Electronics and Computer Engineering

Applied Computer Science 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420104

Language of instruction German

Computer Networks

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course provides an in-depth study of the ISO/OSI 7-layer model and the fundamentals of TCP/IP internetworking. Students learn about various transmission media and cable technologies, as well as the most important communication protocols and interfaces. Different access methods and LAN technologies are covered. Additionally, the course imparts knowledge in routing and subnetting, as well as transport protocols that are crucial for efficient data transmission and network management. The theoretical content is applied in laboratory exercises.

Applied Computer Science 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420103

Language of instruction German

Computer Science and Programming

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This course covers three main areas: computer science, C programming, and microcontroller programming. In the computer science section, data and information are addressed, including number representation, text encoding, bitwise operations, and Boolean logic, as well as fundamentals of computer architectures such as gates, flip-flops, CPU architecture, instruction sets, memory organization, and the organization of input/output processes. The C programming section covers basic types, bitwise operations, expressions, control flows such as conditionals and loops, functions, the preprocessor, and the C standard library. In the microcontroller programming section, students learn to work with breadboards, I/O ports, sensors, motors, task scheduling, and state machines. Computer exercises apply the theoretical content through examples and practical tasks.

Applied Electrical Engineering 1 | Lab practical (LU) | Coursecode: B260420102

Language of instruction German

Basic Electronics Laboratory

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students assemble and commission circuits using prefabricated kits. They also perform simple electrical measurements to verify the functionality and performance of the circuits. Another focus is on programming embedded systems, also using prefabricated kits.

Applied Electrical Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420101

Language of instruction German

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering and Networks

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This module covers fundamental electrical engineering concepts, starting with electrical quantities and electrical resistance. The distinction between ideal and real sources is introduced, as well as power and energy in electrical networks. Essential principles such as Ohm’s law and Kirchhoff’s laws are examined in depth. Furthermore, direct current networks are addressed, including network transformation, the superposition method, the source substitution method, as well as node and mesh analysis techniques, including the node voltage method and mesh current method. Exercises include problem-solving, partly supported by computer tools. Laboratory exercises apply the theoretical content in practice.

Fundamentals and Methods of Engineering Sciences 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420107

Language of instruction German

Learning and Working Techniques

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course covers fundamental aspects of study organization and planning, including students’ rights and responsibilities. Students learn goal-setting and time management techniques to study efficiently. The use of prompt engineering and other study-relevant tools is addressed. Effective learning methods that help process and retain material are taught. Finally, preparation and management of exams are focused on to optimally prepare students for their studies.

Fundamentals and Methods of Engineering Sciences 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420105

Language of instruction German

Mathematical Fundamentals

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

The course begins with a review of basic mathematical concepts, including logic, set theory, sums, products, proof methods, and solving equations and inequalities. In the area of linear algebra, topics such as matrices, linear systems of equations, determinants, as well as eigenvalues and eigenvectors are covered in depth. Furthermore, important properties of functions, limits, and elementary functions are addressed. The module concludes with an introduction to complex analysis, dealing with complex numbers and functions and their applications. Exercises include problem-solving, partly supported by computer tools.

Fundamentals and Methods of Engineering Sciences 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: B260420106

Language of instruction German

Physics

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course introduces fundamental physical concepts and the international system of units (SI). Students learn Newton’s axioms, forces, and equations of motion. Topics such as energy, momentum, and angular momentum are also covered. The module concludes with an introduction to atomic models, properties of chemical elements, and solid-state physics.

Applied Computer Science 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420204

Language of instruction German

Digital Circuit Technology

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of digital circuit technology. Students learn about number systems and Boolean algebra, including its laws. The course covers combinational and sequential basic circuits at the gate level. Implementation of basic digital circuits forms another key component. Finally, students study the measurement and interpretation of the timing behavior of digital circuits to understand and analyze their operation and performance. Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Applied Computer Science 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420203

Language of instruction German

Software Engineering

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This course covers fundamental and advanced topics in operating systems, software development, data structures, and programming. Operating systems topics include hardware abstraction, processes, memory management, and an introduction to Linux. Software development covers configuration management, including build automation and source code versioning, as well as development phases and process models such as the V-model and agile methodologies. Data structures and algorithms include arrays, linked lists, and sorting algorithms. Advanced C programming and basics of C++ programming, including modular programming, memory management, and the use of the Standard Template Library (STL), are also taught. Theoretical content is applied practically in computer exercises using examples and assignments.

