Curriculum

Information Technology

The students:
- know and can professionally use the essential elements of a modern computer-aided engineering workplace: workplace computer, current interfaces, operating system, network (especially Internet and WLAN).
- have an understanding of how a computer works and how tasks are prepared (structured) for computer processing (flowcharts, data models)
- have basic understanding of data and their structure as well as application of databases in companies
- learn the basic elements of programming languages of an object-oriented high-level language.
- understand the necessity of IT security in companies and on the Internet as well as the legal basis behind it.
- know standard software tools commonly used in technology as well as the basic process of software development

Programming 2

The students:
- have detailed knowledge in an object-oriented high-level language (e.g. C++, C#, Python, ...).
- know the principles of object orientation and can apply common software design patterns.

Information Technology

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
• History of computer science, terms of computer science • Basics of hardware, software, networks and security • Understanding of simple algorithms and data structures • Programming basics - variables, control structures, • First introduction to software engineering • Organization of data • Awareness of IT security and IT law • Creation of professional documents according to scientific publication templates • Creation of simple procedural programs • Creation of simple calculations as well as diagrams for the visualization of data with standard software

Information Technology

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
See INF1LE Lecture

Programming C++

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	4
type of examination	continuous assessment
• Object-oriented programming: Simple structures and classes • Inheritance • Interfaces • Abstract base classes • Use of standard classes for character processing and file handling • Generic programming (Generics) • Model-View-Controller/Presenter Pattern • Event processing / programming with delegates • Introduction to programming graphical user interfaces (typical Windows programs, web interfaces, ...)

Students learn to solve a problem as part of a team, with an emphasis on self-organization within a team.

They develop their own work package within a specific project.

Students are responsible for their own specific task.

They learn to apply the knowledge, skills and tools they have acquired in the professional field.

Students learn to communicate results and discuss problem solving approaches.

They learn to structure problems and find solutions.

They are able to think cross-disciplinary.

They learn to take responsibility.

Project Management

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Project management as business process • project manual • methods to manage projects o methods for the project start  project framework and context  design of the project organization  project planning o project coordination o project controlling o project marketing o project crises o project end • Survey on project based organizations Project management software tools for the items mentioned above.

Printed Circuit Board Design

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Components and techniques for modern printed circuit boards Lay outing of electronic circuits Manufacturing of printed circuit boards Mounting technologies Soldering technologies EMC and EMI concepts Components for connecting, indicating, interacting and housing

Project

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	4
type of examination	continuous assessment
Taking over a occupational relevant problem with a strong focus on research and / or development. Identifying his own working package in agreement with the team members. Structuring the problem. Solving the problem. Assess the solution with respect to plausibility in the team. Present and discuss solutions and results. Write a final report. The work will be performed under the super vision of a lecturer with an expertise in the task relevant scientific field.

The students solve a problem out of the occupational field mainly self organized.and gain industry insights.
The project work is done preferable in a company or a research team.
Studnets are able to find their own solutions by means of their knowledge, skills, and tools and the available literature.
They analyse results by themselves.
They discuss their findings with their company and university supervisors.

Internship

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Internship
ECTS	15
type of examination	continuous assessment
Solving a relevant problem out of the occupational field on an advanced level.

Solving a relevant problem out of the occupational field on an advanced level and submiting a final thesis

Bachelor Exam

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Final Exam
ECTS	1
type of examination	oral examination
1. Presentation of the bachelor thesis. 2. Examination discussion that addresses the cross- connections of the topic of the Bachelor's thesis to the relevant subjects (Subject 1) of the curriculum. 3. Examination discussion on other contents relevant to the curriculum (Subject 2).

Bachelor Thesis

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Project
ECTS	8
type of examination	continuous assessment

Basics of Scientific Work

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	1
type of examination	written examination
Developing of a hypothesis Designing of experiments Analyzing and interpretation of experimental results Discussing and concluding Structuring of text Principles of scientific writing Literature work and correct citations

Students gain a general overview of business economics.
They have an idea of how to read and interpret financial statements, calculate cost rates and cost estimates.
They are able to calculate contribution margins and apply the results to various business decisions (such as break-even point, product line decisions, make-or-buy decisions, ...).
They have the basic knowledge to carry out elementary cost planning and target/actual comparisons.

