Tuhh - Mechanical Engg and Management

Module Manual
Master of Science
Mechanical Engineering and

Management
Cohort: Winter Term 2016
Updated: May 2016

Table of Contents
Table of Contents 2
Program description 3
Core qualification 5
Module M1197: Multiphase Materials 5
Module M0563: Robotics 7
Module M1262: Selected Topics of Management and Law 9
Module M1282: Selected Topics of Materials, Mechatronics, and Product Developement and Production 13
Module M1192: Selected Topics of Business Administration (IPM) 16
Module M1292: Marketing and Communication 19
Module M0524: Nontechnical Elective Complementary Courses for Master 22
Module M0809: Computer Aided Design and Computation 24
Module M1285: Internship MEM 26
Module M1283: Research Project MEM 27
Specialization Management 28
Module M0814: Technology Management 28
Module M1255: International Production Management and Enterprise Resource Planning: CERMEDES AG 30
Module M0855: Marketing (Sales and Services / Innovation Marketing) 32
Module M1263: Quantitative Research Methods 34
Module M0978: International Logistics and Transport Systems 36
Module M1034: Technology Entrepreneuship 38
Module M0750: Economics 40
Module M0815: Product Planning 42
Module M1035: Corporate Entrepreneurship & Growth 44
Module M1173: Applied Statistics 46
Module M0543: Management, Organization and Human Resource Management 48
Specialization Mechatronics 51
Module M1106: Vibration Theory (GES) 51
Module M0752: Nonlinear Dynamics 53
Module M0846: Control Systems Theory and Design 54
Module M0746: Microsystem Engineering 56
Module M0913: CMOS Nanoelectronics with Practice 58
Module M0633: Industrial Process Automation 60
Module M0677: Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters 62
Module M0552: 3D Computer Vision 64
Specialization Product Development and Production 66
Module M0604: High-Order FEM 66
Module M0807: Boundary Element Methods 68
Module M1256: Rapid Production 70
Module M1257: 3D Printing Laboratory 72
Module M1258: Laser Systems and Metallic Materials 73
Specialization Materials 76
Module M1150: Continuum Mechanics 76
Module M1226: Mechanical Properties 78
Module M1144: Manufacturing with Polymers and Composites - From Molecule to Part 81
Module M1151: Material Modeling 83
Module M1220: Interfaces and interface-dominated Materials 85
Module M1199: Advanced Functional Materials 87
Thesis 88
Module M-002: Master Thesis 88
Module Manual M. Sc. "Mechanical Engineering and Management"
Program description
Content
Nowadays engineers work not only as designers or as problem solvers in technical issues, but also fill management positions and have to make strategic and operative
decisions. In addition to profound and specialized knowledge in diverse engineering fields, engineers also need a basic understanding in economics and business studies.
Graduates, who already bring along both, specialized knowledge in engineering as well as a basic understanding of economic sciences, have excellent prospects in the labor
market.
The international master study course “Mechanical Engineering and Management“ gives students with a bachelor´s degree in mechanical engineering or similar the
opportunity to build up an individual profile within two specializations.
In the first specialization students gain basic knowledge in management, business administration, accounting as well as in specialized management topics, such as
corporate management, human resources or logistics.
For the second specialization students can choose between three main topics: Materials, Mechatronics, or Product Development and Production. Because of the material
behavior and its great impact on product design and manufacturing, the Materials specialization represents a bridge between natural science and engineering science. The
Mechatronics specialization represents an interdisciplinary field between mechanics, electronics and computer science. The last specialization, Product Development and
Production, includes the computation as well as the manufacturing of products. Therefore not only the structure of the master study course is interdisciplinary, but also its
specializations.
Career prospects
The international master study course "Mechanical Engineering and Management" prepares graduates for a wide range of job profiles in international operating companies
and in service providers, such as consulting. They are able to work as a facilitator between technical and business sectors and to take leading positions as technical and
executive managers with budget and personnel responsibilities. The program is designed to be diverse and allows graduates to work in a variety of different industrial
sectors (especially in mechanical engineering) and with different products and services. Graduates may decide for direct entry into companies or to take up academic
careers, e.g. Ph.D. studies, in universities or other research institutions.
Learning target
Graduates of the program are able to transfer the individually acquired specialized knowledge to new unknown topics, to grasp, to analyze and to scientifically solve
complex problems of their discipline. They can find missing information and plan as well as execute theoretical studies.
They are able to work independently in fields of mechanical engineering and management as well as in their interface. They can use their interdisciplinary understanding to
evaluate and to critically question results and findings in management and mechanical engineering. Based upon these they can also make decisions and draw further
conclusions. They are able to act methodically, to organize smaller projects, to select scientific methods and to advance these further, if necessary. They´re also qualified
to work on challenging projects by considering and verifying existing information in two of these specializations:
Management
Materials
Mechatronics
Product Development and Production
In the following the learning target is divided in knowledge, skills, social skills and independence.
Knowledge
Graduates have gained specialized interdisciplinary knowledge with broad theoretical and methodical foundations. This includes especially the compulsory courses in
the first semester, in which they learn about Robotics, Computer Aided Design and Computation and Multiphase Materials.
They have a fundamental understanding of business administration as well as special knowledge about diverse topics, such as marketing, intercultural
communication or project management. They can describe different methods and current research in these fields.
They are able to explain principles, methods and applications in detail of two engineering specializations. The engineering specializations are Materials, Mechatronics
and Product Development and Production.
They have gained basic knowledge in non-technical topics. Non-native German speaking graduates also learned the fundamentals of German language.
They know the state of the art in their chosen specializations and can give an overview of applications in industry and research.
Skills
For all specializations
Graduates are able to use their interdisciplinary understanding to solve complex problems through integrative linking. They can identify implications between economy
and technology, mediate between these sectors and perform operative and strategic tasks.
They are able to transfer their theoretical knowledge into practice, analyse management problems in complex corporate situations as well as to choose between
advanced methods and procedures of material sience, mechatronics or computation and production and to use them for complex problems.
They can estimate and evaluate future technologies, materials, methods and scientific findings and are able to research independently (qualified for Ph.D. studies).
Management specialization
Graduates of the Management specialization are able to evaluate necessary business and financial key figures and to make decisions based on these.
They are able to use diverse methods and techniques of management and business administration successfully for different tasks.
Materials specialization
Graduates of the Materials can identify new application fields of materials and make choices between different materials in consideration of functions, cost and
quality.
They can calculate several material parameters and make constructive decisions upon these calculations.
Mechatronics specialization
Graduates of the Mechatronics specialization can solve mechatronic tasks as well as design tasks systematically and methodically.
They are able to use their knowledge about current methods, automation and simulation to analyze systems, evaluate the findings and to choose between different
strategies to solve the task.
Product Development and Production specialization
Graduates of the Product Development and Production specialization can choose between diverse manufacturing and production processes in consideration of
geometry, failure control and cost.
They are able to design, calculate and simulate according to the current state of the art.
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Social Skills
Graduates are able describe techniques, methods and findings of their work verbally and in written form in English.
They can communicate with experts of their chosen disciplines and in their interdisciplinary interface as well as with lay persons about advanced contents and issues
in English. They can also react appropriately to questions and comments.
They are able to work in team. For this they can define, distribute and integrate subtasks and arrange team meetings. They can interact socially and are capable of
taking leading positions.
Autonomy
Graduates are capable of finding necessary information, extending their knowledge in technical, economic and social topics and putting these into context with their
knowledge.
They can systematically reflect the non-technical consequences of their work and can put their actions into socio-economic context.
They can estimate their own strengths and weaknesses as well as possible consequences of their actions. They can compensate deficits and extend their knowledge
independently as far as necessary.
They can work self-organized and self-motivated in different research fields and find, analyze and define concrete problems within (lifelong learning).
Program structure
The course is designed modular and is based on the university-wide standardized course structure with uniform module sizes (multiples of six credit points (CP)). The
course combines the engineering and management disciplines and allows the deepening in two of four specializations. The students can broadly personalize their studies
due to high number and variety of elective courses.
In the common core skills, students take the following modules:
Computer Aided Design and Computation (6 CP)

Multiphase Materials (6 CP)
Robotics (6 CP)
Management elective courses (at least one module) or alternatively an internship or an additional technical course (18 CP)
Nontechnical elective complementary courses (catalog) (6 CP) , of that 4 CP are intended for German classes
Students specialize by selecting two of the following areas, each covering 18 credit points. Students have to choose the Management specialization. Solely students of the
Northern Institute of Technology have to choose two engineering specializations:
Management (18 CP)

Materials (18 CP)
Mechatronics (18 CP)
Product Development and Production (18 CP)
Within each area of specialization students can choose within a catalogue of modules (each 6 CP).
Students write also a master thesis and one additional scientific project work.
Research Project (12 CP)

Master thesis (30 CP)
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Core qualification
The core qualification provides the basic fundamentals for the four spcializations and also includes a catalogue of nontechnical elective complementary courses. For all
three engineering specializations (Materials, Mechatronics, Product Development and Production) a compulsory module ist included. As preparation for the Management
spezialization students choose at least one up to three modules from the catalogue. Alternatively they can also choose an additional engineering module and an internship.
In total three modules need to be chosen.
Module M1197: Multiphase Materials
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Applied Computational Methods for Material Science (L1626) Problem-based Learning 3 3
Structure and Properties of Composites (L0513) Lecture 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Bodo Fiedler

Admission Requirements Non
Recommended Previous TBD
Knowledge
Educational Objectives After taking part successfully, students have reached the following learning results
Professional Competence
Knowledge Students can
- explain the complex relationships of the mechanics of composite materials, the failure mechanisms and physical properties.
- assess the interactions of microstructure and properties of the matrix and reinforcing materials.
- explain e.g. different fiber types, including relative contexts (e.g. sustainability, environmental protection).
They know different methods of modeling multiphase materials and can apply them.
Skills Students are capable of
- using standardized methods of calculation and modeling using the finite element method in a specified context to use discretization, solver,
Programming with Python, Automated control and evaluation of parameter studies and examples to calculate of elastic mechanics like tensile,
bending, four point bend, crack propagation, J -Integral, Cohesive zone models, Contact.
- determining the material properties (elasticity, plasticity, small and large deformations, modeling of multiphase materials).
- to calculate and evaluate the mechanical properties (modulus, strength) of different materials.
- Approximate sizing using the network theory of the structural elements implement and evaluate.
- selecting appropriate solutions for mechanical material problems: Solution of inverse problems (neural networks, optimization
methods).
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can,
- arrive at work results in groups and document them.
- provide appropriate feedback and handle feedback on their own performance constructively.
Autonomy Students are able to,
- assess their own strengths and weaknesses
- assess their own state of learning in specific terms and to define further work steps on this basis guided by teachers.
They are able to fill gaps in as well as extent their knowledge using the literature and other sources provided by the supervisor.
Furthermore, they can meaningfully extend given problems and pragmatically solve them by means of corresponding solutions and
concepts.
Workload in Hours Independent Study Time 110, Study Time in Lecture 70

Credit points 6
Examination Written exam
Examination duration and scale 1,5 h written exam in S. a. P. of Composites
Assignment for the Following Materials Science: Core qualification: Compulsory
Curricula Mechanical Engineering and Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
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Course L1626: Applied Computational Methods for Material Science
Typ Problem-based Learning

Hrs/wk 3
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Norbert Huber
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Finite Element Method (discretisation, solver, programming with Python, automatized control and analysis of parametric studies)
Examples of elastomechanics (tension, bending, four-point-bending, crack propagation, J-integral, cohesive zone models, contact)
Material behaviour (elasticity, plasticity, small and finite deformations, modelling of multiphase materials)
Solution of inverse problems (artificial neural networks, optimization)
Literature Alle Vorlesungsmaterialien und Beispiellösungen (Input-Dateien, Python Scirpte) werden auf Stud.IP zur Verfügung gestellt.
All lecture material and example solutions (input files, python scripts) will be made available in Stud.IP.
Course L0513: Structure and Properties of Composites
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Bodo Fiedler
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content - Microstructure and properties of the matrix and reinforcing materials and their interaction
- Development of composite materials
- Mechanical and physical properties
- Mechanics of Composite Materials
- Laminate theory
- Test methods
- Non destructive testing
- Failure mechanisms
- Theoretical models for the prediction of properties
- Application
Literature Hall, Clyne: Introduction to Composite materials, Cambridge University Press

Daniel, Ishai: Engineering Mechanics of Composites Materials, Oxford University Press
Mallick: Fibre-Reinforced Composites, Marcel Deckker, New York
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Module M0563: Robotics
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Robotics: Modelling and Control (L0168) Lecture 3 3
Robotics: Modelling and Control (L1305) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Uwe Weltin

Admission Requirements
Recommended Previous Fundamentals of electrical engineering
Knowledge
Broad knowledge of mechanics
Fundamentals of control theory
Knowledge Students are able to describe fundamental properties of robots and solution approaches for multiple problems in robotics.
Skills Students are able to derive and solve equations of motion for various manipulators.
Students can generate trajectories in various coordinate systems.
Students can design linear and partially nonlinear controllers for robotic manipulators.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to work goal-oriented in small mixed groups.
Autonomy Students are able to recognize and improve knowledge deficits independently.
With instructor assistance, students are able to evaluate their own knowledge level and define a further course of study.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 120 min
Assignment for the Following Computer Science: Specialisation Intelligence Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Systems Engineering and Robotics: Elective Compulsory
International Production Management: Specialisation Production Technology: Elective Compulsory
International Management and Engineering: Specialisation II. Mechatronics: Elective Compulsory
International Management and Engineering: Specialisation II. Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
Mechatronics: Core qualification: Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Product Development: Elective Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Production: Elective Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Materials: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Technical Complementary Course: Elective Compulsory
Course L0168: Robotics: Modelling and Control
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 3
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Uwe Weltin
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Fundamental kinematics of rigid body systems
Newton-Euler equations for manipulators
Trajectory generation
Linear and nonlinear control of robots
Literature Craig, John J.: Introduction to Robotics Mechanics and Control, Third Edition, Prentice Hall. ISBN 0201-54361-3
Spong, Mark W.; Hutchinson, Seth; Vidyasagar, M. : Robot Modeling and Control. WILEY. ISBN 0-471-64990-2
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Course L1305: Robotics: Modelling and Control
Typ Recitation Section (small)

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Uwe Weltin
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content See interlocking course
Literature See interlocking course
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Module M1262: Selected Topics of Management and Law
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Empirical Business Research Methods (L1756) Lecture 2 2
Advanced Research Seminar (L0936) Seminar 2 2
Innovation Debates (L1711) Problem-based Learning 2 2
International Law for Engineers (Seminar) (L1750) Seminar 2 2
International Law for Engineers (lecture) (L1749) Lecture 2 2
Accounting (L1712) Lecture 2 2
Accounting (L1713) Recitation Section (large) 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Dieter Krause

Admission Requirements none
Recommended Previous see lecture description
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students are able to express their extended knowledge and discuss the connection of different special fields or application areas of
business management
Students are qualified to connect different special fields with each other
Skills
Students can apply specialized solution strategies and new scientific methods in selected areas
Students are able to transfer learned skills to new and unknown problems and can develop own solution approaches
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Autonomy Students are able to develop their knowledge and skills by autonomous election of courses.
Workload in Hours Depends on choice of courses

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Curricula
Course L1756: Empirical Business Research Methods
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Examination Form Klausur
Lecturer Dr. Katrin Reber
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Understanding how research works is essential for both students and practitioner of management. The business research process comprises idea
and theory development, problem definition, the search for information, collecting and analyzing data, interpreting and communicating outcomes
and their implications. Information needs to be accurate, objective and reliable to become a foundation of managerial decision making.
Literature
Keller, G. Managerial Statistics 9th International Edition (hieraus würde ich auch die ein oder andere Übungsaufgabe nehmen)
ISBN10: 1111534632
Keller, G. Statistics for Management and Economics, 10th ed
ISBN10: 1285425456
allgemein für BRM: Cooper, D., Blumberg, B., Schindler, P. Business Research Methods, 4th Edition
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Course L0936: Advanced Research Seminar
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Examination Form Hausarbeit
Examination duration and scale 10-15 Seiten
Lecturer Prof. Cornelius Herstatt
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content In this course students will be taught to understand the research process and to interpret scientific papers as a preparation to starting their own
scientific initiatives (e.g. Master-Thesis work). Students will work in groups and individually. Each group is expected to work out a presentation
summarizing aspects of the research process (including practical examples) and to present and discuss it in class. Further, students will work out a
written seminar paper.
Literature Sekaran and Bougie (2010); Research methods for business: a skill-building approach; Wiley, Chichester
Booth, Wayne C. et al. (2008); The craft of research; The University Press of Chicago, Chicago & London
Punch, Keith F. (2005); Introduction to social research – quantitative and qualitative approaches; Sage Publications, London
Bryman and Bell (2011); Business research methods; Oxford Univ. Press, Oxford
Bell, Judith (2010); Doing your research project: a guide for first-time researchers in education, health and social science; Open University Press,
Maidenhead
Course L1711: Innovation Debates

Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Examination Form Schriftliche Ausarbeitung
Examination duration and scale 3 Präsentationen der schriftlichen Ausarbeitung à 20 Minutes
Lecturer Dr. Daniel Ehls
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Scientific knowledge grows continuously but also experiences certain alignments over time. For example, early cultures had the believe of a flat
earth while latest research has a spherical earth model. Also in social science and business management, from time to time certain concepts that
have even been the predominant paradigm are challenged by new observations and models. Consequently, certain controversies emerge and
build the base for advancing theory and managerial practice. With this lecture, we put ourselves in the middle of heated debates for informed
academics and practitioners of the day after tomorrow.
The lecture targets several controversies in the domain of technology strategy and innovation management. By the classical academic method
and the novel problem based learning format of a structured discussion, a given controversy is scrutinized. On selected topics, students will
discuss a dispute and gain a thorough understanding. Specifically, based on a brief introduction of a motion, a affirmative constructive as well as a
negative constructive is presented by two different student groups. Each presentation is followed by a response of the other group and questions
from the class. Topics range from latest theories and concepts for value capture, to the importance of operating within a global marketplace, to
cutting edge approaches for innovation stimulation and technology management. Consequently, this lecture deepens the knowledge in
technology strategy and innovation management (TIM), enables a critical thinking and thought leadership.
Literature 1. Course notes and materials provided before the lecture
2. Leiblein/ Ziedonis (2011): Technology Strategy and innovation management. Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd (optional)
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Course L1750: International Law for Engineers (Seminar)
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Markus A. Meyer-Chory
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Necessary & recommended knowledge:
necessary: passed test of International Law for Engineers in winter semester
welcome but not necessary: any general lectures on law, national or international
Contents:
Specific law and specifics of systematic on engineers international rights

selected international engineer-specifics cases of: labor law, product liability, trademark law, copyright law, competition law , patent law,
industrial law, corporate law
Exercises on and examination of advanced relevant cases
Excursions to courts, legal departments of companies and law firms
Qualifying targets:
learning of and become acquainted with:
engineer-specific international cases

theoretical legal functions of national and international advanced legal rules
improving of use of engineer relevant legal rules
further improvement of methodical treatment of engineer-specific cases
written exercises on subjects of international engineers law
group exercises on international cases
Literature Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Course L1749: International Law for Engineers (lecture)
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Examination duration and scale 90 Minuten
Lecturer Markus A. Meyer-Chory
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Recommended knowledge:
welcome but not necessary - any general lectures on law, national or international
Contents:
General law, fundamental content and basics of systematic on engineers specific international rights
Law system of selected internationally engineer-specifics law i.e.: labor law, product liability, trademark law, copyright law, competition law, patent
law, industrial law, corporate law
Exercises on and examination of relevant cases
Qualifying targets:
learning of and become acquainted with:
engineer-specific international cases

theoretical legal functions of national and international basic legal rules
searching and use of engineer relevant legal rules
improvement of methodical treatment of engineer-specific cases
Literature Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
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Course L1712: Accounting
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Dr. Uwe Kagelmann
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Course objective:
To provide a theoretical and a practical insight into the area of financial and management accounting.
Approach:
Illustration of theoretical concepts combined with case studies and business examples.
The exercise is based on the development of a financial business plan for your own business idea. This financial business plan is developed in a
team of 3-5 students and presented as well as discussed in the class.
I. Introduction to Cost Terms and Concepts
II. Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
III. Financial Accounting and Reporting (Financial Statement, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
IV. Information for Decision Making
V. Performance Management: Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Literature Literature: Business Accounting and Finance 3e
ISBN-13: 9781408018378 / ISBN-10: 1408018373; Catherine Gowthorpe, Oxford Brookes University, 576pp, Published by Cengage Learning,
©2011
Course L1713: Accounting
Typ Recitation Section (large)

Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Dr. Uwe Kagelmann
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M1282: Selected Topics of Materials, Mechatronics, and Product Developement and Production
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Fatigue & Damage Tolerance (L0310) Lecture 2 3
Joining of Polymer-Metal Lightweight Structures (L0500) Lecture 2 2
Joining of Polymer-Metal Lightweight Structures (L0501) Laboratory Course 1 1
Lightweight Design Practical Course (L1258) Problem-based Learning 3 3
Metallic Materials for Aircraft Applications (L0514) Lecture 2 3

Admission Requirements None
Recommended Previous see lecture description
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students are able to express their extended knowledge and discuss the connection of different special fields or application areas of
Materials, Mechatronics and Product Development and Production
Students are qualified to connect different special fields with each other
Skills
Students can apply specialized solution strategies and new scientific methods in selected areas
Students are able to transfer learned skills to new and unknown problems and can develop own solution approaches
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Autonomy Students are able to develop their knowledge and skills by autonomous election of courses.

Credit points 6
Curricula
Course L0310: Fatigue & Damage Tolerance
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Examination Form Mündliche Prüfung
Lecturer Dr. Martin Flamm
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Design principles, fatigue strength, crack initiation and crack growth, damage calculation, counting methods, methods to improve fatigue strength,
environmental influences
Literature Jaap Schijve, Fatigue of Structures and Materials. Kluver Academic Puplisher, Dordrecht, 2001 E. Haibach. Betriebsfestigkeit Verfahren und Daten
zur Bauteilberechnung. VDI-Verlag, Düsseldorf, 1989
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Course L0500: Joining of Polymer-Metal Lightweight Structures
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Sergio Amancio Filho
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Recommended Previous Knowledge:
Fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering
Basic Knowledge of Science and Technology of Welding and Joining
Contents:
The lecture and the related laboratory exercises intend to provide an insight on advanced joining technologies for polymer-metal lightweight
structures used in engineering applications. A general understanding of the principles of the consolidated and new technologies and its main
fields of applications is to be accomplished through theoretical and practical lectures:
Theoretical Lectures:
- Review of the relevant properties of Lightweight Alloys, Engineering Plastics and Composites in Joining Technology
- Introduction to Welding of Lightweight Alloys, Thermoplastics and Fiber Reinforced Plastics
- Mechanical Fastening of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Structures
- Adhesive Bonding of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Structures
- Fusion and Solid State Joining Processes of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Structures
- Hybrid Joining Methods and Direct Assembly of Polymer-Metal Hybrid Structures
Laboratory Exercises (will be offered at Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht as a 2-3 days compact course)
- Joining Processes: Introduction to state-of-the-art friction-based spot welding and joining technologies (Friction Riveting, Friction Spot Joining
and Injection Clinching Joining)
- Introduction to metallographic specimen preparation, optical microscopy and mechanical testing of polymer-metal joints
Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this unit, students should be able to understand the principles of welding and joining of polymer-metal lightweight
structures as well as their application fields.
Literature
Lecture Notes and selected papers
J.F. Shackelford, Introduction to materials science for engineers, Prentice-Hall International
J. Rotheiser, Joining of Plastics, Handbook for designers and engineers, Hanser Publishers
D.A. Grewell, A. Benatar, J.B. Park, Plastics and Composites Welding Handbook
D. Lohwasser, Z. Chen, Friction Stir Welding, From basics to applications, Woodhead Publishing Limited
Course L0501: Joining of Polymer-Metal Lightweight Structures
Typ Laboratory Course

Hrs/wk 1
CP 1
Lecturer Prof. Sergio Amancio Filho
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Course L1258: Lightweight Design Practical Course

Hrs/wk 3
CP 3
Examination Form Mündliche Prüfung
Lecturer Prof. Dieter Krause
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Development of a sandwich structure made of fibre reinforced plastics
getting familiar with fibre reinforced plastics as well as lightweight design

Design of a sandwich structure made of fibre reinforced plastics using finite element analysis (FEA)
Determination of material properties based on sample tests
manufacturing of the structure in the composite lab
Testing of the developed structure
Concept presentation
Self-organised teamwork
Literature
Schürmann, H., „Konstruieren mit Faser-Kunststoff-Verbunden“, Springer, Berlin, 2005.
Puck, A., „Festigkeitsanalsyse von Faser-Matrix-Laminaten“, Hanser, München, Wien, 1996.
R&G, „Handbuch Faserverbundwerkstoffe“, Waldenbuch, 2009.
VDI 2014 „Entwicklung von Bauteilen aus Faser-Kunststoff-Verbund“
Ehrenstein, G. W., „Faserverbundkunststoffe“, Hanser, München, 2006.
Klein, B., „Leichtbau-Konstruktion", Vieweg & Sohn, Braunschweig, 1989.
Wiedemann, J., „Leichtbau Band 1: Elemente“, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 1986.
Wiedemann, J., „Leichtbau Band 2: Konstruktion“, Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 1986.
Backmann, B.F., „Composite Structures, Design, Safety and Innovation”, Oxford (UK), Elsevier, 2005.
Krause, D., „Leichtbau”, In: Handbuch Konstruktion, Hrsg.: Rieg, F., Steinhilper, R., München, Carl Hanser Verlag, 2012.
Schulte, K., Fiedler, B., „Structure and Properties of Composite Materials”, Hamburg, TUHH - TuTech Innovation GmbH, 2005.
Course L0514: Metallic Materials for Aircraft Applications
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Joachim Albrecht
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Titanium and Titanium alloys: Extraction and melting, phase diagrams, physical properties.
CP-Titanium and Alpha alloys: Processing and microstructure, properties and applications.
Alpha+Beta alloys: Processing and microstructure, properties and applications.
Beta alloys: Processing and microstructure, properties and applications
Nickel-base Superalloys: Optimization of creep resistance for gas turbine engines, microstructural constituents and influence of alloying elements,
thermomechanical treatment and resulting properties, long time stability at high temperatures
Literature G. Luetjering, J.C. Williams: Titanium, 2nd ed., Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2007, ISBN 978-3-540-71397
C.T. Sims, W.C. Hagel: The Superalloys, John Wiley & Sons, New York, 1972, ISBN 0-471-79207-1
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Module M1192: Selected Topics of Business Administration (IPM)
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Corporate Finance (L0107) Lecture 2 2
Project Management Methods (L0710) Lecture 1 2
Human Resource Management and Organization Design (L0108) Lecture 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Christian Ringle

Admission Requirements NITHH students are not allowed to participate in this course since Finance and Investment is an element of their management studies curriculum
at NITHH.
Recommended Previous Basic Knowledge of Principles and Concepts in Business Administration

Knowledge
Knowledge The students will be able to
describe complex and interrelated constructs in the fields of management of organizations, strategic and human resource management,
project management and corporate finance
analyze the substantial aspects of organizations and organizational theories
describe the fields of personnel planning, acquisition and personnel development
name characteristics and critical success factors of projects
discuss typical phases in projects, corresponding tasks and challenges
explain and derive fiscal and financial figures
describe the role of finance within an international organization
discuss theories and models in the field of finance and investment
Skills The students will be able to
apply theoretical approaches and models of human resource management, organizational design, project management and corporate
finance
discuss practical problems based on theoretical knowledge with case studies
analyze case studies and new practical developments
apply project management techniques to complex business cases
systematically implement project management techniques to international projects
evaluate theories and models of corporate finance
critically analyze the capital structure of an organization
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students will be able to
have fruitful professional discussions;

present their results in written form and by oral presentations
Autonomy The students will be able to
acquire knowledge in a specific context independently and to map this knowledge onto other new complex problem fields.
improve their overall management skills (starting with a structured analysis of the business problem, via developing suitable solutions, to
appropriately communicating/presenting solutions developed).

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 180 minutes
Curricula
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Course L0107: Corporate Finance
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Christian Ringle
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Introduction to corporate finance and financial management of the multinational firm
Valuation and capital budgeting (e.g., time value of money, valuing stocks and corporate bonds, discounted cash flow, net present value
and other criteria, making capital investment decisions)
Risk and return (e.g., measuring risk, risk and diversification, the cost of capital, dividend decisions, valuation principles such as WACC,
APV, multiples and real options)
Capital structure (e.g., equity financing and stocks, debt financing and corporate bonds, leasing and off-balance-sheet financing)
Options and futures (e.g., call and put options, warrants and convertibles, financial risk management with derivates)
Financing and financial planning of the multinational firm (e.g., financial statement analysis, short and long-term financial planning, cash
and credit management)
International corporate finance (e.g., foreign exchange exposure and management, international portfolio investments, international
mergers and acquisitions)
Literature Brealey, R.A./Myers, S.C./Marcus, A.J (2009): Fundamentals of Corporate Finance, 6e, Boston: McGraw-Hill.
Brealey, R.A./Myers, S.C./Allen, F. (2011): Principles of Corporate Finance, 10e, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Berk, J./DeMarzo, P. (2011): Corporate Finance, 2e, Boston: Pearson.
Eun, C.S./Resnick, B.G. (2012): International Financial Management, 6e, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Robin, J.A. (2010): International Corporate Finance, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ross, S.A./Westerfield, R.W./Jaffe, J. (2009): Corporate Finance, 9e, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Ross, S.A./Westerfield, R.W./Jaffe, J. (2010): Corporate Finance: Core Principles and Applications, 3e, New York: McGraw-Hill.
Course L0710: Project Management Methods
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 1
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Carlos Jahn
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content The course gives the participants an overview about project management as a crossover discipline. It focuses on tasks, techniques and tools
which enable effective and efficient planning, implementation and controlling of projects.
Literature Project Management Institute (2008): A guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK® Guide). 4. Aufl. Newtown Square, Pa:
Project Management Institute.
Haberfellner, R. et al. (2002): Systems Engineering - Methodik und Praxis. 11. Aufl. Verlag Industrielle Organisation.
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Course L0108: Human Resource Management and Organization Design
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Advanced topics of
The Study of Organizations and Organizational Theories

The processes of developing organizational structures for multinational firms
Analysis and Design of Work
Strategic Management of the Human Resource Function in international business
Human Resource Planning and Recruitment in the global environment
Managing performance measurement, compensation and benefits of international corporations
Employee Development
Employee Separation and Retention
Literature Dessler, G.: Human Resource Management, 12/e, Boston: Pearson, 2010.
Gibson, J.L./ Ivancevich, J.M./ Donnelly, J.H./ Konopaske, R.: Organizations: Behavior, Structure, Processes, 13/e, Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Jones, G. R.: Organizational Theory, Design, and Change, 7/e, Boston: Pearson, 2013.
Mondy, R. W.: Human Resource Management, 12/e, Boston: Pearson, 2012.
Noe, R.A./ Hollenbeck, J.R./ Gerhart, B./ Wright, P.M.: Human Resource Management: Gaining a Competitive Advantage, 7/e, New York: McGraw-
Hill, 2010.
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Module M1292: Marketing and Communication
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Business-to-Business Marketing (L0762) Lecture 2 2
Case Studies of Marketing and Communication (L1760) Recitation Section (small) 1 2
Intercultural Management and Communication (L0846) Lecture 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Christian Lüthje

Recommended Previous No specific knowledge required. Bachelor-level knowledge in business administration with some insights into markting and international
Knowledge management is helpful.
Knowledge he students will develop a thorough understanding of the following:
Selling to organizations and industrail buyers

Overview of basic strategic decisions in B2B markets
Relevant theories, methods and tools for operational B2B marketing (Marketing Mix)
Relevant theories for intercultural communication
Communication theories (verbal, non-verbal communication, role of formality, interpretation of cues such as symbols)
The nature of "culture" is and its impact on human interaction
Approaches for managing cultural diversity
Skills The students will be able to apply this knowledge to:
chosing appropriate cooperation forms when selling to business organizations;

decide about different target markets, ways of market entry, and timingstrategies;
develop appropriate value-propositions to customers;
place, price and communicate industrial products with the help state-of-the-art B2B marketing tools;
interpret symbols, rituals and gestures appropriately in an intercultural contex
managing cultural diversity across the employees of a company
communicating approprirately with customers in different regional markets
apply the theoretical knowledge to business cases or real examples
apply the theoretical knowledge to interpret resarch studies
Personal Competence

present and defend the results of their work in a group of students;
work successfully in multi-cultural teams;
communicate and collaborate successfully and respectfully with others, also on an intercultural basis.
Autonomy The students will be able to acquire knowledge in the specific context of marketing and intercultural communication. This will enable them to make
independent and well-founded decisions and to leverage this knowledge to solve new complex problems.

