AAU Informatics · 26S + 26W

Course requirements by Fach

Prerequisite knowledge and examination requirements for the selected course offerings.

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Each Fach combines the 26S and 26W course lists supplied from AAU Campus. Open a course to see the expected background, what must be completed, and the important grading thresholds.

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Live catalogue note. AAU Campus indicates that the 26W teaching offer may still be expanded or changed before the semester begins. This page reflects the course pages checked on 6 September 2026.

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Artificial Intelligence

Fach key 7599 · 8 listed offerings

623.61126S

Semantic Web Technologies

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic knowledge of modern Web technologies. Logic & Logic Programming and Databases are recommended, but not mandatory.

Assessment requirements

Written exam covering all lecture topics plus homework. At least 50% of the exam points and 75% of the homework must be achieved. AI use must be disclosed, and students must be able to answer questions about submitted solutions.

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623.63026S

Seminar in Artificial Intelligence

Prerequisite knowledge

Introductory courses in Artificial Intelligence.

Assessment requirements

Presentations, feedback, reviews and a final paper. The quality of the presentation, paper and written contributions is assessed.

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626.01726S

Selected Topics in Machine Learning

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Written exam. An optional student project and contributions to lecture discussions can add bonus points. Topics include reinforcement learning, learning in logic, qualitative reasoning and learning from noisy data.

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623.61526W

Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic AI concepts, particularly knowledge representation and reasoning.

Assessment requirements

Two or three implementation projects. Assessment focuses on implementation performance and the comprehensiveness of the documentation.

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623.62526W

Generative AI for Software Development

Prerequisite knowledge

Solid software-engineering knowledge: development methodologies, requirements engineering, OOP, databases, version control, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript, testing, code quality and metrics. Required setup: Python or Node.js, an Internet-capable device and an active AI coding assistant.

Assessment requirements

Theoretical mini-test and practical in-class lab work, weighted 50/50. Both parts must reach at least 30 points. The grading scale is 90+ = 1, 80–89 = 2, 70–79 = 3, 60–69 = 4, below 60 = 5.

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626.01726W

Selected Topics in Machine Learning

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is currently published.

Assessment requirements

No examination method, content or grading criteria are currently published on the course page.

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650.02026W

Knowledge Representation, Reasoning and Uncertainty

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Two assessments and a mini-project. All deliverables must be submitted; normally at least 50% overall and at least 50% in each assessment are required.

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650.02526W

Machine Learning and Deep Learning

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic probability theory, linear algebra and optimization methods. Python is advantageous.

Assessment requirements

Design and implementation of a deep-learning project plus practical exercises. AI use must be disclosed, and students must answer questions about their code, methods and literature during the defensio.

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02

Business Information Systems

Fach key 7600 · 3 listed offerings

623.61026S

Information Search & Recommendation Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic programming skills.

Assessment requirements

Small software projects during the semester and a final written exam. Project and presentation quality are assessed.

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623.25226W

Process Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Database technologies and the ability to install tools and systems on your computer.

Assessment requirements

Active participation 20%, quality of assignment solutions 30%, written exam 50%.

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623.40026W

Seminar in Human-Computer Interaction

Prerequisite knowledge

Completed Bachelor’s studies in computer science/informatics or a related field.

Assessment requirements

Participation, assignments, seminar paper, oral presentation and presentation material. Timely delivery, quality, completeness and correctness are required. AI is limited to spelling/syntax support and must be disclosed.

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03

Data Science and Engineering

Fach key 7601 · 6 listed offerings

623.20226S

Seminar in Data Science and Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Database technology and knowledge engineering; writing lab informatics is highly recommended.

Assessment requirements

Extended abstract 15%, seminar paper 40%, presentation 15%, reviews 20%, discussion participation 10%.

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623.25426S

Current Topics in Information Systems Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Databases and object-oriented programming.

Assessment requirements

Active participation and presentations 40%; final exam 60%.

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623.61026S

Information Search & Recommendation Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic programming skills.

Assessment requirements

Small software projects during the semester and a final written exam. Project and presentation quality are assessed.

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623.83126S

Security Requirements Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Written final exam covering lectures and assignments; at least 60% of the total points is required.

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623.25026W

Interoperability

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated on the page.

Assessment requirements

Weekly assignments and active participation; written closed-book exam. Overall grade: uploaded solutions, presentation and discussion 40%, final exam 60%.

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623.25226W

Process Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Database technologies and the ability to install tools and systems on your computer.

Assessment requirements

Active participation 20%, quality of assignment solutions 30%, written exam 50%.

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04

Distributed Systems

Fach key 7602 · 4 listed offerings

623.71426S

Selected Topics in Distributed Systems: Immersive Multimedia and Extended Reality Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Presentation 50%; projects and assignments 50%.

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623.92226S

Internet of Things and Cloud Computing

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic computer-systems and programming concepts. Distributed systems, cloud computing and performance evaluation are welcome.

Assessment requirements

Participation and class activities 10%, quizzes 20%, assignments 30%, projects 40%.

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623.72026W

Serverless Distributed Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic computer-systems and programming concepts. Distributed systems, cloud computing and performance evaluation are welcome.

