Guide to the Doctorate Course of Studies (version 12/03)

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1 Guide to the Doctorate Course of Studies (version 12/03) The doctorate course of studies (Promotionsstudiengang) represents the core of the facultywide Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry (GSCB). It builds up on the faculty s two-tiered B.Sc./M.Sc. programmes in chemistry and biochemistry and consists of a 2- semester preparatory course and a 6-semester research course of studies. The preparatory course is primarily designed for students holding an excellent B.Sc. degree, who intend to start their doctorate studies without an M.Sc. It creates the necessary base for independent scientific work in subsequent research studies. Its curriculum is closely related to that of the Master programme. Students holding a Diploma or a Master s degree are usually admitted directly to the research course of studies. Details on the academic admission requirements to the doctorate course of studies are stated in both the study and examination regulations for the doctorate course of studies. The key features of classes in the research course of studies are described in the following. Additional information and individual study counselling is given by the Graduate School ( Classes in the research course of studies The 6-semester research course of studies replaces the traditional German Promotion. Apart from independent scientific work, which still forms the main part of the doctorate studies, the following classes are compulsory: (A) Interdisciplinary Lecture Programme (B) Literature and Methodology Seminar (C) Modern Aspects of Chemistry and Biochemistry (D) Scientific Communication (E) Doctoral-Research Seminar and Workshops (F) Project-development and -applications (G) Subsidiary Subject Lecture I and II Achievement/participation certificates (Leistungs-/Teilnahmenachweise) are normally issued by the research supervisor (Doktorvater) on the course completion form. The suggested chronological sequence for the compulsory classes is listed in study regulations for the doctorate course of studies. In addition to the compulsory classes there is a series of special lectures, seminars and exercises on selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry. These classes are listed in the university s lecture timetable under Fakultät für Chemie: Promotionsstudiengang Chemie/Biochemie (Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry). Classes and examinations in the doctorate course of studies including dissertation and disputation may be held in German or English. To improve both the professional and the social integration of foreign students, the Graduate School offers accompanying German courses.

2 (A) Interdisciplinary Lecture Programme (6 x 2 hours per semester week, H/SW) This is a joint event of the Society of German Chemists (GDCh), the Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (GBM) and the Graduate School of Chemistry and Biochemistry (GSCB). Selected lectures on current topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry communicate various interdisciplinary aspects of the faculty s research focus Molecular Structure, Materials and Biosciences. The objective of the lecture programme is to present a broad overview of modern-day chemistry and biochemistry and open the way for the extension of scientific knowledge by means of self-study. Regular participation in the lecture programme covering at least four semesters will be attested by the supervisor. Titles of eight lectures in total are to be stated on the course completion form. The contents of these lectures are relevant to the final doctorate examination Chemisches und biochemisches Kolloquium 2st., Do, , HNC 30 Dozenten/-innen der Fakultät (B) Literature- and Methodology Seminar (3 x 2 H/SW) These are in particular internal research group seminars focussing on specialised methods applied in scientific research. The students will learn to deal with complex scientific issues independently and to report on them properly, as well as acquiring the ability to lead critical scientific discussions. Seminars of this type held at the Max-Planck-Institutes are fully recognized by the examination office of the Faculty of Chemistry. Two achievement certificates have to be obtained by active presentation, i.e. talks. A selection is listed in the following. Inorganic Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Facetten der anorganischen Molekül- und Koordinationschemie 2st., Mi, , * Raum: s. gesonderten Aushang Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Probleme der Metallorganischen Chemie und Chemie Anorganischer Materialien 2st., Fr, , NC 3/99 Organic Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Literatur der Organischen Chemie 2st., Fr 10-12, SR NC 4 Süd Drieß Fischer, Devi, Gemel, Schmid Sander