Credit points 6
Curricula
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Course L0762: Business-to-Business Marketing

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Christian Lüthje
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Contents
Business-to-business (B2B) markets play an important role in most economies. At the same time, B2B markets differ strongly from consumer goods
markets. For example, companies’ buying decisions follow different rules than those of consuming individuals. Consequently, marketing mix
decisions in B2B markets need to follow the specific circumstances in such markets.
The aim of this lecture is to enable students to understand the specifics of marketing in B2B markets. At the beginning, students learn which
strategic marketing decisions may be most appropriate in industrial markets. Following that, the lecture will focus more on different options to
design marketing mix elements - Pricing, Communication and Distribution - in B2B markets. We extend the student’s basic knowhow in marketing
and focus on the specific requirements in B2B markets.
Topics
The importance, specific characteristics and developments of B2B markets today

Organizational buying behavior and the corporate buying process
B2B marketing strategies regarding modes and time of market entry with focus on innovative industrial products
Types of project-related cooperation in the B2B project business
Specific operational marketing methods in communication (success factors of fares and exhibitions, importance of public relations for B2B
markets); pricing (measuring willingness-to-pay via auctions; value-based pricing in industrial markets, bidding models and auctioning);
distribution and channel strategies for B2B markets
Marketing in complex value chains: Solving the problem of direct customers’ unwillingness to adopt innovative products by directly
addressing indirect customers
Knowledge
The students will develop a thorough understanding of:
How organizations and firms buy

How marketing can be performed in complex value chains
Promising market and competitive strategies in B2B markets
Modes of cooperation in B2B markets
Marketing-Mix decisions in B2B marketing (communication, pricing, distribution)
Skills
analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of different target market, market entry, timing and allocation strategies;
identifying and systematically address relevant partners when selling to business organizations;
developing context-specific market-entry and timing strategies;
making appropriate decisions for the pricing and communication of industrial products;
applying the theoretical knowledge to business cases or real examples
Social Competence
The students will be able to
having fruitful professional discussions;

presenting and defending the results of their work in groupwork;
Self-reliance
acquiring knowledge in the specific context independently and to map this knowledge onto other new complex problem fields.
Assessment
Written examination & Class participation in interactive elements (presentations, homework)
Literature Blythe, J., Zimmerman, A. (2005) Business-to-Business Marketing: A global perspective, London, Thomson
Monroe, K. B. (2002). Pricing: Making Profitable Decisions, 3 rd Edition
Morris, M., Pitt, L., Honeycutt, E. (2001), Business-to-Business Marketing, New York, Sage Publishing, 3rd Edition
Nagle, T., Hogan, J., Zale, J. (2009), Strategy and Tactics of Pricing, New York, Prentice Hall, 5th Edition
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Course L1760: Case Studies of Marketing and Communication

Hrs/wk 1
CP 2
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content This course aims at deepening and applying the subjects taught in the lectures "Business-to-Business Marketing" and "Intercultural
Communication". Students work on case studies in teams comprising 2-3 people. The case will enable the student teams to analyze problems, to
discuss theoretical framworks and scientific results, to evaluate decisions made in companies and/or to develop own ideas for solutions. Each of
these cases is related to a specific topic that has been tackled in the other two lectures of this module. The cases can comprise scientific studies or
specific company examples (e.g. how company X built up a new salesforce; how company Y designed a successful communication campaign for
other countries, how research study Z contributes to the understanding of intercultural differences). The student teams receive material (e.g.
scientific articles, press articles) and work with this material to complete presentation documents. The results will be illustrated and discussed in a
short presentation.
Literature Die Materialien werden jedes Semester neu zusammengestellt, um die ausgewählten Fälle aktuell zu halten.
Will be newly compiled each semester to keep the cases up-to-date and fresh.
Course L0846: Intercultural Management and Communication

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Dr. Rajnish Tiwari
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Globalization of business processes and the revolution in information and communication technologies (ICT) have resulted in distributed
workflows across geographic boundaries. These developments as well as increased immigration emanating, for example, as a consequence of a
shortage of skilled labour in many industrialized nations, have led to the creation of (virtual) multi-cultural, multi-ethnic teams with diverse cultural
backgrounds. Such diversity generally has a positive impact on creativity and innovativeness, as many empirical studies confirm. Nevertheless,
varying cultural practices, communication styles, and contextual sensibilities have the potential to disturb or even disrupt collaborative work
processes, if left unmanaged.
This course focuses on inter-cultural management

from both, theoretical as well as practical, points of view to provide a solid fundament to students enabling them to operate successfully in cross-
cultural settings. Case studies and guest lecture(s) will be used to provide added practical relevance to the course. In addition, where practicable,
student assignments will be used to foster autonomous learning.
Some of the main topics covered in this course include:
Understanding “culture” and its impact on human interaction

Verbal and non-verbal communication
High and low context communication
Role of formality and non-formality in communication
Varying interpretations of symbols, rituals & gestures
Managing diversity in domestic settings
Literature
Bartlett, C.A. / Ghoshal, S. (2002): Managing Across Borders: The Transnational Solution, 2 nd edition, Boston
Deresky, H. (2006): International Management: Managing Across Borders and Cultures, 3 rd edition, Upper Saddle River
French, R. (2010): Cross-cultural Management in Work Organisations, 2 nd edition, London
Hofstede, G. (2003): Culture's Consequences : Comparing Values, Behaviors, Institutions and Organizations across Nations, 2 nd edition,
Thousand Oaks
Hofstede, G. / Hofstede, G.J. (2006): Cultures and Organizations: Software of the mind, 2 nd edition, New York
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Module M0524: Nontechnical Elective Complementary Courses for Master
Module Responsible Dagmar Richter

Recommended Previous None
Knowledge
Knowledge The Non-technical Elective Study Area
imparts skills that, in view of the TUHH’s training profile, professional engineering studies require but are not able to cover fully. Self-reliance, self-
management, collaboration and professional and personnel management competences. The department implements these training objectives in
its teaching architecture, in its teaching and learning arrangements, in teaching areas and by means of teaching offerings in which students
can qualify by opting for specific competences and a competence level at the Bachelor’s or Master’s level. The teaching offerings are pooled in
two different catalogues for nontechnical complementary courses.
The Learning Architecture
consists of a cross-disciplinarily study offering. The centrally designed teaching offering ensures that courses in the “non-technical department”
follow the specific profiling of TUHH degree courses.
The learning architecture demands and trains independent educational planning as regards the individual development of competences. It also
provides orientation knowledge in the form of “profiles”.
The subjects that can be studied in parallel throughout the student’s entire study program - if need be, it can be studied in one to two semesters. In
view of the adaptation problems that individuals commonly face in their first semesters after making the transition from school to university and in
order to encourage individually planned semesters abroad, there is no obligation to study these subjects in one or two specific semesters during
the course of studies.
Teaching and Learning Arrangements
provide for students, separated into B.Sc. and M.Sc., to learn with and from each other across semesters. The challenge of dealing with
interdisciplinarity and a variety of stages of learning in courses are part of the learning architecture and are deliberately encouraged in specific
courses.
Fields of Teaching
are based on research findings from the academic disciplines cultural studies, social studies, arts, historical studies, communication studies and
sustainability research, and from engineering didactics. In addition, from the winter semester 2014/15 students on all Bachelor’s courses will have
the opportunity to learn about business management and start-ups in a goal-oriented way.
The fields of teaching are augmented by soft skills offers and a foreign language offer. Here, the focus is on encouraging goal-oriented
communication skills, e.g. the skills required by outgoing engineers in international and intercultural situations.
The Competence Level
of the courses offered in this area is different as regards the basic training objective in the Bachelor’s and Master’s fields. These differences are
reflected in the practical examples used, in content topics that refer to different professional application contexts, and in the higher scientific and
theoretical level of abstraction in the B.Sc.
This is also reflected in the different quality of soft skills, which relate to the different team positions and different group leadership functions of
Bachelor’s and Master’s graduates in their future working life.
Specialized Competence (Knowledge)
Students can
explain specialized areas in context of the relevant non-technical disciplines,

outline basic theories, categories, terminology, models, concepts or artistic techniques in the disciplines represented in the learning area,
different specialist disciplines relate to their own discipline and differentiate it as well as make connections,
sketch the basic outlines of how scientific disciplines, paradigms, models, instruments, methods and forms of representation in the
specialized sciences are subject to individual and socio-cultural interpretation and historicity,
Can communicate in a foreign language in a manner appropriate to the subject.
Skills Professional Competence (Skills)
In selected sub-areas students can
apply basic and specific methods of the said scientific disciplines,

aquestion a specific technical phenomena, models, theories from the viewpoint of another, aforementioned specialist discipline,
to handle simple and advanced questions in aforementioned scientific disciplines in a sucsessful manner,
justify their decisions on forms of organization and application in practical questions in contexts that go beyond the technical relationship to
the subject.
Personal Competence
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Social Competence Personal Competences (Social Skills)
Students will be able
to learn to collaborate in different manner,

to present and analyze problems in the abovementioned fields in a partner or group situation in a manner appropriate to the addressees,
to express themselves competently, in a culturally appropriate and gender-sensitive manner in the language of the country (as far as this
study-focus would be chosen),
to explain nontechnical items to auditorium with technical background knowledge.
Autonomy Personal Competences (Self-reliance)
Students are able in selected areas
to reflect on their own profession and professionalism in the context of real-life fields of application
to organize themselves and their own learning processes
to reflect and decide questions in front of a broad education background
to communicate a nontechnical item in a competent way in writen form or verbaly
to organize themselves as an entrepreneurial subject country (as far as this study-focus would be chosen)

Credit points 6
Courses
Information regarding lectures and courses can be found in the corresponding module handbook published separately.
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Module M0809: Computer Aided Design and Computation
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Computer Aided Design and Computation (L0525) Lecture 2 3
Computer Aided Design and Computation (L0527) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Dr. Stephan Lippert

Recommended Previous - Mechanical parts and basic operations of manufacturing techniques
Knowledge
- Basic knowledge in mathematics, physics, and statics
- Mechanics I (statics, mechanics of materials) and mechanics II (hydrostatics, kinematics, dynamics)
- Mathematics I, II, III (in particular differential equations)
Knowledge - Understanding of the capabilities and limitations of 3D-CAD-Systems, PDM systems, and computer aided simulation Tools
- General knowledge of the finite element method in combination with a basic theoretical and methodology basis
- Basic understanding of the structural optimizations potential and fields of application
Skills - Hands-on practice with an exemplary 3D-CAD-system to demonstrate basic modeling techniques as well as interfaces for concurrent finite
element analysis
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Autonomy
Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
Curricula
Course L0525: Computer Aided Design and Computation

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Dr. Stephan Lippert, Prof. Dieter Krause, Prof. Claus Emmelmann
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Part 1: Computer aided design (Prof. Dr.-Ing. D. Krause)
Introduction to integrated product development

3D-CAD-systems and CAD-interfaces
Introduction to PDM-systems
Additional computer aided engineering/simulation tools (FEA, DMU, VR)
Part 2: Introduction to the Finite Element Method (Dr.-Ing. S. Lippert)
General overview on the finite element method

Displacement method
Isoparametric elements
Numerical integration
Applications
Programming of elements (Matlab, hands-on sessions)
Part 3: Structural Optimization Methods (Prof. Dr.-Ing. C. Emmelmann)
Introduction to structural optimization theory

Fields of application for structural optimization and commercial software tools
This module relies heavily on the interconnection of theory and the application of commercial software systems via live demonstrations as well as
hands-on sessions in a PC-pool.
Literature Lee, K.: Principles of CAD / CAM / CAE Systems, Addison Wesley
Bathe, K.-J.: Finite element procedures, Prentice Hall
Christensen, P.W.; Klarbring, A.: An introduction to structural optimization; Springer
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Course L0527: Computer Aided Design and Computation

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Dr. Stephan Lippert, Prof. Dieter Krause, Prof. Claus Emmelmann
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M1285: Internship MEM
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP

Recommended Previous Basic knowledge of German language
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students are able to descirbe business structures and processes
They can summarise and present the contents of the project(s) they worked on during the internship
Skills
Students are able to transfer knowledge and methods learned from the project on other applications
They are able to plan their work and their procedure
During their project, they can make decisions, justify them and based upon these they can draw conclusions on future work
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Students know and understand social structures of companies and are able to integrete themselves into these
They can discuss their work with colleagues and respond adequately to critique
They can work in teams, undertake tasks and comply with the time schedule
Autonomy
Students know their interests, strenghts and weaknesses. Based on this, they can find a suitable position for an internship, apply for it and
explain their competences to others.

Credit points 6
Examination Written elaboration (accord. to Internship Regulations)
Examination duration and scale see internship guidelines
Curricula
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Module M1283: Research Project MEM
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Module Responsible Dozenten des Studiengangs

Recommended Previous Subjects of the Master program and the chosen specialisation.
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students can explain the project as well as their autonomously gained knowledge and relate it to current issues of their field of study.
They can explain the basic scientific methods they have worked with.
Skills The students are able to autonomously solve a limited scientific task under the guidance of an experienced researcher. They can justify and
explain their approach for problem solving; they can draw conclusions from their results, and then can find new ways and methods for their work.
Students are capable of comparing and assessing alternative approaches with their own with regard to given criteria.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Th e students are able to condense the relevance and the structure of the project work, the work procedure and the sub-problems for the
presentation and discussion in front of a bigger group. They can lead the discussion and give a feedback on the project to their peers and
supervisors.
Autonomy The students are capable of independently planning and documenting the work steps and procedures while considering the given deadlines. This
includes the ability to accurately procure the newest scientific information. Furthermore, they can obtain feedback from experts with regard to the
progress of the work, and to accomplish results on the state of the art in science and technology.

Credit points 12
Examination Project (accord. to Subject Specific Regulations)
Examination duration and scale see FSPO
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
Curricula
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Specialization Management
Graduates of the Management specialization learn to use their knowledge in management and business topics for the planning of production processes and projects.
Furthermore they have extended knowledge in special topics, such as human resources, entrepreneurship or logistics. Graduates are able to evaluate the necessary
business and financial key figures and to make decisions based on these. They are able to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and to analyze complex questions in
business administration. They learn diverse methods and techniques of management and business administration and are able to use them successful for different tasks.
Students have to choose the Management specialization. Solely students of the Northern Institute of Technology have to choose two engineering specializations.
Module M0814: Technology Management
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Technology Management (L0849) Problem-based Learning 3 3
Technology Management Seminar (L0850) Problem-based Learning 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Cornelius Herstatt

Recommended Previous Bachelor knowledge in business management
Knowledge
Knowledge Students will gain deep insights into:
Technology Timing Strategies

Technology Strategies and Lifecycle Management (I/II)
Technology Intelligence and Planning
Technology Portfolio Management
Technology Portfolio Methodology
Technology Acquisition and Exploitation
IP Management
Organizing Technology Development
Technology Organization & Management
Technology Funding & Controlling
Skills The course aims to:
Develop an understanding of the importance of Technology Management - on a national as well as international level
Equip students with an understanding of important elements of Technology Management (strategic, operational, organizational and
process-related aspects)
Foster a strategic orientation to problem-solving within the innovation process as well as Technology Management and its importance for
corporate strategy
Clarify activities of Technology Management (e.g. technology sourcing, maintenance and exploitation)
Strengthen essential communication skills and a basic understanding of managerial, organizational and financial issues concerning
Technology-, Innovation- and R&D-management. Further topics to be discussed include:
Basic concepts, models and tools, relevant to the management of technology, R&D and innovation
Innovation as a process (steps, activities and results)
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Interact within a team
Raise awareness for globabl issues
Autonomy
Gain access to knowledge sources
Interpret complicated cases
Develop presentation skills

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Global Innovation Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
Curricula International Management and Engineering: Specialisation I. Electives Management: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Management: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Artificial Organs and Regenerative Medicine: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Implants and Endoprostheses: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Medical Technology and Control Theory: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Management and Business Administration: Compulsory
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Course L0849: Technology Management

Hrs/wk 3
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content The role of technology for the competitive advantage of the firm and industries; Basic concepts, models and tools for the management of
technology; managerial decision making regarding the identification, selection and protection of technology (make or buy, keep or sell, current and
future technologies). Theories, practical examples (cases), lectures, interactive sessions and group study.
This lecture is part of the Module Technology Management and can not separately choosen.
Literature Leiblein, M./Ziedonis, A.: Technology Strategy and Inoovation Management, Elgar Research Collection, Northhampton (MA) 2011
Course L0850: Technology Management Seminar

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Aspects of and Cases in combination with the content of the lecture.
Literature see lecture Technology Management.
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Module M1255: International Production Management and Enterprise Resource Planning: CERMEDES AG
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
International Production Management and Enterprise Resource Planning: CERMEDES AG (L1232) Seminar 2 6

Admission Requirements None, but limited number of students: 25
Recommended Previous Basic knowledge in business administration

Knowledge
Knowledge Students will be able to
describe complex and interrelated business processes along the supply chain
explain business processes and their implementation in SAP (based on a model company)
summarize process and project management techniques of Enterprise Resource Planning-(ERP)-Software implementation
describe the functioning and use of ERP-Software along the supply chain
discuss the integrative role of ERP-Systems
design business processes along the supply chain of a firm

implement the process of ERP-Software, i.e. customizing an SAP system
use ERP-Software, i.e. operatively run an SAP system
critically evaluate ERP-Software along the theoretical requirements for optimally designing a business process
Personal Competence

present and defend the results of their work;
communicate and collaborate successfully and respectfully with others in teams.

