The students...

• have acquired basic electrical engineering knowledge based on physical principles.
• have acquired professional competence and gained an insight into engineering thinking and working methods.
• are able to analyze direct current networks and alternating current networks.
• have acquired basic knowledge of electrical measurement methods.

• Lecture
• Exercises

• none

• Albach: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1, Pearson
• Albach: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 2, Pearson
• Schmidt / Schaller / Martius: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 3
• Möller / Frohne / Löcherer / Müller: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, Teubner
• Hagman: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, Aula-Verlag
• Führer / Heidemann / Nerreter: Grundgebiete der Elektrotechnik 1
• Pregla: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik
• Ose: Elektrotechnik für Ingenieure 1
• Schüßler: Netzwerke, Signale und Systeme, Band 1
• Ameling: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1
• Lindner: Taschenbuch der Elektrotechnik
• Netz: Formeln der Elektrotechnik
• Vaske: Berechnung von Gleichstromschaltungen
• Wiesemann: Übungen in Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 1

• Double-sided DIN A4 sheet
• Pocket calculator

• Dictionary (D-E)

• Eden / Gebhard: Dokumentation in der Mess- und Prüftechnik, Springer Vieweg, 2014
• Rechenberg: Technisches Schreiben, Hanser, 2006
• Franck: Fit fürs Studium, dtv Verlag
• Theisen: Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten, Verlag Vahlen
• Hart / Lotze / Woschni: Messgenauigkeit, Oldenbourg Verlag
• Eichler / Kransfeldt / Sahm: Das neue physikalische Grundpraktikum, Springer
• Walcher: Praktikum der Physik, Teubner Studienbücher

• Murphy: Englisch Grammar in Use, 4th Edition, Cambridge University Press
• Jayendran: Englisch für Maschinenbauer, Vieweg Springer

After completing this module, students can...

• apply basic techniques of analysis in one dimension.
• apply basic techniques of linear algebra.
• describe the special position of complex numbers in technical applications.
• analyze mathematical facts.
• assess the correctness of mathematical statements.
• formulate simple technical relationships in mathematical terminology.

• Real numbers and functions
• Complex numbers
• Vector and matrix calculus
• Linear systems of equations
• Limit values and continuity
• Differential and integral calculus for functions of one variable

• Lecture
• Exercise

• Collection of formulas (in book form) and table with values of trigonometric functions
• Double-sided handwritten DIN A4 sheet

Through successful participation in the bonus point system (the information will be announced at the beginning of the semester), up to 13.3% of the total number of points in the exam can be earned as additional bonus points.

• Papula, Lothar: Mathematik für Ingenieure 1-3, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Brauch / Dryer / Haacke: Mathematik für Ingenieure, B.G. Teubner
• Stingl, Peter: Mathematik für Fachhochschulen, Carl-Hanser Verlag
• Papula, Lothar: Mathematische Formelsammlung, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Feldmann: Repetitorium Ingenieurmathematik, Binomi-Verlag
• Preuß / Wenisch: Mathematik 1-3, Hanser-Verlag
• Fetzer / Fränkel: Mathematik 1-2, Springer-Verlag

• understand the fundamentals of physics, focused on mechanical systems.
• can recognize and apply the underlying laws of physics to problems that are presented in the form of text tasks.
• formulate and solve the problems using systems of equations.

• know how atoms are structured and understand why and how they form larger units such as molecules and extended solids 
• are familiar with the systematics of the periodic table and the different types of chemical bonding and are therefore in principle able to understand the properties of substances on the basis of the underlying bonding situation.
• are familiar with the chemical formula language, can set up chemical reaction equations and thus deal quantitatively with the material and energy conversion of chemical reactions;
• recognize the links between chemistry and other important topics in vehicle development, such as thermodynamics and materials technology.

Physics 1:

• Mathematical basics (vector calculus, differentiation, integration)
• Kinematics
• Newton's axioms
• Dynamics of simple systems with time-invariant forces
• Reference systems and apparent forces
• Work, energy and power
• Laws of conservation
• Rotational motion, torque, mass moment of inertia, angular momentum

• Atomic models
• Electrons, quantum numbers and orbitals
• Periodic table of the elements
• Chemical bonding
• Oxidation numbers, molecular formula, Lewis formula and molecular geometry
• Structure-property relationships
• Substance quantity and stoichiometry
• Reaction equations
• Ideal gas law
• Acids, bases, pH
• Basics of electrochemistry

Physics I:

• Lecture
• Exercise

The lecture serves to convey the theoretical content. In the exercises, mathematical methods are applied and the theoretical content is deepened. The exercises take place in small groups in which students can present and discuss their own solutions.

Chemistry:

• Lecture
• Exercise

The content taught in the lecture is deepened in the exercise using examples that are as practical as possible. In particular, engineering work is to be solved systematically, often mathematically.

The module examination consists of two module components.

Physics 1: The sub-module is completed with a written examination.

Duration: 60 minutes

Permitted aids:

• Double-sided DIN A4 sheet
• non-programmable pocket calculator

• Periodic table (flower)
• Pocket calculator
• Collection of formulas

Semester-long achievements can be achieved as a bonus (max. +10%) as part of the 'Chemistry' course. To do this, students must complete 2 ILIAS tests during the semester, each lasting 30 minutes. 

