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Subject-specific provisions for the master’s degree in natural scientific computer science
from September 30, 2016 i. In conjunction with the correction of January 10,
2017 and the changes of September 15, 2017, May 2, 2018 and June 4, 2020 (study model 2011)

– reading version –
The versions published in the Official Announcements of Bielefeld University are binding

Based on Sections 2 (4) and 64 (1) of the law on higher education in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (Higher
Education Act - HG) of September 16, 2014 (GV. NRW. S. 547), last amended by Article 10 of the The Faculty of
Engineering in Connection with the examination and study regulations for the master's program (MPO fw. -

Study model 2011) at the University of Bielefeld from September 1, 2015 (announcement of the University of Bielefeld -
Official announcements - year 44 no. 15 p. 424), last changed on December 15, 2016 (announcement sheet of
Bielefeld University - official announcements - year 45 no. 18 p. 427) these subject-specific provisions (annex to § 1
para. 1 MPO fw.) issued:

1. Master's degree (§ 3 MPO fw.)

The Faculty of Engineering offers the Natural Sciences Informatics course leading to a “Master of Science” (M.Sc.)
degree.

2. Further admission requirements (§ 4 Abs. 1 - 3 MPO fw.)

(1) Prerequisite is participation in an application process in which the evaluation of the application
documents is used to determine who is granted access.
(2) The application documents must be submitted to the Registrar's Office of Bielefeld University by the deadline
will and contain:
a) The final certificate of a previous degree and the associated documents (transcript, transcript of records,
diploma supplement or similar) that provide information about the individual course of study, the modules
completed, the achievements made during the course and their evaluations and about the Individual
professional profile of the completed degree program. If the university or vocational academy at which the
applicant obtained the previous degree does not issue such documents for the latter, meaningful documents
must be submitted (e.g. proof of achievement).

b) If there is no final certificate from a previous degree, a provisional one will be issued
Final document and/or a current transcript of records or correspondingly meaningful documents in the
sense of paragraph 2a) submitted.
c) Optionally, an elaboration of a maximum of 1000 words in which the qualification of the previous degree
for this master's program and, if necessary, further knowledge and qualifications are explained.

(3) The application documents will be checked to determine whether the previous degree (usually a bachelor's
degree) is qualified. Degrees from accredited bachelor's courses at vocational academies are equivalent
to bachelor's degrees from universities. A degree is qualified that covers at least six semesters of standard
study time and has at least 50 credit points (according to
ECTS) in basic subjects of computer science (mathematics, algorithms and data structures, theoretical
computer science, computer architecture, etc.) and at least 40 credit points in natural science subjects
(including math) included.
(4) If there is no final certificate from the previous qualified degree, a provisional final document can be accepted
in its place if courses with a volume of at least 120 credit points have been completed. The decision on this
lies with the according to § 22 MPO fw. competent authority, which also regulates the further procedure.

(5) Evidence of sufficient language skills in German or English is still a requirement, as the master’s degree can be
completed in both German and English (in the so-called International Track). The proof for Bildungsauslaender
is deemed to have been provided if the qualified degree was acquired at a German or English-speaking
institution. Otherwise, proof of German language skills is based on the relevant regulations of Bielefeld
University. Knowledge of English is also proven by a language test (TOEFL (iBT)) with at least 87 points or telc
English with at least level B2 or by a comparable certificate. If the course is completed in English, it may only be
possible to offer a reduced selection of subjects.

(6) Applicants who have a previous qualified degree are granted access
Paragraphs 3 and 4 as well as the language skills according to Paragraph 5. Applicants who do not have a
previous qualified degree according to paragraphs 3 and 4 or who do not have the language skills according to
paragraph 5 will not be admitted.
(7) Admission can be combined with the requirement to complete an approximation study (§ 4 Para. 3 MPO fw.),
if no more than 30 LP are missing from the required 40 LP in scientific subjects. the
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Adjustment studies are to be documented in writing and by the according to § 22 MPO fw. to certify the competent body.

(8) Applicants will be informed of the result of the admissions procedure with an electronic
informed.

