Project Study

General

Projects are not pure literature works, but have an empirical or experimental part. Current project topics (Intranet).

The examination regulations for the Bachelor's degree program in Organic Agriculture explicitly require the completion of projects.

At least one project must be completed:

Interdisciplinary project in the main study period: this is an independent examination performance and comprises 6 credits (i.e. 180h of work). It must be interdisciplinary, i.e. it must be supervised by at least two teachers from different subject areas, and it must usually be taken as a group project in order to enable a broader treatment of a topic and to practice key qualifications such as teamwork and communication (notes on the choice of examiners).

Support

Projects require intensive supervision. In advance, the topic, the number of participants, the structure, the schedule, a time limit and the expected number of pages must be clarified with the supervisors. In addition, it must be determined what work can be covered by the project work. It is advisable to conclude a joint agreement.

Presentation

As a rule, project work should be presented publicly as proof of achievement for a module or sub-module.

Project report

The written project report should cover all essential aspects of the issue arising from the topic. As a rule, a maximum of 30 pages of text should suffice for 6 credits. The supervisor(s) will each receive a printed copy. In the case of group work, the report will indicate who prepared which part in order to enable differentiated grading if necessary. The report is usually submitted no more than six months after the start of the project. If practical project activities last longer than four months, the report is usually submitted no more than two months after the end of the project activities.

Further notes

Bald C., Schimpf E. 1997: Guidelines for project work. Schriftenreihe Modellversuch Ökologischer Landbau. University Library. Kassel