Credit points 6
Examination Written elaboration
Examination duration and scale 12 pages per student; 3 months
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Management: Elective Compulsory
Curricula
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Course L1232: International Production Management and Enterprise Resource Planning: CERMEDES AG
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 6
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content The course consists of three parts:
During the first part of the course, participants are provided with insights into the market for ERP-Software and are provided with knowledge on
how ERP-implementation projects proceed and how these projects should ideally be managed from a theoretical and practical
perspective.Participants are introduced into the basic functioning of ERP-Software referring to the most common system (SAP). Participants gain a
basic understanding of implementing organizational data, master data and processes into the system.
The second part of the course involves working on a seminar thesis which takes place parallel to the first rather lecture-type sessions. Participants
are in teams invited to design a theoretical concept for the functioning of certain business units within the firm (e.g. procurement, production, sales
and distribution). Their concept should then be incorporated into both, a seminar thesis to be handed in and a first short presentation to be held in
the seminar in the middle of the semester.
During the third part of the course, participants implement their theoretical concept into the ERP-System, i.e. they customize the SAP system
according to the theoretical requirements defined. In the context of this process, the participants are encouraged to critically evaluate the software
options in light of a theoretically ideal design of business functions and processes. This third part of the course is designed in the form of mini-
presentations by each team of participants giving an overview of the progress and critical evaluations made in implementing the theoretical
concept into the system.
Students will gain…

… insights into the ERP-Market
… insights into the process (& project management) of ERP-Software implementation
... insights into the functioning and use of ERP-Software
… an understanding of business processes and their implementation in SAP (production)
… an understanding of the integrative role of ERP-Systems …the ability to operatively run SAP & critically evaluate the functioning of the system!
Literature
Agrawal, A. (2009): Customizing Materials Management Processes in SAP ERP Operatons, Galileo Press: Boston.
Arif, N./Tauseef, S. (2011): Integrating SAP ERP Financials, Galileo Press: Boston.
Chudy, M./Castedo, L. (2010): Sales and Distribution in SAP ERP - Practical Guide, Galileo Press: Boston.
Dickersback, J. T./Keller, G. (2011): Production Planning and Control with SAP ERP, Galileo Press: Boston.
Franz, M. (2010): Project Management with SAP Project System, Galileo Press: Boston.
Hoppe, M./Gulyassy, F. (2009): Materials Planning with SAP, Galileo Press: Boston.
Veeriah, N. (2011): Customizing Financial Accounting in SAP, Galileo Press: Boston.
Veeriah, N. (2012): Financial Accounting in SAP, Galileo Press: Boston.
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Module M0855: Marketing (Sales and Services / Innovation Marketing)
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Marketing (Innovation Marketing / Sales and Services) (L0862) Problem-based Learning 5 6
Module Responsible Prof. Christian Lüthje

Recommended Previous
Module International Business
Knowledge
Basic understanding of business administration principles (strategic planning, decision theory, project management, international
business)
Bachelor-level Marketing Knowledge (Marketing Instruments, Market and Competitor Strategies, Basics of Buying Behavior)
Understanding of differences in the market introduction of Products and Services
Unerstanding the differences beweetn B2B and B2C marketing
Understanding of the importance of managing innovation in global industrial markets
Good English proficiency; presentation skills
Knowledge Students will have gained a deep understanding of
Specific characteristics in the marketing of innovative industrial goods and services

The importance of product-related and independent services
Approaches for analyzing the current market situation and the future market development
The gathering of information about future customer needs and requirements
Concepts and approaches to integrate lead users and their needs into product and service development processes
Approaches and tools for ensuring customer-orientation in the development of new products and innovative services
Marketing mix elements that take into consideration the specific requirements and challenges of innovative products and services
Pricing methods for new products and services
The organization of complex sales forces and personal selling
Communication concepts and instruments for new products and services
Skills Based on the acquired knowledge students will be able to:
Design and to evaluate decisions regarding marketing and innovation strategies

Analyze markets by applying market and technology portfolios
Conduct forecasts and develop compelling scenarios as a basis for strategic planning
Translate customer needs into concepts, prototypes and marketable offers and successfully apply advanced methods for customer-
oriented product and service development
Use adequate methods to foster efficient diffusion of innovative products and services
Choose suitable pricing strategies and communication activities for innovations
Make strategic sales decisions for products and services (i.e. selection of sales channels)
Apply methods of sales force management (i.e. customer value analysis)
Personal Competence
have fruitful discussions and exchange arguments

develop original results in a group
present results in a clear and concise way
carry out respectful team work
Acquire knowledge independently in the specific context and to map this knowledge on other new complex problem fields.
Consider proposed business actions in the field of marketing and reflect on them.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following International Management and Engineering: Specialisation I. Electives Management: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Management: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Management and Business Administration: Compulsory
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Course L0862: Marketing (Innovation Marketing / Sales and Services)

Hrs/wk 5
CP 6
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content I. Introduction
Innovation and service marketing (importance of innovative products and services, model, objectives and examples of innovation
marketing, characteristics of services, challenges of service marketing)
II. Methods and approaches of strategic marketing planning
patterns of industrial development, patent and technology portfolios
III. Strategic foresight and scenario analysis
objectives and challenges of strategic foresight, scenario analysis, Delphi method
IV. Mapping Techniques
Perceptual Maps, Gap Model
V. User innovations
Role of users in the innovation process, user communities, user innovation toolkits, lead users analysis
VI. Product and Service Engineering
Conjoint Analysis, Kano, QFD, Morphological Analysis, Blueprinting
VII. Pricing
Basics of Pricing, Value-based pricing, Pricing models
VIII. Sales Management
Basics of Sales Management, Assessing Customer Value, Planning Customer Visits
XI. Communications
Diffusion of Innovations, Communication Objectives, Communication Instruments
Literature Kotler, P., Keller, K. L. (2006). Marketing Management, 12 th edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey
Bo Edvardsson et. al. (2006) Involving Customers in New Service Development, London
Joe Tidd & Frank M. Hull (Editors) (2007) Service Innovation, London
Von Hippel, E.(2005). Democratizing Innovation, Cambridge: MIT Press
Crawford, M., Di Benedetto, A. (2008). New products management, 9th edition, McGrw Hill, Boston et al., 2008
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Module M1263: Quantitative Research Methods
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Quantitative Research Methods (L1714) Project Seminar 3 6

Admission Requirements None, but the course is limited to 20 students
Recommended Previous Basic knowledge in business administration

Knowledge
Knowledge The students will be able to
describe complex and interrelated constructs in the fields of marketing, management of organizations, strategic and human resource
management
discuss underlying theories of research models
explain strategies of research problem analysis
describe the functioning and use of quantitative research methods
discuss strengths and weaknesses of quantitative research methods
deal with complex empirical problems

collect empirical data, apply multivariate techniques to the data collected using standard software, and critically evaluate and interpret
results gained
work with common statistical software programs (like R, Smart PLS and SPSS)
address research questions with quantitative research methods
Personal Competence

present and defend the results of their work;
communicate and collaborate successfully and respectfully with others in teams.
read and understand statistical literature

Credit points 6
Examination Project
Examination duration and scale 30 pages; 5 months
Curricula
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Course L1714: Quantitative Research Methods
Typ Project Seminar

Hrs/wk 3
CP 6
Language EN
Cycle WiSe/SoSe
Content Participants will understand the use, requirements, advantages and disadvantages of quantitative methods. Examples illustrate the application of
quantitative methods and their use to address business related problems.
The course involves three parts:
The first part of the course focuses on an introduction of quantitative research methods.
The second part of the course involves working on a seminar thesis. Participants are in teams invited to describe selected quantitative research
methods and to address simple research questions with the described method. Students are expected to write a short (empirical) paper that
applies methods learned in this course to a research question of their choice.
The third part is the final presentations of the results from the group work. Participants will present their own small research projects and discuss
the results in the plenum. Participants are invited to join the discussions as a part of the final grade.
Literature Participants will be provided with a course handout in the form of ppt.-slides which can be downloaded in advance. In the course, the
participants will obtain a specific list of relevant literature. Some generally recommended are:
Dalgaard, P. (2008). Introductory statistics with R. Springer Science & Business Media.
Hair, J. F., Black, W. C., Babin, B. J., Anderson, R. E., & Tatham, R. L. (2006). Multivariate data analysis (Vol. 6). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Pearson Prentice Hall.
Hair Jr, J. F., Hult, G. T. M., Ringle, C., & Sarstedt, M. (2013). A primer on partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM).
Sage Publications.
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Module M0978: International Logistics and Transport Systems
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Mobility of Goods, Logistics, Traffic (L1165) Lecture 2 2
International Logistics and Transport Systems (L1168) Problem-based Learning 3 4
Module Responsible Prof. Heike Flämig

Introduction to Logistics and Mobility
Knowledge
Foundations of Management
Legal Foundations of Transportation and Logistics
Knowledge Students are able to...
give definitions of system theory, (international) transport chains and logistics in the context of supply chain management
explain trends and strategies for mobility of goods and logistics
describe elements of integrated and multi-modal transport chains and their advantages and disadvantages
deduce impacts of management decisions on logistics system and traffic system and explain how stakeholders influence them
explain the correlations between economy and logistics systems, mobility of goods, space-time-structures and the traffic system as well as
ecology and politics
Skills Students are able to...
Design intermodal transport chains and logistic concepts

apply the commodity chain theory and case study analysis
evaluate different international transport chains
cope with differences in cultures that influence international transport chains
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to...
develop a feeling of social responsibility for their future jobs

give constructive feedback to others about their presentation skills
plan and execute teamwork tasks
Autonomy Students are able to improve presentation skills by feedback of others

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following International Management and Engineering: Specialisation II. Logistics: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Logistics, Infrastructure and Mobility: Specialisation Production and Logistics: Elective Compulsory
Logistics, Infrastructure and Mobility: Specialisation Infrastructure and Mobility: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1165: Mobility of Goods, Logistics, Traffic
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Heike Flämig
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content The intention of this lecture is to provide a general system analysis-based overview of how transportation chains emerge and how they are
developed. The respective advantages and disadvantages of different international transportation chains of goods are to be pointed out from a
micro- and a macroeconomic point of view. The effects on the traffic system as well as the ecological and social consequences of a spatial
devision of economical activities are to be discussed.
The overview of current international transportation chains is carried out on the basis of concrete material- and appendant information flows.
Established transportation chains and some of their individual elements are to become transparent to the students by a number of practical
examples.
1. A conceptual systems model

2. Elements of integrated and multi-modal transportation chains
3. interaction of transport and traffic, demand and supply on different layers of the transport system
4. Global Issues in Supply Chain Management
5. Global Players and networks
6. Logistics and corporate social responsibility (CSR)
7. Methods and data for assessment of international transport chains
8. Influence of cultural aspects on international transport chains
9. New solutions using different focuses of the transport and logstics system
Literature David, Pierre A.; Stewart, Richard D.: International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations, 3rd Edition, Mason, 2010
Schieck, Arno: Internationale Logistik: Objekte, Prozesse und Infrastrukturen grenzüberschreitender Güterströme, München, 2009
BLOECH, J., IHDE, G. B. (1997) Vahlens Großes Logistiklexikon, München, Verlag C.H. Beck
IHDE, G. B. (1991) Transport, Verkehr, Logistik, München, Verlag Franz Vahlen, 2. völlig überarbeitete und erweiterte Auflage
NUHN, H., HESSE, M. (2006) Verkehrsgeographie, Paderborn, München, Wien, Zürich, Verlage Ferdinand Schöningh
PFOHL, H.-C. (2000) Logistiksysteme - Betriebswirtschaftliche Grundlagen, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, Springer-Verlag, 6. Auflage
Course L1168: International Logistics and Transport Systems

Hrs/wk 3
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Heike Flämig
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content The problem-oriented-learning lecture consists of case studies and complex problems concerning the systemic characteristics of different modes
of transport as well as the organization and realization of transport chains. Students get to know specific issues from practice of logistics and
mobility of goods and work out recommondations for solutions.
Literature David, Pierre A.; Stewart, Richard D.: International Logistics: The Management of International Trade Operations, 3rd Edition, Mason, 2010
Schieck, Arno: Internationale Logistik: Objekte, Prozesse und Infrastrukturen grenzüberschreitender Güterströme, München, 2009
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Module M1034: Technology Entrepreneuship
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Creation of Business Opportunities (L1280) Problem-based Learning 3 4
Entrepreneurship (L1279) Lecture 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Christoph Ihl

Recommended Previous Basic knowledge in business economics obtained in the compulsory modules as well as an interest in new technologies and the pursuit of new
Knowledge business opportunities either in corporate or startup contexts.
Knowledge Wissen (subject-related knowledge and understanding):
develop a working knowledge and understanding of the entrepreneurial perspective

understand the difference between a good idea and scalable business opportunity
understand the process of taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity
understand the components of business models
understand the components of business opportunity assessment and business plans
Skills
Fertigkeiten (subject-related skills):
identify and define business opportunities

assess and validate entrepreneurial opportunities
create and verify a business model of how to sell and market an entrepreneurial opportunity
formulate and test business model assumptions and hypotheses
conduct customer and expert interviews regarding business opportunities
prepare business opportunity assessment
create and verify a plan for gathering resources such as talent and capital
pitch a business opportunity to your classmates and the teaching team
Personal Competence
Social Competence Sozialkompetenz (Social Competence):
team work
communication and presentation
give and take critical comments
engaging in fruitful discussions
Autonomy Selbständigkeit (Autonomy):
autonomous work and time management

project management
analytical skills

Credit points 6
Examination Project
Examination duration and scale Group project work (approx. 30 pages) and oral examination (15 min plus discussion)
Assignment for the Following International Management and Engineering: Specialisation I. Electives Management: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Logistics, Infrastructure and Mobility: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1280: Creation of Business Opportunities

Hrs/wk 3
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Christoph Ihl
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content This course is supposed to provide intense hands-on experiences with the entrepreneurial process, tools and concepts discussed in the lecture
“Entrepreneurship” and additional online material. At the beginning of the class, students form teams to search for and create a scalable and
repeatable business opportunity. Rather than writing a comprehensive business plan or designing the perfect product, both of which are highly
difficult and risky investments in the uncertain front end of any business idea, we follow a lean startup approach. Student teams will have to think
about all the parts of building a business and apply the tools of business model design and customer & agile development in order optimize the
search for and creation of a business opportunity. Students will start by mapping the assumptions regarding each of the part in their business
model and then devote significant time on testing these hypotheses with customers and partners outside in the field (customer development).
Based on the gathered information, students should realize which of their assumptions were wrong, and figure out ways how to fix it (learning
events called “pivots”). The goal is to proceed in an iterative and incremental way (agile development) to build prototypes and (minimum viable)
products. Throughout the course, student teams will present their lessons-learned (pivots) and how their business models have evolved based on
their most important pivots.
Literature Blank, Steve (2013). Why the lean start-up changes everything. Harvard Business Review 91.5 (2013): 63-72.
Blank, Steven Gary, and Bob Dorf. The startup owner's manual: the step-by-step guide for building a great company. K&S Ranch, Incorporated,
2012.
Ries, Eric (2011). The lean startup: How today's entrepreneurs use continuous innovation to create radically successful businesses. Random
House LLC, 2011.
Course L1279: Entrepreneurship
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship including its economic and cultural underpinnings. It highlights the
differences between mere business ideas and scalable and repeatable business opportunities. It is designed to familiarize students with the
process that technology entrepreneurs use to create business opportunities and to start companies. It involves taking a technology idea and
finding a high-potential commercial opportunity, gathering resources such as talent and capital, figuring out how to sell and market the idea, and
managing rapid growth. The course also discusses relevant concepts and tools from entrepreneurial strategy, such as disruptive innovations,
technology adoption cycles and intellectual property, as well as from entrepreneurial marketing, such as product positioning and differentiation,
distribution, promotion and pricing. Particular emphasis will be put on business model design and customer development proposed in the lean
startup approach. All in all, the course is supposed to create the entrepreneurial mindset of looking for technology opportunities and business
solutions, where others see insurmountable problems. This mindset of turning problems into opportunities can well be generalized from startups to
larger companies and other settings.
Literature Byers, T.H.; Dorf, R.C.; Nelson, A.J. (2011). Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise. 3rd ed. McGraw-Hill, 2011.
Hisrich, P.; Peters, M. P.; Shepherd, D. A. (2009). Entrepreneurship, 8th ed., McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Osterwalder, A.; Yves, P. (2010). Business model generation: a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. John Wiley & Sons,
2010.
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Module M0750: Economics
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
International Economics (L0700) Lecture 2 4
Main Theoretical and Political Concepts (L0641) Lecture 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Kathrin Fischer

