Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track (ADILT)

Data-based methods have always played a central role in studies and scientific research. As part of its e-science strategy, the University of Konstanz would therefore like to enable you to handle data not only in a technically correct manner, but also in a critical, informed and responsible way. One building block to achieve this goal is the "Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track" (ADILT). You can also complete this as a study-accompanying program with your own certificate.

What is ADILT?

The "Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track" (ADILT) program, which accompanies your studies, teaches the basics of computer science, methods of data processing, their legal foundations and reflection on their social significance, both in physics and together with other departments.

You can combine physics courses, courses from other departments and central ADILT courses. The ADILT courses can be taken via ZEuS and ILIAS in accordance with the respective course requirements. According to the current certificate regulations, a total of 30 ECTS in three subject blocks must be proven in order to obtain the ADILT certificate. As soon as sufficient ECTS have been acquired, an application can be made to the ADILT Coordination Office for the issue of a certificate. There is no separate registration for the ADILT before attending the individual courses.

You can find out which courses are currently offered in the ADILT and which courses from physics and other departments can be credited towards the ADILT certificate on the ADILT website. In addition, since the winter semester 2022/2023, all courses that can be credited towards the ADILT are marked accordingly in ZEuS. You can find the current courses via your module planner or via the course catalog under the heading "Additional qualification area (ADILT and others)". The "Lecture series on the Advanced Data and Information Literacy Track" serves as an introductory event, in which lecturers from various subjects provide new insights into different topics relating to data and digitalization each semester.

Who is ADILT for?

Specialized data scientists are in high demand in our digitalized world. At the same time, however, the secure handling of data, the ability to understand data-based decision-making processes well and basic knowledge of the legal framework are becoming increasingly relevant for all areas of professional and private life, especially in the natural sciences.

The ADILT is therefore open and suitable for students of all subjects. It can be taken in and across all stages of education in which you are eligible to earn ECTS.

What are the benefits of ADILT for physicists?

For you as a physics student, the competent handling of data has always played a key role. For this reason, every physics degree program at the University of Konstanz teaches the basic tools for handling data. This allows you to acquire ECTS credits directly for the ADILT.

However, if you would like to deepen your knowledge in this area or supplement it with courses from other departments, the ADILT is the right place for you. The range of courses that can be credited to the ADILT or taken via the ADILT covers a wide range of data skills, so that you as a student have the opportunity to put together your ADILT program to suit your needs.

For further information, please contact your ADILT contact person in the Department of Physics or visit the ADILT website.

How can the ADILT be integrated into my course of study?

Some courses from your regular course of study can be credited directly towards the ADILT certificate (see list below).

In addition, central and interdisciplinary ADILT courses can be integrated into your course of study as SQ courses. The crediting of minor subject courses that have been classified as ADILT-relevant by the department offering them is subject to the usual regulations for the minor subject.

Depending on your individual study structure, you can also integrate the majority of ADILT ECTS into your regular course of study.

Courses of the Department of Physics that can currently be credited for the ADILT: