Introduction to Computing and Programming for Students from the Humanities ( Modul KInf‐IPKult‐E ) .......................... 143

5.6.2 Semantic Information Processing ( KInf‐SemInf‐M ) ............................................................................................................ 143

5.6.3 Geographic Information Systems ( KInf‐GeoInf‐B ) .............................................................................................................. 144

5.6.4 Mobile Assistance Systems ( KInf‐MobAss‐M ) .................................................................................................................... 144

5.7 Cognitive Systems ............................................................................................................................................................. 145

Intelligent Agents ( KogSys‐IA‐B ) .............................................................................................................................................................. 145

5.7.1 Machine Learning ( KogSys‐ML‐M ) ..................................................................................................................................... 145

Lab Project Cognitive Systems ( KogSys‐Proj‐B, KogSys‐Prak‐M ) .............................................................................................................. 146

5.7.2 Seminar in Cognitive Systems ( KogSys‐Sem‐B, KogSys‐Sem‐M1, KogSys‐Sem‐M2 ) ...................................................................... 146

5.8 Systems Engineering ......................................................................................................................................................... 147

5.8.1 Foundations of Business Information Systems ( SEDA‐GbIS‐B ) ........................................................................................... 147

5.8.2 Data Management Systems ( SEDA‐DMS‐B ) ....................................................................................................................... 147

5.8.3 Modelling of Business Information Systems ( SEDA‐MobIS‐B ) ........................................................................................... 147

5.8.4 Systems Engineering ( SEDA‐EbIS‐2‐M ) .............................................................................................................................. 148

5.8.5 Architectures of database management systems and database application systems ( SEDA‐EbIS‐3‐M ) ............................ 148

5.8.6 Advanced application systems for Data, Information, and Knowledge Processing ( SEDA‐EbIS‐1‐M ) ................................ 148

5.9 Information Systems in the Service Industry ..................................................................................................................... 149

5.9.1 E‐Finance ( ISDL‐eFin‐B ) (Prof. Dr. Daniel Beimborn) ......................................................................................................... 149

5.9.2 International Outsourcing Management ( ISDL‐IOM‐B ) (Prof. Dr. Daniel Beimborn) ........................................................ 149

5.9.3 IT‐Controlling ( ISDL‐ITCon‐B ) ............................................................................................................................................. 150


5.9.4 Enterprise Content Management ( ISDL‐ECM‐B ) (Dr. Sven Laumer) ................................................................................... 150

5.9.5 Information Systems and Services I – Standards and Networks (ISDL‐ISS‐1‐M) .................................................................. 150

5.9.6 Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT‐Reliant Processes (ISDL‐ISS‐2‐M) .............................................. 151

5.9.7 Information Systems and Services III – IT Business Value (ISDL‐ISS‐3‐M) ............................................................................ 151

5.9.8 Management of IT‐induced Change (Dr. Sven Laumer) ....................................................................................................... 152

5.9.9 Seminar ............................................................................................................................................................................... 152

5.9.10 SOA Governance and Evaluation (ISDL‐SOA) (Dr. Jochen Malinowski) ................................................................................ 152

5.9.11 Management of external IT Service Providers (ISDL‐MED‐B) (Dr. Wolfgang Bremer) ......................................................... 153

5.9.12 Trends and Perspectives of Enterprise Software: Cloud, Consumerization, Big Data (ISDL‐SaaS) (Dr. Wolfgang Faisst) ..... 153

5.9.13 Legal and Compliance Requirements for IT Governance (ISDL‐LCR‐B) (Ass. jur. David Sänger) ........................................... 154

5.9.14 Intercultural Management (ISDL‐ICM‐B) (Prof. Dinubhai Patel) .......................................................................................... 154

5.9.15 Scientific Methods in Information Systems ......................................................................................................................... 155

5.10 Practical Computer Science (Distributed Systems) ........................................................................................................... 157

5.10.1 Introduction to Algorithms, Programming and Software Technology ( DSG‐EiAPS‐B ) ........................................................ 157

5.10.2 Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems ( DSG‐EiRBS‐B ) ................................................................ 158

5.10.3 Introduction to Distributed Systems ( DSG‐IDistrSys ) ......................................................................................................... 158

5.10.4 Service‐Oriented Architecture and Web Services ( DSG‐SOA‐M )........................................................................................ 159

5.10.5 Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware ( DSG‐DSAM‐M ) ................................................................................. 160

5.10.6 Selected Readings in Distributed Systems ( DSG‐SRDS‐M ) ................................................................................................. 160

5.10.7 Distributed Software Project ( DSG‐Project‐M ) .................................................................................................................. 161

5.11 Human‐Computer Interaction ........................................................................................................................................... 162

5.11.1 Interactive Systems ( HCI‐IS‐B ) ........................................................................................................................................... 162

5.11.2 Project Human‐Computer Interaction ( HCI‐Proj‐B ) ........................................................................................................... 162

5.11.3 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI‐Usab ) ............................................................................................................................. 163

5.11.4 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI‐US ) ............................................................................................................................................. 163

5.11.5 Cooperative Systems ( HCI‐KS‐B ) ........................................................................................................................................ 164

5.11.6 Bachelor‐Seminar Human‐Computer Interaction ( HCI‐Sem‐B ) .......................................................................................... 164

5.11.7 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI‐Usab ) ............................................................................................................................. 164

5.11.8 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI‐US ) ............................................................................................................................................. 165

5.11.9 Master‐Seminar Human‐Computer Interaction ( HCI‐Sem‐M ) ........................................................................................... 165

5.11.10 Human‐Computer Interaction ( HCI‐MCI‐M ) ...................................................................................................................... 165

5.11.11 Master‐Seminar Human‐Centred Computing ( HCI‐Sem‐HCC‐M ) ....................................................................................... 166

5.11.12 Project Human‐Computer Interaction ( HCI‐Proj‐M ) .......................................................................................................... 166

5.12 Social Networks ................................................................................................................................................................ 167

5.12.1 Information and Knowledge Management ( SNA‐IWM‐B ) ................................................................................................. 167

5.12.2 Social Network Analysis ( SNA‐ASN‐M ) ............................................................................................................................... 167

5.12.3 Theories of Social Networks ( SNA‐NET‐M ) ........................................................................................................................ 168

5.12.4 SNA Seminar ........................................................................................................................................................................ 168

5.12.5 Online Social Networks ( SNA‐OSN‐M ) ............................................................................................................................... 168

5.13 Energy Efficient Systems ................................................................................................................................................... 169

5.13.1 Energy Informatics Research Questions (EESYS‐SEM‐FEI‐B) ................................................................................................ 170

5.13.2 Energy Efficient Systems I (EESYS‐ES1‐M) ............................................................................................................................ 170

5.13.3 Energy Efficient Systems II: Data Analytics in Energy Informatics (EESYS‐ES2‐M) ............................................................... 171

5.13.4 Decision Support and Expert Systems (EESYS‐DSES‐M) ....................................................................................................... 171

5.13.5 Project Smart Grid Data Analytics (EESYS‐P‐SGDA‐M) ......................................................................................................... 171

5.13.6 Energy Informatics Research Questions (EESYS‐SEM‐FEI‐M) ............................................................................................... 172


5.14 Smart Environments ......................................................................................................................................................... 173

5.14.1 Introduction to Knowledge Representation: Space, Time, Events( SME‐STE‐M ) ................................................................ 173

5.15 Industrial Information Systems ......................................................................................................................................... 174

5.15.1 Electronic Business ( IIS‐E‐Biz‐B ) ......................................................................................................................................... 174

5.15.2 Enterprise Architecture Management ( IIS‐EAM‐B ) ............................................................................................................ 174

5.15.3 Development and Operation of Application Systems ( IIS‐EBAS‐B ) .................................................................................... 175

5.15.4 Project Industrial Information Systems ( IIS‐WI‐Proj‐B ) ...................................................................................................... 175

5.15.5 Intra‐Organizational Systems ( IIS‐IBS‐M ) ........................................................................................................................... 176

5.15.6 Modular and On‐Demand Systems ( IIS‐MODS‐M ) (Dr. Sebastian Schlauderer) ................................................................. 176

5.15.7 Seminar Industrial Information Systems ............................................................................................................................. 176

5.16 Mobile Software Systems / Mobility ................................................................................................................................. 177

5.16.1 Bachelor Project Mobile Systems – Smart City Applications ............................................................................................... 177

5.16.2 Data Streams and Complex Event Processing ...................................................................................................................... 177

5.16.3 Master Project Mobile Systems – Mobile Situation Recognition ......................................................................................... 177

5.16.4 Colloquium Mobile Software Systems / Mobility ................................................................................................................ 178


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 realizing 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 Program (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 part 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 incoming SOCRATES program, which will incorporate, restructure, and expand the existing ERASMUS program.

ECTS is a decentralized system b a s e d upon the principle of mutual trust between participating institutions. The few rules of ECTS,

which concern information (on courses 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 offered not

only in terms of content, but also in terms of 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 are 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

p lacements ) and optional courses are also assigned academic credit, but only if they form an integral part of the study


program. 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 of time, 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 Systems and Applied Computer Sciences publish jointly an ECTS-Guide annually. Visiting students studying in Bamberg will have to apply at their home institutions for recognition of their work done here. 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 the course requirements from your home department before coming to Bamberg, and whether the program of study you intend to follow here will be recognized.

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 by the failure of effectively communicating grades which 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. Though it provides information on the student's performance additional to that provided by the institution's grade, 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 allows 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 has to be indicated, alongside with the mark awarded by the institution on the student's transcript, showing the learning achievement of each student in terms of local grades and ECTS credits, and has 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 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 an average percentage of successful students achieving these grades:

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 UNESCO World Cultural and Natural

Heritage 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 Residence (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.

Noteworthy are the world-famous Bamberg Symphony Orchestra concerts with internatio-nally 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, is also worth mentioning. 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, www.fraenkische-schweiz.com

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



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, specialized 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. 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 programs with partner

institutions in more than 40 countries.

Exchange students at Bamberg are offered special services: Housing is arranged for them in university accommodation, 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 program 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 Department of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

The Department of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration 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 be 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 seminar papers or a Bachelor or Master thesis 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.

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


Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 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


Informatics Theory Group

An der Weberei 5 (ERBA)

Raum WE5/05.041

96047 Bamberg

Germany

Phone: +49 951/863-2828

Fax: +49 951/863-5861


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

Student Registration:

Akademisches Auslandsamt

Kapuzinerstr. 25

D–96045 Bamberg

Phone: +49 951/863-1049


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

Academic Calendar:

The academic year 2014/15 consists of two teaching periods:

Winter Semester: 06th

October 2014 – 31th

January 2015

Summer Semester: 13th

April 2015 – 18th

July 2015.

Exams take place after the semester, see 2.3

2.4 Preparatory Course for Exchange Students

Starting a few weeks before the beginning of the semester, this course is provided for all international exchange students. The Preparatory

Course includes:

Tutors’ Office (e.g. help with formalities, explanation of the course schedule etc.)

German lessons: o Official course opening o Duration of course lessons: 3 weeks o Course outline: 4 teaching units per day from Monday through Friday

Getting ready for the studies: Tutorials (e.g. introduction to the online registration systems, guided tour of the libraries), help with registration for the university, the classes etc.

Leisure program: e.g. guided city tours, excursions etc.

For successful participation students can obtain 6 ECTS points. Regular attendance is required, i.e. if you miss classes more than twice

without an excuse you will not receive ECTS points. Additionally, you will need to give an oral presentation as well as pass a written exam or

write a term paper.

Although participation is voluntary the course 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. The registration for the course is part of the application

process as an exchange student. There is a placement test at the beginning. The course fee of € 200 must be transferred before arrival.

Lector: Mr. Norbert Krines

E-mail: [email protected]


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

3.1 Module Description: Business Administration

3.1.1 Human Resource Management

Prof. Dr. Maike Andresen

Chair of Business Administration, esp. Human Resource Management

Feldkirchenstraße 21

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2570

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-5571

E-Mail: [email protected]

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

Bachelor Program

Principles of Human Resource Management [PM-B-01]

Grundlagen des Personalmanagements

Aims, responsibilities and functions of HRM; theoretical foundations of HRM; parameters of HRM; career management; personnel planning; recruitment and selection of personnel; personnel placement; personnel development; leadership; personnel evaluation; compensation & benefits; personnel retention; downsizing Language (oral): German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture & Exercise class

Credits: 6 Examination: written examination (60 min.)

Registration Lecture: no ☒ Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Organisational Behaviour [PM-B-02]

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)

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Mixture of Lecture and Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination & cumulative seminar paper

Registration Lecture: yes: September 30th Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Leadership [PM-B-03]

Definitions of leadership and management; leader traits and skills; perspectives of effective leadership behavior; 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

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and written seminar paper

Registration Lecture: yes: March 27th Registration Exam: yes: central registration!

Diversity Management [PM-B-04]

Complexity of diversity: importance and dimensions of diversity, from diversity management to inclusion; diversity in the workplace – a legal perspective; paradigms of diversity management and foundations reg. the underlying philosophy of science; diversity management in theory and practice: gender diversity; age diversity; diversity reg. sexual orientation; ethnic and cultural diversity; diversity reg. physical abilities; relation between diversity and performance of individuals, teams, and organizations; diversity and controlling Language (oral): German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Seminar

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 15 Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and written seminar paper

Registration Lecture: yes: March 27th Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Human Resource Controlling [PM-B-05]

Personalcontrolling

Fundamentals of human resource controlling; controlling of human resource development initiatives; evaluation of training initiatives; added value of investing in employees’ work-life balance; economic effects of burnout; economic effects of improving employees’ job attitudes; Balanced scorecard; efqm (excellence)-model; the Saarbrücker formula; Workonomics model of BCG Language (oral): German


Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and written exam (30 minutes)


Master Program

Human Resource Development [PM-M-01]

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Bachelor program of study Individual learning theories; creativity; self-management; assessing human resource development needs; designing and evaluating human resource development programs; performance management; talent management; strategic human resource development in corporate universities; organizational development, organizational learning and change management; individual careers; psychological contracts, idiosyncratic deals and employability; tasks and roles of human resource developers Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and 1 hour written exam


The Future of Work [PM-M-02]

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Bachelor program of study Introduction to a yearly changing topic related to future challenges for human resource management; reviewing introductory literature to selected areas of application in HRM connected to future challenges (such as leadership); review of empirical studies on the selected matters; identification of research gaps; development of a concept for further empirical research; Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and written seminar paper


International Dimensions of Human Resource Management [PM-M-03]

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Bachelor program of study 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 lea-dership; 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) Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination & cumulative seminar paper


Research Seminar [PM-M-04]

Forschungsseminar

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “human resource management”, gained within a Master program 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 Language (oral): German

16 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and 1 hour written examination


European Human Resource Management [PM-M-05]

Precondition for participation: Solid fundamental knowledge of “(international) human resource management”, gained within a Master program 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 Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: Full-time program/ summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 18 Examination: Research report, presentations, case interim,

integration paper

Registration Lecture: application required until November 30th Registration Exam: no ☒

Change Management [PM-M-06]

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Seminar presentation and cumulative seminar paper


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 17 3.1.2 Management & Controlling

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

Chair of Business Administration, Management and Controlling


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel: +49 / 951 / 863-2507

Fax: +49 / 951 / 39705


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

Bachelor Program

Management I [UFC-B1]

Unternehmensführung I: Planung, Entscheidung und Kontrolle

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.

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: lecture

Credits: 6 Examination: written examination (60 min)

Registration Lecture: Registration Exam:

Cost, Revenue and Profit Controlling [UFC-B2]

Kosten-, Erlös- und Ergebniscontrolling

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.

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: lecture / tutorial


Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Management II [UFC-B3]

Unternehmensführung II: Organisation, Controlling und Leitung

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.


Credits: 6 Examination: written examination (60 min) or seminar (presentation) including

h i i i ( i l)Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes: central registration


Master Program

Strategic Value Management [UFC-M1]

Strategisches Value Management

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: lecture / tutorial



Cost, Revenue and Profit Management [UFC-M2]

Kosten-, Erlös- und Ergebnismanagement

Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree 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

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: lecture / tutorial



Seminar in Case Studies [UFC-M3]

Fallstudienseminar Unternehmensführung und Controlling

Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree 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).

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: lecture / seminar / tutorial

Credits: 6 Examination: Paper and presentation

Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes: 15.10.2014

International Controlling [UFC-M4]

Internationales Controlling

Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree Concepts in international context; answers to increase company value; success measurement of international activities

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: lecture / seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation incl. paper (optional) or written examination (60 min)

Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes: 15.10.2014

Value-Based Controlling [UFC-M5]

Wertschöpfungsorientiertes Controlling

Prerequisites: Bachelor Degree 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.

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: lecture / tutorial



3.1.3 Betriebliche Steuerlehre

Prof. Dr. Thomas Egner

Lehrstuhl für Betriebswirtschaftslehre,

insbes. Betriebliche Steuerlehre

Feldkirchenstr. 21

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 19 D-96052 Bamberg

Tel: +49 / 951 / 863-2708

Fax: +49 / 951 / 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

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 6 Examination: written exam

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Basics of Business Taxation

Grundlagen der Unternehmensbesteuerung

Survey of the domestic tax system; Survey of business tax system; Procedure of taxation (Fiscal Code); German income tax Language: German




Basics of International Taxation

Grundlagen der Internationalen Steuerlehre

Basics of international tax planning; Income taxation of cross-border investments (inbound/outbound); Effects of the regulations of the EU; Double Taxation Agreements Language: German




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 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture



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; Audit by the fiscal authorities Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture



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 Language: German

20 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture



Master Program

Business Taxation III: Company Taxation and Legal Form

Unternehmensbesteuerung III: Rechtsformorientierte Unternehmensbesteuerung

Prerequisites: Bachelor degree Company tax systems; Taxation of sole trader and partnerships; Taxation of corporations; Effective tax burden of domestic companies Language: German




Business Taxation IV: Tax Bases

Unternehmensbesteuerung IV: Systeme steuerlicher Gewinnermittlung

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 Language: German




International Business Taxation II: Taxation of Cross-Border Activities

Internationale Unternehmensbesteuerung II: Besteuerung internationaler Unternehmensaktivitäten

Prerequisites: Bachelor degree International tax policy strategies; Taxation of outbound investments; Taxation of inbound investments; Double taxation and double tax relief mechanisms Language: German




Capital Markets and Taxation

Kapitalmarkt und Besteuerung

Prerequisites: Bachelor degree. Taxation of financial instruments; Tax effects on capital markets; Taxation of market participants; International tax planning Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture / seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Case studies

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: first lesson

3.1.4 International Accounting and Auditing

Prof. Dr. Brigitte Eierle

Chair of International Accounting and Auditing

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2545

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2546


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

Bachelor Program

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 21 Bookkeeping

Buchführung

Prerequisites: None This module introduces the basic principles of financial accounting and preparation of the annual financial statement. Posting essential business transactions as well as profit and loss accounting will be explained and practised in corresponding tutorials and practice sessions. Key learning topics are: Concept and functions of accounting; Operands in accounting; Basic legal principles; Relationships between Inventory, balance sheet and income statement; Basic principles of double-entry bookkeeping: account entries, organisation of accounts, booking in T-accounts; Booking in company operating divisions (particularly: movement of goods, production, personnel, fixed assets, financial issues); Preparation of financial statements (accruals, depreciation, reserves, non-corporate accruals) Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / each term Teaching Method: Lecture, Practical Seminars, Tutorial

Credits: 6 Examination: 2h written exam

Registration Lecture: none Registration Exam: central registration

Accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code

Rechnungslegung nach HGB

Prerequisites: None, but prior bookkeeping knowledge is strongly recommended. In this module the basic principles of Commercial Accounting together with Tax Accounting will be taught and current variations of accounting strategies will be discussed. In the corresponding practice sessions, knowledge acquired will be applied through practical case studies. Key learning topics are: Functions of business accounting; Legal basis for the preparation of business accounts in Germany; Basic elements of accounts reporting; Reporting of fixed assets; Reporting of current assets; Reporting of equity capital; Reporting of debt capital; Deferred taxation; Accruals and deferred income; Profit and loss accounting; Notes; Management report; Filing and auditing Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture, Practical Seminars, Tutorial



Accounting in accordance with IFRS – Basic Principles

Rechnungslegung nach IFRS - Grundlagen

Prerequisites: None, but knowledge of Accounting and Auditing in accordance with the German Commercial Code is strongly recommended. In this module, the process of international harmonisation of external accounting in Germany as well as the institutional and normative basic principles of accounting in accordance with IFRS will be taught. In the corresponding practice sessions, knowledge acquired will be applied through practical case studies. Key learning topics are: Influencing environmental factors affecting financial reporting systems; The process of internationalising financial reporting in Germany; History, organisation and functioning of the IASB; Framework of the IASB; Components of IFRS financial statements; Essential provisions of the IFRS in regard to balance sheet information, evaluation and disclosure; Principles of consolidated financial statements in accordance with IFRS Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture, Practical Seminar



Auditing and Corporate Governance

Wirtschaftsprüfung und Corporate Governance

Prerequisites: None, but knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting according to the German Commercial Code is strongly recommended. In this module theoretical and normative principles of financial statements auditing are introduced and placed in the context of corporate governance. On the basis of case studies, knowledge acquired will be applied within smaller groups to selected audit areas. Key learning topics are: Integration of financial statements auditing into the system of corporate governance; Theoretical and normative principles of auditing financial statements; Risk-based auditing approach; Commissioning and audit planning; Audit evidence and procedures; Verdicts, reporting and audit documentation; Quality assurance and external quality control Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture, Seminar-like tuition



Master Program

22 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Business Valuation and Analysis

Unternehmensbewertung und –analyse

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS is strongly recommended. In this module theoretical basic principles of key figure analysis and business valuation are taught. In the corresponding practical sessions, knowledge acquired will be applied through analyses of business assets, financial position and earnings. Students will also carry out business valuation and practise making investment decisions. Key learning topics are: Principles of investment appraisal; Principles of business valuation; Basic principles of financing theory; Financial statement analysis; Techniques for strategic balance sheet analysis; Fundamental methods of forecasting; Incorporation of current research Language: German




Group Accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS

Konzernrechnungslegung nach HGB und IFRS

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS is strongly recommended. In this module theoretical and in-depth normative knowledge of group accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS will be taught and applied through practical exercises using actual case studies. Key learning topics are: Necessity and significance of consolidated financial statements; Foundations and principles of group accounting; Statutory need to prepare financial statements and consolidation; Preparation of consolidated financial statements (from HB I to HB II); Consolidation measure; Deferred taxes in consolidated financial statements; Special features of international consolidated financial statements; Notes and management report; Cash flow statement; Equity statement; Segment reporting; Filing and auditing requirements Language: German




Accounting in accordance with IFRS – Advanced

Rechnungslegung nach IFRS - Vertiefung

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS is strongly recommended.

