EC 1. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme has an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of functional materials, especially with regard to the relation between composition, structure and functional properties at all length scales and in their operating surroundings.

DC1.3 The student is able to explain techniques for characterization and modeling of materials.

DC1.4 The student is able to explain devices and apply this knowledge.

EC 4. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously consult, summarise and critically interpret international scientific literature, reference it correctly and use it to explore and identify new domains relevant to the field.

DC4.1 The student is able to look up and select appropriate international scientific literature from a variety of disciplines related to materials-related problems or research questions.

DC4.2 The student is able to correctly and completely reference to scientific literature.

DC4.3 The student is able to critically interpret, evaluate, compare, and/or summarize relevant scientific literature related to materials-related problems or research questions.

EC 5. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme can independently design and carry out scientific research: formulate a research question and hypothesis, select the appropriate methods and techniques, critically analyse and interpret the results, formulate conclusions, report scientifically and manage research data.

DC5.3 The student is able to think critically about a (new) experimental or theoretical methodology to achieve the predefined research objective, select and/or develop valid methods and techniques, write them down and carry them out.

DC5.4 The student knows and understands the methods required to process, analyze, and interpret data.

DC5.6 The student is able to formulate appropriate conclusions, based on the data analysis and interpretation.

DC5.8 The student is able to formulate possible ideas for further research based on the conclusions of an investigation or assignment.

DC5.9 The student knows how to responsibly manage research data and protocols according to the FAIR principle (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and with attention to IP management.

DC5.10 The student is able to apply various scientific reporting methods e.g., project reporting, article, poster/oral presentation,....

EC 6. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to communicate in both written and spoken form and to take a well-argued position in a scientific discussion, going from a general to a specialist level, adapted to the target audience.

DC6.1 The student is able to report orally and in writing in an adequate manner.

DC6.2 The student is able to adapt to the purpose and target audience of the communication, i.e., can empathize with the target audience and make appropriate choices regarding language use and format.

DC6.3 The student is able to take and defend a logically constructed position, based on relevant and scientifically supported arguments.

EC 9. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is aware of the economic context of scientific developments in one’s domain, is able to identify and critically analyse relevant needs and interests of stakeholders and take up the role of an expert in interaction with them.

DC9.1 The student is able to identify relevant stakeholders in the field of materiomics.

DC9.2 The student is able to identify relevant needs and interests of stakeholders in the field of materiomics, critically analyze them, and take them into account while performing their own work.

DC9.3 The student is able to reflect on the societal relevance and/or economic aspects of an assignment.

EC 10. The graduate of the Master of Materiomics programme is able to autonomously acquire new knowledge and monitor, evaluate and adjust one’s learning process.

DC10.1 The student can reflect on their own strengths and areas for improvement and use feedback to improve their own work and competences.

DC 10.2 The student is able to formulate goals and priorities, translate an assignment into subtasks, and create a realistic schedule.

DC10.3 The student is able to autonomously acquire, process, and critically interpret new information.

DC10.5 The student is able to relate new material-related interdisciplinary knowledge to his/her existing disciplinary knowledge base. [learning pathway interdisciplinarity - coordination: The student is able to make connections between different perspectives]