Business and Economics

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
• Introduction to business economics • Legal form of companies • Formation of companies • Bankruptcy • Core processes of a company • Accounting and balancing • Fundamentals of costing (cost distribution sheet, calculation) • Profitability calculation • Investment calculation • Based on examples out of the field electrical engineering, such as service costs of facilities. Please note: Attending the lecture is only possible, if a student is also attending the skills practice

Business and Economics

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See BUS5LE Lecture

The students have an overview of national and international property rights. They understand the system of the international patent classification and the different types of property right documents.
They know which possibilities exist to review existing material on property rights and understand the principle structure of patents. An overview on international contracts and the possible collaboration with patent agents will also be given.
The students understand the reasons for standardisation and know who are the key actors and interested parties in this field (standardising and certifying bodies, enterprises, public authorities, research communities and consumers). They also understand the role and legal effect of standards and have an overview of various types and levels of standards. They are familiar with the rules for structuring and drafting standards.
Furthermore, students are able to search for and access standards using the relevant research techniques and electronic databases. They are also able to locate and use standardised terminologies such as the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (Electropedia).

Patents and Standardisation

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
- Searching for, accessing and working with existing patents and standards - Fundamentals of the Management of Property Rights including:  Registration of property rights and patents  Contracts and legal disputes  Inventions of employees - Fundamentals of Standards, including:  Products of standardizations  Actors in standardisations - National, regional and international standards - What is a patent/standard? - Granting of patents/standardisation as a process - Products of and actors in standardisation - Actors involved in the granting of patents

The students have practice oriented basic knowledge of the fundamentals of business related legal aspects. They know about the principles of the Austrian „Elektrotechnikgesetz“ and its link to the ÖNORM EN 50110-1 „Operation of electrical installations“. They know about the duties of a qualified person as well the basic industrial safety principles.

Statutory Directives for Electrical Engineering

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
Business and corporate law Contract law Trade law Competition law Labour law and social law All topics above with special respect to electrical engineering

SSK 1 (WS):
The students are able to have constructive and solution orientated conversations with different communication partners (colleagues, internal and external clients). They are aware of their own cultural background and can reflect about cultural differences in their multi-national classroom setting. They can successfully communicate with people from many different countries and know tools to continue developing their own intercultural competence.

SSK 2 (SS):
The students are able to successfully plan, design, and carry out professional presentations.They are able to reflect and continuously improve their own presentation style.

Communication with intercultural aspects

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	1,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
Communication theory basics (e.g. Paul Watzlawick, Schulz von Thun). Significance of perception within communication (e.g. perception filters, canals, distortion). Basics of intercultural communication and development of intercultural key competences. Reflection of personal cultural identity, social roles and behavior patterns and expectations. Guide lines for constructive feedback; Development of a team spirit in the group. Defining rules and needs for a successful collaboration in the team.

Presentation Techniques

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	1,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
Different types and objectives of presentations, Advantages and disadvantages of different presentation media, Rules of visualization, Significance of eye contact, gesture/facial expression/habitus linguistic and paralinguistic aspects for the success of presentations; Adapting to different presentation settings; Constructive methods to deal with stress and nervousness Video training

The students understand cultural differences at the workplace in different countries and are able to analyse their own behavior for culturally “sensitive” areas. They can apply the knowledge about cultural differences to enhance successful communication in international teams.
The students knows how to write a professional CV and are prepared for job interviews in Austria and other countries.
The students have an overview over the legal situation for working in Austria and are capable to seek an internship or job and prepare the necessary steps for residence and work permits.