Aids for this are:

• Periodic table (Blume)
• Pocket calculator
• Formula collection

• Demtröder W.: Experimentalphysik I, Springer, 8. Auflage, 2017

• Vinke, Angelika; Marbach, Gerolf; Vinke, Johannes: Chemie für Ingenieure. 3. Auflage, München: Oldenbourg Wissenschaftsverlag, 2013
• Mortimer, Charles E.; Müller, Ulrich: Chemie. Das Basiswissen der Chemie. 13. Auflage, Stuttgart, New York: Thieme Verlag, 2019
• Hoinkis, Jan; Lindner, Eberhard: Chemie für Ingenieure. 13. Auflage, Hoboken: Wiley-VCH, 2007

Students...

• can explain basic principles of statics, including the definition of forces and moments, Newtonian axiomatics and mechanical symbols (e.g. bearing representations).
• understand the concepts of the free-body diagram and equilibrium conditions and can apply them in the modeling of structural systems.
• understand the functional relationships between external forces, moments and internal forces in beams, frames, trusses and combined structures.
• are able to form mechanical equivalent systems for different structures, including cables, members, beams, frames, trusses and combined structures. 
• can calculate bearing reactions and internal forces of statically determinate structures and correctly interpret the results. 

• Central, planar and spatial force systems: Definition of force, basics of vector calculus,
  Newton's axiomatics, moment of force
• Calculation of bearing and intermediate reactions: constructive bearings and connecting elements and
  their mechanical symbolism, bearing forces and moments, mechanical equivalent systems, sectional
  principle/free-body diagrams, external equilibrium conditions
• Calculation of trusses: Design principles, static determinacy, definition of member
  force, bearing reaction and member force determination
• Consideration of static friction: Definition of normal and frictional force and their determination,
  adhesive friction condition
• Calculation of center of gravity
• Calculation of internal forces in beams, frames and Gerber beams: equivalent system formation, Bernoul-
  li's hypothesis, definition of internal forces, their functional determination and graphical representation
  representation, differential relationships between internal forces, determination of extreme values
• Combined structures: statically determinate structures made of cables, bars, beams, frames and Gerber beams: formation of equivalent systems, cutting free the structural components, determination of bearing and intermediate reactions, calculation of internal forces
  

• Lecture
• Exercises

• DIN A4 written on both sides
• Non-programmable calculator

In this module
students have the opportunity to earn 3 bonus points by successfully taking
three online examinations during the semester. These are not mandatory for passing
the exam, but can improve the overall result of the module by up to a third
grade.

• Mahnken, R.: Lehrbuch der Technischen Mechanik – Band 1: Starrkörperstatik, Springer Vieweg, 2.
  Auflage, 2016
• Gross, D., Schröder, J., Wall, W. A., Hauger, W., Schnell, W., Wriggers, P.: Technische Mechanik - 1 -
  Statik, Springer Vieweg, 14., aktualisierte Auflage, 2019
• Hibbeler, R. C.: Technische Mechanik - 1 – Statik, 12., Pearson Studium, aktualisierte Auflage, 2012
  

• Counting arrows
• Characteristic curves
• Four poles
• Transient processes
• Controlled sources
• Semiconducting materials
• Diodes, transistors: Bipolar, field effect
• Semiconductor basic circuits
• Integrated circuits, operational amplifiers
• Resonant circuits
• Circuit simulation
• Amplifier circuits
• The transistor as a switch
• Tilt circuits

• Lecture
• Exercises
• Internships

• Double-sided DIN A4 sheet
• Pocket calculator

• Dictionary (D-E)

• Tietze / Schenk: Halbleiter Schaltungstechnik, Springer Verlag
• Moeller / Frohne / Löcherer / Müller: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik, Teubner
• Schmidt / Schaller / Martius: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik 3, Pearson Studium
• Heinemann: PSpice, Hanser-Verlag

• Stress-strain diagram
• Tensile and compressive stresses, surface pressure and temperature stresses in trusses
• Surface moments of inertia and torsional moments of inertia
• Stresses and deformations in frame structures with straight and inclined bending
• Static indeterminate structures
• Torsional shear stress
• Torsional stress in circular cross-sections, in thin-walled closed hollow sections and in thin-walled open sections
• Strength hypotheses
• Buckling of beam structures

• Lecture
• Exercises

• Collection of formulas
• self-described DIN A4 sheet

• Papula: Mathematik für Ingenieure 1-3, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Brauch / Dreyer / Haacke: Mathematik für Ingenieure, B.G. Teubner
• Stingl: Mathematik für Fachhochschulen, Carl-Hanser Verlag
• Papula: Mathematische Formelsammlung, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Feldmann: Repetitorium Ingenieurmathematik, Binomi-Verlag
• Preuß / Wenisch: Mathematik 1-3, Hanser-Verlag
• Fetzer / Fränkel: Mathematik 1-2, Springer Verlag

• compare
• order
• classify (sort)
• abstract
• generalize
• concretize (specialize)
• formalize
• analogize
• justify

• Infinite series, Taylor series, power series
• Plane curves
• Differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables
• Ordinary differential equations of first and second order

• Collection of formulas
• self-described DIN A4 sheet

• Papula: Mathematik für Ingenieure 1-3, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Brauch / Dreyer / Haacke: Mathematik für Ingenieure, B.G. Teubner
• Stingl: Mathematik für Fachhochschulen, Carl-Hanser Verlag
• Papula: Mathematische Formelsammlung, Vieweg, Braunschweig-Wiesbaden
• Feldmann: Repetitorium Ingenieurmathematik, Binomi-Verlag
• Preuß / Wenisch: Mathematik 1-3, Hanser-Verlag
• Fetzer / Fränkel: Mathematik 1-2, Springer Verlag

• have basic knowledge in the fields of vibrations and waves as well as optics
• know the fundamental concepts of free, damped and forced oscillations, waves and their superposition, geometrical optics and wave optics.
• are able to describe the most important physical phenomena linguistically and mathematically
• can specify simple experiments and carry out the corresponding calculations.
With this specialist knowledge, students can independently and autonomously explore new subject areas with which they are not familiar.