Recommended Previous Keine
Knowledge
Knowledge The students know • the most important principles of individual decision making in a national and international context • different market structures
• types of market failure • the functioning of a single economy (including money market, financial and goods markets, labor market) • the difference
between and the interdependence of short and long run equilibria • the significance of expectations on the effects of economic policy • the various
links between economies • different economic policies (trade, monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policy) and their effects on the home and foreign
economies
Skills The students are able to model analytically or graphically
the most important principles of individual decision making in a national and international context
the market results of different market structures and market failure
the welfare effects of the market results
expectations hypothesis
the functioning of an economy (including money market, financial and goods markets, labor market)
links between economies
the effects of economic policies (trade, monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policies)
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students are able
to anticipate expectations and decisions of individuals or groups of individuals. These may be inside or outside of the own firm.
to take these decisions into account while deciding themselves
to understand the behavior of markets and to assess the opportunities and risks with respect to the own business activities.
Autonomy With the methods taught the students will be able
to analyze empirical phenomena in single economies and the world economy and to reconile them with the studied theoretical concepts.
to design, analyze and evaluate micro- and macroeconomic policies against the background of different models.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 2 hours
Assignment for the Following International Management and Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
Curricula Logistics, Infrastructure and Mobility: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0700: International Economics
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Annette Olbrisch-Ziegler
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content
International Trade Theory and Policy:
Comparative Advantage, the Ricardian Model
The Heckscher-Ohlin Model
The Standard Trade Model
Intrasectoral Trade
International Trade Policy
Open Economy Macroeconomics
The Foreign Exchange Market
Determinants of Prices, Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, Output in the Short Run
Determinants of Prices, Interest Rates, Exchange Rates, Output in the Long Run
Monetary and Fiscal and Exchange Rate Policies in Open Economies in the Long and the Short Run
Literature Krugman/Obstfeld: International Economics, Longman, 9th ed. 2011
Mankiw/Taylor: Economics, South-Western 2008
Documents and notes handed out during the lecture.
Course L0641: Main Theoretical and Political Concepts
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Annette Olbrisch-Ziegler
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content
Introduction: Ten Principles of Economics
Microeconomics:
Theory of the Household
Theory of the Firm
Competitive Markets in Equilibrium
Market Failure: Monopoly and External Effects
Government Policies
Macroeconomics:
A Nation’s Real Income and Production
The Real Economy in the Long Run: Capital and Labour Market
Money and Prices in the Long Run
Aggregate Demand and Supply: Short-Run Economic Fluctuations
Monetary and Fiscal Policy in the Short and the Long Run
Literature Mankiw/Taylor: Economics, South-Western 2008
Pindyck/Rubinfeld: Microeconomics, Prentice Hall International , 7 th ed. 2010
Documents and notes handed out during the lecture.
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Module M0815: Product Planning
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Product Planning (L0851) Problem-based Learning 3 3
Product Planning Seminar (L0853) Problem-based Learning 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Cornelius Herstatt

Recommended Previous Good basic-knowledge of Business Administration
Knowledge
Knowledge Students will gain insights into:
Product Planning
Process
Methods
Design thinking
Process
Methods
User integration
Skills Students will gain deep insights into:
Product Planning
Process-related aspects
Organisational-related aspects
Human-Ressource related aspects
Working-tools, methods and instruments
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Interact within a team
Raise awareness for globabl issues
Autonomy
Gain access to knowledge sources
Interpret complex cases
Develop presentation skills

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Global Innovation Management: Core qualification: Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Materials: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0851: Product Planning

Hrs/wk 3
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Product Planning Process
This integrated lecture is designed to understand major issues, activities and tools in the context of systematic product planning, a key activity for
managing the front-end of innovation, i.e.:
• Systematic scanning of markets for innovation opportunities
• Understanding strengths/weakness and specific core competences of a firm as platforms for innovation
• Exploring relevant sources for innovation (customers, suppliers, Lead Users, etc.)
• Developing ideas for radical innovation, relying on the creativeness of employees, using techniques to stimulate creativity and creating a
stimulating environment
• Transferring ideas for innovation into feasible concepts which have a high market attractively
Literature Ulrich, K./Eppinger, S.: Product Design and Development, 2nd. Edition, McGraw-Hill 2010
Course L0853: Product Planning Seminar

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Seminar is integrative part of the Module Product Planning (for content see lecture) and can not be choosen independantly
Literature see/siehe Vorlesung Produktplanung/Product Planning
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Module M1035: Corporate Entrepreneurship & Growth
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Entrepreneurial Finance (L1282) Seminar 2 2
Intrapreneuship (L1281) Seminar 3 4
Module Responsible Prof. Christoph Ihl

Admission Requirements Limited number of students: 20
Recommended Previous Basic knowledge in business economics and finance obtained in the compulsory modules and participation in the module “Technology
Knowledge Entrepreneurship” is highly recommended.
Knowledge Wissen (subject-related knowledge and understanding):
understand similarities and differences between corporate and start-up entrepreneurship

recognize the distinct nature and specific elements of corporate entrepreneurship in the context of established and international
organizations
understand the different forms of corporate entrepreneurship
understand their own managerial styles, attitudes and preferences for corporate versus start-up entrepreneurship
understand the pros and cons of different valuation methods
understand the interests of venture capital funds
understand the pros and cons of different growth and exit options
Skills Fertigkeiten (subject-related skills):
be able to apply an entrepreneurial approach to operations of a department or functional area within established organizations
assess the environment within established companies in terms of support or constraints for entrepreneurship
identify creative ways to overcome obstacles to entrepreneurship in established companies
be able to formulate corporate objectives and strategies that support entrepreneurial behavior
evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities in contexts of established corporations
develop concepts for new businesses out of established company contexts
value entrepreneurial opportunities in financial terms
apply different valuation methods
evaluate the attractiveness of financial contracts
design VC term sheets
design employee contracts in terms of financial compensation
design financial contracts and conduct financial negotiations
assess and justify possible growth and exit options
Personal Competence
Social Competence Sozialkompetenz (Social Competence):
team work
communication and presentation
give and take critical comments
engaging in fruitful discussions
Autonomy Selbständigkeit (Autonomy):
autonomous work and time management

project management
analytical skills

Credit points 6
Examination Project
Examination duration and scale Group project work (approx. 30 pages) and oral examination (15 min plus discussion)
Assignment for the Following Global Innovation Management: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Curricula International Production Management: Specialisation Management: Elective Compulsory
International Management and Engineering: Specialisation I. Electives Management: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1282: Entrepreneurial Finance
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content This course examines the elements of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on technology-based start-up ventures and the early stages of company
development. The course addresses key questions relevant to both startup and corporate entrepreneurs: How much money can and should be
raised? When should it be raised and from whom? What is a reasonable valuation of the company? How should funding, employment contracts
and exit decisions be structured? This course will focus on the finance principles related to the risk & return of venture capital, the valuation of high
growth companies, the capital structure specific to venture capital-backed companies, and investment decisions under uncertainty. Three main
topics will be covered:
(1) New business opportunity valuation: Most time will be devoted to the understanding and application of tools to valuate early stage business
opportunities and high-growth companies versus mature companies. Standard tools for financial and liquidity planning as well as discounted cash
flow valuation will be applied to startup situations. Furthermore, the venture capital method, analysis of comparables and the real options
approach to valuation are introduced.
(2) Financing and employment contracts: We will discuss the main sources of financing that entrepreneurs can choose from. Particular emphasis
will be put on venture capital funds and their fund raising process. The design of financial contracts will be analyzed in terms of addressing
information and incentive problems in uncertain environments. Employment contracts will be motivated as a compensation device to attract and
retain key employees.
(3) Growth and exit strategies: We will discuss entrepreneurs’ option to grow or exit. Liquidity events are considered such as initial public offering,
sale or merger as compared to independent growth as a private company. We also examine later stage options such as mezzanine financing and
buy-outs and the specifics of international growth.
Guest lecturers will present the latest trends in these areas. The ideal audience for the course will be students who are interested in technology
entrepreneurship, either at startups or within larger organizations. It is also useful for those pursuing careers in corporate finance or valuation
consulting.
Literature Metrick, Andrew, and Ayako Yasuda. Venture Capital and the Finance of Innovation. Wiley, 2010.
Leach, J., and Ronald Melicher. Entrepreneurial finance. Cengage Learning, 2011.
Selected cases will be made available during class.
Course L1281: Intrapreneuship

Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 3
CP 4
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content In order to sustain competitive advantage, established firms must do more than lower costs, increase quality and better serve customers. They
have to be faster, more flexible, more aggressive and more innovative while operating under resource constraints. In short, they must be more
entrepreneurial. While most CEOs would subscribe to this point of view, yet few companies seem to be able to fully embrace the issues of
corporate entrepreneurship, the subject matter of this course. This is an overview course on corporate entrepreneurship. It is not designed to cover
all of the aspects of the corporation that affect the firm’s organization, strategy and performance. Rather, it is designed to introduce students to the
different forms, core concepts and analytical tools in corporate entrepreneurship in order to enable the creation of viable new businesses within
the context of an established organization. The course will address the development of an internal culture, strategy and structure supportive to
corporate entrepreneurship, the international dimension of corporate entrepreneurship as well as the analysis of potential synergies and barriers
between potential new ventures and the existing organization. To achieve these goals, the course will combine (1) class lectures on key
theoretical concepts, tools, and management approaches, (2) an in-depth case analysis of a classic Harvard Business School case, and (3) a real
life case brought to the class room by actual company representatives upon which student teams develop their project work.
Literature Morris, Michael, Donald Kuratko, and Jeffrey Covin. Corporate entrepreneurship & innovation. Cengage Learning, 2010.
Christensen, Clayton M., and Ho Howard Yu. "Pitney Bowes Inc." Harvard Business School Case 607-034, November 2006.
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Module M1173: Applied Statistics
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Applied Statistics (L1584) Lecture 2 3
Applied Statistics (L1586) Problem-based Learning 2 2
Applied Statistics (L1585) Recitation Section (small) 1 1
Module Responsible Prof. Michael Morlock

Recommended Previous Basic knowledge of statistical methods

Knowledge
Knowledge Students can explain the statistical methods and the conditions of their use.
Skills Students are able to use the statistics program to solve statistics problems and to interpret and depict the results
Personal Competence
Social Competence Team Work, joined presentation of results
Autonomy To understand and interpret the question and solve

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 90 minutes, 28 questions
Curricula Mechatronics: Specialisation System Design: Elective Compulsory
Mechatronics: Specialisation Intelligent Systems and Robotics: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Course L1584: Applied Statistics

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Michael Morlock
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content The goal is to introduce students to the basic statistical methods and their application to simple problems. The topics include:
• Chi square test
• Simple regression and correlation
• Multiple regression and correlation
• One way analysis of variance
• Two way analysis of variance
• Discriminant analysis
• Analysis of categorial data
• Chossing the appropriate statistical method
• Determining critical sample sizes
Literature Applied Regression Analysis and Multivariable Methods, 3rd Edition, David G. Kleinbaum Emory University, Lawrence L. Kupper University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Keith E. Muller University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Azhar Nizam Emory University, Published by Duxbury
Press, CB © 1998, ISBN/ISSN: 0-534-20910-6
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Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content The students receive a problem task, which they have to solve in small groups (n=5). They do have to collect their own data and work with them.
The results have to be presented in an executive summary at the end of the course.
Literature Selbst zu finden

Hrs/wk 1
CP 1
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content The different statistical tests are applied for the solution of realistic problems using actual data sets and the most common used commercial
statistical software package (SPSS).
Literature Student Solutions Manual for Kleinbaum/Kupper/Muller/Nizam's Applied Regression Analysis and Multivariable Methods, 3rd Edition, David G.
Kleinbaum Emory University Lawrence L. Kupper University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Keith E. Muller University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill, Azhar Nizam Emory University, Published by Duxbury Press, Paperbound © 1998, ISBN/ISSN: 0-534-20913-0
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Module M0543: Management, Organization and Human Resource Management
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Management, Organization and Human Resource Management (L0110) Lecture 2 3
Management, Organization and Human Resource Management (L0111) Seminar 2 3

Limited number of students: 20
Recommended Previous Module “Human Resource Management and Organizational Design”

Knowledge
Knowledge of
The Study of Organizations and Organizational Theories

The processes of developing organizational structures for multinational firms
Analysis and Design of Work
Strategic Management of the Human Resource Function in international business
Human Resource Planning and Recruitment in the global environment
Managing performance measurement, compensation and benefits of international corporations
Employee Development
Employee Separation and Retention
Knowledge The students are able to ...
explain the different organizational design and strategies in an international environment with a focus on selected forms of cooperation
(e.g., virtual organizations, strategic alliances) to compete in global business;
map the need of organizational changes in light of new business lines, new strategies, altering employee attitudes and international
competition;
describe the business process management and reengineering techniques in order to consolidate resources to meet international
customer requirements profitably;
explain the meaning and importance of managing human resources in multinational companies and is relation to organizational designs
and strategies;
explain the personnel recruitment and talent management strategies (e.g., personnel planning, employee testing, developing) throughout
national and international organizations;
explain the models and approaches for appropriately measuring employee relations (e.g., job satisfaction models) including the
development and estimation of causal models;
present the models and research methodologies used to forecast personnel requirements (e.g., forecasting procedures, linear
programming, neural networks).
Skills The students are able to,...
collect empirical data (e.g., data on business processes and data on employee relations, such as job satisfaction), apply business process
management and multivariate techniques to the data collected using standard software, and critically evaluate and interpret results gained
in order to, for instance, optimize business processes (e.g. in terms of business efficiency) and develop new global HR strategies (e.g.,
regarding job satisfaction);
critically rethink theoretical concepts and gain analytical ability in organization and human resource management (e.g., critically evaluate
the process of acquiring, training, appraising and compensating employees in light of health, safety and fairness concerns in international
environments);
map their theoretical understanding of international human resources and business management on actual economic problems and to
evaluate how these components affect other fields
use their practical knowledge of the analytical toolset to successfully tackle the management challenges in organization and human
resource management in internationally acting companies.
to model and analyze business processes of firms using the essential techniques and standard software (with an emphasis on managing
international processes);
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students are able to...
have discussions (with international experts) in the fields of organization and human resource management,
respectfully work in teams,
strengthen their intercultural personal competencies by problem based-learning elements
Autonomy The students are able to independently acquire knowledge in the specific context and to map this knowledge on other or new complex problem
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fields. They will be able to improve their overall management skills (starting with a structured analysis of the business problem, via developing
suitable solutions, to appropriately communicating/presenting solutions developed).

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following International Production Management: Specialisation Management: Elective Compulsory
Course L0110: Management, Organization and Human Resource Management

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content This course focuses on multinational firms and advanced issues of management, organizations, and human resource management. Selected
topics focus, for example, on:
Organizational strategy and design in a global environment

International competition and organizational change
Organizational behavior
Competing in a global environment by cooperation (e.g., virtual organizations, strategic alliances)
Business process design and business process reengineering
International personnel recruitment and placement (e.g., personnel planning, employee testing)
Strategic employee compensation (e.g., strategic pay plans) of multinational firms and employee relations (e.g., employee satisfaction
models)
Personnel planning methods
Workplace analysis using specific time measurement methods and approaches
Literature Bernardin, H.J.: Human Resource Management: An Experiential Approach, 4e, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2006.
Cascio, W.: Managing Human Resources: Productivity, Quality of Work Life, Profits, 6e, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
French, W./Bell, C.H./Zawacki, R.A.: Organization Development and Transformation: Managing Effective Change, 5e, Chicago: McGraw-Hill, 1999.
Hitt, M.A./Ireland, R.D./Hoskisson, R.E.: Strategic Management: Competitiveness and Globalization, Ohio: Cengage Learning, 2007.
Lynch, R.: Strategic Management, 5e, Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2008.
Robbins, S.P./Judge, T.A.: Organizational Behavior, 14e, Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2008.
Spector, B.: Implementing Organizational Change: Theory and Practice, 3e, Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2006.
Selected journal articles.
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Course L0111: Management, Organization and Human Resource Management
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Analyze organizational strategies and structures of global firms
Model and analyze business processes of international firms using standard software tools
Personnel planning using operations research methodologies (e.g., forecasting procedures, linear programming, neural networks)
Develop and measure causal models for analyzing the satisfaction of employees with different cultural backgrounds
Workplace analysis using specific time measurement methods and approaches
Literature Cascio, W.: Managing Human Resources: Productivity, Quality of Work Life, Profits, 6e, New York: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
French, W./Bell, C.H./Zawacki, R.A.: Organization Development and Transformation: Managing Effective Change, 5e, New York: McGraw-Hill,
1999.
Robbins, S.P./Judge, T.A.: Organizational Behavior, 14e, Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2008.
Spector, B.: Implementing Organizational Change: Theory and Practice, 3e, Harlow: Prentice Hall, 2006.
Information on the appropriate literature depends on the topics and will therefore be updated each semester.
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Specialization Mechatronics
Graduates of the Mechatronics specialization are able to solve mechatronic tasks as well as design tasks systematically and methodically. They have knowledge about
current methods, automation and simulation, are able to choose between different strategies and to use them independently for the development of new systems.
The Mechatronics specialization is recommended to students who already bring along basic knowledge in measurement technology, control engineering and computer
science.
Module M1106: Vibration Theory (GES)
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Vibration Theory (GES) (L1423) Lecture 2 3
Vibration Theory (GES) (L1433) Recitation Section (large) 1 3
Module Responsible Prof. Radoslaw Iwankiewicz

Admission Requirements Linear algebra, calculus, engineering/applied mechanics (especially kinematics and kinetics)
Knowledge
Knowledge The primary purpose of the study of Vibration Theory is to develop the capacity to understand vibrations and the capacity to analyse, measure,
predict and control vibrations, which is needed by the engineers involved in the analysis and design of machines and their supporting structures,
vehicles, aircraft, etc.The particular objectives of this course are to:
1. Analyse mechanical structures taking into account the effects of dynamic loads.
1. Appreciate the importance of vibration in structures and mechanical devices.