This module concentrates on key approaches in empirical accounting research, deepens knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and

discusses a selection of special problems. Knowledge acquired will be reinforced by use of case studies.

Key learning topics are:

Organisation of the IASB

Conceptual framework of the IASB

Empirical accounting research

Accounting for deferred taxes in accordance with IFRS

Special questions of accounting for tangible assets in accordance with IFRS

Special questions of accounting for intangible assets in accordance with IFRS

Accounting for hedge accounting in accordance with IFRS

Accounting for pension provisions in accordance with IFRS

Accounting for share-based payments in accordance with IFRS

Special problems to do with revenue recognition

Current projects of the IASB Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture, Seminar-likte tuition



Seminar: Advanced International Financial Reporting

Advanced International Financial Reporting

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with IFRS is strongly recommended. Students will receive a course certificate (Schein) which will be upon application credited towards the course “Rechnungslegung nach IFRS – Vertiefung”.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 23 Recognition, measurement and disclosure of assets; Revenue recognition; Working capital management; Pensions; Related party transactions; Recording the issuance of bonds; Leases Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 1 / winter Teaching Method: Presentation, Discussion

Credits: 6 Examination: Essay, Presentation, Discussion

Registration Lecture: Individual term of application,

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Registration Exam: Individual term of application, please look at notice board of

current news

Seminar: Trends in International Accounting and Auditing

Aktuelle Fragen zur Internationalen Rechnungslegung und Wirtschaftsprüfung

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS is strongly recommended.

The module deals with current questions concerning national and international accounting, auditing and further accounting-relevant themes from the teaching and research programme of the department.

Language: German (For exchange students it is possible to write the essay and give the presentation in English.)

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / each term Teaching Method: Presentation, Discussion





current news

Seminar: Business Valuation through Preparation and Auditing of Separate and Consolidated Financial Statements

Unternehmensbewertung bei Erstellung und Prüfung des Jahres- und Konzernabschlusses

Prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree is normally required. Knowledge of accounting in accordance with the German Commercial Code and IFRS is strongly recommended. In this module the theoretical principles of business valuation will be taught and presented in the context of financial statements year-end

accounts auditing and purchase price allocation. Knowledge acquired will be applied using selected themes within smaller groups.

Key learning topics are:

Theoretical basic principles of business valuation

Accounting for shares in affiliated undertakings and participating interests in separate and consolidated financial statements

Basic principles of purchase price allocation in accordance with IFRS

Valuation methods in the context of purchase price allocation

Subsequent accounting: Impairment of assets Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / each term Teaching Method: Presentation, Discussion





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3.1.5 International Management

Prof. Dr. Johann Engelhard

Chair of Business Administration and International Management

Feldkirchenstr. 21 D-96052 Bamberg Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2670 Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2671 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/sowi/intman

Prerequisite: Basic knowledge in Business Administration

24 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 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 check our notice board or webpage for further information. A participation in any type of examination is possible only after registration via Flex Now! The courses Intercultural Management and Intercultural Communication are in English all other courses are in German.

Bachelor Program

Intercultural Communication [IntMan-B-08]

Interkulturelle Kommunikation

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

Hours per week / Semester: 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.)

Registration Lecture: yes: see website Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Principles of International Management [IntMan-B-01]

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial


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


Internationalization Processes and Comparative Management [IntMan-B-02]

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.





Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 25 Foreign Market Entry: Strategies and Techniques [IntMan-B-04]

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





European Integration: European Business Implications [IntMan-B-05]

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




Registration Lecture: yes: see website Registration Exam: central registration

Master Program

International Financial Management and Exchange Rate Risk Management [IntMan-M-04]

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


Credits: 6 Examination: written lecture specific examination (1 hour)

Registration Lecture: yes: see website Registration Exam: central registration

Design and Management of International Corporations [IntMan-M-03]

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





Intercultural Management [IntMan-M-05]

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

26 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture




Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 27 3.1.6 Innovation Management

Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster

Chair of Innovation Management

Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-3971

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-3975


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

Bachelor Program

Introduction to Innovation Management

Grundlagen des Innovationsmanagements

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster 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 Encouragement of innovations in organizations: The role of innovation culture Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture & tutorial, multimedia-based case studies

Credits: 6 Examination: Written exam


Organizational Knowledge Management

Wissensmanagement

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, M.Sc. Michael Kolloch 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 Organizational learning in knowledge-based companies Language: German (case studies in English)

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture & tutorial, multimedia-based case studies


Registration Lecture: yes: WS14/15: 24.09.-

01.10.2014

Registration Exam: yes: WS14/15: 06.-12.10.2014

28 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Technology and R&D Management

Technologie- und F&E-Management

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, N.N. Technology strategies in organizations Methods of technology acquisition Technology and market pioneers and followers: The time dimension of innovation Main tools of technology and R&D management: Technology lifecycle, S-curve, portfolio management Stage-gate approach Key success factors of new product development Language: German (case studies in English)

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer,

besides WS14/15

Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, learning videos

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and term paper

Business Model Innovations

Innovationsorientierte Unternehmensführung

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, presentation, learning videos

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and term paper, answering of paper- and course-related

questions


01.10.2014


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

Bachelorarbeiten-Seminar

Main Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, N.N. 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 Language: German

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

Registration Lecture: ye WS14/15:.09.-01.10. Registration Exam: no

Master Program

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 29 Innovation in Networks

Innovation in Netzwerken

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

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 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, learning videos, demonstration of

software application, presentation



01.10.2014

Registration Exam: yes: to be announced

Innovation and Collaboration

Innovation und Kollaboration

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, M.Sc. Fabian Reck 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 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, multimedia-based learning simulation,

learning videos


questions


01.10.2014


Organizational Crisis Management

Organisationales Krisenmanagement

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster, N.N. 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 Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, multimedia-based learning simulation


questions

30 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Registration Lecture: yes: WS14/15: 24.09.-

01.10.2014


International Innovation Strategies

International Innovation Strategies

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

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, IT- and multimedia-based learning simulations,

learning videos

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and term paper, assignments, answering of paper- and

course-related questions


01.10.2014


Implementation and Diffusion of Innovations

Implementation and Diffusion of Innovations

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Alexander Fliaster 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 information systems 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 Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, IT-based learning simulation, learning videos, case

studies



01.10.2014


Organizational Innovativeness and Creativity

Organizational Innovativeness and Creativity


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

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 31 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 Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter + summer,

besides WS14/15

Teaching Method: Lecture, case studies, learning videos

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and term paper, assignments, answering of paper- and

course-related questions

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

Masterarbeiten-Seminar


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 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture, case study, presentation, classroom discussion

Credits: 5 Examination: Presentation and contribution to the classroom discussion


01.10.2014

Registration Exam: no

32 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.1.7 Marketing

Prof. Dr. Björn Ivens

Full Professor of Marketing & Head of the Marketing Department

Faculty of Social Sciences & Business Administration


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2566

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-5566


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

Bachelor Program

Marketing Management

Marketing Management

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial (in German)

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination


Customer Management

Customer Management

Presents the scope of customer management, theoretical foundations, and the different strategic and operative sub-processes in customer

management.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar (in English)

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination (presentations?)


Global Marketing

Global Marketing

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.

Language: English



Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes:

Marketing seminar I

Marketingseminar I

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

Language: German

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 33 Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar (in German)

Credits: 6 Examination: Research report with presentation


Master Program

Strategy and Responsibility in Marketing

Strategie und Verantwortung im Marketing

Covers the fundamental strategic marketing decisions companies need to take, e.g. market selection, competitive strategy, transaction vs.

relationship marketing and Corporate Social Responsibility.

Language: German




Brand Management & Communication

Brand Management & Communication

Presents the challenges of managing brands as well as the central aspects of marketing communication.

Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Empirical research project with reports and presentations


Business to Business Marketing and Purchasing

Business to Business Marketing and Purchasing

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.

Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination, Research report with presentation


Price Management

Price Management

Discusses the challenges of pricing. Covers managerial approaches in pricing as well as aspects of price-related customer behaviour.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar (in English)



Health Care Marketing

Health Care Marketing

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.

34 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar (in German)

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination, presentation, summary


Marketing Seminar II (MA)

Marketing Seminar II (MA)

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter and summer Teaching Method: Seminar (in German)



Research Seminar International Marketing

Forschungsseminar Internationales Marketing

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar (in German)


Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam:

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 35 3.1.8 Assistant Professorship of Marketing Intelligence

Prof. Dr. Alexander Leischnig

Assistant Professorship of Marketing Intelligence


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2970

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2975


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

Bachelor Courses

Introduction to Marketing Intelligence

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and Exercises

Credits: 6 Examination: Written Test (60 minutes, 50% multiple choice questions)

Registration Lecture: yes: central registration Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Current Issues in Consumer Research

Aktuelle Aspekte der Käuferverhaltensforschung

Language: German


Credits: 6 Examination: Thesis and Presentation

Registration Lecture: yes: central registration Registration Exam: no

Master Courses

Marketing Research Methods

Methoden der Marktforschung

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures and Exercises



Services Marketing

Dienstleistungsmarketing

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar



Experimental Marketing Research

Experimentelle Marktforschung

Language: German

36 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Written Test and Thesis

Registration Lecture: yes: central registration Registration Exam: yes dezentralized

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 37 3.1.9 Banking & Financial Control

Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck

Chair of Banking and Financial Control

Kärntenstr. 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2091

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2092


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/bwl-bfc/

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 Business objectives and decisions; Financial decision accounting; Accounting and financial control; Financial control and financial ratios of businesses Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures

Credits: 6 Examination: Written Exam


Cases in Corporate Finance [BFC-B-02]

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Financial planning; Determination of the cost of capital; Valuation; M&A Transactions; The Value of Control; Company restructuring

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and case discussions

Credits: 6 Examination: Written exam and case assignments


Insurance Management [BFC-B-03]

Versicherungsbetriebslehre

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Determination of insurance supply and demand, Implementation of capital market concepts and models for pricing insurance contracts

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Presentation

Credits: 6 Examination: Written seminar thesis and presentation

Registration Lecture: see homepage Registration Exam: yes: decentral registr.

Financial Intermediaries [BFC-B-04]

Bankbetriebslehre

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Financial intermediaries in Germany; Theory of financial institutions; Regulation of banks; Cost accounting in banks

Language: German

38 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and case discussions



International Entrepreneurship [BFC-B-05]

Internationales Entrepreneurship

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Introduction to Entrepreneurship; Business plans; Creation of ideas; Presentation of ideas

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Presentation



Practical Aspects of Institutional Portfolio Management [BFC-B-06]

Main Lecturer: Thomas Ross Introduction to the investible universe, actors, tools and opportunities; Basic tenants of investing; Financial theory; Observational limitations / contradictions; Practical applications; Role of information; Price versus value; Portfolio construction, characteristics and measurement Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and case discussions

Credits: 3 Examination: Written seminar thesis


Startup and SME Business Planning - The Businessplan as a Planning Tool [BFC-B-07]

Businessplanerstellung – Der Businessplan als Planungstool für Startups und KMU

Main Lecturer: Dr. Markus Wolf Benefits and value proposition; Market & competitive analysis; Marketing & sales; Business model; Opportunities & risks; Implementation timetable; the entrepreneurial team Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 1 / summer & winter Teaching Method: Lectures and case discussions



Master Program

Financial Innovation [BFC-M-01]

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Forward and futures; Option markets; Binomial option pricing; Black/Scholes world; Generalizations of the Black/Scholes world; Options on futures Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and case discussions



International Finance [BFC-M-02]

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Exchange rates; Global capital sourcing and investing; Cross currency swaps; Exchange rate futures and options; International asset pricing; International capital budgeting

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 39 Language: English




Fixed Income Instruments [BFC-M-03]

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Interest rates; Bond markets; Bond forwards & futures; Interest rate swaps; Credit risk; Interest rate options; Ho-Lee model Language: German




Debt Capital Markets [BFC-M-04]

Main Lecturer: Petra Kirchner Primary and secondary capital market; Major international markets; Bonds and other securities; Legal requirements with respect to bonds; Securitization, documentation, listing and balancing of bonds; Debt issuance programs; Bonds before the crisis and today; Promissory Notes ("Schuldscheine")

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures



Research Issues in Banking and Financial Control [BFC-M-05]

Forschungsfragen im Bereich Banking und Finanzcontrolling

Main Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Matthias Muck Advanced topics in banking and financial control; Derivatives; Financial engineering; Fixed income and term structure; Asset management, Asset pricing, International capital market theory Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures

Credits: 6 Examination: Written seminar thesis


40 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.1.10 Finance

Prof. Dr. Andreas Oehler

Chair of Business Administration and Finance

Kärntenstraße 7

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2537

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2538


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

Bachelor Program

Corporate Finance I: Finance, Financial Management, Performance Analysis and Investing [Finanz-01-B]

Unternehmensfinanzierung I: Finanzierung, Finanzmanagement, Performanceanalyse und Investitionsrechnung

Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Management, Financial Markets, Financial Intermediation and Financial Risks; Venture Finance and Going Public; Case studies on startups and entrepreneurship with a focus on budgetary planning and liquidity Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures, Presentations & Discussion

Credits: 6 Examination: Portfolio of Assignment & Presentation

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: Individual term of application, please look at notice board

for current news

International Corporate Finance [Finanz-05-B]

Internationale Unternehmensfinanzierung

Introduction to Corporate Finance and Financial Management, Financial Markets, Financial Intermediation and Financial Risks; Venture Finance and Going Public; Case studies on startups and entrepreneurship with a focus on budgetary planning and liquidity / international focus Language: German



Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: : Individual term of application, please look at notice board

for current news

Financial Markets I : Asset Pricing, Valuation & Market Efficiency [Finanz-02-B]

Finanzmärkte I: Asset Pricing, Bewertung & Markteffizienz

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 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures, Presentations & Discussion



for current news

Risk Management I : Market Risks & Derivates [Finanz-03-B]

Risikomanagement I: Marktrisiken & Derivate

Decision making under risk; Fundamentals in risk management; Pricing risks; Market risk analysis; Market risk control Language: German


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 41 Credits: 6 Examination: Portfolio of Assignment & Presentation


for current news

Master Program

Financial Markets II: Behavioural Finance, Market Microstructure & Noise [Finanz-03-M]

Finanzmärkte II: Behavioral Finance, Marktstruktur und Noise

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 Language: German




for current news

Risk Management II: Credit Risks & Rating [Finanz-04-M]

Risikomanagement II: Kreditrisiken & Rating

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




for current news

Corporate Finance III: Corporate Governance & Control [Finanz-01-M]

Unternehmensfinanzierung III: Corporate Governance & Control

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 Language: German




for current news

Corporate Finance IV : Rating, Capital Structure & Payout Policies [Finanz-02-M]

Unternehmensfinanzierung IV: Rating, Kapitalstruktur & Ausschüttungen

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 Language: German




for current news

42 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.1.11 Operations Management and Business Logistics

Prof. Dr. Eric Sucky

Chair of Business Administration, Operations Management and Business Logistics


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2519

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2520


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

Basic Studies (1st and 2ndyear)

Production & Logistics Management I

Produktions- und Logistikmanagement I

Basic structures and concepts of production and logistics; production theory, cost theory; inventory planning; vehicle routing; production

scheduling.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ summer Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial



Production & Logistics Management II

Produktions- und Logistikmanagement II

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial



Logistics: Operational Decision Making in Business Logistics

Logistik: Logistisches Prozessmanagement

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

Language: German




Advanced Studies (3rd and 4th year)

Operations Management: General Problems in Production Management

Operations Management: Allgemeine Problemstellung des Produktionsmanagement

Introduction to operations management; Production Planning & Control: strategic production management, auctions and assembly line

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 43 balancing; short-term planning models, lot-sizing, order release and scheduling

Language: German




Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management

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.

Language: German




Operations Research

Operations Research

The lecture discusses general optimization methods that are frequently applied in transportation and production planning. Methods

include the simplex algorithm, branch-and-bound-algorithm, as well as several heuristics. Students should be aware that the subject is

quite quantitative and therefore requires a solid mathematical background.

Language: German





3.2 Module Description: Political Science

3.2.1 Chair of International Relations

Prof. Dr. Thomas Gehring

Chair of International Relations


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2720


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

Bachelor Courses

Lecture: Introduction to International and European Politics

Vorlesung: Einführung in die internationale und europäische Politik

Prerequisites: none

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter term Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 5 Examination: Final exam (90 min)

Registration Lecture: no

Registration Exam:

Proseminar: Introduction to International and European Politics

This course is designed as a complement to the introductory lecture on International Relations. The target audience is German first-year

students (BA) and exchange students with little or no previous experience in the field of international and European politics. The course

structure mirrors the content of the introductory lecture and thus includes an introduction to three main sub-areas of International

Relations, i.e. ‘International Institutions’, ‘European Integration’ and ‘Foreign Policy’. The purpose of the course is to reflect on learnt

theories and assumptions, as well as to solidify the knowledge obtained. For this purpose students are asked to participate in various

group works with a practical orientation. They will learn how to conduct theoretically guided research and how to research primary

documents.

Prerequisites: Participation in the lecture “Einführung in die internationale und europäische Politik” or an equivalent recommended.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Seminar-based course (Proseminar)

Credits: 5/6 Examination: Presentation and two short essays


Seminar: European Integration*The integration of 28 nation states within the framework of the European Union is probably the most

ambitious policy project of the post-war era. From the debris of the Second World War developed a political entity over the past 60 years,

which peacefully united the peoples of Europe and significantly influenced policy making within its member states. The aim of this course

is to provide a deeper understanding of both the history of European integration and its underlying causes and driving forces. The

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 45 seminar is designed to introduce the history, central institutions and policy making capabilities of the European Union from a theoretical

perspective. In order to study the processes of European integration and its implications for policy-making at the EU level, the course

proceeds in three steps. Firstly, students will be introduced to major theories of European integration. Subsequently, the most important

steps of European integration will be examined in light of the attained theoretical insights. Finally, the focus will shift to the policy-making

of different intergovernmental and supranational EU-level actors.

Prerequisites: Participants must have considerable knowledge of the European Union and integration theories. Beginners should consider

participation in the course Introduction to International and European Politics, instead (* Participation is restricted to one of the marked

seminars).

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter + summer Teaching Method: Seminar-based course

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and Term Paper


Seminar: International Institutions *

The recent global and European financial crises demonstrated once again that many contemporary economic problems exceed the

boundaries of nation-states. Thus, global economic governance is of crucial importance in order to address such economic problems. In

this policy field, a multitude of international institutions can be observed and deserves analytical attention. In order to introduce students

to the systematic study of global economic governance and respective international institutions, the seminar proceeds in three steps:

Firstly, the three schools of IR theory and their view on international institutions will be discussed. Subsequently, within the second part

of the seminar several important international institutions like the World Trade Organization, the IMF or the EU will be studied

empirically. Finally, a third section will deal with the question, to what extent governance through international institutions is democratic

and legitimate.

Prerequisites: Participants must have considerable knowledge of cooperation theory and international institutions. Beginners should

consider participation in the course Introduction to International and European Politics, instead (* Participation is restricted to one of the

marked seminars).

Language: English




Seminar: Foreign Policy & Security Studies in International Relations*

This seminar is designed as an introduction to academic foreign policy studies. Generally speaking, the study of Foreign Policy (FP) is a

particular theme of political science, located at the intersection between Public Policy and International Relations (IR). Studying FP has a

long and prominent place in political thinking. Traditional historiography and political philosophy have always focused on events related to

peace and war, therefore paying special attention to diplomatic history and military conflict.

Against this background, FP studies had a great impact on the development of IR, as students will see in the readings of predominant realist

authors and their liberal and constructivist critics. However, IR has been accused of neglecting systematic studies of FP. Hence, FP scholars

put in great efforts to establish a separate academic field, usually labeled Foreign Policy Analysis (FPA), but the acceptance and development

of this new subfield has been hampered for three major reasons: the complexity and dynamics of the topic, the structural focus of

mainstream IR, and the lack of mutual attention FP practitioners and IR scholars pay to each other. As a result, there is no generally accepted

synthesis of FPA but several distinctive approaches to the study of FP.

