Inside my iPhone - Technology Analysis of a Smart Phone

What it is about

You analyze the technology of a smartphone (case study: iPhone). You will learn to apply search strategies for hard-to-access technical information, research a single base technology, evaluate its implementation in the smartphone, and present and document the results scientifically.

What you will be able to do

• efficient application of search techniques for technology information
• know where and how to search for technical information
• efficient use of search engines
• knowledge of current focal points of electronic technology platforms
• analyze patents and evaluate relevant information
• find and evaluate design analyses
• practical application of search strategies on a chosen topic
• creation of a technology overview for a smartphone enabling technology
• independent scientific work
• improvement of oral presentation skills
• drafting of a scientific report

What the module consists of

• Introductory lectureintroduces the topic and provides orientation for the individual work
• Independent project workdevelopment of a single enabling technology topic in coordination with a scientific assistant
• Regular meetingsaccompany and guide the progress
• Online blog / E-Learningexchange of information and promotion of discussions

Teaching method

• Lectureintroduces the topic and conveys search strategies
• Individual supervision by Research Assistantclarifies details and accompanies the elaboration of the topic
• Blog / Moodleshares information and fosters discussions among participants
• Regular meetingscontrol the progress of the work