Assessment requirements

Participation and class activities 10%, quizzes 20%, assignments 30%, projects 40%.

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623.90026W

Seminar in Distributed Multimedia AI Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Computer organization, operating systems and computer networks.

Assessment requirements

Seminar paper, presentation and discussion contributions. Generative AI is not permitted throughout the reviews and seminar-paper writing process.

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Human-Computer Interaction

Fach key 7603 · 4 listed offerings

623.40526S

Experiments in Human-Computer Interaction

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Discussions, assignments and a digital closed-book exam. The grade is based on participation, assignments, project contributions and the exam. AI is limited to spelling/syntax checking for written assignments.

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623.41426S

Current Topics in Interactive Systems: Mobile Human-Computer Interaction

Prerequisite knowledge

Bachelor-level courses in Interactive Systems.

Assessment requirements

Assignments, prototypes and user-centred evaluations. Attendance, active participation and quality of work matter. AI use must be limited and documented.

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623.40026W

Seminar in Human-Computer Interaction

Prerequisite knowledge

Completed Bachelor’s studies in computer science/informatics or a related field.

Assessment requirements

Participation, assignments, seminar paper, oral presentation and presentation material. Timely delivery, quality, completeness and correctness are required. AI is limited to spelling/syntax support and must be disclosed.

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623.41326W

Current Topics in Interactive Systems: User Experience Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Basics in Human-Computer Interaction.

Assessment requirements

Group work, presentations and prototype development. Active participation, assignment quality, prototype quality and correct use of user-centred methods are required. Undisclosed AI use can lead to exclusion.

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06

Information and System Security

Fach key 7604 · 6 listed offerings

622.75026S

Security Management

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic understanding of System Security.

Assessment requirements

Presentations and two final reports. Both the risk-management and security-management sections must be completed positively.

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622.78026S

Current Topics in System Security — AI & Security

Prerequisite knowledge

Profound knowledge of ML/AI models and architectures, their training and data curation, plus adversarial thinking and cybersecurity fundamentals.

Assessment requirements

Written exam 50%, project presentation 25%, practical demonstration 25%. Attendance is required, with no more than three absences. A functional technical demonstration is mandatory.

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623.30026S

Seminar in System Security

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic knowledge of system security.

Assessment requirements

Student talk and seminar thesis. At least 50% must be achieved separately in both the talk and the written paper.

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623.83126S

Security Requirements Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Written final exam covering lectures and assignments; at least 60% of the total points is required.

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650.05026S

Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity 1

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Moodle quizzes and coursework. At least 50 points overall are required to pass.

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650.05526W

Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity 2

Prerequisite knowledge

No prerequisite is currently published.

Assessment requirements

No examination method, content or grading criteria are currently published on the course page.

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Multimedia Systems

Fach key 7605 · 5 listed offerings

623.70026S

Seminar in Distributed Multimedia AI Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Computer organization, operating systems and computer networks.

Assessment requirements

Seminar paper, presentation and discussion contributions. AI use is allowed only to a limited extent and must be disclosed.

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623.91526S

Image and Video Analysis with Deep Learning

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Implementation assignments covering lecture topics and examples. At least 50% is required for a passing grade. AI-generated code or text must be disclosed.

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623.71326W

Adaptive Media Streaming

Prerequisite knowledge

Operating systems, computer networks/network programming and introductory multimedia or distributed multimedia.

Assessment requirements

Presentations, demonstrations and a final meeting. Active participation and submission of all presentations/demonstrations are required.

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623.72026W

Serverless Distributed Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic computer-systems and programming concepts. Distributed systems, cloud computing and performance evaluation are welcome.

Assessment requirements

Participation and class activities 10%, quizzes 20%, assignments 30%, projects 40%.

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623.91026W

Advanced Multimedia Systems

Prerequisite knowledge

Good programming, operating systems and computer networks. Multimedia coding is advantageous but not mandatory. AAU students are expected to have completed Operating Systems, Computer Networks and Introduction to Multimedia Technology.

Assessment requirements

Presentation 50%; projects and assignments 50%.

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Software Engineering

Fach key 7606 · 5 listed offerings

623.80026S

Seminar in Software Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Presentation, discussion/opposition and written review of a scientific paper. AI may improve wording, but may not evaluate papers or generate reviews.

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623.82826S

Current Topics in Software Engineering: Automating Software Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

Basic machine learning and good Python programming.

Assessment requirements

One lab assignment, student presentation and written report. Quality of the solution, presentation and report is assessed. AI use must be disclosed.

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623.83126S

Security Requirements Engineering

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Written final exam covering lectures and assignments; at least 60% of the total points is required.

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623.82426W

Current Topics in Software Engineering: Software Evolution/Reengineering

Prerequisite knowledge

No explicit prerequisite is stated.

Assessment requirements

Two lab reports and presentations at 30% each, plus a final online exam at 40%.

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623.83026W

Selected Topics in Software Engineering: Advanced Software Testing

Prerequisite knowledge

Good programming in any language and basic software-testing knowledge.

Assessment requirements

Exercises and written exam. Both components must exceed 50% for a passing result.

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