The aim of this seminar is to provide an overview of the key approaches to FP with a particular emphasis on U.S. and German foreign

policies. Students will practice their theoretical and methodological skills in a series of contemporary case studies on security policy issues.

Finally, students should be enabled to analyze and discuss foreign policy case studies in a theoretically informed and meaningful manner.

Prerequisites: Participants must have considerable knowledge of IR. Beginners should consider participation in the course Introduction to

International and European Politics, instead (* Participation is restricted to one of the marked seminars).

46 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Language: English




Master Courses

Policy-making in the European Union

There is no single mode of European policy-making. To grasp the nature of European integration, its drivers and problems, one has to

understand how European policies are made and how they develop. Without its policies, the Union would have hardly any impact on its

member states and their societies. Each of these policies is shaped by its own underlying problems, constellation of interests of relevant

actors, including states and non-state actors, and each of them has its own institutional foundation in terms of scope, patterns of delegation

and decision-making procedures. Moreover, policies are frequently not evolving independently from each other, but affect each other’s

development and effectiveness. The policy-making perspective draws attention to the fact that EU policies emerge from a combined effort

of decision-making at different levels of the European polity: Policy-making is influenced by intergovernmental politics at the treaty level,

by legislative politics involving Commission, Council and Parliament most frequently according to the co-decision procedure, as well as by

committee politics and judicial politics.

This lecture examines the political system of the European Union by exploring the rationales inherent in the major European policies. It

analyses all major EU policies, including single market policy, environmental and social policies, agricultural and regional policies,

competition and monetary policies, external relations. Participants should become aware of the major issues, interests and institutional

foundations that shape the specific rationales of EU policies. They shall learn, for example, why and how European single market policy

affects European environmental policy, and that it exerts influence of European social policy in different ways. They should become able to

explain how internal policies affect EU external relations, why it matters whether liberalization of the telecom market or electricity market

is realized under European single market policy or under European competition policy, and why it is so difficult to reform European

agricultural policy, while regional policy is adapted comparatively smoothly to new circumstances.

Prerequisites: Extended knowledge of the European Union and integration theories.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter term Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 5 Examination: Final exam (90 min)


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 47 3.2.2 Political Theory

Prof. Dr. Johannes Marx (im Wintersemester 2014/15 in Elternzeit)

Chair in Political Theory


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2640

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2641


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

Vertretung im Wintersemester 2014/15: Prof. Dr. Martin Rechenauer; [email protected]

Basic Studies (Bachelor in Political Science)

Introduction to Political Theory

Vorlesung: Einführung in die politische Theorie

Political concepts; basic epistemological and methodological problems; normative, positive and practical theory; ideas of the common

good and the legitimization of political power; the limits of legitimate state action; problems of collective action and social choice.

Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: Written Exam


Seminar on Europe – Idea or illusion?

S: Seminar (BA) zu Themen der Politischen Theorie: Europa - Idee oder Illusion?

Language: German


Credits: 5 / 6 Examination: Written Exam / Oral Presentation and Written Exam


Seminar on Rational Choice

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

Language: German




Seminar on Growth and Degroth economy

Seminar (BA) zu Themen der Politischen Theorie: Wachstum und Postwachstumsökonomie

Language: German




48 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Seminar on Philosophy of Science

Seminar (BA) zu Themen der Politischen Theorie: Wissenschaftstheorie

Language: German




Seminar on basics in argumentation and text analysis

Proseminar / Übung (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Grundlagen Argumentation und Textanalyse

Language: German




Seminar: Foundations of Decision Making and Sharing Fairly

Proseminar / Übung (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Grundlagen des Entscheidens und fairen Teilens

Language: German



Registration Lecture: yes: enter deadline! no ☐ Registration Exam: yes: enter deadline! no ☐

Seminar: Introduction to Game Theory

Proseminar / Übung (BA) zur Politischen Theorie: Einführung in die Spieltheorie

Language: German




Seminar on Political philosophy in acient times

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

Language: German




[Bachelor Programme in Political Science: The Basic Module "Political Theory" (15 / 17 ECTS) comprises the introductory lecture and

two seminars (Seminar BA)]

Advanced Studies I (Bachelor in Political Science 3rd year)

Advanced Seminar: Modern contractualism

Vertiefungsseminar zur Politischen Theorie: Moderner Kontraktualismus

Prerequisites: Eligibility requirement for advanced seminars (BA) (Vertiefungsseminar): Attendance of module 3 (lecture course, seminar

and proseminar). For details please contact your lecturer.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 49 Language: German


Credits: 8 Examination: Term paper and presentation


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

Advanced Studies II (Master in Political Science)

Positive Political Theory: Introduction to Social Choice Theory Introduction in Social Choice

Seminar (MA) zu ausgewählten Themen der Positiven Politischen Theorie: Einführung in die "Social Choice"-Theorie

Prerequisites: Eligibility requirement for MA courses: Admission to MA degree in Political Science or (i) completion of a BA degree and

(ii) attendance of the lecture course (BA) in Political Theory and (iii) attendance of a seminar (BA) or advanced seminar (BA) in Political

Theory.

Language: German




Normative Political Theory:

Normative Political Theory: The political philosophy of Hobbes and Locke

Normative Politische Theorie: S (MA): Die Politische Philosophie von Hobbes und Locke im Vergleich



Theory.

Language: German




Positive / Normative Political Theory

Lecture course: Normative Political Theory Theories of justice

Vorlesung Normative Politische Theorie: Theorien der Gerechtigkeit Prerequisites: Eligibility requirement for MA courses: Admission to MA degree in Political Science or (i) completion of a BA degree and


Theory.

Language: German


Credits: 5 / 8 Examination: Term paper and presentation / Written Exam


50 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Seminar: Classic works of Positive Political Theory / Lecture course: Positive Political Theory/

Seminar: Klassiker der Positiven Politischen Theorie / identisch mit: Vorlesung Positive Politische Theorie



Theory.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture / Seminar

Credits: 5 / 8 Examination: Term paper and presentation / Written Exam



3.2.3 Comparative Politics

Prof. Dr. Thomas Saalfeld

Head of the Section Comparative Politics


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2555

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2606


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

Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver

Head of the Section Empirical Political Science

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2493


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

Please note that the module titles mentioned below are generic „catalogue titles“ (Katalogtitel). Normally, modules of each type (i.e., under each catalogue title) will be offered at least once a year. In many cases, at least one module of each type (catalogue title) will be offered in every semester. The relevant module’s specific topic is referred to as “semester title”. For example, there will usually be several modules under the generic catalogue title “Selected Topics in Comparative Politics”. These modules will have specific semester titles such as (“Selected Topics in Comparative Politics: Scandinavian Government and Politics” or “Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics: Coalition Governance in Western Europe”).

Introductory Courses (1st and 2nd year of undergraduate studies) (Bachelor in Political Science)

Introduction to Comparative Politics

V: Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

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).

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture-based introductory module (weekly two-hour lectures) for

undergraduate students

Credits: 5 Examination: Written end-of-term examination

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: deadlines are given at the homepage of the chair!

Qualitative Research Methods in Comparative Politics

PS:Qualitative Methoden des politikwissenschaftlichen Vergleichs

This type of module is based on weekly seminars where learners deepen their understanding of qualitative research methods in political

science. The course complements modules on quantitative methods. Teaching will be based on exemplary topics. For up-to-date

information and more specific themes that you can choose from, please refer to http://www.uni-

bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/grundstudium-bachelor/.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter and summer Teaching Method: Seminar-based introductory module (Proseminar) for

undergraduate students (weekly two-hour seminars)

Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and end-of-term paper

Registration Seminar: no Registration Exam: yes: deadlines are given at the homepage of the chair!

52 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (for BA Students)

S: Ausgewählte Themen der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft

This type of seminar-based module is designed for the 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 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/.

Language: German or English, depending on the module

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter and summer Teaching Method: Seminar-based module (Seminar) for undergraduate students

(weekly two-hour seminars)



Advanced Undergraduate Studies (3rd year) (Bachelor in Political Science)

Advanced Topics in Comparative Politics

S: (BA): Vertiefungsseminar Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft

This type of seminar-based module 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 qualitative and quantitative research 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/.


Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter and summer Teaching Method: Seminar-based module (Seminar) for advanced undergraduate

students (weekly two-hour seminars)



Advanced Studies (Master in Political Science)

Comparative Political Institutions

V: Comparative Political Institutions

This lecture-based module 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/.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture-based module (Vorlesung) for graduate students (weekly

two-hour lectures in English)

Credits: 5 Examination: Written end-of-term examination

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: deadlines are given at the homepage of the chair!

Qualitative Methods of Comparative Social Inquiry

S: Qualitative Methoden des sozialwissenschaftlichen Vergleichs

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 53 In this seminar-based module learners will discuss selected qualitative research methods in political science and congenial disciplines

(e.g. International Relations or Sociology). This includes case studies, small N-analysis, case studies, process tracing, discourse analysis,

content analysis, analytic narratives and mixed-methods designs. For up-to-date information on the current programme please refer to

http://www.uni-bamberg.de/comparpol/leistungen/studium/lehrveranstaltungen/hauptstudium-master/.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar-based module (Seminar) for graduate students (weekly

two-hour seminars in English)



Selected Topics in Comparative Politics (for MA students)

S: Themen der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft

This seminar-based module for MA students is designed to deal with selected topics in the study of political parties, interest groups and

social movement, 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/.


Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer and winter Teaching Method: Seminar-based module (Seminar) for graduate students (weekly

two-hour seminars)



Methodological Problems of Comparative Politics

S: Methodische Probleme der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft

This seminar-based module 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 the impact of

institution or 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/.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer and winter Teaching Method: Seminar-based module (Seminar) for graduate students (weekly

two-hour seminars)



54 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.2.4 Political Sociology

Prof. Dr. Harald Schoen

Chair of Political Sociology


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2738

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-5737


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

Basic Studies (1st and 2nd year)

Introduction to Political Sociology

Vorlesung: Einführung in die Politische Soziologie

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).

Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: 2 hour written test

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: As of April 1

Introductory Seminar in Political Sociology

Seminar: Einführung in die Politische Soziologie

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter and summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and written test/term paper

Registration Lecture: yes: As of April 1 / October 1 Registration Exam: no

Methods of Political Sociology

Proseminar: Methoden der Politischen Soziologie

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.

Language: German

Hours per week /Semester: 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

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.

Language: German

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 55 Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter or summer Teaching Method: Seminar with practical computer applications

Credits: 8 Examination: Presentation in class and term paper


Advanced Studies (4th and 5th year)

Political Attitudes and Political Behavior

Vorlesung: Politische Einstellungen und politisches Verhalten

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

level.

Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: 20 minute oral examination or 2 hour written test for each of the two

lectures (I & II)

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: As of October 1

Advanced Methods of Data Analysis

Seminar: Fortgeschrittene Methoden der Datenanalyse

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

applications of data analysis.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar with practical computer applications

Credits: 8 Examination: Two papers

Registration Lecture: yes: As of April 1 Registration Exam: no

Political Attitudes

Hauptseminar: Politische Einstellungen

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

examples of application.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar with practical computer applications

Credits: 12 Examination: Term paper and several presentations in class

Registration Lecture: yes: As of March 1 Registration Exam: no

Political Behavior

Hauptseminar: Politisches Verhalten

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).

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar with practical computer applications

Credits: 12 Examination: Term paper and several presentations in class

Registration Lecture: yes: As of September 1 Registration Exam: no

56 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.2.5 Chair of Comparative Public Policy

Prof. Dr. Thomas Rixen

Chair of Comparative Public Policy


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2732


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

Bachelor Courses

Introduction to Comparative Policy Analysis

Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikfeldanalyse

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.

Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: 2-hour written examination


Seminar on topics of international comparative policy analysis

Seminar zu Themen der international vergleichenden Politikfeldanalyse

The aim of these BA-level seminars is to analyze different policy fields and to discuss specific issues of policy analysis. The participants of

these Seminars acquire knowledge about specific themes in public policy. Their task is to develop a research question and a research

design based on one of the theories of public policy analysis. Results will have to be presented in class. The presentations constitute the

basis for their research papers.

In this course, participants get to know a relevant policy issues and will learn to prepare a empirical research based on literature, data and

primary sources.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 5 or 6 Examination: Oral presentation and term paper


Advanced Seminar: Actor-Centred Institutionalism

Vertiefungsseminar: Akteurzentrierter Institutionalismus

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. Language: German or English


Credits: 8 Examination: Oral presentation and term paper


Master Courses

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 57 Lecture: Political Economy

Vorlesung: Politische Ökonomie

The lecture deals with the interactions between politics and economy. The first part of the lecture copes with important basics of

economics and gives an overview of the history of concepts and important theories of economics. The second part introduces concepts,

theories and methods of modern political economy. Examples of issues are: New institutional economics, game theory, international

trade theory, the theory of public goods and public finance basics. The third part shows how the previously learned approaches and

methods can be applied to important policy fields. Examples of issues are: current research on the varieties of capitalism, comparative

welfare state research, tax and fiscal policy, financial regulation and the question of economic governance capacity under conditions of

globalization.

The aim of the lecture is to get a better understanding of the relation between state and market. Furthermore the participants should be

able to interpret current events, by the use of the knowledge they achieved in the lecture.

Materials and literature will be provided in the virtual campus.

Language: German or English




Seminar: Political Economy

Seminar: Politische Ökonomie

In this seminar we will analyze the relation between politics and economy by deepening one or a few selected issues of the lecture in

Political Economy. Students will prepare and present their own research papers.

The aim of the seminar is to achieve a deeper understanding on the relation between politics and the economy. Furthermore this seminar

improves your skills to do theory-guided empirical research in political economy.

Materials and literature will be provided in the virtual campus. Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Seminar



Seminar: Selected theories of policy analysis

Seminar: Ausgewählte Theorien der Politikfeldanalyse

The aim of the seminar is to achieve deeper knowledge on theoretical approaches to explain policies, like: actor-centered institutionalism,

power resources, veto players or historical institutionalism etc. In addition to intensive theoretical reflection the participants will learn

more about empirical application of the theoretical approaches. The students will have the possibility to prepare their own research papers

and to present them as well.

Within the seminar students will learn more about the theoretical approaches of public policy analysis. The participants should be able to

evaluate the approaches critically and apply them in their own empirical research.

Materials and literature will be provided in the virtual campus. Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Seminar



Seminar: Selected Policy Fields

Seminar: Ausgewählte Politikfelder

Within the seminar one or more policy fields will be analyzed. Which factors determine these policies. Examples of potential policy fields

are: financial market regulation, tax policy or social policy. Other topics could include the analysis of certain outcomes or processes, for

example: Public debt, inequality and liberalization. We will not only analyze the national or comparative level, but also the European and

global level.

This seminar improves your skills to do theory-guided empirical research in public policy analysis.

Materials and literature will be provided in the virtual campus.

58 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Seminar



Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 59 3.2.6 Chair of Political Science

Prof. Dr. Heike Klüver

Professor of Political Science

University of Bamberg

Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences

Feldkirchenstraße 21, Room FG1 01.05

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel: +49 / 951 / 863 2493


Website: www.heike-kluever.com

Bachelor Courses

Seminar zu Themen der internationalen und europäischen Politik: Einführung in internationale Verhandlungen

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation/Research paper

Registration Lecture: yes: 01.09.-20.10.2014 FlexNow Registration Exam: yes: 01.09.-20.10.2014 FlexNow

Einführung in die Vergleichende Politikwissenschaft Language : German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Vorlesung


Registration Lecture: yes: 01.10.2014-04.01.2015

FlexNow

Registration Exam: yes 01.10.2014-04.01.2015 FlexNow

Vertiefungsseminar internationale und europäische Politik : Policy-Making in der Europäischen Union Language : German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Vertiefungsseminar


Registration Lecture: yes: 01.09.-20.10.2014 FlexNow Registration Exam: yes 01.09.-20.10.2014 FlexNow

Master Courses

Analyse politischer Institutionen: Applied Regression Analysis

Language: English


Credits: 8 Examination: Research paper/Problem sets


60 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Themen der Vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft: Coalition governments: Formation, Governance and Survival

Language: English



Registration Lecture: yes: 01.10.-13.10.2014 FlexNow Registration Exam: yes 01.10.-13.10.2014 FlexNow

Seminar für Examenskandidaten (MA) Language: English Registration: Via Email to [email protected]


Credits: Examination:


Introduction to R (MA)

Language: English

Registration: Via Email: [email protected]

Hours per week / Semester: / winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar



Research Design in Social Sciences

Language: English

Registration: Via Email to [email protected]

Hours per week / Semester: / winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar



Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 61 3.2.7 Juniorprofessorship of Political Science and European Integration

Prof. Dr. Ariadna Ripoll Servent

Juniorprofessorship of Political Science and European Integration


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2425

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-XXXX


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/politik/lehrstuehle/juniorprofessur-fuer-politikwissenschaften-insbesondere-europaeische-

integration/

Bachelor Program

Seminar zu Themen der internationalen und europäischen Politik: European Integration

Language: English

Registration: Deadline FlexNow 25.09. – 20.10.2014

Hours per week / Semester: 2 winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: 25.09. – 20.10.2014 Registration Exam: yes: 25.09. – 20.10.2014

Master Courses

Ausgewählte Politikfelder: Internal security policies

Language: English

Registration: Deadlines FlexNow 01.09.2014 – 20.10.2014

Hours per week / Semester: winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: 01.09.2014 – 20.10.20 Registration Exam: yes: 01.09.2014 – 20.10.2014

Qualitative Methods of Comparative Social Inquiry

Language: English

Registration: Deadline FlexNow 01.09.2014 – 20.10.2014

Hours per week / Semester: winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: 01.09.2014 – 20.10.2014 Registration Exam: yes: 01.09.2014 – 20.10.2014


3.3 Module Description: Sociology

3.3.1 Chair of Sociology I

Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz

Chair of Sociology I

Wilhelmsplatz 3 (2nd floor)

D-96047 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2591 (-2596)

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2597


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/soz1/

Bachelor Courses

Module: Sociological Basics Modul: Soziologische Grundlagen

Course: Analysis of Social Structure I and II

Veranstaltung: Sozialstruktur im internationalen und historischen Vergleich I und II

Courses alternately offered by Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz and Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kristen

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter + 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 10 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!)

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: Central registration (set by central Examination Office)

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.

Introduction to Life Course Research

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture or seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: Oral presentation and paper/1 hour written exam

Registration Lecture/Seminar: yes: Central

registration via FlexNOW

Registration Exam: yes: Decentralized registration via FlexNOW

Course: Arbeit und Beruf im Lebenslauf

Veranstaltung: Employment and the Life Course

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.

Language: German

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 63 Hours per week / Semester: 2 / every semester Teaching Method: Lecture or seminar





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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / every semester Teaching Method: Lecture or seminar




Registration Exam: yes: Decentralized registration via FlexNOW!

Module: Population, Migration and Integration (Major Field of Study) Modul: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration (Studienschwerpunkt)

Course: Family and the Life Course

Veranstaltung: Familie im Lebenslauf

The chair of Sociology I continuously offers seminars in the major field of studies “Population, Migration and Integration”. 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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: X/ X Teaching Method: X

Credits: X Examination: X




Master Courses

Module: Sociological Theory and Analyses of Social Structure Modul: Soziologische Theorien und Sozialstrukturanalyse

Course: Social Change and International Comparison

Veranstaltung: Sozialer Wandel und internationaler Vergleich

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.

Language: German


Credits: 6 Examination: Oral presentation and paper/2 hours written exam




64 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Module: Education, Employment, Family in the Life Course (Major Field of Study) Modul: Bildung, Arbeit, Familie im 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: Advanced life course research

Veranstaltung: Fortgeschrittene Themen der international vergleichenden Lebensverlaufsforschung

The chair of Sociology I continuously offers seminars in the major field of studies “Education, Employment, Family in the Life Course”.

The courses give students advanced insights into topics of (international comparative) life course research.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter or summer Teaching Method: Seminar





Course: Selected topics of life course research

Veranstaltung: Ausgewählte Themen der international vergleichenden Lebensverlaufsforschung

The chair of Sociology I continuously offers seminars in the major field of studies “Education, Employment, Family in the Life Course”.

The courses give students advanced insights into topics of (international comparative) life course research.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter or summer Teaching Method: Seminar





Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 65 3.3.2 Chair for Sociology, esp. Analysis of Social Structure

Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kristen

Chair for Sociology, esp. Analysis of Social Structure


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2675 and 2676

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-3865


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/sozstruk/

Bachelor Courses

Module: Sociological Basics

Modul: Soziologische Grundlagen

Social Structures I and II

Veranstaltung: Sozialstruktur im internationalen und historischen Vergleich 1 und 2

(Lecture alternately offered by Prof. Dr. Cornelia Kristen and Prof. Dr. Sandra Buchholz)

The lecture addresses Germany’s social structure in a cross-national perspective.

Module: A.2: Analysis of Social Structures A.2: Soziologische Grundlagen: A.2 Sozialstrukturanalyse

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/winter + 2/summer Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 10 Examination: 2 hour written examination (exam for Analysis of Social Structure I +

II takes place after of end the summer term!)