Intercultural Competence for the Workplace

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	1,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
Writing a professional CV and application documents, Job application process in Austria vs. other countries, Training for job interviews, Legal aspects of working in Austria: residence permits, work permits, basic labor law, Cultural differences in the workplace; the implicit rules of how to be successful at work, Collaboration in international teams, Intercultural communication training: face-to-face, telephone and written correspondence

The students are able to identify the most important elements of a team developing process.
They know how to direct the process according to the noticed needs and abilities of the other team members.
They are qualified to analyse rising problems and find a suitable solution in order to achieve an effective result.
The students are able to notice, analyse and solve conflicts in reference to themselves and their (working-) context. Furthermore they have the ability to evaluate the level of conflicts and set appropriate measures.
They are able to use the conflict methods to clarify the different points of views and find appropriate solutions.
They start to realise the range of possibilities and limits of their own behavior and actions.

Teamwork and Conflict Management

semester	6
type	compulsory course / Seminar
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
Advantages and disadvantages of teamwork, Conditions for effective teamwork, Characteristics of a team (e.g. group cohesion, norms, psychological phe-nomenon, etc.), Phases of team development (e.g. Blanchard, Tuckman, team clock from Francis/Young, etc.), Roles within a team (e.g. Schindler, Belbin, etc.,) Analysis of process within the teamwork and special aspects of intercultural teamwork, Development of conflict management competence with intercultural as-pects, Escalation levels of conflicts and intervention possibilities, Analysis and reflection of precise conflict situations, Who do I lead a constructive conflict conversation? Measures and strategies in conflict prevention within the individual, team- and organization level, Constructive thinking concerning personal offences, “survival strategy” by non-solvable conflicts

The students learn the basics of modern control systems with special emphasis on electrical energy supply and drive control.
They are able to develop / dimension control solutions for the above-mentioned applications.
The students are able to select the correct controller and optimise it for stable and fast control behaviour
They are able to identify and model the controlled system
Students will be able to implement control systems using data acquisition systems and scientific computer software (e.g. MATLAB and MATLAB SIMULINK).

Control Engineering

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	4
type of examination	written examination
Fundamental control and steering concepts State space models Meaning of characteristic terms such as • control loop • steady state deviation Identification of the controlled system and modeling Controller design Stability assessment e.g. • graphical (locus) methods • mathematical methods Special applications • electrical cars and drives • power control in energy systems (p(u), q(u)) • grid stability Analog and digital controllers Application of a data acquisition software

Control Engineering

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	3
type of examination	continuous assessment
See CEN5LE Lecture

Students understand topologies and the interaction of single components in electrical systems for power supply.
They understand the function, the characteristic parameter and design aspects of the single components e.g.
- switches
o short circuit interrupter
o insulation switch
-cables
- overhead lines
- surge protection devices
- transformers
- fuses
- storage systems of an electrical grid.

Students have a knowledge about maintenance, condition monitoring and protection aspects.
They are able to select the right components and combine them at given boundary conditions.
They understand standardized tests and statutory directives.

Components of Electrical Systems

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	5
type of examination	written examination
Function, characteristic parameter and design aspects operational elements for electrical power systems e.g. • switches o short circuit interrupter o insulation switch o electrical arcs and arc distinguishing o hybrid switching • special protection switches o circuit breaker o fault current interrupter o arc fault current interrupter • cables • overhead lines • surge protection devices • transformers • bushings and joints • storage systems e.g. o Batteries o hydrogen based systems o flywheel systems o superconductive systems Maintenance, condition monitoring (and diagnostics), and protection aspects for these components Insulation coordination Select the right components and combine them at given boundary conditions Special operational behavior of the components Standardized tests and statutory directives. For all the topics above a special respect should be given to energy efficiency and environmental impacts.

Components of Electrical Systems

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	1,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
See CES4LE Lecture

Components of Electrical Systems

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
See CES4LE Lecture

The students understand the fundamental principles of electrical machines with focus on the DC machine and the induction machine.
Students are able to model, dimensioning, and design electrical machines by means of analytical methods.
They know the operational behavior of electrical machines connected to a load and the importance of the speed-torque characteristics.
Understanding is derived of Q-points and run-up-behavior and behavior under different load conditions.