Applied Electrical Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420201

Language of instruction German

Electromagnetic Fields and AC Networks

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This course covers fundamental aspects of electromagnetic fields, starting with stationary flow fields, electrostatic and magnetostatic fields. The law of induction is discussed. Parameters for time-varying currents and voltages are introduced. Students learn to analyze sinusoidal currents and voltages and their applications in alternating current networks, including three-phase systems and resonant circuits. Exercises include problem-solving, partly with computer assistance. Laboratory sessions provide practical application of the theoretical content.

Applied Electrical Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420202

Language of instruction German

Electronic Components

3.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

This course provides an in-depth examination of fundamental electronic components. Students learn about both ohmic and non-ohmic resistors. Capacitors and inductive components such as coils, chokes, and transformers are also studied. A key part of the course is the analysis of the pn-junction, fundamental to semiconductor operation. Additionally, multilayer semiconductors and protective components are covered. Semiconductor diodes and optoelectronic devices, widely used in numerous applications, are discussed in detail. Laboratory sessions provide practical application of the course content.

Fundamentals and Methods of Engineering Sciences 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420205

Language of instruction German

Applied Analysis

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to various areas of applied analysis. It begins with differential calculus, covering the concepts of derivatives and Taylor series. Further topics include sequences and series, with a focus on convergence and Taylor series again. In the area of integration, students learn the mean value theorem and the formation of antiderivatives. The course also covers ordinary differential equations, including first and higher order equations, as well as numerical methods for their solution. Finally, an introduction to statistical methods, including descriptive statistics and probability theory, is provided. Exercises include problem-solving, partly supported by computer tools.

Fundamentals and Methods of Engineering Sciences 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420206

Language of instruction German

Measurement Technology

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students become familiar with basic and specialized measurement techniques. Topics covered include statistics, calibration, error propagation, as well as Gaussian and Student distributions. The measurement of DC quantities is discussed along with the differences between digital and analog measuring instruments, including errors in digital data acquisition. Students learn about the use of Josephson junctions, power measurement methods, and various measurement circuits such as bridge circuits. Additionally, the measurement of capacitance and inductance, as well as statistical and quantization noise of the ideal analog-to-digital converter, are covered. Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Applied Control Engineering | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420307

Language of instruction German

Control Engineering and Electric Drives

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

In this course, students become familiar with DC-DC and DC-AC converters as well as the operation of DC, synchronous, and asynchronous motors. The focus is on speed-controlled operation of electric motors. Additionally, students learn the fundamentals of control engineering. They work on modeling, simulation, and control system analysis using an example of a drive system. Finally, simulation and controller design are carried out with computer assistance. The course content is applied practically in computer exercises through examples and tasks. The course content is also applied in laboratory exercises.

Applied Electronics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420302

Language of instruction German

Semiconductor Circuit Technology

6.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

This course familiarizes students with various semiconductor components and their applications. It begins with semiconductor diodes and their circuit examples. The focus then shifts to bipolar transistors and their basic circuits as well as field-effect transistors and their basic circuits. The high-frequency behavior of transistor circuits is analyzed. Differential amplifiers, commonly used in many electronic circuits, are studied in detail. Finally, the function and design of push-pull output stages are explained. Exercises include problem-solving, partly supported by computer tools. The course content is applied in laboratory sessions.

Applied Electronics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420301

Language of instruction German

Signal and System Analysis of Passive Networks

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

This course focuses on the signal and system analysis of passive networks. Students learn to plot locus curves and interpret Bode plots, which are important tools for assessing the frequency response of systems. Furthermore, the Fourier series is covered to analyze nonsinusoidal periodic signals. The Fourier transform is introduced for analyzing a broad spectrum of signals. Finally, the Laplace transform is explained, which is especially useful for analyzing switching operations in electrical networks. Exercises include problem-solving, partly supported by computer tools. The course content is applied in laboratory sessions.

