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The programs offered by the Dep. of Cell Biology, Ecology&Evolution, and Molecular Biology include a multidisciplinary training both in theoretical background knowledge as well as in practical implementations of modern (molecular) biology techniques. Access is provided to the technological infrastructure and expertise necessary for internationally competitive biological research. Special focus areas implemented in the study programs include cellular stress research, cellular substructures, cellular physiology, allergology, cancer research, structural/functional biology and ecology&evolution.

Employing state-of-the art equipment, techniques, and methods, research at the Departments of Cell Biology, Ecology and Evolution, and Molecular Biology involves the areas of cellular stress, biosynthetic and morphogenetic analysis of cellular substructures, cellular physiology, ecology, biodiversity & evolution of animals/plants, neurosignaling & neuroecology, immunology, structural biology, tumor biology, genomics, glycobiology, bioinformatics, molecular plant biophysics and biochemistry, bioanalytics, biological chemistry, microbiology, and bio-nano interactions.

molecular biology (incl. immunology, cancer, allergology, bio-nano research), cell biology (stress, adaptation and cellular fitness, aging, biomedical research), ecology and evolution (bio diversity, neurosignaling, neuroecology)

At the early undergraduate level, students enroll in mandatory courses covering fundamental areas in biology ranging from molecular biology, physiology, and biochemistry to organismic biology, ecology and evolution. The different topics are generally covered by theoretical lectures along with practical courses. At the more advanced level, students may combine elective modules to specialize either in molecular biology and genetics, cell biology, physiology or ecology and biodiversity. Graduates may secure entry-level or research assistant jobs in the respective fields.

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The Master program is 2 years in length and is largely for students who wish to enter careers in academic or industrial biomedical research, ecology, evolution, or environmental science. In addition to extensive laboratory duties including internships, students may combine elective modules to specialize in a variety of topics ranging from molecular, cellular and medical biology to ecology and evolution. Graduates are highly qualified to secure jobs in health, pharmaceutical and environmental industry, or in academic institutions in the field of biomedical research, ecology and biodiversity.

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In this study program the Universities of Salzburg and Linz are collaborating to cover important aspects of molecular mechanisms relevant for the function or dysfunction of cells, tissues, or organisms in biological processes such as diseases, immune responses, evolution, cancer, or aging. Such studies are supported by a very solid basis in (Bio)Chemistry, (Bio)Physics, Mathematics; Statistics, Microbiology, Genetics, and Physiology. At the advanced stage, studies are offering courses in Immunology, Structural Biology, Cell Structures and Systems Biology.

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This study program is designed to concentrate on special areas of Molecular Biology, such as Biophysics and Structural Biology, Biotechnology and Bioanalytics, Molecular Cell Biology, Aging Research, Molecular Medicine, Tumor Biology, and Immunology, Drug Development, or Molecular Genetics. Ample time is reserved for practical lab courses introducing most of the theoretical and practical skills required for a scientific research project conducted during the Master Thesis. Collaboration with the University Clinics, the Medical or Pharmaceutical Industry are supported.

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The departments aim in teaching and learning is to provide deep understanding of both formal background as well as software-related topics. We teach in conveniently small groups and offer courses at bachelor and master level representing the research profiles of the department members, providing contact to state-of-the-art research to students. We aim at showing the attractiveness of computer science (CS) to the general public and to schools in particular. Also, we consider the education of CS teachers as being fundamental for a prosperous development of the IT industry.

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Although a small department, we aim at conducting cutting edge research on an internationally competitive level (i.e. high profile publications, national and international projects, collaboration with industry and academia on international level) and wherever possible, we give students the opportunity to take part in these efforts in the context of bachelor theses, seminars, internships, master theses and of course PhD theses.

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Software and Information Systems, Human Computer Interaction, Algorithms and Scientific Computing

This program lays the foundations for high IT competence by giving emphasis to theoretical background and methods as well as cutting edge software technology. Teaching is often done in small groups and elective courses are offered representing the research specialities of staff members (e.g. human-computer interaction, visual data processing and security, algorithms and computational science, software and information systems).

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The master program deepens the knowledge in fundamental areas of computer science and brings students close to research questions and state of the art in the fundamental fields. A significant part of the curriculum can be configured according to student’s interests including subjects like bio-informatics, geographical information systems, besides the generic main topics of the department. Many students write their (paid) thesis in the context of research projects.

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This master is a specialized program in signal and image processing. After providing deep understanding of the fundamental techniques and methods of the field, students can choose among different application fields ranging from medical imaging, big data analysis, to biometrics and media security.

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Salzburg University of Applied Sciences GmbH (AUSTRIA)

During the bachelor’s introductory phase students will gain basic knowledge and competencies: theories of education, theory of science, interdisciplinary aspects of education, basics of qualitative and quantitative research methods. Thereafter study programs are organized around four main topics: 1) Teaching – Guiding - Developing, 2) Diagnostic – Consultancy - Intervention, 3) Evaluation – Research - Development, 4) Care – Educate - Support. In the bachelor program the ratio of lectures to seminars is 70 to 30, the master program consists of 80 % seminars.

