Course Content
In the first year of study, the seven-semester Computer Engineering degree course examines general foundations, particularly mathematics, electrical engineering, physics and information technology, as well as technical English. Specialisation begins in the third semester with three special modules of the chosen specialisation. The second phase, beginning in the fourth semester, expands field-specific knowledge and foreign language skills by means of a second English module.The automation engineering specialisation focuses on manufacturing automation and automation of energy generating installations. Both fields require prior skills in electrical machines and energy generation switch systems electronics, as well as in the further core modules control engineering, digital engineering, automation systems, sensor and actuator engineering and model generation and simulations. Robotic systems as main module in manufacturing automation and control systems for energy generating installations serve to deepen field-specific knowledge in one area of concentration.
The curriculum of the Applied Computer Science specialisation focuses equally on hardware (digital engineering, microprocessor engineering, computer networks, computer structures) and software (operating systems, software engineering, databases). Model generations and simulations as well as digital control systems serve to increase field-specific knowledge in important subsidiary areas of computer engineering.
Theoretical and practical aspects represent equally important course content. By means of projects and elective modules, which make possible the establishment of individual areas of concentration, as well as laboratory practical courses, key components are acquired and strengthened. The content of the elective courses is always intimately connected to the research of the instructors. Group and project work promotes social competence among students. Module-related exercises designed to promote student independence serve to teach efficient information acquisition strategies and methods.
The future graduates are prepared for professional practice during the practical semester. Business administration is integrated as accompaniment to the practical semester module with classes on business organisation, project management and foundations of business processes as well as business administrative and management functions.