Applied Electronics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420303

Language of instruction German

Sensor Technology

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course covers the fundamentals of sensor technology, including calibration, sensitivity, and error estimation. Students learn to measure non-electrical quantities such as force, pressure, and temperature and work with imaging sensors. Laboratory sessions include practical applications such as force measurement using bridge circuits, speed measurement with various methods, level measurement with ultrasound and radar, temperature measurement with Pt100 sensors and thermocouples, and angle measurement with Hall sensors, including calibration and adjustments for industrial applications. In lab exercises, the theoretical content is applied practically.

Applied Electronics 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: B260420304

Language of instruction German

Standards and Regulations in the Electronics Industry

2.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course provides an in-depth look at the guidelines and standards for electrical and electronic products in the EU. Students learn about various product directives and how to apply them. An overview of the general basis for conformity assessment is given. Special attention is paid to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), electrical safety (LVD), radio equipment directives (RED), eco-design requirements for energy efficiency, and RoHS restrictions on hazardous substances. The important topic of product safety is also covered.

Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420305

Language of instruction German

Embedded Systems

7.00

ECTS

6.00

SWS

This course covers the fundamentals of microprocessors and microcontrollers, including 16- and 32-bit controllers. Students learn about the architecture and operation of a microcontroller family, including the ALU, clock generation, and debug interface, as well as an overview of the instruction set. Topics include software architecture in embedded systems, state machines, modularization, layering, time and event control with timers, and scheduling concepts such as cooperative multitasking and real-time operating systems (RTOS). The course also addresses peripheral modules, memory buses and control, and the structure of memory types like SRAM, SDRAM, EEPROM, and Flash. Serial interfaces such as UART, SPI, and I2C are also covered. Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the content.

Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420306

Language of instruction German

Numerical Methods with Python

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students learn configuration management in Python, including setup, debugging, and unit testing. They deepen their knowledge of Python programming by studying data types, data structures, control flow, functions, modules, virtual environments, and the use of Jupyter Notebook. In the area of data engineering, file formats such as CSV and JSON, as well as databases like SQLite and basic SQL, are covered. Additionally, numerical methods such as root finding, optimization, integration, ordinary differential equations, and basic statistics are taught. In computer exercises, the course content is applied practically through examples and assignments.

Applied Communication Technologies | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420403

Language of instruction German

Communication Technologies

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

This course covers fundamental concepts of information theory as well as the properties of signals and their spectra. It addresses the measurement of signals with informational content and explains electronic components. The characteristics of transmission channels and various transmission media such as cables, radio transmission, Near Field Communication, infrared, and optical transmission are presented. Students learn about different analog and digital modulation techniques. Methods for error detection and correction, including ARQ (Automatic Repeat Request) and FEC (Forward Error Correction), are illustrated. Furthermore, architectures for transmitters and receivers and practical application examples in technical systems are discussed. The course content is applied in laboratory exercises.

Applied Electronics 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420401

Language of instruction German

Analog Circuit Technology

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

This course covers the structure and properties of operational amplifiers. The basic circuits and applications of operational amplifiers are covered in detail. Students learn about active filters and linear voltage regulators. Additionally, the functioning of analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters is explained. The course content is applied practically in laboratory exercises.

Applied Electronics 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420402

Language of instruction German

Design and Implementation of Electronic Circuits

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

This course provides a practical introduction to the design of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for electronic circuits. The structure of PCBs and its impact on PCB design are explained, with emphasis on manufacturing-specific design rules and thermal aspects. The selection of suitable components as well as EMC-compliant PCB design is covered. The practical application involves using a CAD system where a simple circuit is entered and laid out. Initially, schematic capture, geometry definition, and the creation of a component library are covered. Students also create a bill of materials and generate Gerber files. Finally, the creation of manufacturing files is addressed. The course content is applied practically in laboratory exercises.

Project and Communication Skills 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420404

Language of instruction German

English for Engineers

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course expands the technical vocabulary. Reading comprehension is improved through working with subject-specific texts such as manuals and technical reports. Listening comprehension is trained through relevant audio and video materials. Students learn to describe structures and processes precisely. Communication strategies for everyday professional life, such as writing correspondence, application letters, and CVs, are deepened. Finally, skills for delivering short presentations and participating in meetings are developed. Exercises involve practical examples.