Electrical Machines 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Fundamentals of rotating electrical machines • DC machine • Induction machine • Equivalent circuits, phasor diagrams, speed-torque characteristics • energy, power, force, torque and the density of these parameter • energy efficiency and power loss mechanisms • Power flow calculations • Power measurements

Electrical Machines 1

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EMA3LE Lecture

Students understand the operational aspects of electrical machines for electrical energy engineering.
They know how to dimensioning them for specific applications.
Students know and understand diagnostic methods for maintenance planning.
They are able to interconnect the electrical machines with other disciplines like math, modeling and control engineering, and are able to derive models for model based design and to setup experiments within software tools like Simulink. They know the most important driving principles of electrical drives.

Electrical Machines 2

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Completing the different families of electrical drives with the synchronous machine and the stepper motors Operational behavior of electrical machines • system feedback • transient behavior and modeling e.g. from physical modelling to state-space representation to Laplace transfer functions • load steps • V/f Method • FOC • Power electronics driver (Full-bridge / 6-pack inverter) • Space vector modulation

Electrical Machines 2

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EMA4LE Lecture

Students know the operational and maintenance aspect of modern power grids with special respect to smart grid technology.
They know about protection measures with respect to failures.
Students get a rough overview on IT security aspects.
They know how the load flow and power quality can be controlled or influenced with respect to generation, demand and specific time frames.
Students know the effect of disadvantageous impacts like unbalanced systems, harmonics and bad power factors.
They know economical effects with respect to operational strategies, safety (IT and protection), maintenance, and implementation of smart grid technology.
Energy efficiency aspects are known.

Electrical Power Grids and Systems

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	5
type of examination	written examination
- Fundamentals of electrical power supply - Voltage levels for electrical power supply and their purpose - Topologies of electrical grids and parts of the grids (like substations) - Control of the load flow and power quality in electrical grids and electrical power supply with special respect to e.g.  time frame  power factor  harmonics  switching activities - Smart grid systems and technology - Special operational situations e.g.  short circuit  switching  synchronization -Special aspects neutral point connection - Protection concepts e.g.  overvoltage, insulation coordination  earth fault current  short circuit - Availability with special respect to maintenance and state dependent maintenance concepts - Monitoring and diagnostic applications - Safety in electrical systems and apparatus  electrical shock  vandalism  hacking - Economical and ecological considerations Please note: Attending the lecture is only possible, if a student is also attending the skills practice.

Electrical Power Grids and Systems

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EPG5LE Lecture Note: Attending the skills practice is only possible, if a student also attends the lecture.

Electrical Power Grids and Systems

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EPG5LE Lecture

Students
- understand the fundamental principles of the methods to gener-ate, distribute and store electricity on an encyclopedic level.
- are familiar with physical-, chemical-, hydraulic- and ther-modynamic processes and able to estimate power and energy yield under specific conditions.
- know typical topologies of power plants.
- understand aspects like available resources, waste treatment and economy of the operation, challenges, advantages / disadvantages and risks should be considered.
- are able to communicate with experts for the design and operation of power plants and electrical power systems.
- have knowledge about the electrical energy situation and technologies used in this field in their home country and can compare it with other countries.
- are able to communicate with experts for the design and operation of power plants.