Introduction to Sociology of Immigration

Einführung in die Migrationssoziologie

The lecture introduces in the sociology of immigration. It addresses question on migration as well as integration.

Modul: D.2.1 B: Major Field of Study: Population, Migration and Integration D.2.1 B: Studienschwerpunkt: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / Winter Teaching Method: Lecture



Selected Problems in the Sociology of Immigration

Ausgewählte Probleme der Migrationssoziologie

Each of these seminars introduces into research questions in the field of immigration and integration. Topics include the causes of

international migration as well as the conditions which foster integration into different societal areas (e.g., language acquisition,

educational and labor market success, inter-ethnic contacts, social distances, ethnic identifications).

Modul: D.1.1 F: Major Field of Study: Education Employment, Family and the Life Course D.2.1.D: Major Field of Study: Population, Migration and Integration E.1: Context Study D.1.1.F: Studienschwerpunkt Bildung, Arbeit, Familie und Lebenslauf D.2.1.D: Studienschwerpunkt: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration E.1: Kontextstudium

Language: German

66 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 2 / Winter Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: Oral presentation and 1 hour written examination or oral presentation

and term paper


Selected Problems of Social Structure Analysis

Ausgewählte Probleme der Sozialstrukturanalyse

Each of these seminars introduces into research questions in the field of social structure analysis.

Modul: D.1.1 H: Major Field of Study: Education Employment, Family and the Life Course D.2.1.E: Major Field of Study: Population, Migration and Integration E.1: Context Study D.1.1.H: Studienschwerpunkt Bildung, Arbeit, Familie und Lebenslauf D.2.1.E: Studienschwerpunkt: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration E.1: Kontextstudium

Language: German



and term paper


Master Courses

Theory and Methodology of the Sociology of Immigration

Theorie und Methodologie der Migrationsforschung

These courses enable students to engage in different areas of migration research. They address a variety of theories typically applied in the

fields of migration and integration, and they discuss issues related to research methodology

Modul: C.2.1 A Major Field of Study: Population, Migration and Integration D.2: Research Study: Elective Studies Area of Sociology C.2.1 A: Studienschwerpunkt: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration D.2: Forschungsstudium: Wahlbereich Soziologie

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar or Lecture


and term paper


Advanced Topics in the Sociology of Immigration

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Migration und Integration

These courses enable students to study topics in migration research. They address the causes of international migration as well as the

conditions which foster integration into different societal areas. Each course links theoretical considerations with empirical evidence.

Modul: C.2.1 D Major Field of Study: Population, Migration and Integration D.2: Research Study: Elective Studies Area of Sociology C.2.1 D: Studienschwerpunkt: Bevölkerung, Migration und Integration D.2: Forschungsstudium: Wahlbereich Soziologie

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / every semester Teaching Method: Seminar


and term paper


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 67 Advanced Topics in Social Structure Analysis

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Sozialstrukturanalyse

These courses enable students to learn about central questions in the field of social structure analysis. Each course links theoretical

considerations with empirical evidence.

Modul: A.F Sociological Theory and Analysis of Social Structure A.F Soziologische Theorien und Sozialstrukturanalyse

Language: German



and term paper


68 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.3.3 Chair of Labour Studies

Prof. Dr. Olaf Struck

Chair of Labour Studies


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2690

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2700


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

Bachelor Program

Winter term (2014/15):

English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1A Introduction and methods of labour studies

Grundlagen und Methoden der Arbeitswissenschaft

Basic information about types and meaning of labour, employment and job occupation. Explanation of institutions of labour and labour organisation by means of selected examples of technique and innovation. Focus will be on the area of conflict between rationalisation and human working conditions in the context of firms, society and global perspectives. Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ X Teaching Method: lecture


Registration Lecture: yes: 31.10.2014 Registration Exam: yes: 30.01.2015

English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1B Introduction and principles of ergonomics

Grundlagen der Ergonomie

Basic information about anthropometry ; environmental factors and its effects ; working system and factors of ergonomic demand and strain ; man-machine-system ; layout of workplace and product design. Language: German




English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1D Labour market research

Arbeitsmarktforschung

Basic information on labour market research ; objectives, characteristics and development of labour markets and their participants will be described by means of selected scientific examples and theories. Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ X Teaching Method: seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: seminar paper


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 69 Summer term (2015):

English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1C Enployment analysis and labour structuring

Arbeitsanalyse und Arbeitsgestaltung

Historical and contemporary forms of reward and working time organisation ; areas of reward and working time organisation (goverment, trade agreements, company agreements). Language: German




English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1E Career and labour market

Beruf und Arbeitsmarkt

Theories on labour market ; structural change of the professional society ; segments of the labour market (internal labour market, job segments, gender-related division of the labour market) ; professional education ; problematic groups on the labour market ; unemployment ; employee participation ; chances and risks of increasing globalization and flexibilization of the labour market. Language: German




English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1F Career choice and employment history

Berufswahl und berufliche Entwicklung

Theories of career choice ; influencing factors of career choice ; stages of professional career ; professional socialization. Language: German




English name of the course: BA Soz D.6.1G Economic performance in companies

Ökonomisches Handeln in Unternehmen

Scientific perspective to recruitment, employment of staff, organisation, management and motivation. Completion of this theoretical approach by practical experience, excursion and the inclusion of practitioners. Language: German





Master Courses

Winter term (2014/15:

English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1B Human resource management

Human resource management

Detailed evaluation of personnel recruitment, personnel deployment, organization, management and motivation. In-depth study of these topics by means of complex issues from a scientific perspective. Completion of this theoretical approach by practical experience, excursions and the inclusion of practitioners. Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ X Teaching Method: lecture/seminar



English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1C Ergonomics and work structuring

Ergonomie und Arbeitsgestaltung

Discussion of current and in-depth aspects of ergonomics (physical and psychological, organizational and institutional). Job demand, workload in reference to the configuration of work proceedings (stress-strain-concept, sociological and psychological basics of work and job demand, stress in different variations, organization of work, individual and collective possibilities of how to handle strain). Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ X Teaching Method: lecture/seminar



English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1E Work, economy, social structure

Arbeit, Wirtschaft, Sozialstruktur

Comparison of different theories in the topics work, education, economy and social structure; connection to current, empirical scientific research results. Evaluation of the relationship between protagonists, organizations and institutions in societies. Language: German




Summer term (2015):

English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1A New developments of the labour market research

Neue Entwicklungen der Arbeitsmarktforschung

Identification and evaluation of the current status of labour market research, consequences for other social and economical areas. Language: German




Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 71 English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1AD Organizational sociology

Organisationssoziologie

Theories of organization; reflection of individual theories and comparison of theories; relationship between protagonists, organizational structures and institutions; conditions, problems and resistance to the development of work organizations; humane working conditions with qualification, motivation, control and strain in mind. Language: German




English name of the course MA Soz C.6.1F Methods of the empirical organizational research

Methoden der empirischen Organisationsforschung

Introduction of qualitative and quantitative methods of organizational research, for example nonreactive methods, questioning, network analysis, quantitative questioning, qualitative interview, job evaluation and experiments; completion by research experience of experts. Language: German




72 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.3.4 Chair for sociology with the focus on labour market and regional research

Prof. Dr. Uwe Blien Chair for sociology with the focus on labour market and regional research Feldkirchenstraße 21 D-96052 Bamberg Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2835

Tel IAB, Nbg.: +49 / 911 / 179-3035


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

Bachelor Program


English name of the course: BA SOZ D.6.1F Introduction to labour market research

Einführung in die Arbeitsmarktforschung Introduction in the basics of labour market research. Presentation of aims, features and developments of labour markets and their protagonists by means of selected scientific examples and theories. Language: German




Master Program

Summer term (2015):

English name of the course: MA SOZ C.6.1A New developments of labour market research: labour market research for

advanced students

Neue Entwicklungen der Arbeitsmarktforschung: Arbeitsmarktforschung für Fortgeschrittene Focus is on currents issues of labour market research. Their consequences on other social and economic areas are analysed. Language: German




Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 73 3.3.5 Chair of Sociology, in particular European and Global Studies

Prof. Dr. Elmar Rieger

Chair of Sociology, in particular European and Global Studies


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2628


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/soz3/

Bachelor Courses

Sociology of Globalization and World Society

Soziologie der Globalisierung und der Weltgesellschaft

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ 2 Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 5 Examination: Written Exam (1 hour)

Registration Lecture: yes: Nov 2, 2014 Registration Exam: yes: Feb 1, 2015

Sociology of Human Rights

Soziologie der Menschenrechte

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2/ 2 Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: Paper (3 months)


Historical Sociology of Globalization and World Society

Historische Soziologie der Globalisierung und der Weltgesellschaft

Language: German




Master Courses

The Sociology of Max Weber

Klassiker des soziologischen Denkens: Max Weber

Language: German




Sociology oft the Law of the European Union

Soziologie des Europarechts

Language: German

74 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per week / Semester: 2/ 1 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: Nov 2, 2014 Registration Exam: yes: Feb 2,

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 75 3.3.6 Professorship of Demography

Prof. Dr. Henriette Engelhardt-Wölfler

Professorship of Demography


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2645

Fax.: +49 / 951 / 863-1200


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

Bachelor Courses

Introduction to Population Studies

Einführung in die Bevölkerungswissenschaft

Language: German



Registration Lecture: yes central registration Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Special Aspects of Population Studies

Spezielle Aspekte der Bevölkerungswissenschaft

Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: 1 hour written examination or presentation and essay


Master Courses

Introduction into Demographic Methods and Models

Einführung in die Methoden der Demographie

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: 2 hours written examination

Registration Lecture: yes central registration Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Advanced Issues of Population Studies

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Bevölkerungswissenschaft

Language: German


Credits: 6 Examination: 2 hours written examination or presentation and essay

Registration Lecture: yes: “central registration Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Demographic Research Project

Forschungspraktikum Bevölkerungswissenschaft

76 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4/ winter + 4/summer

This course lasts 2 semesters and starts in summer.

Teaching Method: Lectures and Project Seminar

Credits: 18 Examination: Presentations and final report

Registration Lecture: yes: central registration Registration Exam: yes central registration

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 77 3.3.7 Chair of Sociology, especially Survey Methodology

Prof. Dr. Mark Trappmann

Chair of Sociology, especially Survey Methodology

Feldkirchenstraße 21, F21/00.55

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2435


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/?id=63567

Master Courses

Error sources in surveys

Datenerhebung und Fehlerquellen

One important goal when collecting survey data is to achieve minimum error (given budget) in relevant statistics estimated from the

survey. The total survey error framework is a useful heuristic, in order to separate the total survey error into its components and thus

make it accessible for research. We distinguish between errors in representation and errors in measurement: On the representation side

we distinguish between coverage error, sampling error, nonresponse error and adjustment error. On the measurement side we

distinguish between specification error, measurement error and editing error. Each error source can have an impact on variance as well as

bias of key survey estimates. Special attention is paid to the interaction between error sources that often results from mode choice or

interviewer influence. Participants of the lecture shall be enabled to assess the data quality of a given survey as well as to develop research

designs in order to investigate survey quality.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: X/ summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Empirical Homework

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: sociology registration period, information in the class

Mixed mode surveys

Mixed-Mode-Surveys

The seminar first gives an overview of most frequent survey modes (face-to-face, telephone, mail, web). We deal with consequences of

mode choice for survey data collection (e.g. mode-dependent sampling frames) as well as with consequences of mode choice on error

sources like coverage error, nonresponse, measurement error, sampling variances or interviewer effects. In the second half of the seminar

the focus is on mixed mode surveys. Different mixed mode designs are introduced. Finally, recent research articles on data quality in such

surveys, particularly on the separation of mode-specific measurement error and mode-specific nonresponse (or self-selection into modes)

are discussed. Participants learn about distinctive features in the implementation of surveys in different modes and about the

consequences of mode choice for error sources in surveys. They learn what to pay attention to when mixing modes how to assess the size

of error sources within mixed-mode surveys. Thus they are enabled to assess data quality of existing mixed mode surveys and to take

decisions on mode choice depending on the goals and topics of a study, the population and the budget of the study.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: X/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture

Credits: 6 Examination: Empirical Homework

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: sociology registration period, information in the class

78 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.3.8 Junior professorship for sociology with the focus educational inequality in the life course

Prof. Dr. Ilona Relikowski

Junior professorship for sociology with the focus educational inequality in the life course


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-3140

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-3405


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

Bachelor Program


English name of the course: BA SOZ D.1.1A Education in the life course: introduction to the sociology of education

Bildung im Lebenslauf: Einführung in die Bildungssoziologie Discussion of selected topics of sociological research on education (for example educational inequality, education as a lifelong process, education in international comparison, returns of education). Theoretical as well as empirical studies will be discussed. Language: German


Credits: 5 Examination: presentation and seminar paper


Summer term (2015):

English name of the course: BA SOZ D.1.1A Education in the life course: introduction to the sociology of education

Bildung im Lebenslauf: Einführung in die Bildungssoziologie Discussion of selected topics of sociological research on education (for example educational inequality, education as a lifelong process, education in international comparison, returns of education). Theoretical as well as empirical studies will be discussed. Language: German




English name of the course: BA SOZ D.1.1A Education in the life course: migration and education

Bildung im Lebenslauf: Migration und Bildung Discussion of selected topics of sociological research on education (for example educational inequality, education as a lifelong process, education in international comparison, returns of education). Theoretical as well as empirical studies will be discussed. Language: German

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 79 Hours per week / Semester: 2/ X Teaching Method: seminar



Master Program


English name of the course: MA Soz C.3.1A Theories and empirical findings on educational inequality in the life course: Primary and secondary effects of social origin, ethnic origin and gender Theorien und Befunde zu Bildungsungleichheiten im Lebenslauf: Primäre und sekundäre Effekte sozialer Herkunft, ethnischer Herkunft und der Geschlechtszugehörigkeit

This lecture focuses on central questions regarding educational inequality. From the life course perspective theoretical as

well as methodical instruments of sociological analysis will be examined and empirical findings will be discussed in a

problem-oriented way.

Language: German




Summer term (2015):

English name of the course: MA Soz C.3.1A Theories and empirical findings on educational inequality in the life course: Primary and secondary effects of social origin, ethnic origin and gender Theorien und Befunde zu Bildungsungleichheiten im Lebenslauf: Primäre und sekundäre Effekte sozialer Herkunft, ethnischer Herkunft und der Geschlechtszugehörigkeit

This lecture focuses on central questions regarding educational inequality. From the life course perspective theoretical as

well as methodical instruments of sociological analysis will be examined and empirical findings will be discussed in a

problem-oriented way.

Language: German




80 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.3.9 Junior Professorship for Sociology with Focus on Internet

Prof. Dr. Bernadette Kneidinger

Junior Professor for Sociology with Focus on Internet

Feldkirchenstraße 21 (F21/01.03)

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2085


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/?id=69643

Bachelor Courses

Sociology of the internet

Soziologie des Internets

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: exam or written homework

Registration Lecture: yes: 1.10.2014! Registration Exam: yes: 1.2.2015

Methods of online research

Methoden der Online-Forschung

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: seminar

Credits: 10 Examination: Exam + research report


Master Courses

Special topics of internet sociology

Ausgewählte Themen der Internetsoziologie

Language: German


Credits: 6 ECTS Examination: Written homework


Advanced topics of internet sociology

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Internetsoziologie

Language: German


Credits: 6 ECTS Examination: exam or written homework


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 81 3.3.10 Chair of Sociology, especially Sociological Theory

Prof. Dr. Hans-Juergen Aretz

Chair of Sociology, especially Sociological Theory

Feldkirchenstr. 21

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-3142

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-1183


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/soz2

Bachelor Program

Introduction to General Sociology I

Allgemeine Soziologie I

History, basic terms; Classics: Comte, Spencer, Pareto, Durkheim, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Mead Language: German

2 / Semester: Winter Teaching Method: Lectures

Credits: 0 Examination: none

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: no

Introduction to General Sociology II

Allgemeine Soziologie II

Structural functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, Phenomenology and Ethno-methodology, Behavioral Theory and Rational Choice, Systems theory, Critical theory, Foucault, Bourdieu Language: German

2 / Semester: Summer Teaching Method: Lectures

Credits: 10 on the basis of an assessment Examination: Part of the first BA exam on Sociology (2 hours written exam about

part I&II)


Introduction to sociological working

Einführung in das soziologische Arbeiten

Basic scientific technics in sociology Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter/Summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: Seminar certificate/seminar paper


Comparative Macrosociology – Theories and Methods

Komparative Makrosoziologie – Theorien und Methoden

Theoretical and empirical questions of Comparative Macrosociology Language: German

82 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 2/ Semester: Winter/Summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 5 Examination: Seminar certificate/seminar paper


Sociology of media communication

Soziologie der medialen Kommunikation

Structures and dynamics of media communication

Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter/Summer Teaching Method: Seminar or Lectures

Credits: 5 Examination: Seminar certificate/seminar paper or written exam


Master Courses

Social Theory – Theories of Societies

Gesellschaftstheorie

Systems theory and Critical theory Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Part of MA exam (2 hours written exam)


Social Theory – selected problems

Gesellschaftstheorie: Ausgewählte Probleme

Selected problems of social theory and contemporary debates Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter/Summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Part of MA exam (Seminar certificate/seminar paper)


Comparative Macrosociology – Theories and methods

Komparative Makrosoziologie – Theorien und Methoden

Theoretical and empirical questions of Comparative Macrosociology Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter Teaching Method: Seminar



Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 83 Comparative Macrosociology –Advanced themes

Komparative Makrosoziologie – Fortgeschrittene Themen

Advanced themes in Comparative Macrosociology Language: German

2/ Semester: Summer Teaching Method: Seminar



Sociology of media communication

Soziologie der medialen Kommunikation

Structures and dynamics of media communication

Language: German

2/ Semester: Winter/Summer Teaching Method: Seminar or Lectures

Credits: 6 Examination: Seminar certificate/seminar paper or written exam


84 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.3.11 Sociology with Focus on Education and Work in the Life-Course

Prof. Dr. Steffen Schindler

Junior Professor of Sociology with Focus on Education and Work in the Life-Course


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2415


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

Bachelor Program

English name of the course [Module Code]: Social Disparities along the Educational Career

Bildung im Lebenslauf: Soziale Disparitäten im Bildungsverlauf

Description of the content Language: German

Registration necessary: yes FlexNow.

Deadline has to be checked with the lecturer or can be found at univis, flexnow or at the homepage of the chair

Hours per week / Semester: w/winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: central deadline Registration Exam: yes: central deadline

Master Courses

English name of the course [Module Code]: From School to Work

Fortgeschrittene Themen der Sozialstrukturanalyse: From School to Work

Description of the content Language: English

Registration necessary: yes FlexNow.


Hours per week / Semester: 2/ winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: central deadline Registration Exam: yes: central deadline

English name of the course [Module Code]: From School to Work

Theorien und Befunde zu Bildungsungleichheiten im Lebenslauf: From School to Work

Description of the content Language: English

Registration necessary: yes


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 85 Hours per week / Semester: 2/ winter 2014/15 Teaching Method: Seminar


Registration Lecture: yes: enter deadline! Registration Exam: yes: enter deadline!


3.4 Module Description: Law

3.4.1 Lehrstuhl für Steuerrecht

Prof. Dr. Michael Fischer

Chair of tax law (Office)


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2702

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-1200


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/rechtswiss/lehrstuhl-fuer-steuerrecht/

Bachelor Program

Introduction to commercial and corporate law [Recht-B-03]

Einführung in das Handels- und Gesellschaftsrecht

Main features of german commercial and corporate law. - term of businessman - form of organisation - group law - capital market law

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture


Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration!

Master Courses

Corporate tax law [Recht-M-03]

Unternehmenssteuerrecht

Main features and detailed knowledge on german corporate tax law.

- sole proprietorship

- partnerships

- corporate enterprises

- company split-up

Language: German




Income tax law [Recht-M-04]

Einkommensteuerrecht

Main features and detailed knowledge on german income tax law. - liability for taxation - classification of types of taxable income - tax assessment

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 87 - tax scale Language: German




Value added tax law [Recht-M-04]

Umsatzsteuerrecht

Main features and detailed knowledge on german value added tax law. - term of businessman and corporation - systems of taxation - taxable base and tax rate - input tax reduction and tax collection

Language: German




Law of capital companies including group law and commutation law [Recht-M-06]

Kapitalgesellschaftsrecht einschließlich Konzern- und Umwandlungsrecht

Main features and detailed knowledge on law of capital companies. - basic structure of capital companies - affiliated companies - group law - reorganisation, transfer of an enterprise

Language: German




88 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.4.2 Dozentenbüro Rechtswissenschaften

Representative by the Faculty of Law, University Erlangen-Nürnberg

Law Academic Office

Feldkirchenstraße 21 / Room 00.88

D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2702

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-1200


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

Bachelor Program

Public Law with European Reference

Öffentliches Recht mit Europabezug

Description of the content - Fields of Law; Cases and Subsumption - Basic Rights and State Organisation Law - EU Primary Law - Fundamental Freedoms of the EU Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 + 2/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture / Practice



Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Proseminar German Public and Constitutional Law and European Community Law

Proseminar Staats-, Verfassungs- und Europarecht

Description of the content

- Selected Issues or German Constitutional Law and European Community Law

Language: German


Credits: 6 Examination: term paper




Master Courses

German Constitutional Law

Staats- und Verfassungsrecht

Description of the content - Selected Issues or German State Organization Law and Basic Rights (with Relations to European Community Law) Language: German





European Community Law

Europarecht


- EU Primary Law

- Fundamental Freedoms of the EU

- European legal acts

- European Institutions (Council, EU-Parliament, European Council, EU-Commission, European Court of Justice, European Central Bank)

- Selected Policies

Language: German




Law of Nations / International Public Law

Völkerrecht


- Selected Issues of the Law of Nations / International Law (e. g. International Asylum Law, International Criminal Law etc.)