Project and Communication Skills 1 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420405

Language of instruction German

Project Management

2.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course provides an introduction to technical project management. Basic concepts such as project definition, types of projects, and the project management approach are covered. Students learn how to delineate projects and analyze the project context. The roles within a project and the requirements for project leaders and team members are defined. Performance planning is done using a work breakdown structure. Further topics include scheduling, resource, and cost planning. These planning documents are compiled in a project handbook. Exercises include creating a project handbook for project work.

Project and Communication Skills 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: B260420406

Language of instruction German

Quality Management

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course introduces and deepens the concept of quality. Students engage with Total Quality Management and learn about various quality management systems. Statistical methods used in quality management are covered. A focus is placed on ensuring product quality. Models of development processes are presented, and the specific challenges of quality management in electronics are discussed.

Specializations in Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420407

Language of instruction German

Embedded Linux Development

4.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

This course covers working with embedded Linux devices, including the use of the shell, the file system, and permissions. Processes and scheduling are also covered, as well as the use of Secure Shell (SSH). Further topics include local and cross-platform development, toolchains and build systems, unit testing, and software packaging and deployment. Programming in C++ is taught with a focus on memory management, classes and objects, exception handling, and the use of the Standard Template Library (STL). Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Specializations in Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420408

Language of instruction German

Hardware Description Languages

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course is an introduction to a hardware description language and its application in designing simple circuits. Circuit concepts to solve common problems, such as digital signal generation, random number generators, and state machines, are taught. Fundamentals of parallel and serial bus systems are also covered. Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Specializations in Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420409

Language of instruction German

Mobile Robots

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course covers fundamental concepts and techniques of mobile robotics. A special focus is placed on sensor technology in the area of motion control. Methods of probabilistic localization are discussed, and the discretization of problems with known position is explained. These are the basics for path planning and movement as well as simultaneous planning and reacting to changes in the environment. Laboratory exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Specializations in Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420410

Language of instruction German

Security and Ethical Hacking

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course addresses fundamental aspects of IT security and ethical hacking. Techniques of secure encryption, including input validation, output encryption, and memory management, are taught. Applied cryptography topics include pseudo-random number generators, message digests, message authentication codes, and symmetric encryption. In the area of reverse engineering, both static and dynamic analysis methods are discussed. Hardware hacking, including interfaces like UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN, is also covered. Computer exercises provide practical application of the course content.

Specializations in Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420411

Language of instruction German

Selected Topics in Computer Engineering

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Students may choose any course from the core area of Embedded Systems and Applied Computer Science worth 3 ECTS at FH JOANNEUM or another university . This also includes participation in Blended Intensive Programs.

Intelligent Embedded Systems and Applications | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420504

Language of instruction English

Applied Machine Learning

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course focuses on supervised machine learning, including model training and evaluation. Data preprocessing is treated as an essential step in the machine learning process. Various machine learning methods are presented, with discussion of their advantages and disadvantages. Opportunities and limitations of machine learning in different application areas are also discussed. In computer exercises, the contents are applied practically through examples and tasks.

Intelligent Embedded Systems and Applications | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420503

Language of instruction English

Applied Signal Processing

4.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

This course deals with the sampling and reconstruction of continuous-time signals and the properties of discrete-time systems. Students learn the concepts of impulse response, difference equations, and transfer functions. The design of discrete-time filters is also covered, as well as the analysis of discrete-time signals in the time and frequency domains. Additionally, understanding of discrete-time stochastic processes is deepened. In laboratory exercises, the contents are applied practically.

Intelligent Embedded Systems and Applications | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420501

Language of instruction German

Embedded Applications Development

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

This course covers programming hardware components including GPIO, I2C, SPI, CAN bus, and UART. In application programming, the Python toolchain and Python programming are taught. Students also learn to integrate Python and C++ with hardware. The use of sockets and the MQTT protocol is discussed. Finally, application architectures and design principles are covered. In computer exercises, the contents are applied practically through examples and tasks.

Intelligent Embedded Systems and Applications | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420502

Language of instruction English

Model-Based Design

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

This course covers the integration of model-based design into the development process of technical systems, including continuous, discrete, and hybrid system modeling. Topics include hierarchical models, Stateflow diagrams, the V-model for simulation and verification, automatic code generation, and graphical modeling for control system simulation. Requirements and functional specifications in the context of model-based development, as well as practical projects in control engineering, mechatronics, and embedded systems, are also covered. The use of version control with Git in MATLAB/Simulink, including branching and commit history, is discussed. In computer exercises, the contents are applied practically through examples and tasks.