2. Formulate and solve the equations of motion of mechanical systems.
Determine the natural frequencies and normal modes of complex mechanical systems.
Skills At the end of this course the student should be able to:
1. Develop simple mathematical models for vibration analysis of complex systems; formulate and solve the equation of motion to determine
the dynamic response.
2. Carry out the linearization of equations of motion.
1. Determine natural frequencies and normal modes of multi-degree-of-freedom and continuous systems (rods, shafts, taut strings, beams).
2. Carry out modal analysis to predict the dynamic response of linear mechanical systems to external excitations.
3. Analyse, in terms of eigenvalues, stability of time-invariant linear dynamic systems.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can work in small groups and report on the findings.
Autonomy Students are able to solve the problems independently.
Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 2 hours: 2. MDOF systems: Newton- Euler and Lagrange’s equations of motion. Linear systems: eigenvalue problem, general solution and
stability. Linear MDOF systems: free and forced vibrations. Continuous systems. Energy methods or random vibrations.
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Mechatronics: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Mechatronics: Core qualification: Compulsory
Technomathematics: Specialisation III. Engineering Science: Elective Compulsory
Technomathematics: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1423: Vibration Theory (GES)
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Radoslaw Iwankiewicz
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content SYSTEMS WITH FINITE NUMBER OF DEGREES OF FREEDOM
(MULTI- DEGREE-OF-FREEDOM SYSTEMS)
1. Revision of the theory of single-degree-of -freedom systems.

2. Equations of motion of a single rigid body and of multi-body systems:
2.1. Newton- Euler equations
2.2. Lagrange’s equations.
3.Linearization of equations of motion.
4.Linear equations of motion in a state-space form. Transformation of coordinates.
5.Linear systems: eigenvalue problem (eigenvalues and eigenvectors).
6. General solution for time-invariant linear systems and stability of those systems.
7. Linear systems: eigenvalue problem, free vibrations, natural frequencies, normal
modes (mode shapes).
8. Forced vibrations of linear systems.
LINEAR CONTINUOUS SYSTEMS:
9. Longitudinal vibrations of a rod and torsional vibrations of a shaft:
9.1. Eigenvalue problem, free vibrations, natural frequencies, normal
9.2. Forced vibrations.
10. Transverse vibrations of a beam and of a taut string:
10.1. Eigenvalue problem, free vibrations, natural frequencies, normal
10.2. Forced vibrations.
Literature 1. S.S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, Addison-Wesley, 3rd edition, 1995.
2. C.F. Beards, Engineering Vibration Analysis with Application to Control Systems, Edward Arnold, 1995.
3. M. Geradin, D.Rixen, Mechanical Vibrations. Theory and Application to Structural Dynamics, J. Wiley, 1994.
4. K. Klotter, Technische Schwingungslehre I, II, Springer Verlag, 1981.
Course L1433: Vibration Theory (GES)

Hrs/wk 1
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Radoslaw Iwankiewicz
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0752: Nonlinear Dynamics
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Nonlinear Dynamics (L0702) Lecture 4 6
Module Responsible Prof. Norbert Hoffmann

Calculus
Knowledge
Linear Algebra
Engineering Mechanics
Knowledge Students are able to reflect existing terms and concepts in Nonlinear Dynamics and to develop and research new terms and concepts.
Skills Students are able to apply existing methods and procesures of Nonlinear Dynamics and to develop novel methods and procedures.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can reach working results also in groups.
Autonomy Students are able to approach given research tasks individually and to identify and follow up novel research tasks by themselves.
Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 2 Hours
Assignment for the Following Aircraft Systems Engineering: Specialisation Aircraft Systems: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Mechatronics: Elective Compulsory
Mechatronics: Specialisation System Design: Elective Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Management and Business Administration: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Course L0702: Nonlinear Dynamics

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 4
CP 6
Lecturer Prof. Norbert Hoffmann
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Fundamentals of Nonlinear Dynamics.
Literature S. Strogatz: Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos. Perseus, 2013.
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Module M0846: Control Systems Theory and Design
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Control Systems Theory and Design (L0656) Lecture 2 4
Control Systems Theory and Design (L0657) Recitation Section (small) 2 2
Module Responsible Prof. Herbert Werner

Recommended Previous Introduction to Control Systems
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students can explain how linear dynamic systems are represented as state space models; they can interpret the system response to initial
states or external excitation as trajectories in state space
They can explain the system properties controllability and observability, and their relationship to state feedback and state estimation,
respectively
They can explain the significance of a minimal realisation
They can explain observer-based state feedback and how it can be used to achieve tracking and disturbance rejection
They can extend all of the above to multi-input multi-output systems
They can explain the z-transform and its relationship with the Laplace Transform
They can explain state space models and transfer function models of discrete-time systems
They can explain the experimental identification of ARX models of dynamic systems, and how the identification problem can be solved by
solving a normal equation
They can explain how a state space model can be constructed from a discrete-time impulse response
Skills
Students can transform transfer function models into state space models and vice versa
They can assess controllability and observability and construct minimal realisations
They can design LQG controllers for multivariable plants
They can carry out a controller design both in continuous-time and discrete-time domain, and decide which is appropriate for a given
sampling rate
They can identify transfer function models and state space models of dynamic systems from experimental data
They can carry out all these tasks using standard software tools (Matlab Control Toolbox, System Identification Toolbox, Simulink)
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can work in small groups on specific problems to arrive at joint solutions.
Autonomy Students can obtain information from provided sources (lecture notes, software documentation, experiment guides) and use it when solving given
problems.
They can assess their knowledge in weekly on-line tests and thereby control their learning progress.

Credit points 6
Curricula Electrical Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
Energy Systems: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Aircraft Systems Engineering: Specialisation Aircraft Systems: Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Systems Engineering and Robotics: Elective Compulsory
International Management and Engineering: Specialisation II. Electrical Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Mechatronics: Core qualification: Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Specialisation Medical Technology and Control Theory: Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
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Course L0656: Control Systems Theory and Design
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Herbert Werner
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content State space methods (single-input single-output)
• State space models and transfer functions, state feedback

• Coordinate basis, similarity transformations
• Solutions of state equations, matrix exponentials, Caley-Hamilton Theorem
• Controllability and pole placement
• State estimation, observability, Kalman decomposition
• Observer-based state feedback control, reference tracking
• Transmission zeros
• Optimal pole placement, symmetric root locus
Multi-input multi-output systems
• Transfer function matrices, state space models of multivariable systems, Gilbert realization
• Poles and zeros of multivariable systems, minimal realization
• Closed-loop stability
• Pole placement for multivariable systems, LQR design, Kalman filter
Digital Control
• Discrete-time systems: difference equations and z-transform
• Discrete-time state space models, sampled data systems, poles and zeros
• Frequency response of sampled data systems, choice of sampling rate
System identification and model order reduction

• Least squares estimation, ARX models, persistent excitation
• Identification of state space models, subspace identification
• Balanced realization and model order reduction
Case study
• Modelling and multivariable control of a process evaporator using Matlab and Simulink
Software tools
• Matlab/Simulink
Literature
Werner, H., Lecture Notes „Control Systems Theory and Design“
T. Kailath "Linear Systems", Prentice Hall, 1980
K.J. Astrom, B. Wittenmark "Computer Controlled Systems" Prentice Hall, 1997
L. Ljung "System Identification - Theory for the User", Prentice Hall, 1999
Course L0657: Control Systems Theory and Design

Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Herbert Werner
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0746: Microsystem Engineering
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Microsystem Engineering (L0680) Lecture 2 4
Microsystem Engineering (L0682) Problem-based Learning 1 1
Microsystem Engineering (L0681) Recitation Section (small) 1 1
Module Responsible Prof. Manfred Kasper

Recommended Previous Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
Knowledge
Knowledge The students know about the most important technologies and materials of MEMS as well as their applications in sensors and actuators.
Skills Students are able to analyze and describe the functional behaviour of MEMS components and to evaluate the potential of microsystems.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to solve specific problems alone or in a group and to present the results accordingly.
Autonomy Students are able to acquire particular knowledge using specialized literature and to integrate and associate this knowledge with other fields.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale zweistündig
Assignment for the Following Electrical Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
Microelectronics and Microsystems: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0680: Microsystem Engineering
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Manfred Kasper
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Object and goal of MEMS
Scaling Rules
Lithography
Film deposition
Structuring and etching
Energy conversion and force generation
Electromagnetic Actuators
Reluctance motors
Piezoelectric actuators, bi-metal-actuator
Transducer principles
Signal detection and signal processing
Mechanical and physical sensors
Acceleration sensor, pressure sensor
Sensor arrays
System integration
Yield, test and reliability
Literature M. Kasper: Mikrosystementwurf, Springer (2000)
M. Madou: Fundamentals of Microfabrication, CRC Press (1997)

Hrs/wk 1
CP 1
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Examples of MEMS components
Layout consideration
Electric, thermal and mechanical behaviour
Design aspects
Literature Wird in der Veranstaltung bekannt gegeben

Hrs/wk 1
CP 1
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0913: CMOS Nanoelectronics with Practice
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
CMOS Nanoelectronics (L0764) Lecture 2 3
CMOS Nanoelectronics (L1063) Laboratory Course 2 2
CMOS Nanoelectronics (L1059) Recitation Section (small) 1 1
Module Responsible Prof. Wolfgang Krautschneider

Recommended Previous Fundamentals of MOS devices and electronic circuits
Knowledge
Knowledge
Students can explain the functionality of very small MOS transistors and explain the problems occurring due to scaling-down the minimum
feature size.
Students are able to explain the basic steps of processing of very small MOS devices.
Students can exemplify the functionality of volatile and non-volatile memories und give their specifications.
Students can describe the limitations of advanced MOS technologies.
Students can explain measurement methods for MOS quality control.
Skills
Students can quantify the current-voltage-behavior of very small MOS transistors and list possible applications.
Students can describe larger electronic systems by their functional blocks.
Students can name the existing options for the specific applications and select the most appropriate ones.
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Students can team up with one or several partners who may have different professional backgrounds
Students are able to work by their own or in small groups for solving problems and answer scientific questions.
Autonomy
Students are able to assess their knowledge in a realistic manner.
The students are able to draw scenarios for estimation of the impact of advanced mobile electronics on the future lifestyle of the society.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Computer Science: Specialisation Computer and Software Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Electrical Engineering: Core qualification: Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Information and Communication Technology: Elective Compulsory
Microelectronics and Microsystems: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0764: CMOS Nanoelectronics
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Wolfgang Krautschneider
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Ideal and non-ideal MOS devices
Threshold voltage, Parasitic charges, Work function difference
I-V behavior
Scaling-down rules
Details of very small MOS transistors
Basic CMOS process flow
Memory Technology, SRAM, DRAM, embedded DRAM
Gain memory cells
Non-volatile memories, Flash memory circuits
Methods for Quality Control, C(V)-technique, Charge pumping, Uniform injection
Systems with extremely small CMOS transistors
Literature
S. Deleonibus, Electronic Device Architectures for the Nano-CMOS Era, Pan Stanford Publishing, 2009.
Y. Taur and T.H. Ning, Fundamentals of Modern VLSI Devices, Cambridge University Press, 2nd edition.
R.F. Pierret, Advanced Semiconductor Fundamentals, Prentice Hall, 2003.
F. Schwierz, H. Wong, J. J. Liou, Nanometer CMOS, Pan Stanford Publishing, 2010.
H.-G. Wagemann und T. Schönauer, Silizium-Planartechnologie, Grundprozesse, Physik und Bauelemente
Teubner-Verlag, 2003, ISBN 3519004674

Hrs/wk 2
CP 2
Language EN
Cycle WiSe

Hrs/wk 1
CP 1
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0633: Industrial Process Automation
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Industrial Process Automation (L0344) Lecture 2 3
Industrial Process Automation (L0345) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Alexander Schlaefer

Recommended Previous mathematics and optimization methods
Knowledge principles of automata
principles of algorithms and data structures
programming skills
Knowledge The students can evaluate and assess disctrete event systems. They can evaluate properties of processes and explain methods for process
analysis. The students can compare methods for process modelling and select an appropriate method for actual problems. They can discuss
scheduling methods in the context of actual problems and give a detailed explanation of advantages and disadvantages of different programming
methods.
Skills The students are able to develop and model processes and evaluate them accordingly. This involves taking into account optimal scheduling,
understanding algorithmic complexity and implementation using PLCs.
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students work in teams to solve problems.
Autonomy The students can reflect their knowledge and document the results of their work.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Bioprocess Engineering: Specialisation A - General Bioprocess Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering: Specialisation Chemical Process Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering: Specialisation General Process Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Computer Science: Specialisation Intelligence Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Electrical Engineering: Specialisation Control and Power Systems: Elective Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Systems Engineering and Robotics: Elective Compulsory
International Production Management: Specialisation Production Technology: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation Numerics and Computer Science: Elective Compulsory
Process Engineering: Specialisation Chemical Process Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Process Engineering: Specialisation Process Engineering: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0344: Industrial Process Automation

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Alexander Schlaefer
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content - foundations of problem solving and system modeling, discrete event systems
- properties of processes, modeling using automata and Petri-nets
- design considerations for processes (mutex, deadlock avoidance, liveness)
- optimal scheduling for processes
- optimal decisions when planning manufacturing systems, decisions under uncertainty
- software design and software architectures for automation, PLCs
Literature J. Lunze: „Automatisierungstechnik“, Oldenbourg Verlag, 2012

Reisig: Petrinetze: Modellierungstechnik, Analysemethoden, Fallstudien; Vieweg+Teubner 2010
Hrúz, Zhou: Modeling and Control of Discrete-event Dynamic Systems; Springer 2007
Li, Zhou: Deadlock Resolution in Automated Manufacturing Systems, Springer 2009
Pinedo: Planning and Scheduling in Manufacturing and Services, Springer 2009
Course L0345: Industrial Process Automation

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Alexander Schlaefer
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0677: Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters (L0446) Lecture 3 4
Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters (L0447) Recitation Section (large) 1 2
Module Responsible Prof. Gerhard Bauch

Mathematics 1-3
Knowledge
Signals and Systems
Fundamentals of signal and system theory as well as random processes.
Fundamentals of spectral transforms (Fourier series, Fourier transform, Laplace transform)
Knowledge The students know and understand basic algorithms of digital signal processing. They are familiar with the spectral transforms of discrete-time
signals and are able to describe and analyse signals and systems in time and image domain. They know basic structures of digital filters and
can identify and assess important properties including stability. They are aware of the effects caused by quantization of filter coefficients and
signals. They are familiar with the basics of adaptive filters. They can perform traditional and parametric methods of spectrum estimation, also
taking a limited observation window into account.
Skills The students are able to apply methods of digital signal processing to new problems. They can choose and parameterize suitable filter striuctures.
In particular, the can design adaptive filters according to the minimum mean squared error (MMSE) criterion and develop an efficient
implementation, e.g. based on the LMS or RLS algorithm. Furthermore, the students are able to apply methods of spectrum estimation and to take
the effects of a limited observation window into account.
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students can jointly solve specific problems.
Autonomy The students are able to acquire relevant information from appropriate literature sources. They can control their level of knowledge during the
lecture period by solving tutorial problems, software tools, clicker system.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Computer Science: Specialisation Computer and Software Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Computer Science: Specialisation Intelligence Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Electrical Engineering: Specialisation Information and Communication Systems: Elective Compulsory
Electrical Engineering: Specialisation Control and Power Systems: Elective Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Information and Communication Technology: Elective Compulsory
Information and Communication Systems: Specialisation Communication Systems, Focus Signal Processing: Elective Compulsory
Microelectronics and Microsystems: Specialisation Microelectronics Complements: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0446: Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 3
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Gerhard Bauch
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Transforms of discrete-time signals:
Discrete-time Fourier Transform (DTFT)
Discrete Fourier-Transform (DFT), Fast Fourier Transform (FFT)
Z-Transform
Correspondence of continuous-time and discrete-time signals, sampling, sampling theorem
Fast convolution, Overlap-Add-Method, Overlap-Save-Method
Fundamental structures and basic types of digital filters
Characterization of digital filters using pole-zero plots, important properties of digital filters
Quantization effects
Design of linear-phase filters
Fundamentals of stochastic signal processing and adaptive filters
MMSE criterion
Wiener Filter
LMS- and RLS-algorithm
Traditional and parametric methods of spectrum estimation
Literature K.-D. Kammeyer, K. Kroschel: Digitale Signalverarbeitung. Vieweg Teubner.
V. Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer, J. R. Buck: Zeitdiskrete Signalverarbeitung. Pearson StudiumA. V.
W. Hess: Digitale Filter. Teubner.
Oppenheim, R. W. Schafer: Digital signal processing. Prentice Hall.
S. Haykin: Adaptive flter theory.
L. B. Jackson: Digital filters and signal processing. Kluwer.
T.W. Parks, C.S. Burrus: Digital filter design. Wiley.
Course L0447: Digital Signal Processing and Digital Filters