Basic practical course (GP):

After completing the practical course, students will be able to carry out experiments independently using electrical measurement technology devices and to record and document these experiments. They will also be able to set up test stands for measuring non-electrical variables (e.g. vibration profiles, headlight range adjustment) in order to carry out series of measurements. They master basic scientific laws and experimental skills. Their teamwork is strengthened by working in small groups.

• Vibrations and waves
  • Free vibrations (mechanical vibrations, conservation of energy)
  • Damped oscillations (oscillation case, creep case, aperiodic limit case)
  • Forced oscillations
  • Resonance
  • Superposition of oscillations (beat)
  • Waves (Huygen's principle, refraction, diffraction)
  • Standing waves (interference)
  • Doppler effect
• Optics
  • Reflection and refraction
  • Optical imaging (lenses, imaging equation, simple optical instruments)
  • Wave optics (diffraction and interference)

• Mechanics
• Vibrations
• Optics (fundamentals and application in technology for the experimental determination of further mechanical quantities)
• Basics of electrical measurement technology (current, voltage and resistance measurement)
• Measurement of the internal resistance of sources
• Measuring periodic and transient quantities with the oscilloscope
• Chemical/electrochemical experiments
  • Experiments on the corrosion of metals
  • Measurements on a fuel cell to record characteristic curves
  • Determination of the calorific value of fuels

• Double-sided DIN A4 sheet of paper
• Pocket calculator

• Hering / Martin / Stohrer: Physik für Ingenieure, VDi Verlag
• Eden / Gebhard: Dokumentation in der Mess- und Prüftechnik, Springer-Vieweg
• Gebhard: Physik I. Zwischen Schule und Studium, Createspace, 2014
• Lindner: Physik für Ingenieure, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig
• Bergmann / Schäfer: Lehrbuch der Experimentalphysik
• Kuchling: Taschenbuch der Physik, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig
• Dobrinski / Krakau / Vogel: Physik für Ingenieure, Teubner Verlag
• Tipler: Physik, Spektrum akademischer Verlag
• Vogel: Gerthsen Physik, Springer Verlag
• Physik in Aufgaben und Lösungen. Teil I und II, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig-Köln
• Walcher: Praktikum der Physik
• Praktikumsunterlagen auf der Homepage von Prof. Dr. Babiel im Internet
• Patzelt / Fürst: Elektrische Messtechnik, Springer Verlag
• Heizt / Henkhaus / Rahmel: Korrosionskunde im Experiment, Verlag Chemie Weinheim
• Kurzweil: Brennstoffzellentechnik. Grundlagen, Komponenten, Systeme, Anwendungen, Vieweg Verlag Braunschweig

• Seminar-type event

• Electromagnetic compatibility in vehicles and the necessary test equipment
• Electronic development for vehicles using a simple example: (electronic specifications / requirements specification, circuit concept, modularization, calculation, component selection, handling component selection series, reading data sheets)
• Integration of a microcontroller into vehicle systems, protective circuits for microcontrollers, EMC measures
• The worst-case calculation, interpolation, end-of-line programming
• Sample phases in vehicle electronics
• Quality assurance measures: Development release tests,
• Series production: Component inspection, final inspection, burn-in / run-in, random sampling, return analysis
• Fault tree analysis, some important statistical variables: MTBF, FIT, PPM

• Seminar-style lecture
• Practical exercises in the vehicle electronics laboratory

• Krüger: Grundlagen der Kraftfahrzeugelektronik. Schaltungstechnik, 3. Auflage, 2014
• Bosch, Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch, VDI-Verlag

• know the structure of simple programs
.
• understand the basic concepts of procedural programming such as local & global variables, main program, control structures for controlling the flow of programs and know functions.
• use control structures and functions when programming simple tasks in vehicle development (e.g. control via analog or digital input signals, control of simple actuators)
check their program designs for specific tasks and are able to independently identify and eliminate errors or program weaknesses

• know the structure of classes and associated methods
.
• understand the structure of a class with private or public variables and associated methods.
use classes and methods in the programming of control systems using the example of a microcontroller-controlled vehicle and other vehicle components.review their programming designs for specific tasks and are able to independently identify and eliminate errors and program weaknesses.

• Lecture with exercise

• Lecture
• Practical course: Programming exercises on small microcontroller boards provided for all participants in connection with personal computers
.