Project and Communication Skills 2 | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: B260420505

Language of instruction English

Electronics and Computer Engineering Project

7.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students work in groups under guidance to solve a technical task appropriate to their level of education.

Project and Communication Skills 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420506

Language of instruction English

Team Building and Development

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course covers the basics of human communication, including applying these principles in different situations. It also addresses various psychological approaches such as Gestalt theory, Gestalt therapy, systemic therapy, group dynamics, and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), explaining their influence on developing and applying effective communication strategies in teams.

Project and Communication Skills 2 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420507

Language of instruction English

Technical Writing

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students learn to design their writing to their audience and plan their documents strategically. They work intensively on the readability and clarity of their texts. Additionally, they acquire skills in design, including typography, layout, creating informational graphics, and technical illustrations. Students also learn to adapt their style and language register accordingly and develop strategies for effective information structuring

Specializations in Applied Electronics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420508

Language of instruction English

Prototyping and Device Assembling

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

In this course, students learn the assembly and commissioning of printed circuit boards (PCBs). They deal with electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of PCBs and acquire skills in dimensioning and testing electronic circuits. Basics of EMC measurement techniques are taught, and students perform EMC measurements on simple practical examples. In laboratory exercises, the course content is applied practically.

Specializations in Applied Electronics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420510

Language of instruction English

Introduction to Microelectronics

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

This course covers the technology as well as construction and connection techniques of integrated circuits. Students learn the basics of CMOS and bipolar processes as well as the BiCMOS process. Techniques and basic rules for designing integrated circuits are taught. A further focus is on the design and layout of digital gates in CMOS. In laboratory exercises, the course content is applied practically.

Specializations in Applied Electronics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420509

Language of instruction English

Quantum Computing

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

The course begins with an introduction to quantum computing, covering motivation, applications, and differences from classical computing. It continues with the mathematical-physical foundations such as qubits, states, measurement, superposition, and entanglement. Quantum logic and algorithms are addressed, including quantum gates, simple circuits, and Grover’s algorithm. Practical quantum programming covers simulation and programming with tools like Qiskit and group implementation of small tasks. Finally, an overview of current quantum hardware, error correction methods, and application areas like cryptography, optimization, and artificial intelligence is provided. In computer exercises, the material is applied in practical examples and tasks.

Specializations in Applied Electronics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: B260420511

Language of instruction English

Selected Topics in Electronics

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Students can choose any course from the core area of Applied Electronics worth 3 ECTS at FH JOANNEUM or another university. This also includes participation in Blended Intensive Programs.

Bachelor Thesis | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: B260420602

Language of instruction German

Bachelor Thesis

12.00

ECTS

0.33

SWS

Students solve a technical problem appropriate to their level of training under supervision.

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: B260420603

Language of instruction German

Bachelor Thesis Seminar

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

This course covers the scientific elaboration of a subject-specific problem. It includes planning the necessary work steps as well as time and resource management. The correct formal and content-related structure of a scientific paper is presented. Research and procurement of subject-specific literature are further topics. Proper citation of sources is explained. Finally, an introduction to good scientific practice is provided.

Bachelor Thesis | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: B260420604

Language of instruction German

Bachelor’s examination

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

The commission-based examination conducted as part of this course complies with the requirements for final examinations in university of applied sciences bachelor’s degree programs according to the current FH Study Act (FHStG).

Internship | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: B260420601

Language of instruction German

Internship

15.00

ECTS

0.15

SWS

Students solve a technical task in an industrial environment.

Applied Computer Science 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420104

Computer Networks

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• ISO/OSI 7 layer model
• Transmission media, cable technologies
• Communication protocols
• Interfaces
• Access methods
• LAN technologies
• Internetworking
• Transport protocols

Applied Computer Science 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420103

Computer Science and Programming 1

7.50

ECTS

5.00

SWS

Introduction:
• computer architecture
• data representation (coding) and interpretation
• compiler, interpreter
• software build process
• memory management: stack, heap

Programming language C:
• variables and standard data types
• operators
• control structures, distinction of cases, loops
• functions, prototypes, memory classes of variables, memory organisation on runtime
• pointers
• arrays, strings and pointer arithmetic

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | Lab practical (LU) | Coursecode: 220420102

