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diff --git a/chapter00/content_ch00.tex b/chapter00/content_ch00.tex new file mode 100644 index 0000000..36f2a64 --- /dev/null +++ b/chapter00/content_ch00.tex @@ -0,0 +1,181 @@ +\chapter{Course Organization} + +\section{About the Lecturer} + +\begin{minipage}{0.2\linewidth} + \includegraphics[width=0.8\linewidth]{../chapter00/Philipp.jpg} +\end{minipage} +\hfill +\begin{minipage}{0.75\linewidth} + Philipp Le + + philipp.le@st.ovgu.de +\end{minipage} + +\vspace{1em} + +\underline{Academic CV:} + +\begin{tabular}{p{0.2\linewidth}p{0.7\linewidth}} + 2011 -- 2015 & \makecell[l]{\textbf{B.\,Sc.} in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology,\\ Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg} \\[1.5em] + 2016 & Exchange student, TU Tampere, Finland\\[0.5em] + 2015 -- 2019 & \makecell[l]{\textbf{M.\,Sc.} in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology,\\ Specialization: Communication Technology and Microwave Engineering\\ Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg} \\[0.5em] +\end{tabular} + +\vspace{2em} + +\underline{Current occupation:} + +\begin{quote} + Since 2015: Hardware and Firmware Developer at + + \textbf{metraTec GmbH, Magdeburg} + + located in the Wissenschaftshafen. + + \vspace{1em} + + Main topics: + \begin{itemize} + \item Low power radio devices, IoT + \item Radio localization + \item Microwave engineering + \end{itemize} +\end{quote} + + +\section{Course Overview} + +\textit{Subject to change} + +Facts on the course: +\begin{itemize} + \item Duration: 1 semester (summer semester), 14 weeks + \item E-Learning webpage: \url{https://elearning.ovgu.de/course/view.php?id=7849} + \item Course material is published on the E-Learning webpage: + \begin{itemize} + \item Lecture notes + \item Exercise sheets + \item Supplementary material + \end{itemize} + \item Work load: 150 h (1 h = 45 minutes), yielding \textbf{5 ECTS} + \begin{itemize} + \item 42 h of attendance + \item 108 h autonomous work + \end{itemize} + \item The research report mentioned in the module description is neglected in this semester, due to a lack of time. + \item Written exam (120 minutes) + \item Attending lectures or exercises not mandatory, but recommended. +\end{itemize} + +Dates: +\begin{itemize} + \item Every week: \textbf{Thursdays at 9:15 -- 10:45 (a.m.)} + \begin{itemize} + \item Exception: 2020-05-21 is a public holiday, no lecture! We will meet on 2020-05-19 at 15:15 -- 16:45 instead. + \end{itemize} + \item Additional date if necessary: Tuesdays at 15:15 -- 16:45. Will be explicitly announced on E-Learning. + \item We will use a videoconferencing tool for our meetings. I will announce details in the E-Learning. +\end{itemize} + + +\section{Lecture Details} + +Study organization: +\begin{itemize} + \item You are required to elaborate major parts of the course in \underline{self-study}. + \item The chapters of the lecture notes will be published in the E-Learning on weekly basis. + \item Please go through the lecture notes \underline{on your own}. + \item The lecture will be held in form of a \textbf{consultation} where we will discuss the main topics of the chapter. + \item A pre-requisite is that you have read the lecture notes beforehand. +\end{itemize} + +Remarks on the lecture notes: +\begin{itemize} + \item The lecture notes shall give you a good foundation for your self-studies. It contains the relevant course content. + \item If you find mistakes, don't hesitate to communicate them to me. I'm currently writing the lecture notes in nightshifts, which may lead to mistakes slipping through. ;) +\end{itemize} + + +\section{Exercise Details} + +Goal of the exercises: +\begin{itemize} + \item Strengthening your knowledge that you have gained in the lecture. + \item Bringing your knowledge into action. + \item Learning how to deal with the course material and further sources. + \item Getting used to the nature of questions which will be asked in the exam. However, exam questions will be different. +\end{itemize} + +Exercise in self-study: +\begin{itemize} + \item Exercise sheets will be published in the E-Learning. + \item Solve them individually or \underline{in groups}. + \item You may ask for clarification of an exercise task at any time. + \item \underline{You are required to put reasonable effort in solving the exercise.} This comprises referring to the lecture notes, supplementary material or other sources including the library and the internet. + \item If you get stuck, you can contact me. I will give hints. Please be sure that you have put reasonable effort in solving beforehand. +\end{itemize} + +Optional returning of solutions: +\begin{itemize} + \item You may voluntarily return your solutions to me via E-Learning. This is not mandatory. + \item If you wish to return your solutions, please do so within \underline{two weeks} after their publication. + \item I will skim your solutions. Unfortunately, it is not possible for me to provide you individual corrections, as I'm lecturing besides my full time job. + \item Of course, you may ask questions along with returning the exercises, preferably via e-mail or in the E-Learning. + \item If I see major issues, we will discuss them together. I will integrate this into the \textbf{consultation}. The Tuesday date may be optionally used, if necessary. + \item However, if nobody sends me a solution, we cannot discuss anything. +\end{itemize} + +Please be patient if I don't answer your requests immediately. I'm giving my best to respond as soon as possible. But, I'm having a full time job which is also consuming time. :) + + +\section{Homework} + +Your \underline{weekly} homework comprises: +\begin{itemize} + \item Going through the lecture notes and understand its contents. + \item If necessary, consulting further sources (library, internet) is strongly recommended. + \item Solving the exercises. +\end{itemize} + + +\section{Exam Details} + +\textit{All information are subject to change. There will be an announcement with details on the exam at the end of the course.} + +\begin{itemize} + \item Date: will be announced by the examination office + \item Duration: 120 minutes + \item Information on tools allowed will be announced at the end of the lectures. + \item The exam covers the complete course content (all chapters, all exercise sheets). + \item The exam questions call for different levels of skills: + \begin{itemize} + \item Memorized knowledge + \item Bringing knowledge into practise + \item Creatively deriving solutions from the knowledge + \end{itemize} + \item Grading scale guideline: + \begin{itemize} + \item 1.0 (very good): Exam performance is outstanding and goes beyond the requirements. + \item 2.0 (good): Exam performance fulfils overall requirements. + \item 3.0 (satisfactory): Requirements are fulfilled in general. There are minor deficiencies. + \item 4.0 (pass): Exam performance meets the requirements, but shows major deficiencies. + \item 5.0 (fail): Exam performance is insufficient. + \end{itemize} + \item Individual work. Cheating will result in a 5.0 grade (failed). +\end{itemize} + + +\section{Feedback Poll} + +A feedback poll is required by the universities regulations for quality assurance in the teaching. Furthermore, the poll will help me to improve this course. + +\textbf{So I kindly ask you to participate in the poll.} + +\begin{itemize} + \item The poll will be at the end of the course. + \item There is an online form. + \item The poll is completely anonymous. + \item Participating is voluntary for you. + \item Of course, the poll will not affect the grading. It is anonymous. +\end{itemize} |