Industrial Mechatronics

Basics of Production Engineering | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210861104

Language of instruction German

Materials Science

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Typical production facilities and their technical equipment • Structure and function of machine tools • Assembly of components and modules • Corrosion and corrosion protection • Flexible manufacturing solutions • Casting • Rolling • Heat treatment • Plastics processing • PCB manufacturing and assembly • Semiconductor manufacturing

Basics of Production Engineering | Lecture (VO) | Coursecode: 210861105

Language of instruction German

Production Engineering

3.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Structure of materials • Atoms, atomic bond, crystals, defects • Multi-phase substances, alloys Properties of materials • Mechanical-technological properties • Electrical properties • Physical and chemical properties Metal materials • Pure metals • Metal alloys • Non-ferrous metals (heavy and light metals) Polymer materials • Thermoplastic, thermoset and elastomer materials Glass and ceramic materials • Oxide-ceramic materials • Glass materials and glass ceramic materials, Composite materials • Fibre-reinforced materials • Hard metals and cermets • Polymer composites Semiconductors • Pure semiconductors • Doping

Computer Engineering | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861109

Language of instruction German

Computer Engineering

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Introduction • Number systems and number representation • Data types in programming • Boolean algebra, gate, flip-flop, memory, • Structure/functioning of PCs and microcontrollers • Computer architectures • Peripherals of PCs and microcontrollers Programming in C • Coding style • Documentation • Operators • Control structures • Boolean expressions • Functions • Arrays

Electrical Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861108

Language of instruction German

Electrical Engineering 1

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Electrical charge, electrical current, amperage, voltage, electrical resistance • Batteries, accumulators • Energy and power in electrical networks • Analysis of DC systems • Measurements in DC systems • Electrostatic field, capacitance, capacitor • Magnetic field, law of induction • Inductance, inductor, transformer

Introduction to Mechatronics | Lab practical (LU) | Coursecode: 210861102

Language of instruction German

Basic Practical in Mechatronics

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Practical exercises using mechatronic construction kits

Introduction to Mechatronics | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210861101

Language of instruction German

Introduction to Mechatronics

1.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Tasks and interaction of the individual branches of mechatronics • Mechatronics in production processes • System design in mechatronics

Mathematics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861103

Language of instruction German

Mathematics 1

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Linear algebra • Vectors • Matrices • Determinants • Linear equation systems Complex analysis • Complex numbers • Complex analytical functions Differential calculus • Derivatives • Taylor series • Curve sketching Integral calculus

Mechanics and Design 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861106

Language of instruction German

Engineering Drawing

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Basic terms and axioms of statics of rigid bodies • Equilibrium in statics • Friction • Determining the centre of gravity of lines and planes • Equilibrium conditions for the planar force system • Statics of plane structures • Statics of plane trusses • Internal forces and moments in structures

Mechanics and Design 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861107

Language of instruction German

Statics

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Engineering drawings as sources of information in the production process • Basics and structure of standard-compliant engineering drawings • Representation of objects in engineering drawings (ISO projection methods), sectional view etc. • Dimensioning and layout of engineering drawings and standard-compliant simplified representations   of e.g. threads, standard parts etc. • Independent creation of a design drawing for a specific task • Creation of virtual 3D components • Structure of assembly models based on 3D components • Bottom-up and top-down assembly strategies • Derivation of engineering drawings from 3D component models and 3D assembly models

Electrical Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861204

Language of instruction German

Electrical Engineering 2

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Characteristics of sinusoidal alternating voltages • Analysis of AC systems • Three-phase power systems • Energy supply • Oscillating circuits • Switching operations

Industrial Technology Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861207

Language of instruction German

Industrial Business Management

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

Industrial Technology Management 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861208

Language of instruction German

Project Management

2.00

ECTS

2.00

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 • Project controlling

Mathematics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861201

Language of instruction German

Mathematics 2

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Common differential equations (simple differential equations) • Numerical solutions • Probability • Statistics

Measurement and Sensor Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861205

Language of instruction German

Measurement and Sensor Technology

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Analogous and digital measuring instruments • A/D conversion and quantisation • Measurement errors • Measuring electrical parameters • Sensors and measurement chain • Measuring temperature, length/angle, speed (rpm), pressure/force, flow rate,   fill level, acceleration

Mechanics and Design 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861203

Language of instruction German

Machine Elements and Design

3.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• General engineering design principles • Design of joining techniques in mechanical engineering (adhesive, soldering,   welding, riveting, bolt and screw connections) • Design and calculation of axles and shafts • Rolling element bearings and bearing units design • Plain bearings • Elements of shaft and hub joints • Gears • Automated creation of bills of materials and cut list tables based on assembly   models

Mechanics and Design 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861202

Language of instruction German

Strength of Materials

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Tensile and compressive stress • Bending stress on straight and slightly curved rods • Shear stress on straight and slightly curved rods • Torsional stress on circular cylindrical rod cross-sections • Deformation under tensile and compressive stress and bending • Deformation under torsional and shear stress