• none

• Procedural programming book (e.g. Kernighan / Richie)
• Book on project-oriented programming (e.g. Kirch / Prinz)

• Angermann / Beuschel / Rau / Wohlfahrth: MATLAB - Simulink - Stateflow. Grundlagen Toolboxen, Beispiele, Oldenbourg
• Braun: Grundlagen der Regelungstechnik. Kontinuierliche und diskrete Systeme, Hanser Verlag
• Hoffmann / Quint: Signalverarbeitung mit MATLAB und Simulink. Anwendungsorientierte Simulationen, Oldenbourg
• Lutz / Wendt: Taschenbuch der Regelungstechnik: Mit MATLAB und Simulink, Harri Deutsch
• Pietruszka: MATLAB und Simulink in der Ingenieurpraxis. Modellbildung, Berechnung und Simulation, Vieweg + Teubner
• Schwerf: Modellbildung und Simulation dynamischer Systeme. Eine Sammlung von Simulink-Beispielen, Oldenbourg
• Werner: Digitale Signalverarbeitung mit MATLAB. Grundkurs mit 16 ausführlichen Versuchen, Vieweg + Teubner
• Mütterlein: Handbuch für die Programmierung mit LabVIEW, Springer Verlag
• Georgi / Ergun: Einführung in LabVIEW, Carl Hanser Verlag
• Plötzeneder: Praxiseinstieg LabVIEW, Franzis Verlag
• Beier / Mederer: Messdatenverarbeitung mit LabVIEW, Carl Hanser Verlag

• know the basics of orthogonal parallel projection, types of representation, dimensioning rules.
• understand how a drawing title block is structured and what information can be taken from it.
• can calculate tolerances and fits and know the systems "unit bore" and "unit shaft".
• know the representation and use of technical surfaces in technical drawings.
• can select technical surfaces according to the function to be fulfilled and recognize the connection to production possibilities and costs.
• can derive from 2D drawings what a component looks like in three dimensions.
• are able to create simple individual part drawings in accordance with standards and to create assembly drawings and parts lists and read them in a meaningful way.
Construction elements (KE):

The students...
• have knowledge of basic design techniques as well as the use and design of the most common machine elements
.
• are able to design simple components and demonstrate their durability under static load and also under dynamic load in continuous operation.
know the main joining techniques for fixed connections of components and can design and calculate press connections and pre-tensioned screw connections in particular.are able to design and calculate bolt and pin connections and deal with basic load cases such as the buckling of rods
• are able to develop simple designs according to Business Studies and technically feasible criteria.
are able to develop constructive solutions in a team and present the results to a group
• are able to evaluate and apply the design guidelines with the essential design principles.
are able to identify and select the required information (characteristic values, geometric data, etc.) and obtain it from available sources corresponding to the current state of the art.

Technical drawing:

• Drawing types, projection types, forms, drawing title block
• Display types, line types and their use
• Views, sections, partial sections and details
• Dimension types and dimensioning incl. TEDs (theoretically exact dimensions)
• Assembly drawings and parts lists
• Application of current standards
• Tolerances and surface specifications
• Fits
• Shape and position tolerances
• Basics of GPS (Geometric Product Specification)

Construction elements:

• Basics of component calculation, calculation of stresses in components
• Material and component strength, strength verifications
• Overview of material-fit, form-fit and friction-fit connections
• Shaft/hub connections, buckling cases
• Screw connections, bolts, pins and locking elements
• First basics of rolling bearings and gears

• Lecture
• Exercises
.

The module examination consists of two partial performances.

Technical Drawing (TZ): The module examination consists of a written exam.

Duration: 60 minutes

Allowed aids:

- Hoischen or table book MEtall

- Drawing utensils

Construction elements (KE): The module part examination consists of a written exam
.
Duration: 120 minutes

Assistance permitted:

Roloff / Matek (textbook and table book)

Non-programmable calculator

• Labisch / Weber: Technisches Zeichnen
• Hesser / Hoischen: Technisches Zeichnen
• Böttcher / Vorberg: Technisches Zeichnen, Teubner Verlag
• Jorden: Form- und Lagetoleranzen, Hanser Verlag
• Labisch / Weber / Otto: Technisches Zeichnen Grundkurs, Vieweg
• Viebahn: Technisches Freihandzeichnen
• Matek / Roloff et al.: Maschinenelemente. Lehrbuch und Tabellenbuch, Vieweg

• know methods for measuring selected physical quantities and have the ability to select suitable sensors.
master the cross-system, engineering modeling of technical-physical systems by means of signal flow diagrams or action plans.have the basic knowledge to develop logical circuits and implement them in PLC programs.have the ability to work on control engineering issues, design elementary controllers and assess the stability of control loops.

• Procedures for measuring electrical and non-electrical variables (e.g. displacement, level, speed, force, acceleration, pressure, flow, temperature), parameters and components of measuring equipment

• Switching algebra, logic operations, switching networks, switching systems, programmable logic controllers and their programming

• Structure and mode of operation of control systems, signal flow diagram/action plan, basic elements and transfer elements of the control loop, dynamics of controlled systems
• Control loop equation, dynamic behavior of the standard control loop, steady-state behavior of the control loop, properties of the open loop, stability considerations
• Control requirements, controller types, selection and dimensioning of controllers, implementation of controllers

• know the theoretical principles of fluid mechanics and are able to apply them in practice.
master interrelationships and can solve problems through logical, abstract balancing.

• Hydrostatics and hydrostatic pressure: hydraulic press, gravitational pressure, hydrostatic paradox, communicating vessels, pressure measurement, buoyant force
• Incompressible, frictionless flows: Continuity equation, energy theorem, Bernoulli equation, outflow from open vessels and pressure vessels, Venturi nozzle, pressure change perpendicular to the direction of flow,
• Incompressible flows with internal friction and wall friction: Iaminar and turbulent pipe flow (Reynolds number and Moody diagram); turbulent flow (velocity distribution; pressure drop), boundary layer
• Flow around bodies: force effect, frictional resistance, aerofoil
• Impulse theorem or swirl theorem and supporting force concept
• Compressible, frictionless flow: isentropic flow, speed of sound, boiler outflow

• Lecture
• Exercises

• Homework
• Lecture

• Methodology of thermodynamics
• Basic concepts of thermodynamics
• Ideal gas
• Thermal equation of state
• 1st law and 2nd law for closed and open systems
• Comparison processes for combustion engines
• Gas mixtures and humid air
• Heat transfer: Heat conduction, convection, radiation and heat exchangers

• Lecture
• Exercises
.