(9) According to § 22 MPO fw. responsible body, which also regulates further details of the procedure, sets the application deadlines
and makes all decisions related to the admission procedure.

3. Admission procedure (§ 4 Abs. 4 MPO fw.)

- not applicable -

4. Commencement of studies before meeting the admission requirements (§ 4 Para. 5 MPO fw.)
- not applicable -

5. Start of studies (§ 5 Para. 1 MPO fw.)

The course can be started in the winter semester.

6. Curriculum (§ 7 MPO fw.)

The course is divided into four elective areas, a project, the master's thesis and an individual supplementary area.

All modules are completed in accordance with the specifications of the module structure table under 7. and
the module descriptions, all graded module (partial) examinations are recorded in the transcript with the corresponding grade (§ 21
Para. 3 MPO fw.), even if these are in the individual or Structured supplementary area (§ 12 MPO fw.). All graded completed modules
are generally taken into account when determining the overall grade (§ 18 MPO fw.), exceptions result from the following regulations.

Recommended
module title LP necessary
abbreviation Semester,
requirements
beginning
Basics supplement - 20 LP
Modules totaling 20 credits from the "Fundamentals Supplement"
module pool are to be studied.
At least modules with a volume of 10 LP must be selected, which are 1 or 2 or 3 20
completed with "grading".
Modules totaling 10 CP are not taken into account when determining the
overall grade (§ 18 MPO fw.).
Elective specialization in computer science - 20 CP
Modules totaling 20 credits from the module pool “In-depth Computer Science”
are to be studied.
1 or 2 or 3 20
These are completed "graded" and taken into account when determining the
overall grade (§ 18 MPO fw.).
Compulsory Elective Specialization Natural Sciences and Specialization Mathematics for Natural Sciences - 30 CP
The specialization is divided into the "Specialization in Natural Sciences - 20 CP" and the "Specialization in Mathematics for
Natural Sciences - 10 CP".
At least modules with a volume of 10 LP must be selected, which are completed with "grading".
Modules totaling 20 CP are not taken into account when determining the overall grade (§ 18 MPO fw.).
Specialization in natural sciences - 20 CP
Modules totaling 20 credits from the module pool “In-depth Natural Sciences” are
to be studied. Furthermore, bachelor's or
Master's modules from the faculties of biology, physics, chemistry and 1 or 2 20
mathematics as well as modules from the bachelor's or master's course
in molecular biotechnology can be selected (39-VN).
Advanced Mathematics for Natural Sciences - 10 CP
Modules totaling 10 credits from the module pool “In-depth mathematics for 1 or 2 10
natural sciences” are to be studied.
39-M-Inf
project 1 2 or 3 10
P1_NWI
39-M-Inf
master thesis 4 30
MA_NWI
Individual supplementary area (§ 7 S. 3, § 12 MPO fw.) 10
Total Further 120
information on the modules can be found in the module structure table under 7. and in the module descriptions.
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Modules from other universities that are thematically and content-related can be recognized for the respective compulsory
elective areas, provided that the content of these modules does not correspond to a module from the module pool.

Module pool: basics supplement

abbreviation module title LP necessary last time
requirements offer
39-Inf-10 databases 5
39-Inf-11 human-machine interaction 10
39-Inf-12 sequence analysis 10 39-Inf-1
39-Inf-13_b Foundations of artificial cognition 5
39-Inf-AAE Analysis-based algorithm engineering 5 summer semester 2017