Programming | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861206

Language of instruction German

Programming

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Modular programming • Design patterns • Data structures, algorithms • Operating systems • GUI programming • Version management

Control Engineering 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861305

Language of instruction German

Control Engineering 1

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Structure and functional principle of SPS systems • IEC61131 • Structure of sequence control systems • Error analysis • Programming of SPS systems • Integration of analog and digital inputs and outputs • Working with function libraries

Dynamics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861301

Language of instruction German

Dynamics

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Kinematics of the mass point • Reference system, relative motion and point mass • Straight motion of the point • Curvilinear plane trajectory of the point Kinematics of the rigid body • Basic forms of motion of rigid bodies • Plane motion of rigid bodies Kinetics of the mass point • Newton’s axioms and laws • D’Alembert’s principle • Principle of linear momentum and impacts • Resistance to motion and friction • Work, energy and power Kinetics of general motion • Moment of inertia; inertial axes; Steiner’s theorem • Angular momentum and principle of angular momentum • Mechanical vibrations • Undamped and damped pendulum

Electronics 1 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861304

Language of instruction German

Electronics 1

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• PN junction, diode, simple basic circuits • Transistor, simple basic circuits • Transistor basics • Transistor as switch • Gate logic, logic families • Basic logical functions, binary equations (De Morgan, KV map) • Logic inputs, outputs, logic level • Flip-flop • Adder and counter • (De-)multiplexer • Encoder (priority, /segment, BCD, Gray) • Programmable logic (CPLD, FPGA)

General English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210861306

Language of instruction German, English

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)

Internship 1 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210861307

Language of instruction German

Internship 1

6.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Reflection on internship phase 1 • Discussion of developed training plans • Visualisation, presentation, planning reports • Assessment of presentation, decision-maker training • Writing of brief scientific reports • Implementation and practical application of the acquired theoretical knowledge in the training company • Active participation in value adding processes in project teams and independent work on tasks within  ; ;the company • Documentation of the work carried out and tasks completed • Definition and development of personal fields of expertise and interests based on relevant modular  ; ;reports

Thermal Processes and Fluid Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861303

Language of instruction German

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Fluids and fluid properties • Basics of fluid mechanics • Structure of hydraulic and pneumatic systems • Components: pumps, compressor, valves, cylinders, hydraulic motors, accumulators, lines, etc. • Interaction of hydraulics/pneumatics with SPS

Thermal Processes and Fluid Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861302

Language of instruction German

Thermal Processes

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Thermodynamic properties and quantities • State equations of ideal gases • First law of thermodynamics • Second law of thermodynamics • State changes of ideal gases • State changes of real gases • State quantities and state changes of gas and gas-vapour mixtures • Mechanisms of heat transfer • Cycle processes and thermal machines • Thermal power plants • Thermodynamics of heating and cooling

Control Engineering 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861403

Language of instruction German

Control Engineering 2

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Design of control systems • Software structures for control systems • Integration of sensors and analysis of sensor data • Control of electric drives • Control and visualisation of process data using HMIs

Electric Drives | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861402

Language of instruction German

Electric Drives

5.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• DC motor • Synchronous motor • Asynchronous motor • BLDC motor • Stepper motor • Servo motor as controlled drive • Gear • Linear motor/linear drives • Motor/load interaction

Electronics 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861401

Language of instruction German

Electronics 2

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Basic analog transistor circuits • Fundamentals and basic circuits with operational amplifiers • Active filters • A/D, D/A converters

Internship 2 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210861407

Language of instruction German

Internship 2

6.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Reflection on internship phase 2 • Discussion of developed training plans • Visualisation, presentation, planning reports • Assessment of presentation, decision-maker training • Writing of brief scientific reports • Implementation and practical application of the acquired theoretical knowledge in the  ; ;training company • Active participation in value adding processes in project teams and independent work on  ; ;industrial tasks • Documentation of the work carried out and tasks completed • Definition and development of personal fields of expertise and interests based on relevant  ; ;modular reports

Measurement data acquisition and visualization | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861405

Language of instruction German

Measurement data acquisition and visualization

2.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

Kompetenzerwerb Absolvent:innen – können per Software auf Hardwaremodule wie Messgeräte, Microcontroller,   Datenerfassungsgeräte u. Webservices zugreifen, um Daten zu   erfassen, – kennen Methoden, um Daten geeignet zu visualisieren u. können diese anwenden, – kennen geeignete Architekturen, um eine Software zum Logging u. zur   Visualisierung von Daten zu entwerfen u. umzusetzen, – können die Vorteile u. Nachteile der graf. Programmierung beurteilen

Microcontroller Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861404

Language of instruction German

Microcontroller Systems

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Structure and peripherals of microcontrollers • Serial interfaces • Memory • Programming • Stepping motor controller

Professional English | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210861406

Language of instruction German

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, CV), structure and process descriptions, mini-presentations  ; ;and mini-meetings