Language: German


Credits: 6 Examination: term paper


International Trade Law

Internationales Wirtschaftsrecht


90 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg - Selected Issues of World Trade Law (WTO) and Investment Protection Law

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 + 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture + Practice



Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 91 3.4.3 Civil law

Prof. Dr. Steffen Klumpp

Chair of Civil, Labour and Social Law

Schillerstraße 1

D-91054 Erlangen

Tel.: +49 / 9131/85-24200

Fax: +49 / 9131/4010143


Internet: http://www.wr3.rw.uni-erlangen.de/index.shtml

Bachelor Program

Civil law (Recht-B-02)

Privatrecht

Introduction in German Civil Law:

Law of contract

Liability

Financing

Inheritance law

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester:

4 / summer

2 / winter

Teaching Method:

Lecture and case studies

Case studies

Credits: 6 Examination: 2 hour written exam

Registration Lecture: yes: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration

Master Courses

Competition law (Recht-M-02)

Wettbewerbsrecht

Introduction in European and German Competition law:

Law on fair trading practices

Anti-trust law Language: German

Hours per week / Semester:

4 / summer

Teaching Method:

Lecture and case studies

Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written exam

Registration Lecture: yes: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration


3.5 Statistics and Econometrics

Prof. Dr. Susanne Rässler

Chair of Statistics and Econometrics


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel: +49 /0951 / 863-2530

Fax: +49 /0951 / 863-2532


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

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

Language: German/English/other

Hours per week / Semester: 3 + 1/ summer + winter Teaching Method: Lecture + Tutorial


Registration Tutorial: yes:

In winter term 2014/2015: 15.09.2014 – 20.10.2014 (FlexNow)

(In summer term 2015: please see website: http://www.uni-

bamberg.de/stat-oek/)

Registration Exam: yes: central registration (FlexNow)

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


Hours per week / Semester: 3 + 1/ summer + winter Teaching Method: Lecture + Tutorial


Registration Tutorial: yes:

In winter term 2014/2015: 15.09.2014 – 20.10.2014 (FlexNow)

(In summer term 2015: please see website: http://www.uni-

bamberg.de/stat-oek/)

Registration Exam: yes: central registration (FlexNow)

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

(The tutorial by Sara Bahrami will be taught in English)


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 93 Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer + winter Teaching Method: Tutorial


Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration (FlexNow)

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


Hours per week / Semester: 2 + 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture + Tutorial


Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: central registration (FlexNow)

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


Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Introduction to Econometrics”


Hours per week / Semester: 2 + 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture + Tutorial

Credits: 6 Examination: The mode of examination will be announced in the first

lecture

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: central registration (FlexNow)

Survey Sampling Methods

Stichprobenverfahren

Methods of survey sampling: Main topics include probabilities of selection and inclusion, Horvitz-Thompson type estimates, sampling

procedures, nonresponse, weighting as well as imputation






Introduction to Programming with R

Einführung in die Programmierung mit R

Main topics of this basic module include the implementation, consolidation and expansion of acquired statistical and econometric

knowledge in the statistical software R as well as the introduction to R programming.

94 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II


Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Tutorial



Advanced Data Analysis with R

Advanced Data Analysis with R

The focus of this module is on the application of advanced techniques of data analysis with R. Topics include the presentation of

fundamental methods like generalized linear models (GLM) as well as visualization of high dimensional data and methods of data-

mining.



Hours per week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Tutorial



Introduction to Bayesian Statistics

Einführung in die Bayes-Statistik

The main focus of the module is the introduction to the fundamental principles of Bayesian statistics and empirical Bayesian methods by

using conjugated prior distributions and MCMC methods.



Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture + Tutorial


lecture


Treatment of Item Nonresponse

Behandlung fehlender Werte in Erhebungen

This course deals with treatment of item nonresponse in surveys.



Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Bloc seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Paper and presentation


Questionnaire Design

Questionnaire Design

Here the focus is on theoretical and practical knowledge of Questionnaire Design and on their implementation in modern software

including written, online and CATI questionnaires.



Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 95 Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer (irregularly) Teaching Method: Tutorial


lecture


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.


Study recommendation: Prior participation in “Survey Sampling Methods”


Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter (irregularly) Teaching Method: Tutorial


lecture


Panel Surveys Panelsurveys

Here the focus is on getting used to advanced methods and techniques of survey sampling referring to Panel Surveys.




Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer or winter (irregularly) Teaching Method: Lecture


lecture


Computational Statistics / Monte-Carlo Methods

Rechnerintensive Verfahren/ Monte-Carlo-Methoden

The focus of this module is on transmitting the basic principles of simulation methods: techniques for generating random numbers of

different distributions, creation and application of simulation studies. Approached topics are Bayes statistics, posterior distributions,

pseudo random variable generation, Markov Chain Monte Carlo techniques and simulation techniques.





lecture


Official Statistics

Amtliche Statistik

The focus is on the introduction of official statistics: besides an overview of institutional and legal conditions of official statistics, the most

important economic statistics, methods of official population statistics and population projections, data access and research data centers

(RDC), as well as definitions and classifications are presented.

96 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Prerequisites: Statistical Methods I + II




lecture


Time Series Analysis

Analyse von Zeitreihendaten

Models for time series data: Main topics include smoothing techniques, seasonal adjustment, stochastic processes, Box-Jenkins ARIMA

identification, volatility modelling as well as time series models of heteroscedasticity






lecture


Panel Data Analysis

Analyse von Paneldaten

Estimation techniques for statistical and dynamic 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






lecture


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






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-

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 97 population of interest is included in a larger survey.






lecture


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.






lecture


Statistical Methods III

Methoden der Statistik III

Basic knowledge transfer of statistical theory, especially of probability theory, parametric distribution families, asymptotic analysis, as well

as transformation and convolution theorems.






Statistical analysis of missing data Statistische Analyse Unvollständiger Daten

Fundamental principles of incomplete data analysis are introduced by focusing on multiple imputation techniques of missing data.

Topics: Comparison of naïve methods of missing data analysis with sophisticated methods like EM-algorithms, data augmentation and

multiple imputations.





lecture



3.6 Module Description: Economics

3.6.1 Public Economics

Prof. Dr. Florian Herold

Chair of Public Economics


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2547

+49 / 951 / 863-2548

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-5547


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

Bachelor Courses

Microeconomics II

Mikroökonomik II

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

and Oligopoly).

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4/ summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial


Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: yes: “central registration

European Public Finance

Finanzpolitik in Europa

Lecturer: Dr. Jörg Lackenbauer 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




Master Courses

Advanced Microeconomics

Lecturer: 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


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 99 Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination


Incentives and Behavior


Experimental Studies in Economics, Deviations from Rationality, Time Inconsistent Preferences, Social Preferences, Behavioral Biases

and Public Policy.

Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and Research paper

Registration Lecture: no Registration Exam: no

Political Economics


The Problem of Aggregating Preferences, Electoral Competition, Agency, Redistributive Politics, Dynamic Policy Problems and Public

Debt.

Language: English




100 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.6.2 Economic Policy

Prof. Dr. Frank Westerhoff

Chair of Economic Policy


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2634

Fax: +49 / 951 / 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.


Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial



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.


Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial



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.


Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial



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.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 101 Language: German/English/other




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.





102 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.6.3 Chair of Empirical Microeconomics

Prof. Dr. Guido Heineck

Chair of Empirical Microeconomics

University of Bamberg


D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2601

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2599


Internet: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/en/vwl-mikro/

Bachelor Courses

Microeconomics I

Mikroökonomik I

This is an introductory course in microeconomics, covering the fundamental theories of the consumer, the firm, and markets. It

introduces students to the concepts of scarcity, opportunity costs, the nature and functions of product and factor markets, and models of

consumer choice.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course

Credits: 6 Examination: 60 minutes written examination


Labor Economics: Theory and Policy

Arbeitsmarkttheorie und -politik

The course introduces students to the basics of labor economics, including labor supply and demand, human capital theory, labor market

institutions and policies.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4/summer Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course



Empirical Microeconomics

Empirische Mikroökonomik

The course introduces students to basic econometrics, focusing on the linear regression model as the backbone of empirical economic

research. Lectures will be complemented with practical work that aims at preparing students to conduct empirical research analyses.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4/winter Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course



Project Seminar: Applied Microeconometrics

Projektseminar: Angewandte Mikroökonometrie

In this course, students will conduct small-scale empirical research projects. To a limited extent, students will make themselves familiar

with existing research, derive testable hypotheses, prepare data, run empirical analyses, write a term paper and present their results.

Topics vary, recent examples include: income and subjective well-being, risk attitudes and occupational choice, returns to education.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 103 Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3/summer Teaching Method: seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and paper


Master Courses

Microeconomics of Education

The course provides a broad overview of the economics of education, ranging from the theo-retical ‘backbone’ human capital theory, and

its critiques such as signaling theory to issues such as class size effects or other, institutional differences as prevalent in Europe and the

OECD area on educational outcomes or to the effects of education on non-market outcomes.

Topics include: Education systems in Europe; Investments in education; Production of education; Education financing; Private and social

returns to education

The main purpose of the course is to make students acquire the skills they need to apply to the economic analysis of educational issues, to

make them understand the benefits and costs of education to individuals and to society, and to use this framework to evaluate education

policies.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3/ winter Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course



Applied Economics of Education

This course introduces students to the empirical methods that are typically applied in the context of education in order to identify causal

effects rather than correlation only.

Topics include: Instrumental-Variable approach; Regression-Discontinuity approach; Differences-In-Differences (DID) approach; Further

panel data techniques

A further purpose of the course is to make students familiar with the literature that has applied these methods to educational issues. The

DID approach, for example, is useful for evaluating effects of structural changes in the education system of different European countries.

Ideally, hands-on exercises with ‘real’ data will also be part of the course. The preferred software package is Stata.

Language: English

Hours per week / Semester: 3/summer Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course



Personality Psychology and Economics

This seminar course introduces students to an interdisciplinary research strand combining methods from economics and personality

psychology that aims at understanding the foundation, development and social and economic outcomes of personality and personality

traits, including issues such as motivation, persistence, and self-efficacy. In contrast to intellectual abilities, or 'intelligence', which have

been of interest in economics for long, personality traits have come into focus only recently.

Topics taught in this course include: Measurement of personality and personality traits; Economic, biological, psychological and

environmental determinants of skills; Economic and social consequences of personality and personality traits; Policy interventions to

enhance skill formation, particularly during early childhood; Students will be introduced mainly into the economic literature of this

research; yet, basics in personality psychology will be employed to make students fully grasp the concepts used.

Language: English


104 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Credits: 6 Examination: Presentation and paper


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 105 3.6.4 International Economics

Prof. Mishael Milaković, PhD Chair of International Economics University of Bamberg Feldkirchenstraße 21 D-96052 Bamberg

Tel.: +49 / 951 / 863-2583

Fax: +49 / 951 / 863-2581

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

Bachelor Program

BA Macroeconomics I

Makroökonomik I

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. Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 3 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial

Credits: 6 Examination: Final exam (1h)

Registration Lecture: Registration Exam: yes: central registration!

BA Introduction to European and International Economics

Introduction to European and International Economics

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 economies and financial markets, and to enable them to make informed decisions in an intertwined and increasingly complex global marketplace. Language: English




BA The Economic Nature of the Firm 1

The Economic Nature of the Firm 1

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. Language: English




106 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg BA The Economic Nature of the Firm 2

The Economic Nature of the Firm 2

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. Language: English




BA Seminar: Behavioral and Empirical Finance

Projektseminar: Behavioral and Empirical Finance

This seminar covers selected contributions in the fields of behavioral finance and international monetary economics, dealing primarily with research on deviations from "rational" economic behavior. Notice: For the seminar participation, FlexNow registration is not required. Please show up to the initial meeting. The information of the data, time, and room for the initial meeting is on the page of "Details in UnivIS". Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Final Term paper + presentation

Registration Lecture: yes: Beginning of semester Registration Exam: yes: central registration!

Master Program

MA Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 1

Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 1

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. Language: English




MA Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 2

Systemic Risk, Regulation and Stability 2

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. Language: English

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 107 Hours per week / Semester: 3 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 6 Examination: Final Term paper + presentation

Registration Lecture: yes: Beginning of semester no

☐

Registration Exam: yes: central registration! no ☐

MA International Macroeconomics I

International Macroeconomics I

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 economic 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. Language: English




MA International Macroeconomics II

International Macroeconomics II

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. Language: English




MA Advanced Macroeconomics

Advanced Macroeconomics

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. Language: English




108 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 3.6.5 Integration of European Labor Markets

Prof. Dr. Herbert Brücker

Chair of Economics and Integration of European Labour Markets


D-96052 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 Economic 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.

Language: English



Registration Lecture: central registration Registration Exam: yes: central registration

International Migration and the Labour Market

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.

Language: English


Credits: 6 Examination: Paper and presentation.

Registration Lecture: at the beginning of term via

the chair

Registration Exam: at the beginning of term via the chair


3.7 Module Description: Economics and Business Education

3.7.1 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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course



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.

Language: German




110 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 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.

Language: German


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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer and winter 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”.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 4 / summer and winter Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course (e-learning)


Registration Lecture: yes: 31.10.2014 Registration Exam: yes: 30.11.2014!

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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 6 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and exercise course)



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,

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 111 academia, workplace). Specific topics are addressed subject to ongoing research projects. The module includes a significant amount of

practical work.

Language: German




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.

Language: German




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.

Language: German




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.

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer and winter Teaching Method: Seminar (e-learning)



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

112 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg literature or appliance of appropriate software solutions (e.g. MS Visio, Citavi).

Language: German

Hours per week / Semester: 2 / summer and winter Teaching Method: Lecture)

Credits: 6 Examination: presentation and 90 minutes written examination



3.8 Module Description: Business Mathematics

Dr. Reinhard Dobbener

Department of Business Mathematics


D-96052 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.

Language:

Hours per week / Semester: 3 + 3 /winter + summer Teaching Method: Lecture & Tutorial

Credits: 6 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

Language:


Credits: 6 Examination: 1 hour written examination each



4 MODULE HANDBOOK AND STUDENT GUIDE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-2015

Undergraduate and Graduate Studies in Information Systems, Applied Computer Science

and Software Systems Science

Module Handbook and Student Guide

Academic Year 2014-2015

WIAIwww.uni-bamberg.de/wiai

Faculty of Information Systems and

Applied Computer Sciences (WIAI)


Contact

Michael Mendler

International Liaison Officer

Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences

The Otto‐Friedrich University of Bamberg

An der Weberei 5

D‐96047 Bamberg

Germany

Phone: ++49 (0)951 863‐2828

Email: michael.mendler@uni‐bamberg.de

Legal notice

Pictures on title page: left and right by Bernd Deschauer; center: courtesy of Otto‐Friedrich University. Copyright © All rights

reserved.


Contents

1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 8

1.1 General Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 8

1.2 What is ECTS and how does it work? .................................................................................................................................... 8

1.2.1 How does ECTS work? ........................................................................................................................................................... 8

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

1.2.3 ECTS Students ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9

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

Systems and Applied Computer Sciences .............................................................................................................................. 9

1.2.5 The ECTS Grading System ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

2 BAMBERG AND ITS UNIVERSITY .......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.1 The City ............................................................................................................................................................................... 11

2.2 The University ..................................................................................................................................................................... 11

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

and Applied Computer Sciences.......................................................................................................................................... 11

2.4 Preparatory Course for Exchange Students ........................................................................................................................ 13

3 Module Descriptions: Faculty of Social Sciences, Economics and Business Administration ................................................ 14

3.1 Module Description: Business Administration .................................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Module Description: Political Science ................................................................................................................................. 44

3.3 Module Description: Sociology ........................................................................................................................................... 62

3.4 Module Description: Law .................................................................................................................................................... 86

3.5 Statistics and Econometrics ................................................................................................................................................ 92

3.6 Module Description: Economics ......................................................................................................................................... 98

3.7 Module Description: Economics and Business Education ................................................................................................. 109

3.8 Module Description: Business Mathematics ..................................................................................................................... 113

4 Module Handbook and Student Guide Academic Year 2014‐2015 .................................................................................. 114

4.1 Introduction and General Information .............................................................................................................................. 118

4.2 Fees and Registration ........................................................................................................................................................ 118

4.3 Teaching Times ................................................................................................................................................................. 118

4.4 Assessment ....................................................................................................................................................................... 118

4.5 Workload .......................................................................................................................................................................... 119

4.6 Course Levels and Teaching Format .................................................................................................................................. 119

4.7 Other Information ............................................................................................................................................................. 120

5 Module Descriptions: Faculty of information systems and applied computer sciences (WIAI) ......................................... 121

5.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 121

5.2 Media Informatics ............................................................................................................................................................. 127

5.3 Communication Systems and Computer Networks ........................................................................................................... 130

5.4 Software Technologies and Programming Languages ....................................................................................................... 133

5.5 Foundations of Computer Science .................................................................................................................................... 140

5.6 Computing in the Cultural Sciences .................................................................................................................................. 143

5.7 Cognitive Systems ............................................................................................................................................................. 145

5.8 Systems Engineering ......................................................................................................................................................... 147

5.9 Information Systems in the Service Industry ..................................................................................................................... 149

5.10 Practical Computer Science (Distributed Systems) ........................................................................................................... 157

5.11 Human‐Computer Interaction ........................................................................................................................................... 162

5.12 Social Networks ................................................................................................................................................................ 167


5.13 Energy Efficient Systems ................................................................................................................................................... 169

5.14 Smart Environments ......................................................................................................................................................... 173

5.15 Industrial Information Systems ......................................................................................................................................... 174

5.16 Mobile Software Systems / Mobility ................................................................................................................................. 177


4.1 Introduction and General Information

This document lists all modules offered in the Faculty of Information Systems and Applied Computer Sciences during the academic year 2014‐

2015.

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 faculty’s web pages for relevant announcements. The official German module handbooks for the various degree courses can be

accessed through the following links:

BSc Angewandte Informatik BSc International Information Systems Management BSc Software Systems Sciences BSc Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) MSc Applied Computer Sciences MSc Computing in the Humanities MSc Information Systems (Wirtschaftsinformatik) MSc Wirtschaftspädagogik

4.2 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.

4.3 Teaching Times

The academic year 2014‐2015 consists of two teaching periods:

Winter Semester: 6th October 2014 – 31th January 2015,

Summer Semester: 13th April 2015 – 18st July 2015.

4.4 Assessment

The course assessment is done mostly by written exams and optionally also by way of homework assignments or lab practicals. In a number of

cases the final exam is oral.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 119 Final written exams are usually held immediately after the end of the semester, i.e. February/March for 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 module listed below in this booklet indicates which part of the

module may be offered in English.

4.5 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 contact hrs/week, combining lectures+tutorials

4.6 Course Levels and Teaching Format

In line with our traditional Diploma degree structure, 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.

As our guest students you may attend modules at any of these levels. It is your responsibility to judge if your background will be sufficient to

participate successfully in the course. Also, whether or not the credits you earn are valid towards your home degree, is not decided by us, but

by your home institution.

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.


4.7 Other Information

The Academic Exchange Office provides information on accommodation, living expenses, language courses and many other aspects of student

life at Bamberg.

Academic Exchange Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt)

Mrs. Stefanie Hofmann

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

Email: auslandsamt@uni‐bamberg.de

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

You are also welcome to contact the International Liaison Officer of the WIAI Faculty (see address on page 2).


5 MODULE DESCRIPTIONS: FACULTY OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND APPLIED COMPUTER SCIENCES (WIAI)

5.1 Summary

The following tables summarize all modules scheduled to run during 2014‐2015. It is expected that most of these courses, which are fixed

elements of our BSc and MSc programmes, will continue to be offered in 2015‐2016.