Powerplants for Electrical Power Generation

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	continuous assessment
• Physical basics - power , energy, … - calculations and estimates • Power plants / technologies / physics / applications - hydro - wind - solar - fossil - nuclear - other resources (e.g. wave energy, geothermal, …) • Storage - technologies - areas of applications • Usage and distribution of electrical energy - general technologies - grid technologies • Basic economic and political considerations with respect to - operational conditions - operational planning - liberalized markets • Resources - utilisation - costs - waste treatment • Specific examples of electrical power systems - new developments - electrical energy situation in a specific country - new technologies and future possible applications

Students know and understand the fundamental physical principles in the field of high voltage engineering.
They know about discharge, partial discharge, and dielectrically breakdown and the usual insulation methods with solid, liquid and gaseous material.
Students know the principles of field grading.
They know how to generate high voltage.
Students know the typical test circuits (surge pulses, high current pulses, partial discharge measurement,...).
They know standardized test pulses and test equipment’s for testing and monitoring of high voltage apparatus.
Students know fundamental design principles.
They know the relevant standards and statutory directives.
Students know about the special safety aspects in high voltage laboratories.
They are able to perform simple design calculations for simple arrangements.

High Voltage Engineering

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Fundamentals of high voltage engineering Fundamentals of dielectric break down in • solid • liquid and • gaseous insulations Lightning effects Field grading mechanisms Creeping currents and measures against creeping currents with special respect to disadvantageous environmental conditions Measurement technology Generation of high voltage and high current High voltage laboratories Standardised pulses and test equipments Essential calculation methods Aspects of monitoring and diagnostics Electrical arcs and arc distinguishing Calculation and dimensioning methods for simple boundary conditions

High Voltage Engineering

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See HVE4LE Lecture

High Voltage Engineering

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See HVE4LE Lecture

Students know the fundamental circuits for specific power electronics converter applications and are able to derive the essential voltage and current shapes from a given power electronics circuit.
They are able work with datasheets and select a proper specific components based on the information given.
They know how to design the heat balancing and handle parasitic inductances, capacitances and resistors.
Students know the essential semiconductor elements and how to operate and protect them for power electronics purposes including the triggering and controlling of these elements.
They are able to calculate the power losses and are able to dimension the heat sink respectively the proper cooling method.

Introduction to Power Electronics

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Semiconductors for power electronics • Types • Content of datasheets • specific 1. operational behavior 2. required protection circuits 3. triggering and switching conditions Fundamental power electronics circuits with focus on Dc-dc conversion. Topologies for power electronics. Power calculation. Heat balance of power electronic systems.

Introduction to Power Electronics

semester	5
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See IPE5LE Lecture

The students know the basics of electrical engineering, starting with the basic physical quantities and correlations and SI units. They master the application of calculation methods and simulation methods on practical examples of direct, alternating and three-phase current technology, as well as for electric and magnetic fields (capacitance, inductance). They are able to independently build circuits, carry out measurements of typical parameters and evaluate these in comparison with calculation and simulation results.

Electrical Engineering 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Representation of physical quantities, SI units, basic quantities in the electric or magnetic field (capacitance, inductance), direct current technology, resistor networks, Kirchhoff's laws, network calculation, equivalent voltage/replacement current source, time-varying quantities, types of time-varying currents and voltages, representation of time-varying quantities. Characteristics of time varying quantities, passive components, general relationships of current, voltage, energy, power on passive components with arbitrary time varying quantities. Alternating current technology, basics of complex alternating current technology, complex calculation, network calculation, reactive power compensation, oscillating circuits, three-phase current technology, floor diagram.

Electrical Engineering 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	3
type of examination	continuous assessment
Calculation of resistance, impedance, DC networks and AC networks. Calculation of simple electromagnetic fields and their effects.

Electrical Engineering 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	4
type of examination	continuous assessment
Loaded and unloaded voltage divider, current and voltage correct measurement, determination of characteristic values of equivalent sources, power and impedance determination on simple AC networks, oscillating circuits, locus curves and bode diagram, high-pass, low-pass, band-pass.

Electrical EngineeringTutorial

semester	1
type	option course/elective program (US) / Tutorial
ECTS	0
type of examination	continuous assessment

Understanding the fundamentals of semiconductors.
Principles and applications of essential semiconductors.
Knowing of fundamental discrete electronically circuits with focus on basic transistor circuits and op amp circuits.
Knowing and applying the fundamental calculation methods for electronic circuits.
Principles to digital logic, Input-Output behavior, boolean math, and logic simplification.
Basic understanding of transient circuit behavior, RC and LR circuits.