Realization of controls:

• Fixed-wire logic, programmable controllers, microprocessors and microcontrollers

• Seminar-style lecture
• Practical exercises in the vehicle electronics laboratory and computer pool

Overarching learning objectives:

• Students understand how software development works and its role in vehicle development.
• Students are able to communicate and collaborate efficiently and transparently with software developers in interdisciplinary projects. 

Specific learning objectives:

• The students know process models for software development and can record and specify requirements. 
• They use methods for modeling and documenting software (UML/structure diagrams)

• Introduction to the methods of software engineering

Thematic focus

• Cross-phase methods for handling a software project (e.g. V-model)
• Planning and implementation of a given software project in the phases
  • Planning
  • Requirements engineering
  • Software design (methods for structuring programs UML/structure diagrams)
  • Testing
  • Maintenance

• Seminar-type event
• Exercises
• Internships

The module concludes with an oral examination.

Duration: 30 minutes

Assistance permitted:

• None

• Schäuffele, J., & Zurawka, T. (2024). Automotive Software Engineering: Grundlagen, Prozesse, Methoden und Werkzeuge. Springer Vieweg. Wolf, F. (2023). Software im Automobil: Ein maschinell‑generierter Literaturüberblick. Springer Vieweg.
• Metzner, A. (2020). Software-Engineering - kompakt. Hanser-Verlag
• Sommerville, I. (2016). Software Engineering. Pearson. Pressman, R., & Maxim, B. (2019). Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach. McGraw‑Hill.
• Weilkiens, T. (2014). Systems Engineering mit SysML. dpunkt. ISO. (2018). ISO 26262 – Road Vehicles – Functional Safety.

• Introduction to vehicle dynamics
• Basics of power requirements
• Wheel resistance and gradient resistance
• Air resistance
• Acceleration resistance
• Transmission design for stepped transmissions
• Vehicle tuning; drivetrain efficiency
• Driving performance (top speed, acceleration capacity, climbing ability)
• Driving maneuvers in longitudinal dynamics, operating points in the engine map
• Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions
• Load conditions, vehicle center of gravity, traction stress
• Traction, traction-related driving limits, brakes
• Driving cycles: Theoretical driving cycles / real driving cycles
• Recording and evaluation of real driving cycles
• Energy balancing using the example of a self-driven driving cycle

• Lecture
• Exercises
• Internships

• Introduction to vehicle technology
• Vehicle assemblies
• Wheels and tires
• Drive types / drive train
• Internal combustion engine
• Engine characteristics / engine map
• Torque converter: mechanical / hydrodynamic clutches
• Torque converters: stepped gearboxes
• Gear wheels
• Example: 6-speed coaxial manual transmission
• Planetary gearbox
• Automatic transmission
• Example: 4-speed automatic transmission layout with reverse gear
• Compensating gearbox / axle drive
• Joint shafts / joints
• Brake systems
• Ideal brake force distribution
• Example: Design of a brake system
• Introduction of hybrid vehicles

• Seminar-type event

• Mode of operation and distinguishing features of internal combustion engines
• Thermodynamics of internal combustion engines
• Parameters
• Engine components
• Mixture formation and combustion

• Lecture
• Exercises
• Internships

• Ameling: Grundlagen der Elektrotechnik I und II, Bertelsmann Universitätsverlag
• Eckardt: Grundzüge der elektrischen Maschinen, Teubner Studienbücher
• Sattler: Elektrische Maschinen I
• Vorlesungsskript Bosch Technische Unterrichtung, Generatoren und Starter, TU2028

• van Basshuysen / Schäfer (Hrsg.): Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor. Grundlagen, Komponenten, Systeme, Perspektiven, Springer Vieweg, 2014

• Bosch / Reif: Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch, 28. Auflage, Springer Vieweg, 2014
• Schreiner: Basiswissen Verbrennungsmotor. Fragen - Rechnen - Verstehen - Bestehen, 2. Auflage, Springer Vieweg, 2014
• Merker / Teichmann (Hrsg.): Grundlagen Verbrennungsmotoren. Funktionsweise - Simulation - Messtechnik, 7. Auflage, Springer Vieweg, 2014
• Pfischinger / Klell / Sams: Thermodynamik der Verbrennungskraftmaschine, 3. Auflage, Springer Verlag, 2009

• Introduction to the syntax of MATLAB, vector and matrix-oriented notation, graphical representation.
Introduction to modeling with Simulink, blocks, settings, signal flow graphs, continuous-time and discrete-time modeling.
• Introduction to the functionality and syntax of LabVIEW.
• Methodical work with development environments for modeling, accuracy of the depicted reality, verification, test procedures for quality assurance.

