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Note: Students have to choose a seminar topic before the introduction lesson. You need to contact a supervisor of a topic you are interested in. Topics are selected on a first come first served basis. You will be registered for the seminar after your topic supervisor has confirmed your chosen topic. For a list of topics refer to the following links: http://www.eda.ei.tum.de/index.php?id=173).

At the end of the seminar, the students is able to present a new idea or an existing approach in the area of computer-aided circuit and system design in an understandable and convincing manner. For this purpose, the following competencies will be acquired: * The student is able to independently become familiarized with a scientific topic in the field of electronic design automation. * The student is able to present a topic in a structured way according to problem formulation, state of the art, goals, methods, results. * The student can present a topic according to the structure given above orally, on a poster, with a set of slides, and with a written report.

Specific seminar topics in the area of electronic design automation will be offered. Examples are analog design methodology, digital design methodology, layout synthesis, and system-level design methodology. The participants independently work on a scientific topic, write a paper of 2-4 pages and a poster, and present their topic in a talk. In the subsequent discussion the topic will be treated in-depth.

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Learning method: Students elaborate a given scientific topic by themselves in coordination with the respective research assistant. Teaching method: Introductory lessons will be given by the course coordinator, further details are discussed between research assistant and student on an individual basis. Presentation skills will be educated by a professional teacher. Media: All current techniques for preparing and presenting papers and talks will be applied, e.g. - blackboard, whiteboard - electronic slides, beamer - electronic word processing - electronic slide processing

The examination consists of a written part in form of a paper and a poster (50%) and of a 20-minutes presentation followed by 5 minutes discussion (50%).

A set of topics and related literature is given at the start of the course. Each participant selects his/her topic.