Basic Electronics Lab

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Assembling and commissioning a modular prefabricated electronic circuit
• Carrying out simple electrical measurement
• Programming embedded systems using prefabricated modules

Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420101

Introduction to Electrical Engineering

6.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

• Electrical quantities
• Electrical resistance
• Ideal and real source
• Power and energy in electrical networks
• Ohm’s law
• Kirchhoff’s law
• Direct current networks: network conversion, superposition, Thévenin and Norton equivalents, node and mesh analysis, node-voltage method, mesh-current method

Fundamentals of Science 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420105

Mathematical Methods of Electrical Engineering 1

7.00

ECTS

6.00

SWS

Linear algebra:
• vectors
• matrices
• determinants
• linear systems of equations
• eigenvalues and eigenvectors
Complex analysis
• complex numbers
• complex analytic functions
Calculus
• Derivatives
• Taylor series

Fundamentals of Science 1 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 220420106

Physics

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• International System of Units
• Newton’s axioms, forces, potential, equations of motion
• Dynamics: energy momentum, angular momentum

Technology Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420107

Industrial Business Management 1

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction to business management
• Corporate forms (differences from a business management perspective)
• Financing (excluding export)
• External accounting and operative controlling
• Balance sheet (content and understanding)
• Ratio analysis

Technology Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420108

Study and Work Techniques

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Self-organisation
• Learning and study techniques
• Learning activities
• Dealing with stress
• Team work

Applied Computer Science 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420204

Computer Science and Programming 2

7.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

Programming language C
• structures
• type definitions
• file I/O
• modular programming
• dynamically allocated data structures

Algorithms and data structures:
• resource usage (memory, runtime)
• basic data structures
• sorting algorithms
• search algorithms
• tree structures
• programming methods

Applied Computer Science 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420205

Digital Systems

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Numeric systems and Boolean algebra and their mathematical laws
• Basic combinatorial and sequential circuits at gate level
• Introduction to a hardware description language
• Simple application circuits
• Finite state machines

Applied Electrical Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420201

Electrical Engineering 1

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• stationary flow field
• electrostatic field
• magnetostatic field
• law of induction
• parameters for variable currents and voltages
• sinusoidal currents and voltages
• alternating current networks
• three phase networks

Applied Electrical Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420203

Electronic Components

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Resistance
• Capacitor
• Coil
• Semiconductor
• pn junction
• Semiconductor diode

Applied Electrical Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420202

Measurement Engineering 1

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Statistics, calibration, error propagation, Gaussian and Student’s distribution
• Measurement of direct quantities, principles of moving-coil meters and moving-iron meter
• Measurement circuits (bridge circuit)
• Resistance measurement, principle of voltage correct vs. current correct measurements
• Digital data acquisition (errors), differences between digital and analog measurement instruments
• Temperature measurement

Fundamentals of Science 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420206

Mathematical Methods of Electrical Engineering 2

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Integration
• Ordinary first and second order differential equations
• Probability and statistics

Technology Management 2 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 220420208

Business Law

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Principles of law / stages of the legal system
• Fundamentals of European law
• Fundamentals of commercial law
• Fundamentals of partnership law
• Fundamentals of captial company law
• Fundamentals of competition law
• Fundamentals of contract law
• Fundamentals of intellectual property law

Technology Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420207

Industrial Business Management 2

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Cost effectiveness analysis
• Production and cost theory
• Cost accounting and costing: cost type, cost centre, cost object accounting
• Absorption costing vs. direct costing
• Break-even analysis
• Standard costing and variance analysis

Applied Electrical Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420301

Electrical Engineering 2

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Resonance circuits
• Locus diagrams
• Bode diagrams
• Fourier series and analysis of non-sinusoidal periodic signals
• Fourier transform and signal analysis
• Laplace transform and analysis of switching operations in electrical networks

Applied Electrical Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420302

Measurement Engineering 2

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Measurement of alternating quantities (rms value etc.)
• Power measurement
• Measurement circuits (measurement bridge)
• Capacitance, inductance
• Working principle of analog instruments
• Oscilloscope, analog and digital, Shannon’s sampling theorem
• Basic types of analog-to-digital converters
• Statistical noise, quantisation noise of ideal analog-to-digital converter

Control Engineering and Electric Drives | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420304