Abbreviations: WS = Winter Semester, SS = Summer Semester

Parts of course delivered in English (on demand): M = module, E = exam, ME = module and exam

Basic Studies Programms ECTS

credits

Offering English

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Introduction to Media Informatics (MI-EMI-B) B.Sc. 6 WS E 12

Foundations of Software Engineering (SWT-FSE-B) B.Sc. 6 SS ME 20

Software Engineering for Information Systems

(SWT-SEI-B)

B.Sc. 6 WS ME 20

Software Engineering Lab (SWT-SWL-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 21

Imperative Programming Using C (SWT-IPC-B) B.Sc. 3 WS ME 21

Foundations of Software Analysis (SWT-FSA-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 22

SWT Bachelor Project Software Systems Science

(SWT-PR2-B)

B.Sc. 12 SS/WS ME 22

Bachelor Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-PR1-B)

B.Sc. 6 SS ME 23

Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-SEM-B)

B.Sc. 3 SS ME 23

Propositional and Predicate Logic (GdI-MfI-1) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 28

Machines and Languages (GdI-GTI-B) B.Sc. 6 SS ME 29

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

B.Sc. 9 WS 32

Foundations of Business Information Systems

(SEDA-GbIS-B)

B.Sc. 6 WS 36

Data Management Systems (SEDA-DMS-B) B.Sc. 6 SS 36

E-Finance (ISDL-eFin-B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 39

International Outsourcing Management (ISDL-IOM-B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 39

IT-Controlling (ISDL-ITCon-B) B.Sc. 6 WS E 40

Enterprise Content Management (ISDL-ECM-B) B.Sc. 6 WS E 40


Introduction to

Algorithms, Programming and Software Technology (DSG-EiAPS-B)

B.Sc. 6 WS ME 49

Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems (DSG-EiRBS-B)

B.Sc. 6 SS ME 50

Introduction to Distributed Systems (DSG-IDistrSys) 6 SS ME 51

Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 55

Project Human Computer Interaction (HCI-Proj-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 56

Project Usability in Practice (HCI-Usab) B.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 56

Ubiquitous Systems (HCI-US) 6 WS ME 57

Cooperative Systems (HCI-KS-B) B.Sc. 6 SS ME 57

Bachelor Seminar Human-Computer Interaction

(HCI-Sem-B)

B.Sc. 3 SS ME 58

International IT Project Management (EESYS-IITP-B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 65

Fundamentals of Energy Informatics (EESYS‐GEI‐B) B.Sc. 6 WS E 65

Energy Informatics Research Questions

(EESYS‐SEM‐FEI‐B)

B.Sc. 3 WS ME 66

Electronic Business (IIS‐E‐Biz‐B) B.Sc. 6 WS E 71

Enterprise Architecture Management (IIS‐EAM‐B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 72

Development and Operation of Application Systems (IIS‐EBAS‐B)B.Sc. 6 SS E 72

Project Industrial Information Systems (IIS‐WI‐Proj‐B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 73

Bachelor Project Mobile Systems – Smart City ApplicationsB.Sc. 3 WS ME 75

Data Streams and Complex Event Processing B.Sc. 3 WS ME 75


Advanced Studies Programme ECTS

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Information Retrieval 1 (MI-IR1-M) M.Sc. 6 WS E 13

Information Retrieval 2 (MI-IR2-M) M.Sc.

6 SS E 14

Web Technologies (MI-WebT-B) B.Sc. 6 SS E 14

Computer Graphics and Animation (MI-CGuA-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS E 15

Seminar Media Informatics (MI-Sem-B) B.Sc. 3 SS/WS E 15

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

M.Sc. ME 15

Data Communication (KTR-Datkomm-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 16

MultimediaCommunication in High-speed Networks (KTR-MMK-M)

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 17

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

M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 17

Fundamentals of Internet Communication

(KTR-GIK-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 18

5.1.1 Project in Computer Networking (KTR-Proj)

6 WS/SS ME 18

Seminar Next Generation Networking (KTR-Sem-M)

M.Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 19

Principles of Compiler Construction (SWT-PCC-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 24

Applied Software Verification (SWT-ASV-M) M.Sc. 6 WS ME 24

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

M.Sc. 3 SS ME 25

SWT Master Project Software Systems Science M.Sc. 9 WS/SS ME 25

Master Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-PR1-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 26

Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-SEM-M)

M.Sc. 3 SS ME 27

Nonprocedural Programming (GdI-NPP-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 29

Specification and Verification (GdI-SaV-B) B.Sc. 6 WS ME 30

Communication and Synchronisation (GdI-CaS-M)

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 30

Information and Security (GdI-IaS-M) M.Sc. 6 SS ME 31

Theory Seminar M.Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 31


Research Projects in Foundations of Computer Science

M.Sc. 6/9 WS/SS ME 31

Semantic Information Processing (KInf-SemInf-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 32

5.1.2 Geographic Information Systems (KInf-GeoInf-B)

B.Sc. 6 SS 33

Mobile Assistance Systems (KInf-MobAss-M) M.Sc. 6 SS ME 33

Intelligent Agents (KogSys-IA-B) B.Sc. 6 SS ME 34

Machine Learning (KogSys-ML-M) M.Sc. 6 WS ME 34

Lab Project Cognitive Systems

(KogSys-Proj-B, KogSys-Prak-M)

B.Sc./M.Sc. 6 WS/SS ME 35

Seminar in Cognitive Systems

(KogSys-Sem-B, KogSys-Sem-M1, KogSys-Sem-M2)

B.Sc./M.Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 35

Modelling of Business Information Systems

(SEDA-MobIS-B)

B.Sc. 6 WS 37

Systems Engineering (SEDA-EbIS-2-M) M.Sc. 6 SS 37

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

M.Sc. 6 SS 37

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

M.Sc. 6 SS 38

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

M.Sc. 6 WS E 42

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

(ISDL-ISS-2-M)

M.Sc. 8 WS ME 42

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

M.Sc. 8 SS ME 43

Management of IT-induced Change 6 SS E 43

Seminar Information Systems and Services 3 WS 44

SOA Governance and Evaluation (ISDL-SOA) 3 WS ME 44

Management of external IT Service Providers

(ISDL-MED-B)

B.Sc. 3 SS ME 45

Trends and Perspectives of Enterprise Software: Cloud, Consumerization, Big Data (ISDL-SaaS)

3 SS E 46

Legal and Compliance Requirements for IT Governance (ISDL-LCR-B)

3 SS E 46


Intercultural Management (ISDL-ICM-B) 3 SS ME 47

Scientific Methods in Information Systems 3 WS ME 47

Service-Oriented Architecture and Web Services

(DSG-SOA-M)

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 52

Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware (DSG-DSAM-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS ME 53

Selected Readings in Distributed Systems

(DSG-SRDS-M)

M.Sc. 3 WS/SS ME 53

5.1.4 Distributed Software Project (DSG-Project-M)

M.Sc. 9 Aug‐Oct ME 54

Project Usability in Practice (HCI-Usab) 6 WS/SS ME 59

Ubiquitous Systems (HCI-US) 6 WS ME 56

Master‐Seminar Human‐Computer Interaction

(HCI‐Sem‐M)

M.Sc. 3 WS ME 60

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI-MCI-M) M.Sc. 6 SS ME 60

Master-Seminar Human-Centred Computing

(HCI-Sem-HCC-M)

M.Sc. 3 SS ME 61

Project Human-Computer Interaction (HCI-Proj-M)

M.Sc. 6 SS ME 61

Information and Knowledge Management

(SNA-IWM-B)

B.Sc. 6 SS E 62

Social Network Analysis (SNA-ASN-M) M.Sc. 6 WS E 62

Theories of Social Networks (SNA-NET-M) M.Sc. 6 SS E 63

SNA Seminar 3 WS/SS ME 63

Online Social Networks (SNA-OSN-M) M.Sc. 6 SS ME 64

Energy Efficient Systems I (EESYS-ES1-M) M.Sc. 6 SS E 67

Energy Efficient Systems II: Data Analytics in Energy Informatics (EESYS-ES2-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS E 67

Decision Support and Expert Systems (EESYS-DSES-M)

M.Sc. 6 SS E 68

Project Smart Grid Data Analytics (EESYS-P-SGDA-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS E 68

Energy Informatics Research Questions

(EESYS-SEM-FEI-M)

M.Sc. 3 WS ME 69

Introduction to Knowledge Representation: Space, Time, Events (SME-STE-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS E 70


Intra-Organizational Systems (IIS-IBS-M) M.Sc. 6 SS E 73

Modular and On-Demand Systems (IIS-MODS-M)

M.Sc. 6 WS E 74

Seminar Industrial Information Systems 3 WS ME 74

Master Project Mobile Systems – Mobile Situation Recognition

M.Sc. 3 WS ME 76

Colloquium Mobile Software Systems / Mobility

3 WS ME 76


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

andreas.henrich@uni‐bamberg.de

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 )

EinführungindieMedieninformatikThis 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minute written examination

English language on demand:

Lecture Tutorial Written Exam , Oral Exam

Advanced Studies (3rd – 5th year)

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

InformationRetrieval1–Grundlagen,ModelleundAnwendungenInformation 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

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.

128 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Prerequisites:

Programming skills (in particular, object‐oriented)





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

InformationRetrieval2–ausgewählteweiterführendeThemenWithin 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)

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials

Credits: 6 Examination: 30 minute oral examination



5.2.4 Web Technologies ( MI-WebT-B )

WebTechnologienWeb 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)





Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 129 5.2.5 Computer Graphics and Animation ( MI-CGuA-M )

ComputergrafikundAnimationThis 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)


Credits: 6 Examination: 30 minute oral examination



5.2.6 Seminar Media Informatics ( MI-Sem-B )

Bachelor‐SeminarzurMedieninformatikSeminars 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter, summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: Essay, presentation, continuous assessment

English language on demand (the presentation and the essay can be presented, resp., written in English, however other students are usually free to

present in German)

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

PraktikumzurMedieninformatikAdvanced 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)

DatenkommunikationTopics: 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratories




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

Multimedia‐KommunikationinHochgeschwindigkeitsnetzenTopics: 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

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 131 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer (cf. Web) Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratories

Credits: 6 Examination: 30 minutes oral examination



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

ModellierungundAnalysevonKommunikationsnetzenundVerteiltenSystemenTopics: 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)

Recommendation: suitable course for Erasmus or foreign exchange students

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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter or summer (cf. Web) Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials and Laboratories

Credits: 6 Examination: 30 minutes oral examination



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

GrundbausteinederInternet‐KommunikationTopics: 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.

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



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 .

132 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg o Stevens, W.R.: TCP/IP Illustrated, Vol. 1, Addison‐Wesley, 1994. o Perea, R.M.: Internet Multimedia Communications Using SIP, Morgan Kaufman 2008.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer (cf. Web) Teaching Method: Lectures and Laboratories

Credits: 6 Examination: Deliverables, presentations, continuous assessment, 20

minutes final oral examination



5.3.5 Project in Computer Networking (KTR-Proj)

ProjektKommunikationsnetzeund‐diensteTopics: 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. Language: English (or German ‐ depending on the audience)


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

announcement

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer or winter (cf. Web) Teaching Method: Tutorials and Laboratory

Credits: 6 Examination: Deliverables, presentations, continuous assessment, 30

minutes final oral examination



5.3.6 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)



Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter or summer (cf. Web) Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: Essay, 30 minutes final presentation, continuous assessment

English language on demand


5.4 Software Technologies and Programming Languages

Prof. Dr. Gerald Lüttgen

Head of Software Technologies Research Group

Office 03.014

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

E‐Mail:

Internet:

info@swt‐bamberg.de

www.uni‐bamberg.de/swt/

Bachelor Studies

5.4.1 Foundations of Software Engineering (SWT-FSE-B)

This module teaches the foundations of software engineering that are applicable to various kinds of software systems – from information

systems to embedded systems. It focusses on technologies, notations and processes for system specification, design, implementation, and

verification and validation.

Students will receive an introduction to the common problems and paradigms in, and foundations of, software development. They will also

gather conceptional and practical knowledge in the analysis, design and testing of software, with an emphasis on technical aspects of

specifying, designing, implementing, verifying and validating software.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The lectures and practicals may be delivered in German if all participating students are

fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Computer Science, as well as knowledge in programming in Java and in algorithms and data structures.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Practical

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 min. written examination


Lecture Practical Written Exam , Oral Exam

5.4.2 Software Engineering for Information Systems (SWT-SEI-B)

This module provides an introduction to classical topics in software engineering for information systems, including commonly used processes,

notations and techniques for requirements engineering, software architecture and design, and software quality assurance.

Students will receive an introduction to the common problems, involving factors and paradigms in software development for information

systems. They will also gather conceptional and practical knowledge in the analysis, design and testing of software, with an emphasis on

processes and methods.


fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Compter Science, as well as knowledge in Java programming and in algorithms and data structures.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Practical

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 min. written examination



134 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.4.3 Software Engineering Lab (SWT-SWL-B)

Small teams of students will conduct a software project, starting from a brief problem description. This involves the application of modern

software engineering tools, skills in collaboration and team organisation, and knowledge of processes and techniques for producing software

artefacts and associated documents.

Students will develop a piece of medium‐sized software in small teams, thereby acquiring practical expertise in software engineering and skills

in working in a software development team. In addition, this module deepens the students’ programming proficiency and their understanding

of flexible software engineering processes and of software and process quality, and familiarises them with the deployment and use of modern

software engineering tools.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The practicals may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in Computer Science and Software Engineering, as well as knowledge in Java programming and in

programming in the small.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Practical (group project)

Credits: 6 Examination: Colloquium in group (report and 45 min. oral examination)


Colloquium

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

The module covers the basic syntax of the C programming language, including types, operations and control structures. Concepts such as

pointers, memory management, I/O handling and POSIX threads will be discussed in detail. Furthermore, it will be explained how the compiler,

pre‐processor, debugger, "make" tool and external libraries are employed.

Students will develop an in‐depth understanding of the C programming language, and acquire practical programming skills by learning how to

develop clearly written and well‐structured programs in ANSI C.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The practicals may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in programming and in algorithms and data structures. Additionally, elementary knowledge in computer

architectures and operating systems is desirable.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Practical

Credits: 3 Examination: Colloquium (assignment and 20 min. oral examination)

English language

Practical Colloquium

5.4.5 Foundations of Software Analysis (SWT-FSA-B)

This module introduces students to the mathematical and practical foundations of software analysis, which are at the heart of modern

techniques for software verification and compiler optimization and key for enhancing software quality.

On completion of this module, students will be able to understand key concepts, techniques and algorithms for software analysis and

appreciate the workings of modern software analysis tools.


fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in discrete mathematics and logics, such as acquired in the module "Mathematik für Informatiker 1 (Aussagen‐

und Prädikatenlogik)" (GdI‐MfI‐1).

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 135 Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Practical



Lecture Practical Colloquium

5.4.6 SWT Bachelor Project Software Systems Science (SWT-PR2-B)

Manageable topics, which are taken from current research activities in the modelling, programming, development, analysis and verification of

software systems, are carried out in small teams of students or, if necessary, individually, from conception, to realization, to evaluation, to

presentation. In particular, the project addresses the development of sound concepts pertaining to the task to be solved, within the given

constraints. This requires detailed planning and studying of the current research literature and proposed approaches on the project's topic, the

results of which will be presented and discussed in a planning workshop. Examples of possible project topics are: modelling and verifying a

robotics controller, implementing and analysing algorithms for program verification, development and validation of application software for

multicore computers.

Students will deepen their knowledge regarding the conceptual and practical problems that arise when carrying out software systems projects,

and regarding approaches to possible solutions. Since this will be done in small teams (or, if necessary, individually) and by means of the

intensive conduct of a research topic in software engineering and programming languages, students will gain important experience in carrying

out small, research‐oriented projects, from project planning, to the abstract and concrete design, to the realization, to the documentation of

results in a scientific project report and their presentation.

Language: Reports and poster presentation can be written/composed in either English or German.

Prerequisites: Basic methodological knowledge in the planning and conduct of software projects and in scientific methods, e.g., as acquired in

the modules "Software Engineering Lab" (SWT‐SWL‐B) and "Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten in der Informatik" (IAI‐WAI‐B), respectively.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 + 4 / summer + winter (2 semesters, starting in

summer)

Teaching Method: Practical

Credits: 12 Examination: Report (intermediate report)

Colloquium (report and 30 min. oral examination)


Colloquium

5.4.7 Bachelor Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-PR1-B)

Manageable topics, which are taken from current research activities in software engineering and programming languages, are carried out in

part individually and in part in small teams of students, from conception, via realization, to evaluation. The project does therefore not only

concern software implementation, but particularly the development of sound concepts pertaining to the task to be addressed and the

assurance of the robust and reliable functioning of the developed systems. Normally, this requires studying the current research literature and

implementing and/or adapting approaches on the project's topic that have been proposed therein. An example of a project task would be the

development of a compiler in the functional language Haskell, which calls for knowledge from the module "Principles of Compiler

Construction" (SWT‐PCC‐M; also available for Bachelor students in the context of their profile studies (Profilbildung)), or equivalent

knowledge. A further example would be the experimental, case‐study‐driven evaluation of various tools for software analysis and verification,

which calls for knowledge from the module "Foundations of Software Analysis" (SWT‐FSA‐B), or equivalent knowledge.

Students will deepen their knowledge regarding the conceptual problems that arise when carrying out theoretical and practical software

projects, and regarding approaches to possible solutions. Since this will be done by means of the intensive conduct of a topic in software

engineering and programming languages, students will gain important experience in carrying out small, research‐oriented projects, from

project planning, to the abstract and concrete design, to the realization, to the documentation of results in a scientific project report.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The module may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in software engineering and programming languages, knowledge in the subject matter of the project topic, as

well as elementary knowledge in scientific methods.

136 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Practical

Credits: 6 Examination: Colloquium (report and 20 min. oral examination)


Colloquium

5.4.8 Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-SEM-B)

Current topics in software engineering and programming languages.

Students will compile and acquire current topics in software engineering and programming languages by carrying out and documenting a

guided literature survey, and by preparing and delivering a coherent, comprehensible presentation to their peers.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The seminar may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in software engineering, in programming languages and in the subject matter of the seminar. In addition,

elementary knowledge in scientific methods is desirable.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: 30 min. presentation and essay


Master Studies

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

The module teaches the theoretical and practical principles of compiler construction, from lexical analysis and parsing, to semantic analysis, to

code generation and optimisation.

On completion of this module, students will be familiar with all phases of a modern compiler – from lexical analysis and parsing, to semantic

analysis and finally code generation and code optimisation – and will have a deep understanding of the workings of compilers. As a result,

students will be able to use compilers more effectively and learn better debugging practices. Students will also be able to start building

compilers on their own.


fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in the theoretical foundations of Computer Science (especially in language theory and automata theory) and in algorithms and data structures.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Practical


English language


Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 137 5.4.10 Applied Software Verification (SWT-ASV-M)

This module focuses on the increasingly important field of automated software verification, which aims at increasing the quality of today's

complex computer systems. Students will be introduced to modern automated software verification and, in particular, to software model

checking, and will be familiarised with a variety of important formal verification concepts, techniques and algorithms, as well as with state‐of‐

the‐art verification tools.

On completion of this module, students will be able to thoroughly analyse software using modern software verification tools and understand

the state‐of‐the‐art techniques and algorithms that drive cutting‐edge development environments offered by major software companies.


fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in algorithms and data structures, mathematical logic and theoretical computer science. Knowledge of the

module "Foundations of Software Analysis" (SWT‐FSA‐B) ‐ or equivalent ‐ is desirable.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Practical




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

This module discusses a broad variety of concepts, languages and libraries for multi‐threaded programming on modern shared‐memory

computer architectures, as well as techniques for analysing concurrent software. The module consists of a mixture of classic lectures and

presentations on specific topics; these presentations are given by the students themselves after a thorough consultation of the literature (e.g.,

reading a chapter in a textbook or a scientific article).

Students will learn state‐of‐the‐art techniques for analysing, decomposing and synchronising concurrent computing tasks, so as to be able to

exploit the vast performance offered by today's multi‐core and many‐core architectures. At the end of this module, students will be in a

position to develop new parallel programs, and adapt existing programs to parallel architectures. In addition, students will learn how to read

and work on research publications and how to present the essence of these publications as an outline talk to fellow students.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The lectures and seminars may be delivered in German if all participating students are

fluent in German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in computer architectures, operating systems and imperative programming languages.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Seminar


English language

Lecture Seminar Colloquium

5.4.12 SWT Master Project Software Systems Science

Topics in Software Systems Science, which are taken from current research activities in software engineering and programming languages, are

carried out in part individually and in part in small teams of students, from conception, via theoretical and/or practical realization, to

evaluation. In particular, the project concerns the development of sound concepts pertaining to the task to be addressed under the given

project constraints. This requires studying the current research literature and relevant approaches on the project's topic. An example of a

project task would be the conceptual development, the prototypic implementation, and the case‐study‐driven evaluation of tools for software

analysis and verification, which requires the prior or parallel attendance of the module "Applied Software Verification" (SWT‐ASVM), or

equivalent knowledge.

Students will deepen their knowledge regarding the conceptual problems that arise when carrying out theoretical and/or practical research

and software projects, and regarding approaches to possible solutions. Since this will be done by means of the intensive conduct of a research

topic in Software Systems Science, students will gain important experience in carrying out research‐oriented projects, from project planning,

to the abstract and concrete design, to the realization, to the documentation of results in a scientific project report.

138 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Language: The main language of instruction is English. The module may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in software engineering and programming languages, knowledge in the subject matter of the project topic.

Hours per Week / Semester: 6 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Practical



Colloquium

5.4.13 Master Project Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-PR1-M)

Manageable topics, which are taken from current research activities in software engineering and programming languages, are carried out in

part individually and in part in small teams of students, from conception, via realization, to evaluation. The project does therefore not only

concern software implementation, but particularly the development of sound concepts pertaining to the task to be addressed and the

assurance of the robust and reliable functioning of the developed systems. Normally, this requires studying the current research literature and

selecting, implementing and/or adapting approaches on the project's topic that have been proposed therein. An example of a project task

would be the development of a compiler in the functional language Haskell, which calls for knowledge from the module "Principles of Compiler

Construction" (SWT‐PCC‐M), or equivalent knowledge. A further example would be the conceptual and/or theoretical development, the

prototypic implementation, and the case‐study‐driven evaluation of tools for software analysis and verification, which calls for knowledge

from the module "Applied Software Verification" (SWT‐ASV‐M), or equivalent knowledge. This master’s project distinguishes itself from the

project work conducted in bachelor degree courses by the complexity of the assigned task and the direct reference to the current research

carried out by the Software Technologies Group (Lehrstuhl SWT).