• Lecture
• Exercises/application examples

• none

• Angermann / Beuschel / Rau / Wohlfahrth: MATLAB - Simulink - Stateflow. Grundlagen Toolboxen, Beispiele, Oldenbourg
• Braun: Grundlagen der Regelungstechnik. Kontinuierliche und diskrete Systeme, Hanser Verlag
• Hoffmann / Quint: Signalverarbeitung mit MATLAB und Simulink. Anwendungsorientierte Simulationen, Oldenbourg
• Lutz / Wendt: Taschenbuch der Regelungstechnik: Mit MATLAB und Simulink, Harri Deutsch
• Pietruszka: MATLAB und Simulink in der Ingenieurpraxis. Modellbildung, Berechnung und Simulation, Vieweg + Teubner
• Schwerf: Modellbildung und Simulation dynamischer Systeme. Eine Sammlung von Simulink-Beispielen, Oldenbourg
• Werner: Digitale Signalverarbeitung mit MATLAB. Grundkurs mit 16 ausführlichen Versuchen, Vieweg + Teubner
• Mütterlein: Handbuch für die Programmierung mit LabVIEW, Springer Verlag
• Georgi / Ergun: Einführung in LabVIEW, Carl Hanser Verlag
• Plötzeneder: Praxiseinstieg LabVIEW, Franzis Verlag
• Beier / Mederer: Messdatenverarbeitung mit LabVIEW, Carl Hanser Verlag

• Soldering, crimping, press-fitting, welding Fuses: Fuses, pyrotechnic fuses, electronic fuses

• Mechanical switches, relays, semiconductor switches, EMC and protective elements

• Conventional vehicle electrical systems, high-voltage vehicle electrical systems, multi-voltage vehicle electrical systems, intelligent power management, vehicle electrical systems for electric and hybrid vehicles

• Power diodes (blocking, conduction and reverse recovery behavior)
• MOSFET / bipolar transistor
• IGBT (mode of operation, switching behavior, control and protection)
• New types of Si power semiconductors
• Wide-bandgap power semiconductors (properties, SiC and GaN transistors)
• Modules (assembly and connection technology, reliability/load cycle stability)
• Qualification of power electronic components

• Design, mode of operation, control method, efficiency

• Integrated course: Lecture and exercises without time separation
• Excursions

• Investigation of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) using sample electronics
• Programming a microcontroller in ''C'' using a real microcontroller to implement a typical vehicle task
• Execution of end-of-line programming for the recalibration of series vehicle electronics
• Investigation and evaluation of an electronic load switch for high output currents in the vehicle under different load situations and control frequencies

• Electromagnetic compatibility (measurements in the EMC laboratory)
• Programming a microcontroller in ''C''
• End-of-line programming
• Power switching stage with a MOS power transistor

• Practical exercises in the EMC and vehicle electronics laboratory

• Schwab / Kürner: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit, Springer, 2011
• Gustrau: Hochfrequenztechnik, Hanser-Verlag, 2011
• Franz: EMV. Strörungssicherer Aufbau elektronischer Schaltungen, Vieweg+Teubner
• Krüger: Grundlagen der Kraftfahrzeugelektronik Schaltungstechnik, 3. Auflage, Hanser-Verlag, 2014

• Basics of vertical and lateral dynamics
• Suspension components
• Wheel suspensions
• Suspension kinematics
• Suspension simulation
• Optimization strategies in chassis development

• Lecture
• Exercises with calculation examples and kinematic simulation on the computer

• Seminar-type event
• Exercises

• Basics of exhaust gas aftertreatment
• Basics of catalysis
• Design and key figures of heterogeneous catalysts
• Oxidation catalysts
• Nitrogen oxide storage catalysts and their operation
• SCR catalysts and their operation
• Particulate filters

• Lecture
• Exercise
• Internship

• Reschetilowski: Einführung in die Heterogene Katalyse, Springer Spektrum, 2015

• Reif (Hrsg.): Abgastechnik für Verbrennungsmotoren (Bosch Fachinformation Automobil), 2015 (Bietet einen Einblick in die Automobile Anwendung erläutert aber die Mechanismen nicht im Detail); als E-Book verfügbar
• Basshuysen / Schäfer (Hrsg.): Handbuch Verbrennungsmotor. Grundlagen, Komponenten, Systeme, Perspektiven, Springer Vieweg, 2014 (E-Book Bibliothek)

• have a sound knowledge of the power and energy requirements of motor vehicles depending on the respective aorodynamic profile and the real cycle
• know and master simulation tools based on numerical flow simulation to evaluate the energy demand for both theoretical and real driving conditions
• are able to differentiate between partial resistances of car body geometries
• are able to carry out detailed optimizations
.

• History and development of vehicle aerodynamics
• Review of the basics of fluid mechanics
• Buoyancy and downforce in motor vehicles
• Partial drag and detailed optimization of components, total drag
• Internal vehicle flows
• Aerodynamics of commercial vehicles
• Aerodynamics of sports and high-performance vehicles
• Wind tunnel technology
• Wind tunnel measurement technology

• Lectures
• Exercises

• Hucho: Aerodynamik des Automobils, Springer Vieweg, 2013
• Schütz: Fahrzeugaerodynamik, Springer Vieweg, 2016

The students...

• understand the functionality of the typical communication interfaces of a µcontroller.
• connect components to a µcontroller using UART/RS232, SPI or I2C communication.
• program the reading of sensors and the writing of information to external components using appropriate libraries 

Short introduction / repetition

• Construction of a µController (register/memory architecture)
• Programming with a suitable development environment

Thematic focus

• Communication interfaces (UART/RS232, SPI, I2C, CAN, LIN) in theory and practice 
• Examples for connecting additional components to the µController
  • EEPROM with communication via I2C
  • PCF8574 port extender with I2C
  • BME280 sensor (humidity) via SPI
  • Circuit design and programming

Formal:

Assignment of the module in the fifth semester: In order to be admitted to the final module examinations, the full number of 90 ECTS of the first three semesters must have been acquired at the time of registration for the examination 

Content: none

The module concludes with an oral examination.