Control Engineering and Electric Drives

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• DC-DC and DC-AC converters
• Operazion of DC, synchronous and asynchronous motors
• Speed-controlled operation of electric motors
• Fundamentals of control engineering
• Modelling, simulation and control system analysis of an example drive
• Computer-based simulation and controller design

Embedded Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420305

Embedded Systems

8.00

ECTS

6.00

SWS

• Fundamentals of microprocessors and microcontrollers
• 16-bit vs. 32-bit controller
• Structure and functional principle of a microcontroller family (ALU, clock generation, debug interface)
• Overview of an instruction set of a microcontroller family
• Peripheral modules of microcontrollers (I/O ports, timer with capture/compare units, real time clock, serial interfaces, ADC12, DAC12, DMA, hardware multiplier, LCD etc.)
• Memory busses and memory drivers (multiplexed, demultiplexed bus, bus timing, wait states)
• Memory structure and functional principle (SRAM, SDRAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, flash)
• Serial interfaces (UART, IrDa, SPI, Microwire, One Wire, I2C, SPORT, USB)

Semiconductor Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420303

Semiconductor Technology

6.00

ECTS

5.00

SWS

• Semiconductor diodes and circuit examples
• Bipolar transistors and basic circuits
• Field-effect transistors and basic circuits
• HF behaviour of basic transistor circuits
• Differential amplifiers
• Push-pull amplifiers

Technology Management 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420306

Communication and Team Training

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Fundamentals of human communication
• Communication in different situations
• Gestalt theory, Gestalt therapy, systemic therapy, group dynamics and NLP

Technology Management 3 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420307

General English

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Enhancement of communication skills and oral expression through communication-oriented language training based on situations and texts from business and engineering
• Extension of vocabulary (based on general and technical texts), repetition and consolidation of selected grammar content
• Training of reading comprehension using authentic materials (technical texts/manuals/memos/reports)
• Introduction to communication strategies in the workplace: phone conversations, correspondence (e-mails, business letters, fax), mini-meetings, mastering everyday situations at work in a foreign language (answering questions, giving explanations/instructions/descriptions)

Communication Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420403

Communication Technology

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Information theory
• Signals and spectra, characteristics and measurement of signals with information content
• Electronic components
• Characteristics of transmission channels
• Transmission media (cable, radio, near-field communication, infrared and optical communication)
• Modulation techniques (analog, digital)
• Error detection and error correction (ARQ, FEC)
• Transmission techniques (narrow band, multicarrier OFDM, spread spectrum methods)
• Architectures for transmitters and receivers
• Examples of technical systems

Design and Test of Electronic Devices | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420402

Design and Test of Electronic Devices

7.00

ECTS

6.00

SWS

• Schematic diagram entry
• Geometry definition
• Component library
• Parts list
• Layout, design rules
• Creation of Gerber files
• Practical introduction to a CAD system through input and layout of a simple circuit
• placement and operation of PCBs
• Computer-based data acquisition and processing
• Development of measurement applications

Embedded Computing 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420404

Embedded Computing 1

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Fundamentals of operating systems
• Memory, process and device management
• Real time operating systems
• Software development processes
• Source code and configuration management
• Quality assurance
• Fundamentals of object-oriented programming
• Data encapsulation through classes and inheritance
• Objects with their characteristics and methods

Modultitel Englisch | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420401

Analog Signal Processing

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Structure and characteristics of operational amplifiers
• Basic operational amplifier circuits and applications
• Active filters
• Linear voltage regulators
• Analog-digital and digital-analog converters

Technology Management 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420406

Professional English

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Programme and career-specific topics
• Extension of technical vocabulary; training of reading comprehension using authentic materials (technical texts/manuals/memos/reports)
• Extension of communication strategies in the workplace: correspondence (letter of application, curriculum vitae), structure and process descriptions, mini-presentations and mini-meetings

Technology Management 4 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420405

Project Management

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Project definition, project types, project orientation, project management approach
• Project scoping and project context analysis
• Roles within a project, demands on project manager and team members
• Performance planning using a work breakdown structure
• Time scheduling
• Resource and cost planning
• Project manual

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420407

Data Engineering for IoT

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction to data formats for IoT data acquisition and processing (e.g. CSV, JSON, XML)
• Use of SQL databases
• Basics of data processing
• Data visualisation