39-Inf-AB Algorithms in Bioinformatics 10 39-Inf-1

39-Inf-AGAE Analysis-driven algorithm engineering 10
39-Inf-AIAI Ambient Intelligence and Auditory Interfaces 5
39-Inf-AKS Applications of cognitive systems 5
39-Inf-AR Applied Robotics 5
39-Inf-ART Applied control engineering 5 39-Inf-RT
39 inf BMI Brain-Machine Interfaces 5
39-Inf-BV image processing 10
39-Inf-CG Basics of computer graphics 10
39-Inf-CV computer vision 5
39-Inf-DB2 Databases II 5
39-Inf-DKI Digital communication and internet services 10
39-Inf-DM Basics of data mining 5
39-Inf-EAA Algorithm design and analysis 5
39-Inf-EMS Design of microelectronic systems 5
39-Inf-FL formal logic 5
39-Inf-IR information retrieval 10
39-Inf-IV information visualization 5
39-Inf-KR Cognitive Computing 10
39-Inf-KRY cryptography 5
39-Inf-MK pattern classification 10
39-Inf-1
39-Inf-ML Basics of machine learning 5 24-M-INF1
24-M-INF2
39-Inf-MR_a Mobile robots 5
39-Inf-NE1 Neuromorphic Engineering 1 10
39-Inf-NN Basics of neural networks 5
39-Inf-NP network programming 5 39-Inf-5
39-Inf-RM robotic manipulators 5
39-Inf-RT_a control technology 5
39-Inf-RT2_a control technology 2 5 39-Inf-RT
39-Inf-SE_a software engineering 5 39-Inf-2_a
39-Inf-SNLP Statistical Natural Language Processing 10
39-Inf-VHM Vision in Humans and Machines 5
39-Inf-VR Virtual reality 10 39-Inf-1 or 39-Inf-3
39-M-Inf-PS programming languages 5 summer semester 2014

Module pool: Elective specialization in computer science

abbreviation module title LP necessary last time
requirements offer
39-Inf-IZV Interdisciplinary cell visualization 10
39-Inf-SAB_a Special algorithms in bioinformatics 10 39-Inf-1
39-M-Inf-ABI Applied bioinformatics 10
39-M-Inf-ADA Advanced Data Analysis 5
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39-M-Inf-ADS Auditory Data Science 5

39-M-Inf-AG Algorithms in genome research 10
39-M-Inf-AIS Architecture of intelligent systems 10
39-M-Inf-AMN Analysis of Metabolic Networks 10
39-M-Inf-ASE Autonomous Systems Engineering 10
39-M-Inf-BM biomechatronics 5
39-M-Inf-CA computer animation 5
39-M-Inf-CS Computational Semantics 10
39-M-Inf-DL deep learning 5
39-M-Inf-ES Embedded Systems 10
39-M-Inf-FA Advanced Algorithmics 5
39-M-Inf-GMP Geometric modeling with polygon meshes 5

39-M-Inf-IMD Informatics methods for data analysis in 10

metagenomics and transcriptomics
39-M-Inf-ISB Information systems in the molecular 10
bioinformatics
Special module technology I/II: IT support in the 10
39-M-Inf-IT_S
Sports
39-M-Inf-K cognitronics 5
39-M-Inf-KR cognitive robotics 5
39-M-Inf-KR_P Cognitive robotics in practice 5 39-M-Inf-KR
39-M-Inf-LEA Intelligent Propulsion Systems 10
39-M-Inf-MI Manual Intelligence 5
39-M-Inf-MWV Medical knowledge processing 5
39-M-Inf-NE2 Neuromorphic Engineering 2 10 39-Inf-NE1
39-M-Inf-PDV Parallel data processing 10
39-M-Inf-RNA Bioinformatics of RNA 5
39-M-Inf-RPRS Reconfigurable and parallel computer systems 10
39-M-Inf-S sensors 5
39-M-Inf-SSV speech signal processing 10
39-M-Inf-SW semantic web 5
39-M-Inf-TMKD Text Mining and Knowledge Discovery 10
39-M-Inf-VBD Visualization Approaches for Biodata 5
39-M-Inf-VDM Advanced data mining 5
39-M-Inf
Virtual Humans and Conversational Agents 10
VHC_a
39-M-Inf-VKI Advanced Artificial Intelligence 10
39-M-Inf-VML Advanced Machine Learning 5
39-Inf-NN or
39-M-Inf-VNN Advanced Neural Networks 5 equivalent
competencies

Module pool: compulsory elective specialization in natural sciences

abbreviation module title LP necessary last time
requirements offer
39-M-Inf-RDM Research Data Management 5