3 Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Probleme der biomimetischen und Naturstoffchemie 2st., Do, , NC 3/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Forschungsarbeiten des Lehrstuhls für Organische Chemie II 2st., Di, , SR, NC 4 Süd Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Metallorganische Chemie Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Organische Radikalchemie Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über ausgewählte Kapitel der Bioorganischen Chemie 2st., Di, , NC 3/175 Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Themen der RNA-Forschung 2 st., Mi, , NC 3/175 Physical Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über ausgewählte Forschungsarbeiten der Laserspektroskopie und Biophotonik 2st., Mi, , SR NC7 Nord Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über ausgewählte Probleme der Physikalischen Chemie der Oberflächen NC 5/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über homogene und heterogene photochemische Reaktionen in der Atmosphäre 2st., im Wechsel mit Vorl.-Nr , Beginn: s. Aushang Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Dynamische Prozesse in Flüssigkeiten 2st., Mi , NC 7/75 Literatur und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Fortschritte in der Erforschung von Struktur/Funktionsbeziehungen von Proteinen 2st., Mi 16-18h, NC5/75 Analytical Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar für Doktoranden: Seminar über Analytik und Strukturchemie 2st., , NC 4/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Probleme der elektroanalytischen Chemie, 2st., Vorbesprechung: s. Aushang, NC 04/788 Feigel Sander Dyker Hasselmann Kiedrowski Müller Havenith-Newen, wiss. Mitarbeiter/innen Wöll, wiss. Mitarbeiter/innen Stuhl, Zetzsch Weingärtner, wiss. Mitarbeiter(innen) Herrmann, wiss. Mitarbeiter(innen) Sheldrick, Müller, Wolters, Zinn Schuhmann

4 Biochemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar und Übungen über aktuelle Probleme der Neurobiochemie anhand neuerer Literatur 2st., Di, , NC 5/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Kolloquium zu Forschungsarbeiten des Lehrstuhls Molekulare Neurobiochemie, 2st., Fr, , NC 5/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Kolloquium zu Forschungsarbeiten des Lehrstuhls für Biochemie, NC 6/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle biochemische Methoden der Sinnesphysiologie, NC 5/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Kolloquium zu Forschungsarbeiten der Abteilung Strukturelle Biologie, MPI für Molekulare Physiologie, Dortmund 2st., Hörsaal EG, Fr. 12: Uhr Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Ionenkanäle in Zellmembranen 2st., Mi, , SR NBCF 04/ Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Probleme der Biochemie NC 6/175 Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über aktuelle Probleme der Zellbiochemie anhand neuere Literatur 2st, n.v., 5/173 Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar zu neuen Entwicklungen der Biochemie anhand aktueller Literatur Abteilung Strukturelle Biologie, MPI für Molekulare Physiologie, Dortmund 2st., Hörsaal EG, Mo. 9: Uhr, Theoretical Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Doktorandenseminar über Theoretische Chemie und Biochemie 2 st. Seminar, n.v., NCDF03/399 Technical Chemistry Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über Technische Chemie 2st., Beginn: s. Aushang Heumann Heumann Hollmann, Benecke Hovemann Wittinghofer, Ahmadian, Kuhlmann, Müller, Vetter, Wolf Dietzel-Meyer Hollmann, Benecke Hovemann Wittinghofer, Ahmadian, Kuhlmann, Müller, Vetter, Wolf Marx, Staemmler Muhler

5 Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über laufende Forschungsarbeiten (für wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiter/innen) 2st., Mo, , NBCF 04/683 Süd Beginn: s. Aushang Literatur- und Methodenseminar: Seminar über spezielle Probleme der Flüssigkeitstheorie "Drei - Komponenten - Gemische", NC 03/399 Grünert, Muhler Hoheisel (C) Modern Aspects of Chemistry and Biochemistry (3 x 2 H/SW) This area covers inter-departmental colloquia as well as seminars of Special Research Fields (SFBs). The aim of these events is the communication of latest developments and methods in chemistry and biochemistry. The scientific perspective of individual disciplinces, such as inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, technical chemistry, theoretical chemistry and biochemistry is supplemented by issues from other thematically connected research disciplines. Seminars of this type held at the Max-Planck- Institutes are fully recognized by the examination office of the Faculty of Chemistry. Regular participation in these lectures covering at least two semesters will be attested by the supervisor on the completion form. A selection is listed in the following Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und der Biochemie: Kolloq. der Forschergruppe 436 (Uni. Dortmund/Bochum): Struktur Dynamik und Funktion von Wasser an molekularen Grenzflächen 2st., Fr , Univ. Dortmund, siehe bes. Aushang Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Ringvorlesung des Studiengangs Biochemie 2st., Mi, 18: , HNC 20, nur im WS Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB ) 558 Metall-Substrat- Wechselwirkungen in der heterogenen Katalyse 2st., Di, , NC 5/ Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB) 452 Essen/Bochum Kollektive molekulare Ordnungsprozesse in der Chemie, Geiger, Ludwig, Marx, Tolan, Weingärtner, Winter Heumann, N.N., Dozent(-inn)en der Drieß, Eggeler, Fischer, Gies, Grünert, Hinrichsen, Löffler, Marx, Merz, Muhler, Skrotzki, Staemmler, Schüth, Wöll, Zabel Dozent(-inn)en der