Electrical Engineering 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Semiconductor elements (Diode, Transistor, IGBT, Thyristor, Varistor,...) • Physical principles • Characteristics • Operational behavior • Elementary circuits • Protective circuits Basic optoelectronic elements and principles • Photodiode and solar cell Basics electronic circuits • Electronically switches o Protection methods - Free wheel diode • Analog amplifier • Operational amplifier • Constant current circuit Digital circuits

Electrical Engineering 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
See EEN2LE Lecture

Electrical Engineering 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EEN2LE Lecture

Electrical EngineeringTutorial

semester	2
type	option course/elective program (US) / Tutorial
ECTS	0
type of examination	continuous assessment

Load flow and system calculation with special respect to distributed systems, transient situations, unbalanced loads, unsymmetrical loads.
Fundamentals of the electromagnetic field.
Special electromagnetic fields with simple boundary conditions.
Special effects of the electromagnetic fields (e.g. skin effect, wave propagation).
Knowing and applying calculation methods for the problems listed above.

Electrical Engineering 3

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	4
type of examination	written examination
Load flow calculation with matrices Load system feedback Transient system transitions • Switching processes • Short circuit case Unbalanced loads • Zero sequence system • Positive sequence system • Negative sequence system Electromagnetically fields for simple geometries • Magnetically fields o Governing units o Material effects o Induction o Inductance o Simple computational methods • Electrically fields o Governing units o Material effects o Influencing charges o Capacity o Simple computational methods • Electrical flux fields o Governing units o Material effects o Influencing charges o Resistance o Simple computational methods Special aspects of electro magnetically fields • Skin effect • Wave propagation • Screening of EMC with special respect to slow and fast fields In general: aspects of computation of force, power, and energy for electro magnetically fields

Electrical Engineering 3

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EEN3LE Lecture

Electrical Engineering 3

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	1
type of examination	continuous assessment
See EEN3LE Lecture

Students know fundamentals of measurement engineering e.g.
- definition of measurement
- measurement procedures
- error types
- sensor integration concepts (like active and passive sensors, data transfer)
- data acquisition

They know the essential sensors, measuring techniques, and measuring circuits for electrical energy engineering e.g.
- electromagnetic parameter
- temperature
- force, pressure
- flow mechanics
- sound, noise
with special respect to robustness, costs, frequency response, and spatial resolution.

Students know topology and screening effects on EMC and EMI, rsp.
They are able to design EMC robust measurement circuits.

Measurement Engineering for Electrical Energy Systems

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
Fundamentals of measuring techniques  definition of measurement  measurement procedures  measuring error o types of errors and measures  data acquisition  active passive sensor concepts  data integration  concepts of monitoring and diagnostics with respect to condition based maintenance Essential sensors, measuring techniques, and measuring circuits for electrical energy engineering e.g.  electromagnetic parameter (with special respect to electrical energy engineering)  temperature  force, pressure  flow mechanics  sound, noise  ... with special respect to robustness, costs, frequency response, and resolution Topology and screening effects with respect to EMC and EMI, rsp. Design of EMC robust measurement circuits Data acquisition systems and measurement system design of these systems Applying of a data acquisition system (e.g. NI LabView)

Measurement Engineering for Electrical Energy Systems

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
See MEE3LE Lecture

Measurement Engineering for Electrical Energy Systems

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	3
type of examination	continuous assessment
See MES3LE Lecture

After attending the lectures the students:
- are able to work on and carry out a control technology project completely independently.
- they are familiar with the typical control technology hardware and software components and subsystems and know about the interfaces to adjacent and interacting systems.
- You will be able to conceptualize technical control solutions using simple design procedures.
- know the necessary development steps and can implement them using a simple procedure model. This includes the creation of a rough concept, selection of suitable control hardware and software components, configurations and programming of control and visualization.
- are able to configure, program, test, document and commission the design in the programming languages specified in IEC 61131-3.