Students will deepen their knowledge regarding the conceptual problems that arise when carrying out theoretical and/or practical research

and software projects, and regarding approaches to possible solutions. Since this will be done by means of the intensive conduct of a research

topic in software engineering and programming languages, students will gain important experience in carrying out small, research‐oriented

projects, from project planning, to the abstract and concrete design, to the realization, to the documentation of results in a scientific project

report.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The module may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in software engineering and programming languages, knowledge in the subject matter of the project topic.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer or winter Teaching Method: Practical



Colloquium

5.4.14 Seminar Software Engineering and Programming Languages (SWT-SEM-M)

Current topics in software engineering and programming languages. This may comprise the full spectrum of research topics in these fields,

from the analysis, comparison and evaluation of current software technologies and tools, to the discussion and evaluation of novel research

proposals.

Students will compile and acquire current topics in software engineering and programming languages by independently carrying out and

documenting a literature survey, and by preparing and delivering a coherent, comprehensible presentation to their peers. Students will also be

able to scientifically discuss topics in software engineering and programming languages with their peers.

Language: The main language of instruction is English. The seminar may be delivered in German if all participating students are fluent in

German.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge in software engineering, in programming languages and in the subject matter of the seminar. In addition,

elementary knowledge in scientific methods is desirable.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 139 Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: 30 min. presentation and essay



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

michael.mendler@uni‐bamberg.de

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, possibly 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. Tutorials and advanced level lectures may be offered in English, too, if required. Please contact the course lecturer.

Basic Studies (1st- 3rd year)

5.5.1 Propositional and Predicate Logic (GdI-MfI-1)

MathematikfürInformatiker1This module gives an introduction to basic constructions in propositional and typed predicate logic. 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 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).

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials, Practice Labs

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minute written paper (English)

English language on demand: x


5.5.2 Machines and Languages (GdI-GTI-B)

GrundlagenderTheoretischenInformatikThis 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.







5.5.3 Nonprocedural Programming (GdI-NPP-B)

NichtprozeduraleProgrammierungThe 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




5.5.4 Specification and Verification (GdI-SaV-B)

ModallogikThis 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.





5.5.5 Communication and Synchronisation (GdI-CaS-M)

TheorieVerteilerSystemeThis 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 labelled transition systems, omega‐

automata, Petri Nets; understand the operational principles of modern (visual) programming languages for globally‐synchronous and locally‐

asynchronous systems such as Statecharts, Esterel or Lustre.



Credits: 6 Examination: 30 minutes oral examination (English)



5.5.6 Information and Security (GdI-IaS-M)

InformationssicherheitCommercial 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 standardized 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.


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 run in English

if needed.




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. 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

christoph.schlieder@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/kinf/


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

InformatikundProgrammierungfürdieKulturwissenschaftenThis is a first course in Computing Science not requiring any previous experience with computers. It aims at introducing students from the

humanities into basic computational concepts and methods. Topics covered include: information, data, knowledge; architecture of computer

systems; principles of programming: control and data structures, software engineering; computer applications: geographic information

systems and digital libraries; future trends of computing: semantic information processing. Lab sessions are devoted to solving text problems

and programming tasks. Note that this course is taught in German.

Prerequisites: none

Hours per Week / Semester: 6 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture, Lab sessions

Credits: 9 Examination:Written final exam, assignments


Lecture Lab Sessions Written Exam , Oral Exam


5.6.2 Semantic Information Processing ( KInf-SemInf-M )

SemantischeInformationsverarbeitungComputational 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 which are solved lab sessions complement the lecture.

Prerequisites: Algorithms and data structures, Machines and Languages

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and lab sessions

Credits: 6 Examination:Written final exam

English language:


144 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.6.3 Geographic Information Systems ( KInf-GeoInf-B )

GeoinformationssystemeThis 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. Note that this course is taught in German.

Prerequisites: Discrete foundations, Algorithms and data structures

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and lab sessions

Credits: 6 Examination:Written final exam



5.6.4 Mobile Assistance Systems ( KInf-MobAss-M )

MobileAssistenzsystemeA 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

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and lab sessions

Credits: 6 Examination:Written final exam, assignments, colloquium

English language:



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

ute.schmid@uni‐bamberg.de

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 )

IntelligenteAgenten

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. Deepening of methods and techniques from the lecture partly with programming tasks in PROLOG. The course language is German (if

necessary English), slides and reading materials are in English.

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

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures and tutorials, assignments




5.7.1 Machine Learning ( KogSys-ML-M )

LernendeSysteme

In this master‐level course well‐known symbolical, statistical, and neuronal approaches of machine learning are introduced and relations to

human learning are discussed. Core topics are: Decision tree algorithms, multi‐layer perceptrons, instance‐based learning, inductive logic

programming, genetic algorithms, Bayesian learning, kernel methods, Support Vector Machines, inductive program synthesis, and

reinforcement learning. Deepening of methods and techniques from the lecture partly with programming tasks in Java and applications in

RapidMiner. The course language is German (if necessary English), slides and reading materials are in English.

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

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and tutorials, assignments




146 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Lab Project Cognitive Systems ( KogSys-Proj-B, KogSys-Prak-M )

ProjektKognitiveSysteme

In this course, offered on bachelor and master level, design and analysis of cognitive systems are practiced in small teams (2‐3). 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter, summer Teaching Method: Seminar, programming lab

Credits: 6 Examination: written report and oral presentation


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

SeminarKognitiveSysteme

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.





5.8 Systems Engineering

Prof. Dr. Elmar J. Sinz

Chair of Business Information Systems, esp. Systems Engineering

Office 01.030

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863‐2512

+49 /0951 / 863‐ 2513

elmar.sinz@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.seda.wiai.uni‐bamberg.de


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

GrundlagenbetrieblicherInformationssystemeComprehensive 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial




5.8.2 Data Management Systems ( SEDA-DMS-B )

DatenmanagementsystemeComprehensive 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial





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

ModellierungbetrieblicherInformationssystemeIntroduction 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).

148 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial




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

SystementwicklungSystems 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.





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

ArchitekturenvonDatenbanksystemenundvondatenbankbasiertenAnwendungssystemenDatabase 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.





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

FortgeschritteneAnwendungssystemezurDaten‐,Informations‐undWissensverbreitungData, 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.






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

tim.weitzel@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/isdl


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

E‐FinanceE‐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, and 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, and algorithmic

trading.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: lecture and tutorial




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

InternationalOutsourcingManagementIT 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).

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: lecture and tutorial




150 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 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., IT balanced scorecard, IT

portfolio management, benefit and risk analysis, profitability analysis, business case calculation, IT activity‐based costing, IT cost allocation).





5.9.4 Enterprise Content Management ( ISDL-ECM-B ) (Dr. Sven Laumer)

EnterpriseContentManagementThe objective of the module is to develop a basic understanding of ECM, to learn different applications and functionalities of ECM, to analyze

usage scenarios of ECM in organizations, and to design and configure based on Microsoft Sharepoint an ECM system in its basic functionality.

The objective of the module Enterprise Content Management provide students an introduction to the concept of enterprise content

management, technology, tools, strategies, and methods used to manage structured and unstructured content in organizations. Therefore, the

module covers different aspects of the major ECM components such as capturing, managing, storing, delivering, and preserving enterprise

content as well as focuses on the traditional application areas such as document management, collaboration, web content management,

records management, and workflow or business process management.

By successfully completing the course students are able to understand why a new application category ECM is necessary, what the major

components and characteristics of ECM are, what the different steps of the content lifecycle are, how ECM‐system can successfully be used in

organization, what current trends and developments in the field of ECM are, and how technologies and tools can support and integrate the

different aspects of an ECM system. Furthermore, as one particular ECM‐system is used students are able to use an ECM‐suit such as the

Microsoft SharePoint Server.



The language of module's documents is English. On request the lecture can be held in English.


Advanced Studies (4th – 5th year)

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

InformationssystemeinDienstleistungsbereichenI–StandardsundNetzwerkeThis 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.





Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 151 5.9.6 Information Systems and Services II – Optimization of IT-Reliant Processes

(ISDL-ISS-2-M)

InformationssystemeinDienstleistungsbereichenII–OptimierungIT‐lastigerGeschäftsprozesseThis 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.





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

InformationssystemeinDienstleistungsbereichenIII–IT‐WertschöpfungThis module covers approaches for leveraging the human and technological IT resources and IT capabilities to create business value and

generate a competitive advantage. Basic IT issues like the IT paradox, IT assets, IT strategy, IT architecture, IT governance and IT outsourcing

management 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

both on how to determine and how to increase the business value contribution of IT.

A main aspect for high IT effectiveness is the alignment of business and IT both at strategic (goals, plans, …) and at operational level

(processes, services, …). Business/IT alignment is considered to be a key issue for academics and practitioners alike, dealing with the question

of how the interplay between business and IT units can be put into effect? It will be shown that the superior 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.





152 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.9.8 Management of IT-induced Change (Dr. Sven Laumer)

Management IT‐bedingter Veränderungen

The general objectives of the module is to provide a rigorous, but not for the main part a technical approach that enables students to visualize,

analyze, and discuss information systems related opportunities and challenges in organizations. After successfully passing the module students

are understand the basic concepts of IT‐induced change management to manage both the business and IT people involved in an IT‐induced

change.

Business organizations cannot operate without information systems, but many IT initiatives fail to meet expectations and many IT‐enabled

systems satisfy neither IT employees, business employees, nor customers. In this context, organizational structure and processes are subject to

continual changes such that the implementation of information systems in an organization and its acceptance by employees is still one of the

major challenges for IT, project, or top management. A lot of system implementations fail due to the missing support by employees. Almost

any large‐scale IS implementation project requires changes in organizational elements such as tasks, routines, processes, culture, or employee

roles, which are in advance of or concurrent with the new IS.

In science and practice the concept of change management has established that manages, governs, and controls the transformation of

organizations in order to enable a successful change such as the implementation of technologies. Change management can be defined as to

manage the people‐side of business change to achieve the required business outcome, and to realize that business change effectively within

the social infrastructure of the workplace. The objective of the module is to provide an organizational and social perspective to enable

students to analyze, discuss, and manage the consequences of the introduction of new systems and possible implementation problems.

Therefore, the module offers an understanding of the different forms information systems can take in organizations, individual and

organizational acceptance of technology and methods available to manage IT‐induced change. Furthermore, it provides an introduction to the

management of IT personnel itself such that those responsible for the change can manage both the business and IT people to enable a

successful implementation of information systems in organizations.





5.9.9 Seminar

The seminar in Information Systems and Services incorporates three kinds of academic work: seminar thesis, presentation, and discussion. In

each semester (summer & winter), 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / each semester (winter & summer) Teaching Method: Seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: Essay (12 pages), presentation, continuous assessment


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

SOA‐GovernanceandEvaluationThis 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 mean 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.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 153 Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: lecture and tutorial




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

ManagementexternerIT‐DienstleisterThis 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.





5.9.12 Trends and Perspectives of Enterprise Software: Cloud, Consumerization, Big Data (ISDL-SaaS) (Dr. Wolfgang Faisst)

AktuelleTrendsundPerspektivenderUnternehmenssoftware:Cloud,Consumerization,BigDataThis course provides an inside‐view into enterprise standard software, spanning the entire software life cycle from development to sales to

operations from the software providers’ and the customers’ perspective. Three important trends in the area of enterprise software are

presented: Cloud, Consumerization and Big Data.

The term Cloud encompasses topics such as software‐as‐a‐service, platform‐as‐a‐service and cloud computing. In essence, it refers to the on‐

demand provision of IT services in combination with simple pricing models, chiefly based on the actual usage of the software. The software

provider firm often uses large cloud computing plants to provide solutions for the customer, allowing it to operate with a much smaller

amount of own IT resources and competencies. In order to meet the specific requirements of certain niche industries, software providers,

apart from the actual software‐as‐a‐service solution, also offer platform‐as‐a‐service solutions compromising of a wide range of highly

productive tools which enable independent software providers to create, sell, and maintain their own custom‐tailored software.

Consumerization describes the effect of enterprise software being particularly affected by developments in the consumer market.

Traditionally, the business sector has been the pace maker for progress in IT. However, in light of online shopping (e.g., Amazon) and the wide

adoption of mobile devices (e.g., Apple or Android) the consumer is more and more becoming the driving force for innovation. Employees

have become accustomed to the technological amenities that they know from their private lives and now expect that enterprise software can

be used as easy and continuously and especially on their mobile devices in all places.

Big Data refers to the real‐time analysis of very large amounts of data using mathematical methods. This trend is accelerated by current

technological developments such as multi‐core processors and the resulting parallel data processing combined with in‐memory databases and

corresponding software applications. In particular, in‐memory databases enable concurrent real‐time analytical (OLAP) and transactional

154 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg (OLTP) processing on a single database.

In this course, the topics are illustrated using demos of selected applications as well as videos of notable experts on these trends.


Credits: 3 Examination:

1) essay (processing period: 4 weeks) 2) presentation with subsequent discussion

(in sum 30 minutes) 3) 90 minute written examination



5.9.13 Legal and Compliance Requirements for IT Governance (ISDL-LCR-B) (Ass. jur. David Sänger)

LegalandComplianceRequirementsforITGovernanceThis course aims to provide an understanding of legal requirements and conditions for the implementation of a compliance organization in

various types of enterprises, from SMEs to major international corporations. The participants is given an overview of the relevant fields of law

and their practical relevance in compliance. Especially, non‐lawyers should be enabled to identify relevant compliance topics and to design

compliance systems ensuring compliance by the company when consulting organizations.

Although Compliance has received much attention in recent years, it is subject to an ambivalent view: In light of numerous German companies

involved in affairs regarding illicit bank accounts, data privacy violations etc. and the resulting substantial legal and economic consequences,

German companies’ demand for the implementation of compliance structures is increasing. On the other hand, there are valid reservations,

including the argument that implementing a compliance organization results in yet another administrative machinery, increasing bureaucracy

and costs at the expense of efficiency. Herein lies the challenge faced when implementing a compliance system: Measures designed to ensure

rule compliant behavior within an organization can only be effective if they are accepted in the respective organization and if they meet the

demands of day‐to‐day workflows.

This course aims to convey the principal legal aspects relevant to the creation of compliance systems. The objective is not as much to acquire

in‐depth legal knowledge, but rather to gain a basic practically oriented understanding of compliance topics. The course first discusses

Corporate Governance, referring to the regulatory framework defining how an organization is directed and controlled. Next, selected fields of

law, which are most relevant to an organization’s liability, are addressed. In addition to the general structure and the principles of these fields

of law, individual topics most relevant to practice will be presented in more detail. Finally, possibilities and requirements for compliance

systems are discussed with a special focus on how to use information technology (IT) to implement them.





5.9.14 Intercultural Management (ISDL-ICM-B) (Prof. Dinubhai Patel)

InterculturalManagementThe lecture presents the importance of cultural differences and their impact on collaboration, communication, and motivation of the various

diverse teams in an international company in the spotlight. In addition, aspects such as cultural awareness and building cultural intelligence for

cultural assimilation for managers/employees working as an expatriate in international missions are discussed. Furthermore, the cultural

shock/culture clash is addressed and a constructive cultural assimilation in a foreign country as a necessary strategy of a successful stay abroad

is elaborated.

1. Introduction: How to define Culture? What is the influence of culture on communication and interaction? What constitutes cross-cultural encounter situations?

2. Developing sensitivity for the impact of culture on inter-personal interaction and for cultural differences 3. The impact of culture on practical management, with special reference to Indian-German co-operations

After students have visited the lecture, they …

... can recognize the influence of cultures on international business management and will be able to select the best cross-border business solution that takes into account the cultural differences.

... will know what stereotypical attributions (prejudices) ascribed to them as German are and how to deal with them.


... will know the important "cultural dimensions" concepts and results of cross-cultural research and be able to deploy that acquired cross-cultural intelligence in their private life as well as in business situations (holidays, internships, working together with foreign students/employees).

... will be able to develop a RISK (Recognize, Impact, Strategize, and Know-how) concept which allows them optimal cooperation/collaboration in a global environment.





5.9.15 Scientific Methods in Information Systems

WissenschaftlichesArbeiteninderWirtschaftsinformatikThe course starts with a general introduction into scientific work as well as an overview of different research methods which are used in

Information Systems (e.g. Wilde/Hess 2007). After an introduction into literature research and administration, this will be followed by the

development of prototypes (design science research), simulation, experiments, case studies and quantitative methods (empiricism).

This course aims at helping students familiarize themselves with a scientific style of working, particular addressing students of Information

Systems and interested students of other fields planning to write a project/seminar paper or bachelor/master/diploma thesis in the field of

Information Systems.

It is especially suited for students with none to basic knowledge in this area, therefore this course will offer an in‐depth insight into the

relevant subjects based on practical exercises (computerized when possible), among others with using Citavi, MAXQDA, Excel, SPSS and

SmartPLS.

This course comprises seven key subjects:

1. Basics:

Creation of an understanding of scientific work as such, the requirements of scientific papers as well as the best possible layout of research

papers; discussions of the interactions of methods, hypotheses and theories as well as the significance and formulation of research problems.

2. Literature review:

Development of an understanding of how to conduct literature reviews, the significance of literature in the context of scientific work, how to

research and evaluate academic sources and how to assess the quality of academic sources as well as an introduction to the usage of Citavi in

literature administration.

3. Theories:

Overview of different types of theories; development of an understanding for the difference between explorative and confirmatory research,

as well as inductive and deductive research of contingency factors; discussion of the components and contexts of particular theories of

Information Systems.

4. Design Science Research:

Development of an understanding of the basic requirements for design oriented research as well as design and behavior‐oriented research;

introduction of methods to evaluate Design Science Research.

5. Case studies:

Development of an understanding which type of research case studies are best suited for; discussion of differences between quantitative and

qualitative research as well as required steps regarding case studies and what to pay attention to. Introduction to the methods of case studies

so students are able to conduct their own case studies and to create their own interview guide lines. Introduction to MAXQDA as possibility to

evaluate case studies with the support of software.

6. Quantitative research:

Development of an understanding which research questions are suitable for quantitative methods, introduction to the phases into which a

research project should be divided as well as the structure of a research model in quantitative research. Introduction into the relation between

latent variables, indicators, scales and hypotheses; introduction to data evaluation software and methods like SPSS and PLS.

7. Experiments and simulations:

156 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Development of a basic understanding of simulations and discussion of the fields in which simulations are suitable for research as well as an

understanding of Monte‐Carlo‐Simulations, System Dynamics and ACE. Development of a basic understanding of experiments and assessing in

which fields of research experiments can be used. Discussion of the differences between experiments in the fields of psychology and business

economics.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: tutorial





5.10 Practical Computer Science (Distributed Systems)

Prof. Dr. Guido Wirtz

Chair of Practical Computer Science

Distributed Systems Group

Office 03.016

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

D‐96045 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863‐2527

+49 /0951 / 863‐ 2529

guido.wirtz@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/en/pi

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

5.10.1 Introduction to Algorithms, Programming and Software Technology ( DSG-EiAPS-B )

EinführunginAlgorithmen,ProgrammierungundSoftwaretechnikPrerequisites: ‐ 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures (2) and tutorials (2)

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minutes written exam (‚Klausur‘) concerning the topics

from lectures and tutorials



158 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.10.2 Introduction to Computer Architecture and Operating Systems ( DSG-EiRBS-B )

EinführunginRechner‐undBetriebssystemePrerequisites: ‐ 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. Tanenbaum A. S./Austin, T.: Structured Computer Organization. Prentice Hall, 2012 (6th) 2. Comer, D. E.: Essentials of Computer Architecture. Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2005(1st) 3. Silberschatz, A./Gagne, G./Galvin, P. B.: Operating Systems Concepts. John Wiley and Sons, 2012 (9th) 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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures (2) and tutorials (2)

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minutes written exam (‚Klausur‘) concerning the topics

from lectures and tutorials



5.10.3 Introduction to Distributed Systems ( DSG-IDistrSys )

EinführunginVerteilteSystemePrerequisites: 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, motivation for distributed systems; 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) Basic Interaction Paradigms: Interaction and dependencies; shared variables vs. message passing: synchronization and coordination; advanced messaging; (4) Programming in a Client/Server paradigm: RPC, naming, binding, protocols, parameter handling, error handling semantics, callbacks; object-oriented RPC: RMI; basics of server software architectures; Web service basics, SOAP, WSDL, combining the OO world with the Webservice world.

