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The study programmes at the department provide a multidisciplinary training in theoretical background as well as practical implementations of modern technologies for molecular and cellular biology as well as ecological and biodiversity research. Teaching involves the use of technological infrastructure and expertise necessary for internationally competitive biological research. The programme’s special focus areas include biomedical research training in mechanisms of human health and disease, structure-function analysis of biomolecules and ecology and evolution.

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Research at the Department of Biosciences comprises biomedical research as one focus area and environmental research as the other focus area. In biomedical research topics and methodologies include molecular mechanisms in human health and disease, protein science and structural biology, bioinformatics and bioanalytics, allergy, cancer, nanobiology, ageing and stress research. In environmental research the topics are plant physiology, ecology, biodiversity and evolutionary biology of animals and plants.

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Molecular Biology

At the early undergraduate level, students enrol 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 and cellular biology or ecology and evolution. Graduates may find entry-level or research assistant jobs in the respective fields.

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The study program is guided by an integrative, experimental, and interdisciplinary view and provides strong research-guided education. Graduates accomplish a deep understanding on the units, structures, functions and natural versus human-driven dynamics of the genetic, species and ecosystem level of biodiversity. Theoretical training and some courses on ecology and evolution of animals and plants are mandatory, while a deeper insight into molecular, experimental and applied topics are achieved in elective hands-on field & lab courses, excursions and research labs.

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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 basics in (bio)chemistry, (bio)physics, mathematics, statistics, microbiology, genetics, and physiology. At the advanced stage, courses are offered 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. Collaborations with university clinics and with the medical or pharmaceutical industry are supported.

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The study program focuses on research-guided training in various biomedical areas with the aim to understand at the molecular and cellular level the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying human diseases with high medical need. Year one comprises mandatory courses in human anatomy, medical physiology, medical bioinformatics and modules on human diseases, regenerative biology and therapeutic approaches. In year two, students chose among a variety of elective courses and training labs in biomedical research.

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The main goal of the department in teaching and learning is to provide a deep understanding of the formal background as well as in software-related topics. We often teach in small groups and offer courses at bachelor and masters level, which are lying in the research areas of the members of the department. Furthermore, we think that the education of future CS teachers is indispensable for a prosperous development of our modern society.

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Although a small department, we pursue research at a very high and competitive level (e.g. top level publications, a large number of funded projects, collaboration with industry and academia). The tenured and tenure-track members of the department supervise a large number of PhD students, who are very active researchers, publishing regularly in high level journals and conference proceedings.

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Software and Information Systems

This program provides the foundations of high level IT competences by giving emphasis to theoretical background and methods as well as cutting edge software technology. Teaching is often conducted in small groups and elective courses are offered in the research areas of the scientific staff.

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The master program deepens the knowledge in fundamental areas of computer science. A significant part of the teaching program can be configured by the students according to their main interests. Many students write their theses within a research project, which then leads to a peer-reviewed publication.

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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 areas ranging from medical imaging, big data analysis, biometrics, and media security.

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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 and a master program in data science. The math program follows international standards and provides ample possibilities for specialization. The data science program has an interdisciplinary emphasize and focuses especially on statistics. A special training program for actuarial studies and a supplementary program in applied statistics and data analysis are provided by us. Moreover we offer also a teacher training program as well as a doctoral program.

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

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Algebra and Number Theory

The bachelor program in mathematics in Salzburg 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 complement the training with knowledge from free subjects.

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The master program in mathematics in Salzburg focuses in the mandatory program on PDEs, algebra and number theory, probability theory & statistics, numerical mathematics & optimization. Following at least three of 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 theses 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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The Master's program in Data Science centers around effective, smart, and responsible use of data for the gain of knowledge. The competencies are highly relevant for enterprises, governments, and other entities. Obtaining, modelling, analyzing, and interpreting data are at the core of today’s science. The curriculum builds on mathematics/statistics and computer science, but has a high degree of interdisciplinarity, involving ethics/philosophy, social science, and application areas from, e.g., bioinformatics to economics, law, digital communication, and geoinformatics.

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