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420408

Introduction to Machine Learning

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Machine learning: introduction and theory
• Machine learning as a sub-discipline of artificial intelligence
• Autonomous learning of patterns and relationships from existing datasets
• Supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning
• Deep learning, a special form of machine learning

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420410

Programmable Logic Controllers

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction to automation engineering
• Structure and functioning principles of PLC systems
• IEC61131
• Structure of sequence control systems
• Error analysis
• Programming of PLC systems
• Integration of analog and digital inputs and outputs
• Working with function libraries

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420409

Sensors

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Function and structure of sensors, measurement chain
• Calibration, sensitivity, accuracy, error estimation and propagation, measurement uncertainties
• Electrical measurement of non-electric quantities (force, pressure, temperature, distance, filling level, flow rate, humidity)
• Imaging sensors • Noise suppression
• Condition monitoring of technical systems

Applied Signal Processing | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420502

Applied Signal Processing

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Sampling and reconstruction of continuous-time signals
• Characteristics of discrete-time systems
• Impulse response, difference equation and transfer function
• Discrete-time filter design
• Analysis of discrete-time signals in the time and the frequency domain
• Discrete-time stochastic processes

Electronics and Computer Engineering Project | Project Thesis (PA) | Coursecode: 220420504

Electronics and Computer Engineering Project

7.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Students have to solve a technical problem relevant to their level of study in a team under supervision

Embedded Computing 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420503

Embedded Computing 2

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Object-oriented software design
• Polymorphism and class design
• Exception handling
• Concurrency
• Use of class libraries
• Templates and template

Model-Based Design | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420501

Model-Based Design

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Introduction to model-based software development
• Numerical simulation
• Modelling
• Development of discrete-time functions
• Test (verification, validation)
• Finite-state machines
• Automatic code generation
• Graphical user interfaces
• Data management in software applications
• Communication between processes
• Distributed applications

Technology Management 5 | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 220420505

Quality Management

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Definition of quality
• Total Quality Management
• Quality management systems
• Statistical methods in quality management
• Ensuring product quality
• Models of development processes
• Quality management in electronics

Technology Management 5 | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420506

Technical Writing

2.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Engineering and IT terminology (semantic, orthographic and grammar phenomena in documentation)
• Target group oriented writing (comprehensibility, style, vocabulary)
• Readability and comprehensibility (readability formulas, Hamburg comprehensibility model)
• Standardising format and language using templates
• Design, typography, layout
• Information graphics, technical illustration

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420507

Introduction to Microelectronics

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Technology of integrated circuits
• Packaging of integrated circuits
• CMOS processes and techniques
• Bipolar processes, BiCMOS process
• Design methods for integrated circuits
• Basic design rules for integrated circuits
• Design and layout of digital gates in CMOS

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420508

Mobile Robots

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Concepts and technology of mobile robotics
• Motion control sensors
• Probabilistic localisation
• Scanning of a task at known position
• Path and motion planning
• Simultaneous planning and response to path changes
• High-speed navigation through a maze

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420509

Prototyping and Device Assembling

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction to 3D printing, materials, processing, design
• Sustainable design of electronic assemblies (in terms of durability and maintainability)
• Selection of appropriate connectors for communication interfaces
• Fundamentals of power supplies and their dimensioning
• Installation and assembly of components into a device
• Integration of pre-fabricated assemblies

Elective Subjects | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 220420510

Security and Hacking

2.50

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Applied cryptography (pseudorandom number generators, message digest, message authentication code, symmetric encryption, asymmetric encryption, digital signatures, digital certificates, transport layer security)
• Reverse engineering
• Secure software development lifecycle

Bachelor Thesis | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: 220420602

Bachelor Thesis

13.00

ECTS

0.33

SWS

Students have to solve a technical problem relevant to their level of study under supervision.

Bachelor Thesis | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 220420603

Bachelor Thesis Seminar

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Planning of the necessary work steps, time and resources
• Scientific analysis f a subject-specific problem

Bachelor Thesis | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: 220420604

Bachelor’s examination

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

The board examination is carried out in accordance with the requirements for final examinations at FH Bachelor’s degree programmes pursuant to FHStG as amended.

Internship | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 220420601

Internship

14.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

Students have to solve technical tasks in an industrial environment