Computer-Aided Manufacturing | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861503

Language of instruction German

Computer-Aided Manufacturing

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Introduction to NC technology: – Principle of CNC machines – Programming of machine tools – Calculation of geometry data in NC controllers • Position control of machine tools: – Control structures – Influencing variables in machine tool position control – Control loop induced position errors – Adaptive control systems for machine tools • Application of NC programming systems • CAD/CAM coupling in production • Data structures and data exchange in CAD and CAM applications • DNC operation of production equipment • Computer networks in production processes • Connection to ERP and PPS • Tool and workpiece management in integrated manufacturing execution systems

Control Engineering | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861504

Language of instruction German

Control Engineering

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

• Open-loop and closed-loop control • Function of control loops • Stability • Switching controller • PID controller (function, parametrisation, auto-tuning) • Feedforward control • System and controller simulation • Practical application with hydraulics/pneumatics and SPS

Industrial Communication Technology | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861502

Language of instruction German

Industrial Communication Technology

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Requirements for industrial communication systems • ISO/OSI model • Data transmission, error detection • Access methods • Bus architectures/topologies • Transport media • Fieldbusses (Profibus, CAN, Industrial Ethernet, …) • Wireless communication systems • Remaining bus simulation • Connection to MES, ERP and PPS systems

Industrial Technology Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861505

Language of instruction German

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 company law • Fundamentals of competition law • Fundamentals of contract law • Fundamentals of intellectual property law

Industrial Technology Management 2 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861506

Language of instruction German

Investment Appraisal

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Cost-benefit analysis • Production and cost theory • Cost accounting and calculation: • cost types, cost centres, cost unit accounting • Absorption versus direct costing • Break-even analysis • Standard costing and deviation analysis

Industrial Technology Management 3 | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861507

Language of instruction German

Requirements and Quality Management

3.00

ECTS

2.00

SWS

• Tasks of requirements management • Requirements/technical specifications • Requirements documentation • Development process models • Definition of quality • Total Quality Management • Quality management systems • Statistical methods in quality management • Ensuring product quality

Internship 3 | Practical (PR) | Coursecode: 210861508

Language of instruction German

Internship 3

6.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

• Reflection on internship phase 3 • Discussion of developed training plans • Visualisation, presentation, planning reports • Assessment of presentation, decision-maker training • Writing of brief scientific reports • Implementation and practical application of the acquired theoretical knowledge  ; ;in the training company • Active participation in value adding processes in project teams and  ; ;independent work on tasks within the company • Documentation of the work carried out and tasks completed • Definition and development of personal fields of expertise and interests based  ; ;on relevant modular reports

Power Electronics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861501

Language of instruction German

Power Electronics

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Application of power electronics, efficiency • Components of power electronics • Linear regulators • DC/DC converters: buck, boost, buck-boost • Half and full-bridge drivers • Rectifiers • Inverters • Isolated converters

Bachelor's Thesis and Bachelor's Examination | Modul/Final Examination (FA) | Coursecode: 210861605

Language of instruction German

Bachelor's Examination

2.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

• Students are required to solve a technical problem relevant to their level of   study under supervision in the training company.

Bachelor's Thesis and Bachelor's Examination | Bachelor's Thesis (BA) | Coursecode: 210861604

Language of instruction German

Bachelor's Thesis

13.00

ECTS

0.00

SWS

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

Bachelor's Thesis and Bachelor's Examination | Seminar (SE) | Coursecode: 210861603

Language of instruction German

Bachelor's Thesis Seminar

2.00

ECTS

1.00

SWS

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

Mechatronics Lab | Lab practical (LU) | Coursecode: 210861602

Language of instruction German

Mechatronics Lab

5.00

ECTS

4.00

SWS

Design, implementation and commissioning of an industrial mechatronic system: • Analysis of requirements • Implementation of relevant standards (Machinery Directive, etc.) • System development • Commissioning • Documentation

Simulation of Mechatronic Systems | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861601

Language of instruction German

Simulation of Mechatronic Systems

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Simulation in the design of mechatronic systems • Machine simulation • Process simulation • Model-based development • Virtual commissioning • Analysis of mechatronic systems

Industrial Image Processing | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861607

Language of instruction German

Industrial Image Processing

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Introduction, fundamentals and structure of industrial image processing   systems • Image capture and illumination • Image pre-processing • Position detection • Segmentation • Workpiece identification • Deployment of modern image processing systems and necessary infrastructure

Robotics | Lecture/Practical (IL) | Coursecode: 210861606

Language of instruction German

Robotics

4.00

ECTS

3.00

SWS

• Introduction, fundamentals and structure of modern industrial robot systems • Kinematic structure, design, drive and control systems of modern industrial  ; ;robots • Characteristics, opportunities and limits of modern industrial robot systems • Comparison of conventional robot systems and collaborative robot systems based  ; ;on production and assembly tasks • Deployment of modern industrial robot systems and necessary infrastructure