Focus areas in research: 1) general educational science (plurality/heterogeneity of educational theories and paradigms), 2) learning & development (generational research, intercultural education, social and values-based education), 3) educational research (national/international assessments, development of school and educational systems, globalization and internationalization), 4) social pedagogy (biographical aspects of education, social disparity and differences), 5) quantitative methods (childhood and youth, socialization, context effects, longitudinal analyses).

Social Pedagogy; Empirical Educational Research; Education and Methodology in General

At the department of education (research and hence) teaching is focused on five main topics: gen. educational science (theory, methods), learning & development, educational research, social pedagogy (consultancy, intervention) and quantitative research me

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In the master’s program student have to complete two compulsory modules: a) advanced theories and metatheories, b) advanced social methods. Furthermore students have to choose two out of four optional areas: a) education in different phases of life, b) so

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Teaching and learning cover the history from the Middle Ages up to the present age as well as Regional History, Austrian and European history and the areas of Non-European and Global History. Cultural History as well as the Economy, Social History, and Environmental History are cross sections. The historical didactics is a subject by itself. The study of history provides historical scientific education and skills that qualify especially for occupations in the field of humanities, cultural studies and social sciences.

Research covers all historical periods since the Middle Ages and is characterized by regional, thematic and methodological variety. There are numerous individual research initiatives. Competence is bundled in eight “research columns”: 1. History of interaction in the Eurasian, Indian Ocean & Asia-Pacific Worlds, 2. History & Media: Research, Representation, Reflection, 3. Habsburg Studies, 4. Intercultural History of Religions, 5. Migration, Labour, & Urban Studies, 6. Didactics of History & Politics, 7. Environment – Sustainability – Resources, 8. Fascism, Dictatorship & Genocide Research.

Political History, Social History, Cultural History

The BA teaches essential historical knowledge and competences in different fields of study: Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern, Contemporary, Non-European and Global Economic, Social and Environmental, Cultural Gender History. Students are enabled to reflect upon this knowledge and learn to pose scholarly questions and use scholarly methods; they get an insight into the situatedness of historical knowledge and will be able to modify it if necessary. In addition, the students acquire additional qualifications (language, job oriented) and interdisciplinary competences.

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The MA teaches highly specialised historical knowledge and competences in different fields of study: Ancient, Medieval,Early Modern, Contemporary, Non-European and Global, Economic, Social and Environmental, Cultural Gender History. Students are enabled to reflect upon this knowledge and to independently pose scholarly questions and use scholarly methods; they get an insight into the situatedness of historical knowledge and will be able to do independent historical research. They acquire additional qualifications (language, job oriented) and interdisciplinary competences.

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The department of mathematics in Salzburg offers a bachelor and master program in mathematics. Hereby, our guiding principle is to offer a general introduction to mathematics following international standards and to provide ample possibilities for specialization which are oriented at the research areas of the department. A special training program for actuarial studies and a supplementary program in applied statistics and data analysis are provided by us. Besides these programs we offer also a teacher training program as well as a doctoral program.

The research at the department of mathematics in Salzburg is focused on the following areas: analysis (with emphasize on approximation theory and PDEs), discrete mathematics (with emphasize on algebra and number theory), geometry (with emphasize on convex and distance geometry), probability theory and statistics (with emphasize on non-parametric and multivariate statistics), applied mathematics (with emphasize on FEM-methods for differential equations). This provides a good mixture of areas in which fundamental research is done and areas with a lot of interaction with other sciences.

fundamental mathematics (analysis, geometry, algebra and number theory, stochastics), applied mathematics (statistics, numerical mathematics), actuarial studies

The bachelor program in mathematics gives a general introduction to mathematics following international standards and provides the possibility for specializations in fields which are oriented at the research areas of the department including approximation theory and PDEs, algebra and number theory, stochastic and distance geometry, non-parametric and multivariate statistics, FEM-methods for differential equations, actuarial studies. The program also provides the possibility to obtain knowledge in a minor subject and to complement the training with knowledge from free elective subjects.

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The master program in mathematics in Salzburg focuses in the mandatory program on four main subjects: functional analysis, algebra, probability theory and statistics, and geometry. Following these courses the program provides possibilities of specialization by elective courses and seminars which are coordinated with the main subjects. A major goal is that this education leads to high-standard master thesis so that the absolvents are well prepared for a variety of jobs in economy, industry, public service but also for entering in a doctoral program.

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Teaching at the Department of Political Science is committed to modern standards of competence-oriented learning. Students are guided from basic lectures, over interactive courses to specialised formats, in which they learn to do theoretically and methodologically well-grounded research. At the same time, study-abroad periods are strongly encouraged and supported by the department, which has established exchange programmes with a range of top European universities (such as Paris or Warwick).

The faculty of the Department of Political Science is predominantly composed of members who have completed large parts of their academic careers at foreign universities. They are globally connected in their research and professional activities, publish in top international journals, and have consulted local, national, and international institutions and governments. The focus of research lies on issues of democracy, populism, European integration and international trade as well as environmental policy.

European Integration; Democracy; International Politics

The bachelor programme in Political Science focuses on five areas: Political Theory and History of Thought, Austrian Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, and EU Politics. In addition, specific courses for qualitative as well as quantit

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