Module pool: Elective specialization mathematics for natural sciences

abbreviation module title LP necessary last time
requirements offer
39-M-Inf-VMNT Advanced mathematics II for science and 5
Technology
39-M-Inf-MB Mathematical Biology 5
39-Inf-ASB Algorithmic stochastics in (bio)informatics 10
39-Inf-WR scientific computing 5
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7. Module structure table

abbreviation title LP
necessary requirements Number achievements
academic number
graded
examinations
(partial)
Module weighting module
exams
Partial
ungraded
number
examinations
(partial)
Module offer
Last

39-Inf-10 databases 5 1
39-Inf-11 human-machine interaction 10 1 1
39-Inf-12 sequence analysis 10 39-Inf-1 1 1
39-Inf-13_b Foundations of artificial cognition 5 1
summer
39-Inf-AAE Analysis-based algorithm engineering 5 1
semester 2017

39-Inf-AB Algorithms in Bioinformatics 10 39-Inf-1 2 1

39-Inf-AGAE Analysis driven algorithm 10 1

Engineering
39-Inf-AIAI Ambient Intelligence and Auditory 5 1
interfaces
39-Inf-AKS Applications of cognitive systems 5 1
39-Inf-AR Applied Robotics 5 1
39-Inf-ART Applied control engineering 5 39-Inf-RT 1

39-Inf-ASB Algorithmic stochastics in (bio) 10 1 1

computer science

39 inf BMI Brain-Machine Interfaces 5 1

39-Inf-BV image processing 10 1 1
39-Inf-CG Basics of computer graphics 10 1
39-Inf-CV computer vision 5 1
39-Inf-DB2 Databases II 5 1

39-Inf-DKI Digital communication and 10 1

internet services
39-Inf-DM Basics of data mining 5 1
39-Inf-EAA Algorithm design and analysis 5 1
39-Inf-EMS Design of microelectronic systems 5 1
39-Inf-FL formal logic 5 1
39-Inf-IR information retrieval 10 1
39-Inf-IV information visualization 5 1
39-Inf-IZV Interdisciplinary cell visualization 10 2 1

39-Inf-KR Cognitive Computing / Cognitives 10 1 1

Calculate
39-Inf-KRY cryptography 5 1
39-Inf-MK pattern classification 10 1 1
39-Inf-1
39-Inf-ML Basics of machine learning 5 24-M-INF1 1
24-M-INF2
39-Inf-MR_a Mobile robots 5 1 1
39-Inf-NE1 Neuromorphic Engineering 1 10 2 1
39-Inf-NN Basics of neural networks 5 1
39-Inf-NP network programming 5 39-Inf-5 1
39-Inf-RM robotic manipulators 5 1 1
39-Inf-RT_a control technology 5 1 1
39-Inf-RT2_a control technology 2 5 39-Inf-RT 1 1
39-Inf-SAB_a Special algorithms in bioinformatics 10 39-Inf-1 2 1
39-Inf-SE_a software engineering 5 39-Inf-2_a 2
39-Inf-SNLP Statistical Natural Language Processing 10 1
39-Inf-VHM Vision in Humans and Machines 5 1
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39-Inf-1 or
39-Inf-VR Virtual reality 10 1 1
39-Inf-3
39-Inf-WR scientific computing 5 1

39-M-Inf-ABI Applied Bioinformatics 10 1 1

39-M-Inf-ADA Advanced Data Analysis 5 1

39-M-Inf-ADS Auditory Data Science 5 1

39-M-Inf-AG Algorithms in genome research 10 1 1
39-M-Inf-AIS Architecture of intelligent systems 10 1 1

39-M-Inf-AMN Analysis of Metabolic Networks 10 1

39-M-Inf-ASE Autonomous Systems Engineering 10 1

39-M-Inf-BM biomechatronics 5 1
39-M-Inf-CA computer animation 5 1
39-M-Inf-CS Computational Semantics 10 1 1
39-M-Inf-DL deep learning 5 1
39-M-Inf-ES Embedded Systems 10 2 1:1
39-M-Inf-FA Advanced Algorithmics 5 1

