Projects in summer semester 2025
The influence of rotational friction between particles
Slots: 1-4, Hours per week: 3-9, Completion within: 3-12 monthsFor students inrolled in: Applied Physics B.Sc., Informatics B.Ed., Informatics B.Sc., Mathematics B.Ed., Mathematics B.Sc., Meteorology B.Sc., Physics B.Ed., Physics B.Sc.,
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Friction between rotating particles plays a key role in various physical or biological contexts. Such particles like bacteria, for example, can be used as motors for bacteria-based batteries. This project will explore the influence of rotational friction between particles in typical molecular dynamic simulations.
Role of the students
The students will use ready-made Python code to analyze potential physical effects and applications of such friction between rotating particles in computer simulations. If they are interested, students can also adjust the source code.
Qualifications
Basic Python skills are necessary. You will have to use Linux in this project. However, you won't need basic Linux skills since you will learn it through the project.
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Toolchain for the statistical evaluation of runtimes of various algorithms in the HPC area
Slots: 1, Hours per week: 3-9, Completion within: 3-12 monthsFor students inrolled in: Informatics B.Ed., Informatics B.Sc., Mathematics-Infomatics B.Sc.,
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Goal of the project is to develop and test a toolchain for the statistical evaluation of runtimes of various algorithms in the HPC area.
Role of the students
The student will develop said toolchain under the guidance of the supervisor.
Qualifications
Basic Python skills are necessary. Most texts will be in English. This should not be a problem for the student.
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Mathematical Pre-course in Biology, Chemestry, and Geosciences Guidelines
Slots: 1-3, Hours per week: 5, Completion within: 9 monthsFor students inrolled in: Applied Physics B.Sc., Environmental Sciences with a Focus in Atmosphere and Climate B.Sc., Informatics B.Ed., Informatics B.Sc., Mathematics B.Ed., Mathematics B.Sc., Meteorology B.Sc., Physics B.Ed., Physics B.Sc.,
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The school mathematics pre-semester course for biology often receives criticism through the participants. The main criticism is, that the courses mostly do not start with mathematical basics which the students know. Goal of the project is to evaluate the current state of the course.
Role of the students
The role of the students is to mainly evaluate the worksheets the students work on during the course. Evaluate where the current problems are and how to change the worksheets for the needs of the students.
Qualifications
A good understanding of the mathematical courses in the first semester of biology is necessary. This includes analysis in more than one dimension, fundamental linear algebra, fundamental differential equations, complex-valued equations, and statistics of standard deviation and mean value
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Code and Context: coupling between PfP and PGP
Slots: 1-2, Hours per week: 3-9, Completion within: 3-12 monthsFor students inrolled in: Applied Physics B.Sc., Informatics B.Ed., Informatics B.Sc., Mathematics B.Ed., Mathematics B.Sc., Mathematics-Infomatics B.Sc., Meteorology B.Sc., Physics B.Ed., Physics B.Sc.,
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For a few semesters now, there has been a new course on programming in the first semester. The aim of the project is to investigate the link between this new course and the practical courses in which code is used.
Role of the students
The students will develop and evaluate surveys on the issue. If interested, interviews can also be conducted.
Qualifications
Basic Python skills are necessary. It is also helpful to have already completed the basic practical course in physics and/or programming for physics.
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