Programmable Logic Control Basics

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
• Structure of control systems: Types and basic elements of control systems, differentiation from closed-loop control and PCT; • Discrete controls: Repetition of the basics of switching algebra, switching networks, switching systems, functions and function blocks according to IEC 1131-3. • PLC programming languages: IEC 1131-3 programming languages IL, ST, LAD, FBD, AS; • PLC programming: configuration elements; program organization elements, language elements (data types,...) Design of control systems: Design of project structure and HW / SW architecture according to the project requirements. • Design of control programs: Methods for designing PLC programs; • Electrical control systems: Hardwired controls; Documents, devices and components of control technology Safety engineering: Basic terms and methods of analysis, safety considerations and their implementation in control circuits and control software; Ex-protection • Networking: communication/networking/interfaces/fieldbus systems at a glance • Visualization: configuration systems, programming systems, selection of visualization solutions

Programmable Logic Control Basics

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	4
type of examination	continuous assessment
See PLC3LE Lecture

Studnets have:
- an understanding of basic physical relationships in technical systems, acquisition of the engineer's way of thinking (modeling of technical systems, focusing on the essentials), design and analysis of technical systems, knowledge of the functioning of elementary technical systems.
- Knowledge of basic concepts and ways of thinking of engineering mechanics, ability to analyze forces and loads in static and dynamic systems. Basic strength calculations, analysis and design of simple kinematic mechanisms, analysis and design of dynamic behavior of components.
- Furthermore, the basic equations of stationary and moving fluids, the law of conservation of energy and the law of momentum, frictional pressure loss of incompressible fluids in pipes, pressure loss in pipe elements, flow of compressible fluids, bodies flowing around. Exemplary analyses of selected components of fluid power systems (e.g., pumps, turbines, valves).
- They will also learn to understand which of the thermodynamic laws represent axioms or empirical theorems and which can be derived from other physical laws and can thus be understood with a moderate mathematical effort. Students are enabled to apply thermodynamics in the professional field.

Physics for Engineering

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	4
type of examination	written examination
• Basics Statics • Basics Dynamics • Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics. • Physical relationships in flowing gases and fluids and their calculation methods. • Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals and concepts of technical thermodynamics and heat transfer • solids, liquids gases, phase transitions • Basic fluid mechanics and thermodynamics equations • State variables • Gas kinetic explanation of pressure • Boltzmann statistics and temperature concept • Ideal and real gases • Specific heat • Main laws of thermodynamics

Physics for Engineering

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	4
type of examination	continuous assessment
See PHY2LE Lecture

The students:
- know the common data formats for measurement data
- Can import and process data of various formats (e.g.: JSON, CSV, BIN) as well as data from databases (using SQL or JSON/BSON access)
- can interpret data electronically / programmatically, combine to determine specific target variables
- understand the operating principle of multidimensional data analysis
- can analyze large data sets both qualitatively and quantitatively
- can generate summary reports for a wide variety of audiences from the data

Data Analysis

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Integrated course
ECTS	3
type of examination	written examination
• Analyze measurement data or experimental data using a programming language such as Python. • Graphical representation and interpretation of data • Summarize characteristics of data • Derive forecasts • Extrapolate, transform, load data • Basics of BigData • Further methods of data visualization

Students know the basics of digital technology and can design digital circuits, realize them with integrated circuits and test them.
They know the basics of Programmable Logic and can design, realize and test digital circuits using PLDs.
The students know the different characteristics (including application areas) of PALs, CPLDs and FPGAs as well as of different semiconductor memories and can distinguish and evaluate them.
The students know the essential terms and modules of a microprocessor system.
They are able to understand the technical specifications (data sheets, circuit types, timing diagrams, technical terms) of a microprocessor system including its individual components.
They are able to program a microprocessor system close to the hardware (without operating system) in a higher programming language such as C, to test it and to put it into operation.

