you are here… …you have passed an exam! …things happen here… ??? black box ???
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You are here…
…you have passed an exam!
…things happen here…??? Black Box ???
Let‘s open the black boxSelect module
Apply for examination
be allowed for exam
1st Exam
You‘re done!2nd Exam
3rd Exam
fefore start of semester
first 6 weeks
usually +/- 2 weeks of end of semester
well before next semester
1 year later
with permission
A (typical) exampleall modules listes in module catalog http://www.physik.uni-jena.de/ordnungen/MC_MSc_Photonics.pdf
let‘s choose
Module: Adjustment
Submodule: Fundamentals of modern optics
What more does the catalog say?
When are they?http://www.physik.uni-jena.de/stundenplan.shtml
Or complete lecture listhttps://friedolin.uni-jena.de
lecturer is Prof. Skupin2 lectures/weekboth in lecture hall 3/building 33 exercise dates use 1
What more does the catalog say?
„Regular participation “?
depends in lecturer
lecturer will anounce
common: solve (and hand in) homework
also: oral presentation of homework problem; lecture/exercise attendance
lecturer says nothing you are egligible (BUTMODULE ENROLMENT! FIRST 6 WEEKS)
EXAM
typically +/- 2 weeks of end of semester
date/place announced by lecturer
usually related to homework problems (especially written exams!)
Enrolment
• enrol into lecture within first 6 weeks automatic enrolment for exam (www.physik.uni-
jena.de/formulare_studbuero.shtml)• can quit enrolment until two weeks before
exam no consequences
• hint: enrol into more electives kick out which you don‘t like
FRIEDRICH-SCHILLER-UNIVERSITÄT JENA Physikalisch-Astronomische-Fakultät
x
Module Enrolment 1. Enrolling for a module is equivalent to enrolling for the examination. 2. The enrolment form should be handed in to the person responsible for the module. 3. The enrolment can be retracted at the latest six weeks before the date of examination (test, oral exam etc.)
Please print legibly.
Surname, Given name
Eilenberger, Falk Date of birth: 20.10.1981 .........................................
Course of study Matriculation number:
62257 .........................................
E-mail address [email protected] Begin of studies 2002/03
SS x WS
I have failed an above mentioned or equivalent examination in the same course of study for good.
x no yes if yes, at which university....................................................... date ...........................
xI herewith enrol bindingly for the module and confirm my awareness of the general rules to be found in the module catalogue of the relevant course of study. ......Jena, 04.11.09........................................................................................................................................ place, date student’s signature
I herewith bindingly retract my enrolment for the examination.
........................................................................................................................................................................ place, date student’s signature
To be filled out by the examiner!!
First attempt Second attempt Third attempt
date: date: date:
examiner: examiner: examiner:
mark: mark: mark:
date/signature:
date/signature:
date/signature:
1 - very good, 2 - good, 3 - satisfactory, 4 - sufficient, 5 - failed (the marks 1,3 1,7 2,3 2,7 3,3 3,7 4,7 are allowed, not however 0,7 4,3 5,3)
Comments from the student’s office/examination office: Upon completing the examination, please send the transcript to the examination office of the faculty of physics and astronomy immediately.
Type of module: Mandatory lecture
Elective
Optional lecture
Module (name of course) Fundamentals of modern optics Credit points: 8
to the exam in 1-2-3-4
1. take lecture notes
2. rethink lecture notes at home
3. do homework problems
4. ask YOUR questions(especially in exercise)
Before the exam
• can you get exercise exams faculty‘s student council (Fachschaftsrat - www1.uni-jena.de/fsr_paf/); ask lecturer
• reread lecture notes/books/exercises
• Try exercise exams! Exercises in books!
1st exam failed – what now?
1. don‘t panic shit happens2. Why have you failed?
Request insight into exam? lecturer
3. When is 2nd date? Is it the same kind of exam? lecturer
4. don‘t panic shit happens5. Use extra time to prepare
well in advance!
2nd exam failed – what now?
1. don‘t panic shit happens
2. talk to your advisor (Claudia Lang): what options do you have? What went wrong?