Duration: 30 minutes

Assistance permitted:

• none

• Meroth, Ansgar und Sora, Petre: Sensornetzwerke in Theorie und Praxis, Embedded Systems-Projekte erfolgreich realisieren; Springer Vieweg 2018, ISBN 978-3-658-18385-1
• Kühnel, C. (2024). Arduino – Das umfassende Handbuch. Rheinwerk Verlag. Umfassendes Referenzwerk zu Arduino‑Hardware, C++‑Programmierung, digitalen/analogen Schnittstellen, UART, SPI, I²C und Interrupts. Besonders geeignet für praxisorientierte FH‑Lehre.
• Mathes, M. A., & Seufert, J. (2023). Die Arduino‑Microcontroller‑Plattform. In Programmieren in C++ für Elektrotechniker und Mechatroniker. Springer Vieweg. Wissenschaftlich zitierbares Kapitel zu Aufbau, Peripherie, C++‑Grundlagen und Schnittstellen des Arduino Uno – ideal für Studierende im Maschinenbau/Fahrzeugentwicklung.
• Arduino Documentation. (2024). Arduino Language Reference & Libraries. Arduino Project. Offizielle Primärquelle für Funktionssignaturen und Schnittstellen‑APIs (Serial, SPI.h, Wire.h, EEPROM.h, Interrupt‑Funktionen).
• Arduino Tutorials. (2024). Official Arduino Examples. Arduino Project. Didaktisch strukturierte Beispiele zu UART‑Kommunikation, SPI‑Master/Slave‑Konfiguration, I²C‑Sensoranbindung, PWM‑Steuerung und Interrupts.
• Kühnel, C. (2024). Arduino: Das umfassende Handbuch für Maker. (Alternative Ausgabe). Inhaltlich identisch zur Rheinwerk‑Ausgabe, mit zahlreichen Schnittstellenbeispielen, Schaltungsdiagrammen und C++‑Code.

• Define requirements for a control unit
• Hardware and software design
• Circuit design with microcontroller
• Design of application software for control units
• Applications of microcontroller programming (A/D converter, PWM, ...)

• Seminar-type event
• Internships

• use and apply relevant legal bases for engineers in their professional life (e.g. patent law).
Classify and apply methods for planning and control according to the type of service provision, structure and plan projects / orders with regard to their execution.record and evaluate cost structures in companies, apply cost accounting methods, carry out calculations to determine cost of goods sold.

• Presentation and clarification of basic business terms
• Free market and pricing
• ''Business Studies'' behavior
• Business accounting
• Business management and organization
• Cost element accounting
• Cost center accounting
• Business accounting sheet
• Cost unit accounting, cost element accounting
• Preliminary and final costing
• Operating result
• Contribution margin accounting

• Lecture
• Exercise

• Wiendahl: Betriebsorganisation für Ingenieure, Hanser Verlag,
• Tschätsch: Praktische Betriebslehre, Vieweg
• Wenzel et al.: Industriebetriebslehre, Fachbuchverlag Leipzig
• Steven: BWL für Ingenieure, Oldenbourg-Verlag
• Daum: BWL für Ingenieure und Ingenieurinnen, Vieweg-Verlag, 2009

• know standardized software architectures for use in control units.
are able to assess and evaluate system safety requirements and real-time behavior
• are able to assess the transferability of software, the use of resources and ease of maintenance within the product life cycle.

• Operating systems for real-time applications
• OSEK, Linux, Embedded Windows
• Autosar, Autosar Adaptive
• Basic software, run-time environment, application levels
• Design of application software for control units

• Seminar-type event
• Exercises
• Internships

• none

• Procedural programming book (e.g. Kernighan / Richie)
• Book on project-oriented programming (e.g. Kirch / Prinz)

• have the ability to work systematically with complex technical systems and apply them.
understand how to use 3D CAD systems and develop parts relevant to mechanical engineering.can carry out and evaluate independent design work in the solid design field.are able to create a set of drawings/CAD data sets
• are able to insert technical structures into documentation
.
• can create and modify 3D solid models
.
• are able to create technical drawings and assemblies with these models.

• Internship on the computer system

Module examination consists of a practical examinationwork on the CAD system, in which different various components and assemblies have to be modeled.

Duration: 60 minutes

Permitted aids:

-    All documents, except electronic devices

• Vogel, H.: Konstruieren mit SolidWorks. Hanser
• Schabacker, M., & Vaina, S.: Solid Works - kurz und bündig: Grundlagen für Einsteiger. Springer Vieweg.
• Schellmann, B.: Technisches Zeichnen, technische Kommunikation, Grund- und Fachbildung Metall, Informationsband. Verl. Europa-Lehrmittel.
• Spura; Fleischer; et al.: Roloff/Matek Maschinenelemente: Normung, Berechnung, Gestaltung - Lehrbuch und Tabellenbuch. Wiesbaden: Springer Vieweg

• CAD basics
  • (CAD systems, geometry model structure, interfaces)
• Surface feedback
  • (digitizing processes, data reduction, surface reconstruction)
• Tools and equipment
  • (tool definition, determination of the production strategy, determination of cutting values, devices)
• NC program optimization
  • (machine-compatible programming, machining strategies, feed rate adjustment
• CAM basics
  • (Terms, types of CAM programming, parameterization of cutting processes)
• Simulation techniques
  • (material removal/engagement simulation, machine kinematics, process simulation)