Mikro Controller

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	2
type of examination	written examination
• Fundamentals of digital technology: Design and optimization of elementary switching networks and circuits using commercial circuit families, switching algebra, digital integrated circuits, circuit families, TTL and CMOS technology, combinatorial logic, design and optimization of switching networks, sequential logic, synchronous and asynchronous counter circuits, systematic design of switching networks, state machines. • Programmable logic: PLD (PAL, CPLD, FPGA), implementation of digital modules in a hardware description language. • Semiconductor memories: Characteristics, application and classification. • Microprocessors: Design, register structure, ALU, hardware and software interrupts, subroutine technology, microprocessor systems: timer with capture and compare unit, ADC, UART, DMA, IO ports. • Programming: Hardware related programming in a higher level programming language such as C.

Mikro Controller

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Laboratory session
ECTS	3
type of examination	continuous assessment
See MIC4LE Lecture

Students will be able to understand the mathematical content taught and apply it to practical problems, with particular emphasis on the use of a computer algebra system.

Mathematics 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	5
type of examination	written examination
Sets, statements, numbers: Set theory, propositional logic, switching algebra, real numbers, magnitude, summation signs, inequalities combinatorics, place value systems, complex numbers (introduction). Vector calculus: vector calculus in plane and space, scalar product, orthogonal projection, vectorial product, analytic geometry (straight line, plane), applications of vector calculus in engineering. Matrices and linear systems of equations: sum and product of matrices, inverse matrix, determinant of a matrix, solving and solution structure of linear systems of equations. Functions and curves: bijectivity and inverse function, polynomial functions, rational functions, limits of sequences and functions, trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, hyperbolic functions, continuity, complex numbers (exponential form, exponentiation, root extraction), parameter representation of curves, oscillations. Differential calculus: derivative of a function, derivative rules, higher derivatives, Newton's approximation method, rule of de l'Hospital, maxima/minima/turn points, curve discussions, extreme value problems, Taylor polynomials, differential geometry. Mathematics software: introduction to a computer algebra system and use of the program in the above chapters.

Mathematics 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
See MAT1LE Lecture

Mathematics Tutorial

semester	1
type	option course/elective program (US) / Tutorial
ECTS	0
type of examination	continuous assessment

Students will be able to understand the taught mathematical content and apply it to practical problems, with particular emphasis on the use of a computer algebra system.

Mathematics 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Lecture
ECTS	5
type of examination	written examination
• Integral calculus: definite and indefinite integral, methods of integration (partial integration, substitution, partial fraction decomposition), improper integrals, applications of integral calculus (area, arc length, volume and surface area of a body of revolution, center of gravity, moment of inertia, work), derivation of formulas using the differential way of thinking. • Ordinary differential equations: Conceptualization, separable differential equations, linear differential equations with constant coefficients, setting up differential equations, Laplace transform, applications in mechanics and electrical engineering. • Fourier analysis: Fourier polynomials, applications in engineering, discrete Fourier transform. • Multidimensional differential calculus: functions in several variables, partial derivatives, directional derivative, linear approximation, chain rule, minima and maxima, Newton's approximation method, Lagrange's multiplier method, interpolation, splines, linear and nonlinear regression. • Eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrices: basic notions, linear mappings, basic transformation, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and eigenspaces, diagonalizability of matrices, linear differential equation systems, applications in engineering, linear compensation problems, quaternions. • Mathematics software: use of a computer algebra system in the above chapters.

Mathematics 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2,5
type of examination	continuous assessment
See MAT2LE Lecture

Mathematics Tutorial

semester	2
type	option course/elective program (US) / Tutorial
ECTS	0
type of examination	continuous assessment

Listen, read, speak and write German
Technical English (for German native speakers)

Language 1

semester	1
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment

Language 2

semester	2
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment

Listen, read, speak and write German
Technical English (for German native speakers)

Language 3

semester	3
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment

Language 4

semester	4
type	compulsory course / Practice-oriented session
ECTS	2
type of examination	continuous assessment