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 159 Throughout these chapters, practical issues using Java are handled in assignments: Threads, synchronization, socket communication (datagram), Java messaging (JMS), Java RMI, Web Service interaction using Java technology (5) Basic Distributed Algorithms: real and logical time in distributed systems, message ordering, distributed mutual exclusion, consistent global

snapshots, distributed consensus;

(6) Distributed Middleware: single-system image, failure tolerant systems, replication of active and passive components, consistency issues and models, CAP theorem, 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) 3. Kenneth P. Birman: Guide to Reliable Distributed Systems. Springer Texts in CS, Springer Verlag, 2012

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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4/summer Teaching Method: Lectures (2) and tutorials (2)

Credits: 6 Examination: Graded assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)

English language (completely taught in English; includes examination)


Advanced Studies (Master level, 3rd – 5th year)

5.10.4 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‐

IDistrSys) (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 of 2 hours lecture and 2 hour tutorial/lab each week. Participants are assumed

to work on 2 programming assignments throughout the term.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures (2) and tutorials (2)

Credits: 6 Examination: Graded Assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)

English language


5.10.5 Distributed Systems Architecture and Middleware ( DSG-DSAM-M )


IDistrSys) (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 distributedmiddleware 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

• Cloud Computing, esp. Platform as a Service

• Business‐to‐Business technologies: ebXML, EDIFACT

• Practical Experience: EJB, Google App Engine, … (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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 4/winter Teaching Method: Lectures (2) and tutorials (2)

Credits: 6 Examination: Graded Assignments and oral examination (20 minutes)

English language


5.10.6 Selected Readings in Distributed Systems ( DSG-SRDS-M )


IDistrSys‐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 colleagues

(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.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2/winter and summer Teaching Method: Introduction lectures and presentation/discussion

meetings

Credits: 3 Examination: oral examination (20 minutes)

English language

5.10.7 Distributed 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 JEEE, .NET, SOA, Clouds etc., students work in cooperating and/or

concurring groups on a mid‐size distributed software project continuously over the 7 weeks.

Hours per Week / Semester: 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

An der Weberei 3, Room WE5/01.032

D‐96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

Fax:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49‐951 / 863‐3940

+49‐951 / 863‐3945

tom.gross@uni‐bamberg.de

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 )

InteraktiveSystemeThe 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.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge in computer science to the extent of an introduction to computer science





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

ProjektMensch‐Computer‐InteraktionBased 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:

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 163 Algorithms and Data Structures (MI-AuD-B) and Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B) Hours per Week / Semester: 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-Usab )

UsabilityinderPraxisIn this course 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 course is the development of skills regarding the practical application of methods as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork. The course covers diverse topics form human-computer interaction that are cooperatively solved with companies. They typically range from specifying challenges to selecting and applying methods as well as analysing the captured data to deriving conclusions. The task is significantly more comprehensive than the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and therefore is solved in a small group. The result are documented and demonstrated in a final presentation.

Prerequisites:

Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B)

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter, summer Teaching Method: Project


development process and project results)


5.11.4 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US )

UbiquitäreSystemeThe 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 The course is based on a compilation of different sources; as additional sources and as a reference are recommended:

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) Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials




164 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.11.5 Cooperative Systems ( HCI-KS-B )

KooperativeSystemeThe 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 The course is based on a compilation of different sources; as additional sources and as a reference are recommended:

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. Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials




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

Bachelor‐SeminarMensch‐Computer‐InteraktionThe 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.

Prerequisites:

Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B) Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar



Advanced Studies (Master level, 3rd – 5th year)

5.11.7 Project Usability in Practice ( HCI-Usab )

ProjektUsabilityinderPraxisIn this course 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 course is the development of skills regarding the practical application of methods as well as competencies regarding project management and teamwork. The course covers diverse topics form human-computer interaction that are cooperatively solved with companies. They typically range from specifying challenges to selecting and applying methods as well as analysing the captured data to deriving conclusions. The task is significantly more comprehensive than the normal assignments accompanying the lectures and therefore is solved in a small group. The result are documented and demonstrated in a final presentation. Prerequisites: Interactive Systems (HCI-IS-B)

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 165 Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter, summer Teaching Method: Project


development process and project results)


5.11.8 Ubiquitous Systems ( HCI-US )

UbiquitäreSystemeThe 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 The course is based on a compilation of different sources; as additional sources and as a reference are recommended:

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) Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials




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

Master‐SeminarMensch‐Computer‐InteraktionThe 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. Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar



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

Mensch‐Computer‐InteraktionThe 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

166 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg The course is based on a compilation of different sources; as additional sources and as a reference are recommended:

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.

Prerequisites:

Algorithms and Data Structures (MI-AuD-B) and Introduction to computer science (DSG-EidI-B) Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials




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

Master‐SeminarHuman‐CentredComputingThe 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. Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / summer Teaching Method: Seminar



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

ProjektpraktikumMensch‐Computer‐InteraktionBased 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) Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: Project


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

kai.fischbach@uni‐bamberg.de

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 considered the nervous system of an enterprise, analogous to the nervous system of an organism. An

enterprise’s information management function specifies, builds, and operates the business information system according to the business

objectives. Knowledge management complements information management, bringing together the management of human knowledge and

the computer‐supported representation and processing of knowledge. This module deals with tasks and methods of information management

and knowledge management, including the necessary characteristics and appropriate resources for both.





5.12.2 Social Network Analysis ( SNA-ASN-M )

Analyse sozialer Netzwerke This course presents an introduction to various concepts, methods, and applications of social network analysis, which describes relationships

between or among social entities. The primary 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 an introduction to statistical global analyses, using

models such as p* and related models. Methods are illustrated on a wide range of social network examples using both standard social network

analysis software and special‐purpose computer programs.





168 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg 5.12.3 Theories of Social Networks ( SNA-NET-M )

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 what is 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 that organizations and networks are

dynamic?

This course provides an overview of the dominant macro perspectives on organizations and networks. 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.





5.12.4 SNA Seminar

Seminars are offered regularly, both in the winter and summer semesters, on a variety of topics. These seminars are typically announced at

the beginning of each semester. Seminars will be held in English upon request.




5.12.5 Online Social Networks ( SNA-OSN-M )

Netzwerktheorie This course is an introduction to the analysis of online social networks. The aim is twofold: to provide students with the tools necessary to

undertake research into online networks, and to give an overview of the type of questions these data can answer. The course will define online

networks, examine how they differ from offline social networks, and consider theoretical and methodological issues associated with their

analysis. The sessions will explore different strategies to retrieve and analyze online network data, and present different empirical scenarios to

which those tools have been applied.

At the conclusion of the course, students should know not only how to calculate basic network metrics on pre‐existing data sets, but also how

to capture an online social network efficiently with the intent of answering a specific research question.






5.13 Energy Efficient Systems

Prof. Dr. Thorsten Staake

Chair of Business Information Systems, esp. Energy

Efficient Systems

Office 02.057

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863‐2076

thorsten.staake@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/eesys

Bachelor (1st – 3rd year)

International IT Project Management (EESYS-IITP-B)

InternationalesIT‐ProjektmanagementThis module facilitates the comprehension of fundamental IT project management methods and discusses the basic characteristics of

international projects.

The lecture focuses on the basic principles of IT project management with an emphasis on specific aspects of international projects. Contents

are also discussed from the perspective of startups and small enterprises as well as from large organisations with established processes.

Having mastered this class, students should be able to initiate, plan, lead, and control projects in small and large institutions.





Fundamentals of Energy Informatics (EESYS-GEI-B)

GrundlagenderEnergieinformatikThe module conveys technical and economical basics of energy informatics. Participants obtain an overview of the most important facts of

energy supply and usage, opportunities and challenges of the integration of renewable energy carriers and integration potential of information

and communication technology in order to achieve efficiency goals and emission targets. Hereby, the focus lies on intelligent power supply

systems (Smart Grids).

The following topics will be discussed:

Basic terms of energy technology (work, performance, efficiency, etc.) Energy conversion (technical, economical and societal aspects of energy supply). Energy consumption per designated use. Electricity supply (basics of power supply, transfer- and distribution networks, electricity trade) Renewable energy resources (potentials, barriers and implications for the energy supply from renewable resources) Smart Grid technologies (roles of information and communication technology in the electricity supply, basic aspects of Smart

Grids and Smart Metering; demand side management, IT based energy services; electromobility, safety aspects; privacy). Impact assessment (first- or second-order effects such as dematerialization and rebound effects, cost-/benefit consideration). Outlook (achievement barriers for energy efficiency goals, selected usage examples of information and communication

technology to reduce energy consumption).

Having succeeded this class, students know all relevant components of a future energy grid, can estimate costs and evaluate benefits, and

identify areas of application of their methodical knowledge of (business) informatics.

170 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / winter Teaching Method: Lecture and Tutorial

Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minute written examination, 20 minutes oral

English language on demand: yes


5.13.1 Energy Informatics Research Questions (EESYS-SEM-FEI-B)

ForschungsfragenderEnergieinformatikThe module offers an independent formulation and presentation of a research topic from the area energy efficient systems with the help of

scientific methods. Thought tylored to bachelor students, topics suitable for master students are available as well.

This module offers a general topic with changing contents of the areas of smart metering, smart grid, environmental information systems, IT

based energy saving campaigns, data analytics, and efficiency analyses.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar




5.13.2 Energy Efficient Systems I (EESYS-ES1-M)

EnergieeffizienteSystemeIThis module focuses on the development and application of information systems that contribute to an increase in energy efficiency in industry,

transportation, and private households. Besides electrical energy, particularly the topics of mobility and logistics, “embodied energy“ and heat

are in the focus of this module. Systems for the automation of process cycles, information systems that aim at chainging user behavior, and

decision support systems in companies are being discussed.

This module covers the following topics:

Energy consumption per designated use (detailed analysis of energy and electricity consumption in the industry sector, the service sector, the transportation sector and the private sector; information and communication technology’s energy consumption; embodied energy, costs of energy utilization.

Approaches for increasing in energy efficiency of private households, production, and transportation (with the help of automation technology, decision support systems and behavior-affected information systems for private users).

IT’s energy efficiency. Practical examples and case studies (green supply chains: Perishable goods management with sensor based decision

support systems; adjustment of load management with the help of intelligent thermostats, smart metering for households, systems for the intelligent utilization of heated water).

Impact assessment (first- or second-order effects such as dematerialization and rebound effects, cost-/benefit consideration). Outlook (achievement barriers for energy efficiency goals, selected research questions).

The class is supposed to enable participants to identify areas of action in companies, to apply different acquired methods of business

informatics leading to an increase of energy efficiency and to evaluate the resulting outcomes.


Credits: 6 Examination: 90 minute written examination, 20 minutes oral




5.13.3 Energy Efficient Systems II: Data Analytics in Energy Informatics (EESYS-ES2-M)

EnergieeffizienteSystemeII:DataAnalyticsinderEnergieinformatikSystems for capturing and optimizing energy consumption have gained importance with the ambitious energy efficiency goals of our society.

Outstanding examples are smart grid and smart metering infrastructures which enable a comprehensive collection and analysis of

consumption data for industry and private households. With the help of such environmental information systems, we can identify procedures

for cost and emission reduction and derive interventions for the improvement of energy relevant behavior. In order to increase the potential,

an appropriate analysis of consumption data and a action guiding result processing are necessary.

The lecture is split in three parts. Part I deepens basic approaches for the inquiry of consumption data via Smart Metering for electricity, water

and gas, for an analysis of sales data, movement profiles, automobile data and related techniques of ubiquitous sensing. Part II treats of

statistical analysis methods. Particularly outlier recognition, cluster analysis, classification, association analysis, regression analysis and special

characteristics of time series analysis are introduced. Part III shows current examples from the practical environment which are evaluated by

the students.

Aim of the lecture is to master relevant analysis methods and to be able to apply them on practical relevant task settings. With these basic

principles efficient energy services can be implemented.





5.13.4 Decision Support and Expert Systems (EESYS-DSES-M)

DecisionSupportandExpertSystemsThe goal of this course is to equip students with the fundamental concepts and methods of modern decision theory and practice. Students

learn how to distil and handle a large body of conflicting human knowledge and technical data, account for uncertainties and risks, find

compromises, and as a result, take conscious and informed decisions. The special point of interest lies on those areas in which decision

support and expert systems can be used to gain the insight needed to select the optimal course of action based on structured, semi‐

structured, and unstructured information.

The module deals with (a) organizational and social implications of managerial decisions in analysis, planning and control tasks, (b) formal

techniques and framewoks to structure and solve such complex problems, and (c) computerized decision support aids.

Students will aquire practical skills in modelling of complex decisions and choosing appropriate solution/reporting tools. The project part of the

module comprises analysis of a real‐world case performed in small groups of 2‐3 people.





5.13.5 Project Smart Grid Data Analytics (EESYS-P-SGDA-M)

ProjektSmartGridDataAnalyticsThe students learn about methods, of which relevant information for efficient energy services can be derived taking energy relevant behavior

data (electricity consumption, water consumption, usage of automobiles, consumer behaviour) into account.

During the first four classes the students obtain an in depth comprehension of the areas of Smart Grid and Smart Metering systems, demand

side management, energy consulting and an overview of selected analysis methods and tools (clustering and classification techniques e.g.

further approaches of machine learning, knime, rapidminder, GNU‐R). Hereon, presentation and selection of the topics to work on will follow.

The students obtain details on the elaboration of an implementation plan, which has to be presented in the 5th class. The students will be

provided with a real consumption dataset, which is the base for the implementation. The work settings contain the implementation as well as

the establishment of a documentation conforming to scienctific standards.

172 ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg By the end of this class, participants have developed and tested a current practical relevant tool for the improvement of energy consulting.

Hereby clustering and classification techniques e.g. selected methods of machine learning are of importance.


Credits: 6 Examination: Essay, 30 minutes presentation, continuous assessment



5.13.6 Energy Informatics Research Questions (EESYS-SEM-FEI-M)

ForschungsfragenderEnergieinformatikThe module offers an independent formulation and presentation of a research topic from the area energy efficient systems with the help of

scientific methods. Thought tylored to master‐level students, topics suitable for bachelor students are available as well.

This module offers a general topic with changing contents of the areas of smart metering, smart grid, environmental information systems, IT

based energy saving campaigns, data analytics, and efficiency analyses.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar




5.14 Smart Environments

Prof. Dr. Diedrich Wolter

Chair of Smart Environments

Office 03.040

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E‐Mail: Internet:

+49‐951 / 863 2897

diedrich.wolter@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/


5.14.1 Introduction to Knowledge Representation: Space, Time, Events( SME-STE-M )

EinführungindieWissensrepräsentation:Space,Time,EventsThis course gives an introduction to the area of knowledge representation, a sub‐discipline of computer science in general and artificial

intelligence in particular.

Knowledge representation is involved with identifying means to represent practical problems and according background knowledge as data

structures, and to develop reasoning algorithms to solve these problems.

This course puts a spotlight on symbolic techniques to represent knowledge involving a spatio‐temporal component as is typical for many

practical real‐world problems.

Contents:

fundamental concepts: knowledge, abstractions, relations, logics

syntax and semantics, formalization of knowledge

representation and reasoning

qualitative algebras

constraint‐based reasoning

qualitative constraint calculi

complexity and tractable subclasses






5.15 Industrial Information Systems

Prof. Dr. Sven Overhage

Chair of Business Information Systems, esp. Industrial Information Systems

Office 04.042

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863‐2910

sven.overhage@uni‐bamberg.de

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de/iis


5.15.1 Electronic Business ( IIS-E-Biz-B )

ElectronicBusinessElectronic Business describes the integrated execution of all automatable business processes within a company using information and

communication technologies. On the one hand, this includes the purchase and sale of goods (electronic trading). On the other hand, this

includes the company‐internal processes for the production of goods and services (electronic company). The module provides in‐depth

knowledge about the actors, basic technologies, economic foundations, business processes and information systems in Electronic Business.

The goal of the module is to provide the following knowledge and abilities:

Knowledge about the actors in Electronic Business

Knowledge about the application of basic technologies in Electronic Business

Knowledge about the economic foundations of Electronic Business

Knowledge and ability to design business processes in Electronic Business

Knowledge and ability to design information systems in Electronic Business





5.15.2 Enterprise Architecture Management ( IIS-EAM-B )

EnterpriseArchitectureManagementEnterprise Architecture Management (EAM) is a management approach that consists of guidelines, architecture principles and governance

activities, and supports the design and the strategic development of enterprise architectures. Enterprise architectures describe the interplay

between information technology and the business activities of a company. Due to their holistic perspective, enterprise architectures differ

from software and information system architectures. The module provides in‐depth knowledge about methods for the modelling, planning

and the strategic development of enterprise architectures. Furthermore, the course delivers strategies for the implementation, organization

and establishment of Enterprise Architecture Management as a management approach within a company.


Ability to model enterprise architectures

Ability to analyze and strategically plan enterprise architectures

Knowledge and ability to apply methods for the modularization of enterprise architectures

Knowledge and ability to apply methods for the implementation and establishment of EAM

Otto-Friedrich-Universität Bamberg ECTS-Guide 2014/2015 175 Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: lecture and tutorial




5.15.3 Development and Operation of Application Systems ( IIS-EBAS-B )

EntwicklungundBetriebvonAnwendungssystemenThe development and operation of application systems is one of the core tasks of the Information Systems discipline. The module delivers in‐

depth knowledge about business development environments, which provide processes, methods, tools and standards to support the

systematic, plan‐driven development and operation of application systems.


Knowledge about development paradigms and system architectures

Knowledge about process models for the development

Knowledge and ability to apply development methods and tools

Knowledge about standards and standard parts for the development

Knowledge and ability to apply methods for the project management and the quality assurance





5.15.4 Project Industrial Information Systems ( IIS-WI-Proj-B )

WI‐Projekt"IndustrielleInformationssysteme"Industrial information systems are the backbone for the creation of value in manufacturing and trading companies. The module thematizes the

design and application of industrial information systems using complex case studies, which will be worked on independently by the students

using SAP’s standard software. The module transfers theoretical concepts as well as practical applications.


Knowledge about the architecture and functions of enterprise resource planning systems

Ability to use enterprise resource planning systems

Knowledge about the architecture and functions of management support systems

Ability to use management support systems

The Project Industrial Information Systems transfers theoretical as well as practical knowledge about SAP’s standard software, which will be

used for solving complex case studies. The focus of the project course is on the following topics:

Architectures and functions of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and management support systems (MSS)

Structure and functions of mySAP ERP and Business Warehouse (BW)

Concept and practical application of the SAP ERP Central Component

Concept and practical application of the SAP BW

Hours per Week / Semester: 4 / summer Teaching Method: project course

Credits: 6 Examination: essay and presentation





5.15.5 Intra-Organizational Systems ( IIS-IBS-M )

InnerbetrieblicheSystemeIntra‐organizational industrial information systems are the backbone for the creation of value in manufacturing and trading companies.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems allow the operative planning, management and control of all business resources. Management

Support Systems (MSS) use the operational data basis to support the strategic planning and decision‐making of complex, ill‐structured

problems. The module delivers in‐depth knowledge about tasks, architectures and technologies of intra‐organizational industrial information

systems.


Knowledge and ability to analyze industrial business processes, tasks and solution procedures

Ability to solve problems related to the domains of ERP and MSS

Knowledge about the architecture and functions of inter‐organizational systems

Ability to integrate and customize inter‐organizational systems





5.15.6 Modular and On-Demand Systems ( IIS-MODS-M ) (Dr. Sebastian Schlauderer)

ModulareundOn‐DemandSystemeModular systems that consist of independent components and on‐demand systems that can be used over the internet as a service open up

new opportunities for the selection, customization and scaling of industrial information systems. The module delivers in‐depth knowledge

about modular and on‐demand concepts for the design of industrial information systems. The module covers theoretical basics as well as

practical applications.


Knowledge about component‐oriented industrial information systems: modularity concepts, architectures and applications

Knowledge and ability to apply the Software as a Service (SaaS) paradigm: on‐demand concepts and architectures for industrial information systems

Knowledge about modular and cloud‐based industrial information systems

Knowledge and ability to use platforms, software marketplaces and software ecosystems





5.15.7 Seminar Industrial Information Systems

SeminarIndustrielleInformationssystemeThe seminar in Industrial Information Systems is focused on a topical issue within the research field of Industrial Information Systems such as

component‐oriented industrial information systems, software marketplaces or methods for the modularization of enterprise architectures.

The specific seminar topic is published at the beginning of the winter semester.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: seminar

Credits: 3 Examination: essay, presentation and continuous assessment



5.16 Mobile Software Systems / Mobility

Prof. Dr. Daniela Nicklas

Chair of Information Systems, esp. Mobile Software Systems / Mobility

Office WE5/03.041

An der Weberei 5

96047 Bamberg

Tel.:

E‐Mail:

Internet:

+49 /0951 / 863‐3670

[email protected]

http://www.uni‐bamberg.de


5.16.1 Bachelor Project Mobile Systems – Smart City Applications

ProjektMobileSysteme

Hours per Week / Semester: 2/winter Teaching Method: Seminar, programming lab



5.16.2 Data Streams and Complex Event Processing

The processing of continuous data sources has become an important paradigm of modern data processing and management, covering many

applications and domains such as smart cities, monitoring and controlling networks or complex production system as well complex event

processing in medicine, finance or compliance.

This lecture introduces the basic methods and techniques for data stream management, complex event processing, and applications.

Prerequisites: Data management systems.

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Lectures

Credits: 3 Examination: oral examination




5.16.3 Master Project Mobile Systems – Mobile Situation Recognition

ProjektMobileSysteme

More and more mobile applications adapt their behaviour according to the situation of her current user. This requires to detect that situation

automatically, typically by the user of sensor data of the phone, e.g., using the accelerometer, the location sensors, the microphone, or the

camera.

In this seminar, we will review various techniques and situation‐aware applications. This seminar is also an excellent starting point for a Master

thesis in this lively research field.


Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Seminar, programming lab



5.16.4 Colloquium Mobile Software Systems / Mobility

ColloquiumMobileSysteme

Presentation and discussion of results and ongoing work of the research group “Mobile Software Systems / Mobility”, from Bachelor, Master,

and PhD projects + invited guests

Hours per Week / Semester: 2 / winter Teaching Method: Colloquium

Credits: 3 Examination: Colloquium


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