Hrs/wk 1
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Gerhard Bauch
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Module M0552: 3D Computer Vision
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
3D Computer Vision (L0129) Lecture 2 3
3D Computer Vision (L0130) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Rolf-Rainer Grigat

Knowlege of the modules Digital Image Analysis and Pattern Recognition and Data Compression are used in the practical task
Knowledge
Linear Algebra (including PCA, SVD), nonlinear optimization (Levenberg-Marquardt), basics of stochastics and basics of Matlab are
required and cannot be explained in detail during the lecture.
Knowledge Students can explain and describe the field of projective geometry.
Skills Students are capable of
Implementing an exemplary 3D or volumetric analysis task

Using highly sophisticated methods and procedures of the subject area
Identifying problems and
Developing and implementing creative solution suggestions.
With assistance from the teacher students are able to link the contents of the three subject areas (modules)
Digital Image Analysis

Pattern Recognition and Data Compression
and
3D Computer Vision
in practical assignments.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can collaborate in a small team on the practical realization and testing of a system to reconstruct a three-dimensional scene or to
evaluate volume data sets.
Autonomy Students are able to solve simple tasks independently with reference to the contents of the lectures and the exercise sets.
Students are able to solve detailed problems independently with the aid of the tutorial’s programming task.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 60 Minutes, Content of Lecture and materials in StudIP
Information and Communication Systems: Specialisation Communication Systems, Focus Signal Processing: Elective Compulsory
Information and Communication Systems: Specialisation Secure and Dependable IT Systems, Focus Software and Signal Processing: Elective
Compulsory
Microelectronics and Microsystems: Specialisation Communication and Signal Processing: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0129: 3D Computer Vision
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Rolf-Rainer Grigat
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Projective Geometry and Transformations in 2D und 3D in homogeneous coordinates
Projection matrix, calibration
Epipolar Geometry, fundamental and essential matrices, weak calibration, 5 point algorithm
Homographies 2D and 3D
Trifocal Tensor
Correspondence search
Literature
Skriptum Grigat/Wenzel
Hartley, Zisserman: Multiple View Geometry in Computer Vision. Cambridge 2003.
Course L0130: 3D Computer Vision

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Rolf-Rainer Grigat
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
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Specialization Product Development and Production
Graduates of the Product Development and Production specialization have profound knowledge of different manufacturing and production processes and can choose
between them in consideration of geometry, failure control and cost. They are able to design, calculate and simulate according to the current state of the art.
The Product Development and Production specialization is recommended to students who already have basic knowledge in design methods, calculation of components and
different manufacturing processes.
Module M0604: High-Order FEM
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
High-Order FEM (L0280) Lecture 3 4
High-Order FEM (L0281) Recitation Section (large) 1 2
Module Responsible Prof. Alexander Düster

Recommended Previous Mathematics I, II, III, Mechanics I, II, III, IV

Knowledge
Differential Equations 2 (Partial Differential Equations)
Knowledge Students are able to
+ give an overview of the different (h, p, hp) finite element procedures.
+ explain high-order finite element procedures.
+ specify problems of finite element procedures, to identify them in a given situation and to explain their mathematical and mechanical
background.
Skills Students are able to

+ apply high-order finite elements to problems of structural mechanics.
+ select for a given problem of structural mechanics a suitable finite element procedure.
+ critically judge results of high-order finite elements.
+ transfer their knowledge of high-order finite elements to new problems.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to
+ solve problems in heterogeneous groups and to document the corresponding results.
Autonomy Students are able to

+ assess their knowledge by means of exercises and E-Learning.
+ acquaint themselves with the necessary knowledge to solve research oriented tasks.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Energy Systems: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Materials Science: Specialisation Modelling: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Mechatronics: Technical Complementary Course: Elective Compulsory
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0280: High-Order FEM

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 3
CP 4
Lecturer Prof. Alexander Düster
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content 1. Introduction
2. Motivation
3. Hierarchic shape functions
4. Mapping functions
5. Computation of element matrices, assembly, constraint enforcement and solution
6. Convergence characteristics
7. Mechanical models and finite elements for thin-walled structures
8. Computation of thin-walled structures
9. Error estimation and hp-adaptivity
10. High-order fictitious domain methods
Literature [1] Alexander Düster, High-Order FEM, Lecture Notes, Technische Universität Hamburg-Harburg, 164 pages, 2014
[2] Barna Szabo, Ivo Babuska, Introduction to Finite Element Analysis – Formulation, Verification and Validation, John Wiley & Sons, 2011
Course L0281: High-Order FEM

Hrs/wk 1
CP 2
Lecturer Prof. Alexander Düster
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
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Module M0807: Boundary Element Methods
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Boundary Element Methods (L0523) Lecture 2 3
Boundary Element Methods (L0524) Recitation Section (large) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Otto von Estorff

Recommended Previous Mechanics I (Statics, Mechanics of Materials) and Mechanics II (Hydrostatics, Kinematics, Dynamics)
Knowledge Mathematics I, II, III (in particular differential equations)
Knowledge The students possess an in-depth knowledge regarding the derivation of the boundary element method and are able to give an overview of the
theoretical and methodical basis of the method.
Skills The students are capable to handle engineering problems by formulating suitable boundary elements, assembling the corresponding system
matrices, and solving the resulting system of equations.
Personal Competence
Social Competence -
Autonomy The students are able to independently solve challenging computational problems and develop own boundary element routines. Problems can be
identified and the results are critically scrutinized.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Civil Engineering: Specialisation Structural Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Civil Engineering: Specialisation Geotechnical Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Civil Engineering: Specialisation Coastal Engineering: Elective Compulsory
Energy Systems: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Technomathematics: Specialisation III. Engineering Science: Elective Compulsory
Technomathematics: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
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Course L0523: Boundary Element Methods
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Otto von Estorff
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content - Boundary value problems
- Integral equations
- Fundamental Solutions
- Element formulations
- Numerical integration
- Solving systems of equations (statics, dynamics)
- Special BEM formulations
- Coupling of FEM and BEM
- Hands-on Sessions (programming of BE routines)

- Applications
Literature Gaul, L.; Fiedler, Ch. (1997): Methode der Randelemente in Statik und Dynamik. Vieweg, Braunschweig, Wiesbaden
Bathe, K.-J. (2000): Finite-Elemente-Methoden. Springer Verlag, Berlin
Course L0524: Boundary Element Methods

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Otto von Estorff
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
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Module M1256: Rapid Production
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Rapid Production (L1128) Lecture 2 3
Rapid Production (L1129) Seminar 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Claus Emmelmann

Admission Requirements Bachelor
Production Engineering
Knowledge
Fundamental of Material Science
Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering Design
Knowledge Students will be able to:
give an overview of Additive Manufacturing Technologies, namely

describe basics of Laser Technologies
discuss laser Additive Manufacturing, specifically
design Guidelines for Additive Manufacturing
describe the Digital Process Chain for Additive Manufacturing
discuss Quality Assurance for Additive Manufacturing
describe Product Development for Additive Manufacturing
Skills The students will be able to:
give an overview of Potential and Challenges of Additive Manufacturing Technologies

show that Additive Manufacturing offers new possibilities for product development
show major differences between Additive Manufacturing and conventional manufacturing technologies
apply basic skills to develop and design Additive Manufacturing parts
design and build own Additive Manufacturing parts
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to
interact within a team

organize workload in a team
develop and optimize a product with limited resources, based on defined requirements
present results skillfully

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Curricula
Course L1128: Rapid Production
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Claus Emmelmann
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Learn the Basics of Additive Manufacturing, with focus on the Selective Laser Melting and Selective Laser Sintering. Understand the advantages
the technologies offer for product development and what current challenges Additive Manufacturing faces. Get to know the design restrictions as
well as basic knowledge about material characteristics, post processing and quality assurance.
This lecture is part of the Module Rapid Production and cannot be chosen separately
Literature Will be announced during the course
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Course L1129: Rapid Production
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Intensify learning from the lecture, especially regarding design principles and product development by design of own Selective Laser Sintering
parts.
This seminar is part of the Module Rapid Production and cannot be chosen separately.
Literature Will be announced during the course
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Module M1257: 3D Printing Laboratory
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
3D Printing Laboratory (L1701) Laboratory Course 3 6

Recommended Previous Rapid Production

Knowledge
Computer Aided Design and Computation
Knowledge Students will be able to give an overview over
3D printing based on fused deposition modeling,

printer setup and hardware components,
software and CAD data preparation,
and process parameters and quality aspects.
prepare CAD models for 3D printing,

calibrate and operate a 3D printer,
conduct designed experiments,
and find optimal printing parameters.
Personal Competence
coordinate work in a team,

set up, monitor and adapt a project plan,
share information with team members,
deal with different personal knowledge backgrounds,
and handle team conflicts.
Autonomy Without external support the students will be able to
do literature research,
organize work according to a schedule,
conduct experiments,
and operate and troubleshoot a production machine.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale ca. 30 pages, approximately eight hours of preparation
Assignment for the Following International Production Management: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Course L1701: 3D Printing Laboratory

Hrs/wk 3
CP 6
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content The 3D Printing lab consists of:
· Preparation of CAD models for 3D printing,
· Design of Experiments for 3D-printing
· Hands-on operation of 3D printer
· Printing parameter variation and detection of influences on the process
Literature wird in der Veranstaltung bekannt gegeben
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Module M1258: Laser Systems and Metallic Materials
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Laser Systems and Process Technologies (L1612) Lecture 2 3
Structural Metallic Materials (L1702) Lecture 2 3

Admission Requirements Bachelor
Recommended Previous Fundamentals of Materials Science I

Knowledge
Knowledge Students can give an overview over laser systems for material processing, specifically:
beam sources,
transport and manipulation of Laser beams,
and laser Safety.
They can also describe applications of laser systems in material processing, namely:
primary forming,
marking,
cutting,
joining,
and surface treatment.
They can also explain the material science of technically relevant metals as for example
carbon steels,
micro alloyed steels
low- and high-alloyed steels,
stainless steels,
aluminium alloys,
and magnesium alloys.
Skills After successful completion of this course, students should be able to
give an overview on current laser technology,

classify its applications in today’s manufacturing processes,
evaluate economical and quality aspects,
find suitable laser systems for given tasks.
Personal Competence
Social Competence
Students are able to discuss their solutions to problems with others. They communicate in English.
Autonomy
Students are able of checking their understanding of complex concepts by solving variants of concrete problems

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale approx. 20 pages
Assignment for the Following International Production Management: Core qualification: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1612: Laser Systems and Process Technologies
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
Fundamentals of laser technology
Laser beam sources: CO2-, Nd:YAG-, Fiber- and Diodelasers
Laser system technology: beam forming, beam guidance systems, beam motion and beam control
Laser-based manufacturing technologies: generation, marking, cutting, joining, surface treatment
Quality assurance and economical aspects of laser material processing
Markets and Applications of laser technology
Student group exercises
Literature
Hügel, H. , T. Graf: Laser in der Fertigung : Strahlquellen, Systeme, Fertigungsverfahren, 3. Aufl., Vieweg + Teubner Wiesbaden 2014.
Eichler, J., Eichler. H. J.: Laser: Bauformen, Strahlführung, Anwendungen, 7. Aufl., Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2010.
Steen W. M.; Mazumder J.: Laser material processing, 4th Edition, Springer-Verlag London 2010.
J.C. Ion: Laser processing of engineering materials: principles, procedure and industrial applications, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann
2005.
Gebhardt, A.: Understanding additive manufacturing, München [u.a.] Hanser 2011
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Course L1702: Structural Metallic Materials

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Karl-Ulrich Kainer
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Steels:
Fundamentals of steels
Carbon steels: phase diagram, transformation behaviour, technical heat treatments
Low and high alloyed steels: influence of alloying elements on transformation and carbides
Micro alloyed steels
Corrosion and scaling resistant steels : Classification, composition and microstructure, properties and applications
Aluminium alloys:
Alloy systems and groups

Non-age-hardenable Al-alloys: Processing and microstructure, Mechanical properties and applications
Age-hardenable Al-alloys: Processing and microstructure, Mechanical properties and applications
Titanium alloys
Introduction into titanium materials, alloy systems and groups

Processing, microstructure and properties
Applications
Magnesium alloys
Introduction into magnesium materials, Alloy systems and groups

Cast alloys, processing, microstructure and properties
Wrought alloys, processing, microstructure and properties
Literature
George Krauss, Steels: Processing, Structure, and Performance, 978-0-87170-817-5, 2006,
Hans Berns, Werner Theisen, Ferrous Materials: Steel and Cast Iron, 2008. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-71848-2
C. W. Wegst, Stahlschlüssel = Key to steel = La Clé des aciers = Chiave dell'acciaio = Liave del acero ISBN/ISSN: 3922599095
Bruno C., De Cooman / John G. Speer: Fundamentals of Steel Product Physical Metallurgy, 2011, 642 S.
Harry Chandler, Steel Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist 0-87170-652-0, 2006, 84 S.
Catrin Kammer, Aluminium Taschenbuch 1, Grundlagen und Werkstoffe, Beuth,16. Auflage 2009. 784 S., ISBN 978-3-410-22028-2
Günter Drossel, Susanne Friedrich, Catrin Kammer und Wolfgang Lehnert, Aluminium Taschenbuch 2, Umformung von Aluminium-
Werkstoffen, Gießen von Aluminiumteilen, Oberflächenbehandlung von Aluminium, Recycling und Ökologie, Beuth, 16. Auflage 2009. 768
S., ISBN 978-3-410-22029-9
Catrin Kammer, Aluminium Taschenbuch 3, Weiterverarbeitung und Anwendung, Beuith,17. Auflage 2014. 892 S., ISBN 978-3-410-22311-
5
G. Lütjering, J.C. Williams: Titanium, 2nd ed., Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg, 2007, ISBN 978-3-540-71397
Magnesium - Alloys and Technologies, K. U. Kainer (Hrsg.), Wiley-VCH, Weinheim 2003, ISBN 3-527-30570-x
Mihriban O. Pekguleryuz, Karl U. Kainer and Ali Kaya “Fundamentals of Magnesium Alloy Metallurgy”, Woodhead Publishing Ltd,
2013,ISBN 10: 0857090887
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Specialization Materials
Graduates of the Materials specialization are able to work in development, manufacturing and application of materials. They can identify new application fields of materials
and make choices between different materials in consideration of functions, cost and quality.
The Materials specialization is recommended to students who already have basic knowledge about different materials and know how to calculate with material properties.
Module M1150: Continuum Mechanics
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Continuum Mechanics (L1533) Lecture 2 3
Continuum Mechanics Exercise (L1534) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Swantje Bargmann

Recommended Previous Mechanics I
Knowledge
Mechanics II
Knowledge
The students can explain the fundamental concepts to calculate the mechanical behavior of materials.
Skills The students can set up balance laws and apply basics of deformation theory to specific aspects, both in applied contexts as in research contexts.
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students are able to present solutions to specialists and to develop ideas further.
Autonomy The students are able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and to define tasks themselves. They can solve exercises in the area of
continuum mechanics on their own.

