Seminar IIS

Chair: Digitalization in Business and Society (Prof. Laumer)

Content: The master-level seminar “Information Systems for Sustainable Development” (IS4SD) is designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their associated targets by leveraging technology and information systems. Through this course, students will gain expertise in the intersection of information systems and sustainability and work towards devising solutions for enduring challenges. These solutions may encompass both technological innovations and conceptual frameworks.

The following learning objectives are aimed to be achieved within the seminar:

1. Understanding Sustainable Development:
   • Define the concept of sustainable development and its significance in contemporary society.
   • Identify key principles and frameworks of sustainable development, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Role of Information Systems:
   • Examine the role of information systems in addressing sustainability challenges.
   • Analyze how information systems can contribute to achieving specific SDGs and sustainable development outcomes.
3. Technological Trends:
   • Explore emerging information technologies and trends (e.g., IoT, blockchain, AI) and their potential applications in sustainable development.
   • Assess the environmental and social impacts of these technologies.
4. Data Collection and Analysis:
   • Consider methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to sustainability.
   • Apply data analytics tools to assess environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability.
5. Environmental Informatics:
   • Investigate the role of environmental informatics in managing natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating climate change.
   • Analyze case studies and best practices in environmental information systems.
6. Social and Economic Aspects:
   • Examine the social and economic dimensions of sustainable development and how information systems can support these aspects.
   • Evaluate the ethical considerations and challenges in utilizing information systems for sustainable development.
7. Policy and Governance:
   • Understand the role of government policies, regulations, and international agreements in promoting sustainable development through information systems.
   • Analyze the challenges of data privacy, security, and compliance in sustainability initiatives.
8. Project Management for Sustainability:
   • Develop project management skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating information systems projects with sustainability goals.
   • Collaborate on group projects or case studies related to sustainable information system development.
9. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
   • Cultivate critical thinking skills to identify complex sustainability challenges and propose innovative information system solutions.
   • Engage in discussions and debates about the trade-offs and controversies within sustainable development and technology.
10. Practical Application:
    • Apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the seminar to real-world sustainability challenges through a research project.

Prerequisites: none

Registration: via the central StudOn seminar platform (see link above)

Chair: Gamification (Prof. Morschheuser)

Content: The research seminar Interactive and Gameful Information Systems provides theoretical, methodical, and practical insights into research in the fields of Information Systems and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). The seminar offers students the opportunity to work independently or in small groups on current research topics of the Gamification Research Group. Projects focus on topics such as gamification, augmented reality, virtual reality, metaverse, user experience design, human-robot interaction, content creation, social media, and serious games.

The seminar aims at teaching students to conduct qualitative and quantitative studies using statistical software, such as SPSS or SmartPLS. Students learn to independently plan and execute research as a preparation for a master thesis. In addition, students gain an understanding of the advantages and limitations of empirical research, as well as how to effectively communicate and critically evaluate scientific findings. This knowledge can prove valuable not only for pursuing an academic career, such as a doctoral program, but also for any role in public or private sectors that involves decision-making.

In the winter semester of 2023, we will be offering topics related to:

• Fontan Quest: Development and empirical evaluation of a gamified application for Fontan kids and their parents.

Prerequisites: Substantial programming skills necessary

Registration: directly apply for the seminar here

Chair: Digitalization in Business and Society (Prof. Laumer)

Content: The master-level seminar “Information Systems for Sustainable Development” (IS4SD) is designed to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and their associated targets by leveraging technology and information systems. Through this course, students will gain expertise in the intersection of information systems and sustainability and work towards devising solutions for enduring challenges. These solutions may encompass both technological innovations and conceptual frameworks.

The following learning objectives are aimed to be achieved within the seminar:

1. Understanding Sustainable Development:
   • Define the concept of sustainable development and its significance in contemporary society.
   • Identify key principles and frameworks of sustainable development, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2. Role of Information Systems:
   • Examine the role of information systems in addressing sustainability challenges.
   • Analyze how information systems can contribute to achieving specific SDGs and sustainable development outcomes.
3. Technological Trends:
   • Explore emerging information technologies and trends (e.g., IoT, blockchain, AI) and their potential applications in sustainable development.
   • Assess the environmental and social impacts of these technologies.
4. Data Collection and Analysis:
   • Consider methods for collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to sustainability.
   • Apply data analytics tools to assess environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability.
5. Environmental Informatics:
   • Investigate the role of environmental informatics in managing natural resources, reducing pollution, and mitigating climate change.
   • Analyze case studies and best practices in environmental information systems.
6. Social and Economic Aspects:
   • Examine the social and economic dimensions of sustainable development and how information systems can support these aspects.
   • Evaluate the ethical considerations and challenges in utilizing information systems for sustainable development.
7. Policy and Governance:
   • Understand the role of government policies, regulations, and international agreements in promoting sustainable development through information systems.
   • Analyze the challenges of data privacy, security, and compliance in sustainability initiatives.
8. Project Management for Sustainability:
   • Develop project management skills for planning, implementing, and evaluating information systems projects with sustainability goals.
   • Collaborate on group projects or case studies related to sustainable information system development.
9. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving:
   • Cultivate critical thinking skills to identify complex sustainability challenges and propose innovative information system solutions.
   • Engage in discussions and debates about the trade-offs and controversies within sustainable development and technology.
10. Practical Application:
    • Apply the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the seminar to real-world sustainability challenges through a research project.

Prerequisites: none

Registration: via the central StudOn seminar platform (see link above)