39-M-Inf-GMP Geometric modeling with 5 1

meshes
Informatics methods for the
39-M-Inf-IMD Data Analysis in Metagenomics and – 10 1 1
transcriptomics
39-M-Inf-ISB Information systems in the molecular 10 1 1
bioinformatics
Special Module Technology I/II: IT 10 1 1
39-M-Inf-IT_S
support in sports
39-M-Inf-K cognitronics 5 1
39-M-Inf-KR cognitive robotics 5 1

39-M-Inf-KR_P Cognitive robotics in practice 5 39-M-Inf-KR 1 1

39-M-Inf-LEA Intelligent drive systems 10 1
39-M-Inf
master thesis 30 1 1
MA_NWI
39-M-Inf-MB Mathematical Biology 5 1
39-M-Inf-MI Manual Intelligence 5 1

39-M-Inf-MWV Medical knowledge processing 5 1

39-M-Inf-NE2 Neuromorphic Engineering 2 10 39-Inf-NE1 2 1

39-M-Inf
project 1 10 1
P1_NWI
39-M-Inf-PDV Parallel data processing 10 1 1
summer
39-M-Inf-PS programming languages 5 1 1
semester 2014

39-M-Inf-RDM Research Data Management 5 1

39-M-Inf-RNA Bioinformatics of RNA 5 1

39-M-Inf-RPRS Reconfigurable and parallel 10 2 1:1

computer systems
39-M-Inf-S sensors 5 1

39-M-Inf-SSV speech signal processing 10 1 1

39-M-Inf-SW semantic web 5 1

39-M-Inf-TMKD Text Mining and Knowledge Discovery 10 1

39-M-Inf-VBD Visualization Approaches for Biodata 5 1

39-M-Inf-VDM Advanced data mining 5 1

39-M-Inf Virtual Humans and Conversational
10 2 2
VHC_a agents
39-M-Inf-VKI Advanced Artificial Intelligence 10 2 1:1

39-M-Inf-VML Advanced Machine Learning 5 1

39-M-Inf-VMNT Advanced Mathematics II for 5 1

science and technology
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39-Inf-NN or
5 equivalent 1
39-M-Inf-VNN Advanced Neural Networks competencies

If modules are not included in the overall grade calculation, it is possible, in accordance with the module
description, to complete graded module (partial) examinations without grades. Before a corresponding module
(partial) examination is carried out, a determination must be made, a subsequent change (graded -
ungraded) is excluded.
8. Further information on the module examinations, partial module examinations and study achievements
as well as the master's thesis (§§ 10, 11, 13 MPO fw.)
(1) Module examinations or partial module examinations are taken in one of the following forms:
- Report of 25-30 pages, - homework
of 8-16 pages,
- Term paper: Creation of a research data management plan of 5-10 pages, which
describes aspects of data management of your own research project,
- Examination of 60-120 minutes,
- Oral exam of 15-40 minutes,
- Presentation (approx. 15-25 minutes),
- project report (approx. 8-16 pages),
- Presentation (20-30 minutes), possibly with draft (15-20 pages),
- Project with elaboration: The elaboration can consist of the processing of individual or group projects. In
particular, a written elaboration of 3-16 pages, a lecture of 20-
30 minutes, a presentation of 15-30 minutes and practical work are possible.
- Project with elaboration: implementation of a new procedure and including documentation,
- Presentation of 15-60 minutes, possibly with a draft of 5-16 pages.
- Portfolio from successful completion of a group project, presentation of 20-30 minutes, demonstration of
the project and short elaboration of 3-7 pages,
- Portfolio: successful implementation of the project according to the requirements, project presentation
of 20 to 40 minutes and written project elaboration of 8 to 16 pages,
- Portfolio: Successful implementation of a discussion moderation including a short introduction to the topic
(approx. 8-10 min.) and proof of correctly solved exercises (see portfolio of exercises),
- The following forms of portfolios of exercises and programming tasks are possible:
- “Portfolio”: Portfolio of exercises or programming tasks that are assigned to the course (passing limit
50% of the achievable points).
The control of the exercises also includes direct questions about the solution approaches, which must
be answered by the students in the exercises.
The organizer can request an individual explanation and demonstration of tasks and replace some
of the exercises with face-to-face exercises.
The exercises within the framework of the portfolio are usually given out weekly.
More specific details can be found in the module description.
- "Portfolio with final exam": Portfolio of exercises or programming tasks that are set for the course
(passing limit 50% of the achievable points) and final exam (with a time frame of 60 - 120 minutes)
or oral final exam (with a time frame of 15 - 30 minutes). ).