Credit points 6
Examination Oral exam
Assignment for the Following Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Materials Science: Specialisation Modelling: Elective Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Materials: Elective Compulsory
Mechatronics: Technical Complementary Course: Elective Compulsory
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Course L1533: Continuum Mechanics

Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Swantje Bargmann, Dr. Songyun Ma
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
kinematics of undeformed and deformed bodies
balance equations (balance of mass, balance of energy, …)
stress states
material modelling
Literature R. Greve: Kontinuumsmechanik: Ein Grundkurs für Ingenieure und Physiker
I-S. Liu: Continuum Mechanics, Springer
Course L1534: Continuum Mechanics Exercise

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Swantje Bargmann
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
kinematics of undeformed and deformed bodies
balance equations (balance of mass, balance of energy, …)
stress states
material modelling
Literature R. Greve: Kontinuumsmechanik: Ein Grundkurs für Ingenieure und Physiker
I-S. Liu: Continuum Mechanics, Springer
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Module M1226: Mechanical Properties
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Mechanical Behaviour of Brittle Materials (L1661) Lecture 2 3
Dislocation Theory of Plasticity (L1662) Lecture 2 3
Module Responsible Dr. Erica Lilleodden

Recommended Previous Basics in Materials Science I/II
Knowledge
Knowledge Students can explain basic principles of crystallography, statics (free body diagrams, tractions) and thermodynamics (energy minimization, energy
barriers, entropy)
Skills Students are capable of using standardized calculation methods: tensor calculations, derivatives, integrals, tensor transformations
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can provide appropriate feedback and handle feedback on their own performance constructively.
- assess their own strengths and weaknesses
- assess their own state of learning in specific terms and to define further work steps on this basis guided by teachers.
- work independently based on lectures and notes to solve problems, and to ask for help or clarifications when needed

Credit points 6
Curricula Mechanical Engineering and Management: Specialisation Materials: Elective Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Materials: Compulsory
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Course L1661: Mechanical Behaviour of Brittle Materials
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Gerold Schneider
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Theoretical Strength
Of a perfect crystalline material, theoretical critical shear stress
Real strength of brittle materials

Energy release reate, stress intensity factor, fracture criterion
Scattering of strength of brittle materials

Defect distribution, strength distribution, Weibull distribution
Heterogeneous materials I
Internal stresses, micro cracks, weight function,
Heterogeneous materials II
Toughening mechanisms: crack bridging, fibres
Heterogeneous materials III

Toughening mechanisms. Process zone
Testing methods to determine the fracture toughness of brittle materials
R-curve, stable/unstable crack growth, fractography
Thermal shock
Subcritical crack growth)

v-K-curve, life time prediction
Kriechen
Mechanical properties of biological materials
Examples of use for a mechanically reliable design of ceramic components
Literature D R H Jones, Michael F. Ashby, Engineering Materials 1, An Introduction to Properties, Applications and Design, Elesevier
D.J. Green, An introduction to the mechanical properties of ceramics”, Cambridge University Press, 1998
B.R. Lawn, Fracture of Brittle Solids“, Cambridge University Press, 1993
D. Munz, T. Fett, Ceramics, Springer, 2001
D.W. Richerson, Modern Ceramic Engineering, Marcel Decker, New York, 1992
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Course L1662: Dislocation Theory of Plasticity
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Dr. Erica Lilleodden
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content This class will cover the principles of dislocation theory from a physical metallurgy perspective, providing a fundamental understanding of the
relations between the strength and of crystalline solids and distributions of defects.
We will review the concept of dislocations, defining terminology used, and providing an overview of important concepts (e.g. linear elasticity,
stress-strain relations, and stress transformations) for theory development. We will develop the theory of dislocation plasticity through derived
stress-strain fields, associated self-energies, and the induced forces on dislocations due to internal and externally applied stresses. Dislocation
structure will be discussed, including core models, stacking faults, and dislocation arrays (including grain boundary descriptions). Mechanisms of
dislocation multiplication and strengthening will be covered along with general principles of creep and strain rate sensitivity. Final topics will
include non-FCC dislocations, emphasizing the differences in structure and corresponding implications on dislocation mobility and macroscopic
mechanical behavior; and dislocations in finite volumes.
Literature Vorlesungsskript
Aktuelle Publikationen
Bücher:
Introduction to Dislocations, by D. Hull and D.J. Bacon
Theory of Dislocations, by J.P. Hirth and J. Lothe
Physical Metallurgy, by Peter Hassen
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Module M1144: Manufacturing with Polymers and Composites - From Molecule to Part
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Manufacturing with Polymers and Composites (L0511) Lecture 2 3
From Molecule to Composites Part (L1516) Problem-based Learning 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Bodo Fiedler

Admission Requirements Non
Recommended Previous Structure and Properties of Polymers
Knowledge
Structure and Properties of Composites
Knowledge Students are able to give a summary of the technical details of the manufacturing processes polymers and composites and illustrate respective
relationships. They are capable of describing and communicating relevant problems and questions using appropriate technical language. They
can explain the typical process of solving practical problems and present related results.
Skills The students can transfer their fundamental knowledge on civil engineering to the process of solving practical problems. They identify and
overcome typical problems during the realization of projects in the context of civil engineering. Students are able to develop, compare, and choose
conceptual solutions for non-standardized problems.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students are able to cooperate in small, mixed-subject groups in order to independently derive solutions to given problems in the context of civil
engineering. They are able to effectively present and explain their results alone or in groups in front of a qualified audience. Students have the
ability to develop alternative approaches to an engineering problem independently or in groups and discuss advantages as well as drawbacks.
Autonomy Students are capable of independently solving mechanical engineering problems using provided literature. They are able to fill gaps in as well as
extent their knowledge using the literature and other sources provided by the supervisor. Furthermore, they can meaningfully extend given
problems and pragmatically solve them by means of corresponding solutions and concepts.

Credit points 6
Examination duration and scale 1,5 h
Assignment for the Following International Management and Engineering: Specialisation II. Product Development and Production: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Materials Science: Specialisation Engineering Materials: Elective Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Specialisation Materials: Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation Materials Science: Elective Compulsory
Course L0511: Manufacturing with Polymers and Composites
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Manufacturing of Polymers: General Properties; Calendering; Extrusion; Injection Moulding; Thermoforming, Foaming; Joining
Manufacturing of Composites: Hand Lay-Up; Pre-Preg; GMT, BMC; SMC, RIM; Pultrusion; Filament Winding
Literature Osswald, Menges: Materials Science of Polymers for Engineers, Hanser Verlag
Crawford: Plastics engineering, Pergamon Press
Michaeli: Einführung in die Kunststoffverarbeitung, Hanser Verlag
Åström: Manufacturing of Polymer Composites, Chapman and Hall
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Course L1516: From Molecule to Composites Part

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content Students get the task in the form of a customer request for the development and production of a MTB handlebar made of fiber composites. In the
task technical and normative requirements (standards) are given, all other required information come from the lectures and tutorials, and the
respective documents (electronically and in conversation).
The procedure is to specify in a milestone schedule and allows students to plan tasks and to work continuously. At project end, each group has a
made handlebar with approved quality.
In each project meeting the design (discussion of the requirements and risks) are discussed. The calculations are analyzed, evaluated and
established manufacturing methods are selected. Materials are selected bar will be produced. The quality and the mechanical properties are
checked. At the end of the final report created (compilation of the results for the "customers").
After the test during the "customer / supplier conversation" there is a mutual feedback-talk ("lessons learned") in order to ensure the continuous
improvement.
Literature Customer Request ("Handout")
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Module M1151: Material Modeling
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Material Modeling (L1535) Lecture 2 3
Material Modeling (L1536) Recitation Section (small) 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Swantje Bargmann

Recommended Previous mechanics I
Knowledge
mechanics II
continuum mechanics
Knowledge The students can explain the fundamentals of multidimensional consitutive material laws
Skills The students can implement their own material laws in finite element codes. In particular, the students can apply their knowledge to various
problems of material science and evaluate the corresponding material models.
Personal Competence
Social Competence The students are able to develop solutions, to present them to specialists and to develop ideas further.
Autonomy The students are able to assess their own strengths and weaknesses and to define tasks themselves. They can solve exercises in the area of
continuum mechanics on their own.

Credit points 6
Examination Oral exam
Assignment for the Following Computational Science and Engineering: Specialisation Scientific Computing: Elective Compulsory
Curricula Materials Science: Specialisation Modelling: Elective Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Specialisation Materials Science: Elective Compulsory
Course L1535: Material Modeling
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Swantje Bargmann, Dr. Dirk Steglich
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
fundamentals of finite element methods
fundamentals of material modeling
introduction to numerical implementation of material laws
overview of modelling of different classes of materials
combination of macroscopic quantities to material microstructure
Literature D. Raabe: Computational Materials Science, The Simulation of Materials, Microstructures and Properties, Wiley-Vch
J. Bonet, R.D. Wood, Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics for Finite Element Analysis, Cambridge
G. Gottstein., Physical Foundations of Materials Science, Springer
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Course L1536: Material Modeling

Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Swantje Bargmann, Dr. Ingo Scheider
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content
fundamentals of finite element methods

fundamentals of material modeling
introduction to numerical implementation of material laws
overview of modelling of different classes of materials
combination of macroscopic quantities to material microstructure
Literature D. Raabe: Computational Materials Science, The Simulation of Materials, Microstructures and Properties, Wiley-Vch
J. Bonet, R.D. Wood, Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics for Finite Element Analysis, Cambridge
G. Gottstein., Physical Foundations of Materials Science, Springer
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Module M1220: Interfaces and interface-dominated Materials
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Nature's Hierarchical Materials (L1663) Seminar 2 3
Interfaces (L1654) Lecture 2 3
Module Responsible Prof. Patrick Huber

Recommended Previous Fundamentals of Materials Science (I and II) and physical chemistry
Knowledge
Knowledge The students will be able to explain the properties of advanced materials along with their applications in technology, in particular metallic, ceramic,
polymeric, semiconductor, modern composite materials (biomaterials) and nanomaterials.
Skills The students will be able to select material configurations according to the technical needs and, if necessary, to design new materials considering
architectural principles from the micro- to the macroscale. The students will also gain an overview on modern materials science, which enables
them to select optimum materials combinations depending on the technical applications.
Personal Competence
Autonomy The students are able to ...
assess their own strengths and weaknesses.

define tasks independently.

Credit points 6
Assignment for the Following Materials Science: Specialisation Nano and Hybrid Materials: Elective Compulsory
Course L1663: Nature's Hierarchical Materials
Typ Seminar
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Gerold Schneider
Language EN
Cycle WiSe
Content Biological materials are omnipresent in the world around us. They are the main constituents in plant and animal bodies and have a diversity of
functions. A fundamental function is obviously mechanical providing protection and support for the body. But biological materials may also serve
as ion reservoirs (bone is a typical example), as chemical barriers (like cell membranes), have catalytic function (such as enzymes), transfer
chemical into kinetic energy (such as the muscle), etc.This lecture will focus on materials with a primarily (passive) mechanical function: cellulose
tissues (such as wood), collagen tissues (such as tendon or cornea), mineralized tissues (such as bone, dentin and glass sponges). The main
goal is to give an introduction to the current knowledge of the structure in these materials and how these structures relate to their (mostly
mechanical) functions.
Literature Peter Fratzl, Richard Weinkamer, Nature’s hierarchical materialsProgress, in Materials Science 52 (2007) 1263-1334
Journal publications
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Course L1654: Interfaces
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 3
Lecturer Prof. Patrick Huber
Language DE/EN
Cycle SoSe
Content
Microscopic structure and thermodynamics of interfaces (gas/solid, gas/liquid, liquid/liquid, liquid/solid)
Experimental methods for the study of interfaces
Interfacial forces
wetting
surfactants, foams, bio-membranes
chemical grafting of interfaces
Literature "Physics and Chemistry of Interfaces", K.H. Butt, K. Graf, M. Kappl, Wiley-VCH Weinheim (2006)
"Interfacial Science", G.T. Barnes, I.R. Gentle, Oxford University Press (2005)
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Module M1199: Advanced Functional Materials
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Advanced Functional Materials (L1625) Lecture 2 6
Module Responsible Prof. Patrick Huber

Admission Requirements none.
Recommended Previous Fundamentals of Materials Science (I and II)
Knowledge
Knowledge The students will be able to explain the properties of advanced materials along with their applications in technology, in particular metallic, ceramic,
polymeric, semiconductor, modern composite materials (biomaterials) and nanomaterials.
Skills The students will be able to select material configurations according to the technical needs and, if necessary, to design new materials considering
architectural principles from the micro- to the macroscale. The students will also gain an overview on modern materials science, which enables
them to select optimum materials combinations depending on the technical applications.
Personal Competence
Autonomy The students are able to ...
assess their own strengths and weaknesses.

define tasks independently.

Credit points 6
Course L1625: Advanced Functional Materials
Typ Lecture
Hrs/wk 2
CP 6
Lecturer Prof. Patrick Huber, Prof. Stefan Müller, Prof. Bodo Fiedler, Prof. Gerold Schneider, Prof. Jörg Weißmüller
Language DE/EN
Cycle WiSe
Content 1. Porous Solids - Preparation, Characterization and Functionalities
2. Fluidics with nanoporous membranes
3. Thermoplastic elastomers
4. Optimization of polymer properties by nanoparticles
5. Fiber composites in automotive
6. Modeling of materials based on quantum mechanics
7. Biomaterials
Literature Wird in der Veranstaltung bekannt gegeben
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Thesis
Module M-002: Master Thesis
Courses
Title Typ Hrs/wk CP
Module Responsible Professoren der TUHH

According to General Regulations §24 (1):
At least 126 ECTS credit points have to be achieved in study programme. The examinations board decides on exceptions.
Knowledge
Knowledge
The students can use specialized knowledge (facts, theories, and methods) of their subject competently on specialized issues.
The students can explain in depth the relevant approaches and terminologies in one or more areas of their subject, describing current
developments and taking up a critical position on them.
The students can place a research task in their subject area in its context and describe and critically assess the state of research.
Skills The students are able:
To select, apply and, if necessary, develop further methods that are suitable for solving the specialized problem in question.
To apply knowledge they have acquired and methods they have learnt in the course of their studies to complex and/or incompletely
defined problems in a solution-oriented way.
To develop new scientific findings in their subject area and subject them to a critical assessment.
Personal Competence
Social Competence Students can
Both in writing and orally outline a scientific issue for an expert audience accurately, understandably and in a structured way.
Deal with issues competently in an expert discussion and answer them in a manner that is appropriate to the addressees while upholding
their own assessments and viewpoints convincingly.
Autonomy Students are able:
To structure a project of their own in work packages and to work them off accordingly.
To work their way in depth into a largely unknown subject and to access the information required for them to do so.
To apply the techniques of scientific work comprehensively in research of their own.

Credit points 30
Examination according to Subject Specific Regulations
Examination duration and scale see FSPO
Assignment for the Following Civil Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Curricula Bioprocess Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Computer Science: Thesis: Compulsory
Electrical Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Energy and Environmental Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Energy Systems: Thesis: Compulsory
Environmental Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Aircraft Systems Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Global Innovation Management: Thesis: Compulsory
Computational Science and Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Information and Communication Systems: Thesis: Compulsory
International Production Management: Thesis: Compulsory
International Management and Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Joint European Master in Environmental Studies - Cities and Sustainability: Thesis: Compulsory
Logistics, Infrastructure and Mobility: Thesis: Compulsory
Materials Science: Thesis: Compulsory
Mechanical Engineering and Management: Thesis: Compulsory
Mechatronics: Thesis: Compulsory
Biomedical Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Microelectronics and Microsystems: Thesis: Compulsory
Product Development, Materials and Production: Thesis: Compulsory
Renewable Energies: Thesis: Compulsory
Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
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Ship and Offshore Technology: Thesis: Compulsory
Theoretical Mechanical Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Process Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
Water and Environmental Engineering: Thesis: Compulsory
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Module Manual

Mechanical Engineering and

Cohort: Winter Term 2016

Updated: May 2016

For all specializations

Product Development and Production specialization

In the common core skills, students take the following modules:

Computer Aided Design and Computation (6 CP)

Management (18 CP)

Research Project (12 CP)

Module M1197: Multiphase Materials

Module Responsible Prof. Bodo Fiedler

Skills Students are capable of

- arrive at work results in groups and document them.

Autonomy Students are able to,

- assess their own strengths and weaknesses

Workload in Hours Independent Study Time 110, Study Time in Lecture 70

Course L1626: Applied Computational Methods for Material Science

Typ Problem-based Learning

Solution of inverse problems (artificial neural networks, optimization)

Course L0513: Structure and Properties of Composites

Literature Hall, Clyne: Introduction to Composite materials, Cambridge University Press

Module M0563: Robotics

Module Responsible Prof. Uwe Weltin

Fundamentals of control theory

Students can generate trajectories in various coordinate systems.

Workload in Hours Independent Study Time 110, Study Time in Lecture 70

Course L0168: Robotics: Modelling and Control

Newton-Euler equations for manipulators

Linear and nonlinear control of robots

Course L1305: Robotics: Modelling and Control

Typ Recitation Section (small)

Module M1262: Selected Topics of Management and Law

Module Responsible Prof. Dieter Krause

Workload in Hours Depends on choice of courses

Course L1756: Empirical Business Research Methods

Course L0936: Advanced Research Seminar

Course L1711: Innovation Debates

Typ Problem-based Learning

Literature 1. Course notes and materials provided before the lecture

Course L1750: International Law for Engineers (Seminar)

Specific law and specifics of systematic on engineers international rights

engineer-specific international cases

group exercises on international cases

Literature Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Course L1749: International Law for Engineers (lecture)

Exercises on and examination of relevant cases

engineer-specific international cases

Literature Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Course L1712: Accounting

I. Introduction to Cost Terms and Concepts

II. Standard Costing and Variance Analysis

IV. Information for Decision Making

V. Performance Management: Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

Literature Literature: Business Accounting and Finance 3e

Course L1713: Accounting

Typ Recitation Section (large)

Module Responsible Prof. Dieter Krause

Workload in Hours Depends on choice of courses