6 Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB) Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Anorganischund analytisch-chemisches Kolloquium 2st., Fr, , NC 3/ Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Physikalisch - chemisches Kolloquium 2st., Fr, , NC 6/ Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Technisch - chemisches Kolloquium 2st., Beginn: s. Aushang Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Theoretisch - chemisches Kolloquium 2st., Mi, , NCDF 03/399 / Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Ausgewählte Themen der Neurotrophin-Forschung 2st., Mo, , NC3/99 Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminar des Max-Planck-Instituts für molekulare Physiologie, Dortmund 2st., Mi, , Hörsaal D 1.02 MPI Dortmund. Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminar des Sonderforschungsbereichs (SFB) 509 Neurovision 2st., Mo Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminare des Graduiertenkollegs Development and Plasticity of the Nervous system 2st., Do, , NC 6/174 Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminare der International Graduate School for Neuroscience, Moderne Aspekte der Chemie und Biochemie: Seminarreihe Molekulare Medizin 1st., Mi, , HMA 30 Oberste- Brandenburg Dozent/-innen der Lehrstühle Dozenten/-innen des Lehrstuhls Muhler Kutzelnigg, Marx, Staemmler, wiss. Mitarbeiter/innen Blöchl Wittinghofer Eysel Dozenten der Hollmann Dozenten der Hoffmann Dozenten der Epplen, Heumann, Kunau, Mügge, Schmiegel, Schwarte-Waldhoff, Überla

7 (D) Scientific Communication This course is normally held in English and teaches the most important methods of scientific communication: documentation of obtained results in research reports and scientific publications as well as their presentation in form of a poster or as a talk. Practical exercises support the acquisition of professional presentation skills. Organisation and registration is conducted by the Graduate School. Courses and workshops of this type held at the Max- Planck-Institutes are fully recognized by the examination office of the Faculty of Chemistry. Certificates are issued by the Graduate School or the supervisor on the completion form. Giving Presentations & Communicating with Audiences Dreitägiges Blockseminar, n.v. GSCB (E) Doctoral Research Seminars and Workshops (3 x 2 H/SW) These specific seminars offer doctoral students a forum to present their research work in form of seminar lectures or poster presentations. They are intended to offer students the opportunity to present and defend the obtained knowledge before an informed audience. The two obligatory achievement certificates can be obtained by an own (active) presentation at one of the following events: In (C) listed events Modern Aspects of Chemistry and Biochemistry Poster- or oral presentation on a conference Poster- or oral presentation on a workshop organised by the Graduate School (details and registration under ) The achievement certificate cannot be obtained by a presentation in a research group seminar. Attestation is given by the Graduate School or the supervisor on the completion form. Forschungsseminar für Doktoranden Die Dozent(-inn)en der Chemie und Biochemie, GSCB (F) Project-planning and execution (1 x 2 H/SW) The course objective is the composition of a progress-report after the first year as well as a project plan for the following 2 years of study. The documents are discussed individually or in small groups with the professor. Progress report and project plan should be of the order of 10 pages each. Both documents are to be presented upon registration for the doctorate examination. Attestation is given by the supervising professor on the completion form.

8 Projektplanung und durchführung 2st. n.v. Die Dozent(-inn)en der Chemie und Biochemie (G) Subsidiary Subject Lecture and Exercises (2 x 3 H/SW) The doctorate subsidiary lecture intends to communicate in-depth specialist knowledge beyond the research topic, in particular in the fields of inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, technical chemistry or theoretical chemistry or various sub-disciplines in biochemistry. The objective is to create more broadly-based scientific knowledge and to prevent too strong a specialization during the doctorate phase. The subsidiary subject lecture may be chosen from the lectures for the Master s programme in chemistry or biochemistry. The chosen subject area must not have too close an affinity to the research topic of the forthcoming doctorate thesis. Suitable classes offered by other faculties may be chosen only upon written application to the examination office. The achievement certificate is graded and consists of a minute oral examination. Attestation is given by the examiner on the completion form.