The control of the exercises also includes direct questions about the solution approaches, which must
be answered by the students in the exercises. The organizer can request an individual explanation and
demonstration of tasks and replace some of the exercises with face-to-face exercises.

The exercises within the framework of the portfolio are usually given out weekly.
A more detailed specification, in particular regarding the time required for the final examination, is
given in the module description.
- The aforementioned portfolios of exercises or programming tasks can be searched for
In accordance with the module description, the following additional elements should be included:
Presentation of exercises in the form of lectures or discussion groups (usually 6 per semester, duration
approx. 15-25 minutes each); Lecture (30 minutes); written elaboration (5-15 pages); final report (15-25
pages); Final exam in the form of a final project.
- "Portfolio": Portfolio of exercises and tasks that prepare for programming tasks (passing limit 50% of
the achievable points) and programming tasks (passing limit 50% of the achievable points), which are
set in relation to the course.
The control of the exercises and programming tasks also includes direct questions about the solution
approaches that have to be answered by the students in the exercises. The organizer can request an
individual explanation and demonstration of tasks and replace some of the exercises or programming
tasks with face-to-face exercises.
The tasks within the framework of the portfolio are usually given out on a weekly basis.
Other forms, in particular those for demonstrating interdisciplinary skills including media skills, are possible. The
amount of work and the qualification requirements must be comparable. Further details can be found in the
manual module descriptions.
(2) Academic achievements in the Natural Sciences Informatics degree program serve to cover the topics covered
deepen, practice methods of oral or written presentation, practical skills and the
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documenting the results achieved and presenting your own and third-party results and preparing for the module examination.
The following are considered as academic achievements:
- Minutes,
- written elaboration of 10-15 pages, - presentation (approx.
15-25 minutes) with documentation (approx. 8-16 pages),
- Lecture (20-45 minutes) and term paper (8-15 pages),
- Presentation (15-25 minutes) and draft (8-16 pages),
- Project work/programming followed by a presentation (approx. 15 minutes),
- Presentation of 15-40 minutes, if necessary with a written elaboration (approx. 5-10 pages), - Independent
processing of internship tasks,
- Seminar lecture (15-25 minutes).
Other shapes are possible. When choosing other forms, the goal of the academic achievement and the specified
scope must be taken into account. Further details can be found in the module descriptions.

(3) The Master's thesis is a written elaboration of at least 50 and at most 80 pages in an easily legible form. The processing
time is 6 months, the work must be submitted on time.

9. Effective Date and Scope

(1) These subject-specific regulations come into force on October 1, 2016. They apply to all students who are enrolled in the
Natural Sciences Informatics master's program from the 2016/2017 winter semester.

(2) Students who were enrolled at Bielefeld University for the master's program in natural sciences informatics before the
2016/2017 winter semester can continue their studies until the end of the 2018 summer semester on the basis of the
subject-specific regulations for the subject of natural sciences informatics dated December 17, 2012 ( 2011 Study Model,
Bielefeld University Bulletin - Official Announcements - Vol. 41 No. 18 p. 498), last amended with regulations of December
1, 2015 (2011 Study Model, Bielefeld University Bulletin - Official Announcements - Vol. 44 No. 18 p . 476). With the
beginning of the 2018/19 winter semester, these subject-specific regulations also apply to the students named in sentence
1. The dean of the technical faculty decides on the recognition of achievements already made up to this point.

(3) At the request of the student, these subject-specific provisions will also apply to students
applied in accordance with paragraph 2. The request is irrevocable.