Personal Details

Florian Sparber, PhD

Head of Degree Program

florian.sparber@hcw.ac.at
+43 1 606 68 77-3517

Room: F.3.25
Favoritenstraße 222
1100 Wien

Study programs

Bachelor

Molecular Biotechnology

full-time

Master

Molecular Biotechnology

full-time

Departments
Applied Life Sciences

Lectures

Biotechnologie & Wir ILV

Biotechnologie & Wir ILV | WS2026/27

Content

- Die Bedeutung der Biotechnologie verstehen

 

- Onboarding

 

- Motivation und Zielsetzung

 

- Aufbau eines starken Fundaments in Schlüsselkompetenzen

 

- Karriereerkundung und Networking

 

- Ethische Überlegungen und aufkommende Trends

 

- Teil einer Community of Practice werden

Teaching method

Vortrag, Einzel- und Gruppenarbeit, Praktische Umsetzungsaufgaben, Selbsteinschätzung durch Übungen zur Selbst-Reflexion und individuellen Anwendung, Praxisübungen mit Feedback und Analyse

Examination

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung

 

Leistungsüberprüfung (z.B. Präsentation, Diskussion, schriftliche Arbeit, Reflexion)

Teaching language

Deutsch-Englisch

Master Exam AP

Master Exam AP | SS2027

Content

- The master's examination is the final examination of the master's program before an examination committee of experts.

 

- The students present their master's thesis in the form of a lecture.

 

- The students are questioned about their presentation and they defend the contents and conclusions of their master's thesis.

 

- They are asked to cross-connect the topic of their Master's thesis to relevant subjects of the degree program.

 

- The students reflect and discuss current research topics from the main fields of the Master's program with the examination committee of experts.

Teaching method

- Dialogue and discussion

 

- Individual work

 

- Problem-based learning

 

- Project work

 

- Research-based learning

Examination

Endprüfung

 

For the presentation of the master's thesis up to 30 points are awarded by the examination committee. Up to 35 points are awarded for the subsequent discussion on the presentation. Up to 35 points are also awarded for the discussion of current research topics from the main areas of the master's program. The sum of these points gives the overall grade for the master's examination.

Teaching language

Englisch

Master Project Seminar SE

Master Project Seminar SE | WS2026/27

Content

- Research Project Selection: Students independently find a suitable research project in a life science research institution or company.

 

- Project Planning: Development of a comprehensive project plan that outlines the research goals, problem definition, and methodologies to be used.

 

- Mentorship and Supervision: Ongoing support and guidance from the Master's Thesis Coordinator and the direct supervisor of the research project.

 

- Peer Presentations: Students present their project plans and motivations to their peers, enhancing their presentation and communication skills.

 

- Group Discussions and Feedback: Active participation in discussions, providing and receiving feedback on the presented research plans, fostering critical thinking and collaborative learning.

Teaching method

- Lecture

 

- Blended learning

 

- Independent Research: Students independently seek and select a research project, fostering self-directed learning and initiative.

 

- Mentorship and Supervision: With support from the Master's Thesis Coordinator and direct supervisors, students receive guidance and feedback, which is crucial for their development and project success.

 

- Project Planning: Students prepare a detailed project plan, including goals, problem definition, and methods, which enhances their planning and organizational skills.

 

- Peer Presentations: Presenting their project plans to peers helps students develop their communication and presentation skills.

 

- Group Discussions and Feedback: Engaging in discussions and receiving feedback from peers encourages critical thinking, reflection, and collaborative learning.

Examination

Immanente Leistungsüberprüfung

 

Hand-ins, feedback, and presentations

Teaching language

Englisch