• Lecture with accompanying exercises to teach the theoretical basics
• Practical project based on a sample component
• Excursion
• Guest lecture from the industry

• Roschiwal: CNC-Handbuch 2011/2012. Carl-Hanser-Verlag, München, 2011
• Rosemann / Freiberger: CAD / CAM mit Pro/Engineer. Carl-Hanser-Verlag, München, 2008
• Hoffmann / Hack / Eickenberg: CAD / CAM mit CATIA V5: NC-Programmierung, Postprocessing, Simulation. Carl-Hanser-Verlag, München, 2005
• Hehenberger: Computerunterstützte Fertigung. Springer-Verlag, Berlin/Heidelberg, 2011
• N.N.: Konstruieren und Fertigen mit SolidWorks und SolidCAM. VDW-Nachwuchsstiftung, Stuttgart, 2012

• name and describe the procedure for parameterized design, free-form surface design and FE calculation of components.
analyze, design and evaluate design tasks.

• In-depth introduction to assembly design
• parametric design
• FE calculation methods based on CAD models
• Application to static and dynamic calculations of vehicle components
• Parametric surface modeling

• Internship (practical exercises on the computer)

• Trzesniowski: CAD mit CATIA V5
• Braß: Konstruieren mit CATIA V5
• Rembold: Einstieg in CATIA V5
• Köhler: CATIA V5-Praktikum

• Seminar-style event
• Practical exercises in the vehicle electronics laboratory and in the vehicle hall on a real production vehicle
• Involvement of students through internet research and short presentations

• Krüger: Grundlagen der Kraftfahrzeugelektronik Schaltungstechnik, 3. Auflage, Hanser-Verlag, 2014
• Bosch, Kraftfahrtechnisches Taschenbuch, VDI-Verlag
• Reif: Automobil-Elektronik, Vieweg Verlag
• Etschenberger: Controller Area Network, Hanser-Verlag
• Lawrenz: CAN Controller Area Network. Grundlagen und Praxis, Hüthig Verlag
• Rausch: FlexRay, Hanser-Verlag
• Grzemba / von der Wense: LIN-BUS, Franzis Verlag
• Grzemba: MOST, Franzis Verlag

• Fundamental concepts of electromagnetic field theory
• Mathematical description of electromagnetic fields using Maxwell's equations, calculation examples with practical significance for EMC
• Coupling mechanisms in EMC, passive interference suppression components, equivalent circuit diagrams, filters
• EMC on vehicle electrical systems and the test equipment used for release tests. ( conducted, radiated, interference emission, interference immunity )
• Fundamental terms and standards of EMC for vehicle developments, principles of EMC-compliant development of electronic assemblies and devices

• Seminar-type event
• Exercise

• Schwab / Kürner: Elektromagnetische Verträglichkeit, Springer, 2011
• Gustrau: Hochfrequenztechnik, Hanser-Verlag, 2011
• Franz: EMV. Strörungssicherer Aufbau elektronischer Schaltungen, Vieweg+Teubner
• Krüger: Grundlagen der Kraftfahrzeugelektronik Schaltungstechnik, 3. Auflage, Hanser-Verlag, 2014

• Basics of energy storage, batteries, fuel cells
• Battery parameters: SOC, SOH, internal resistance, temperature dependence
• Discharge behavior, capacity, service life, cycle stability, efficiency
• Electromobility requirements for energy storage systems: batteries, ultracaps
• Battery management systems
• Fuel cell, range extender,
• Power electronics, recuperation
.

• Seminar-type event
• Exercise

The module examination consists of two module components.

Physics 1: The sub-module is completed with a written examination.

Duration: 60 minutes

Permitted aids:

• Double-sided DIN A4 sheet
• non-programmable pocket calculator

• Periodic table (flower)
• Pocket calculator
• Collection of formulas

Semester-long achievements can be achieved as a bonus (max. +10%) as part of the 'Chemistry' course. To do this, students must complete 2 ILIAS tests during the semester, each lasting 30 minutes. 

Aids for this are:

• Periodic table (Blume)
• Pocket calculator
• Formula collection

• Weydanz / Jossen: Moderne Akkumulatoren richtig einsetzen
• Korthauer (Hrsg.): Handbuch Lithium-Ionen-Batterien, 2013
• Linden: Handbook of Batteries
• Fahlbusch: Batterien als Energiespeicher, Beuth-Wissen: Energietechnik
• Stemer / Stadler: Energiespeicher - Bedarf, Technologien, Integration
• Karle: Elektromobilität

• Integrated course: Lecture and exercises without time separation
.
• Excursions

• Zahoransky et al.: Energietechnik. Systeme zur Energieumwandlung. Kompaktwissen für Studium und Beruf, Springer Vieweg
• Diekmann / Rosenthal: Physikalische Grundlagen ihrer Erzeugung, Umwandlung und Nutzung. Springer Spektrum
• Lehrbuch Günter Cerbe / Gernot Willems: Technische Thermodynamik. Theoretische Grundlagen und praktische Anwendungen, Carl-Hanser-Verlag, 17. Auflage
• Kugeler / Philippen: Energietechnik, Springer-Verlag
• Watter: Regenerative Energiesysteme, Vieweg+Teubner Verlag

• Lecture
• Exercises
• Internship

• Borgeest: Messtechnik und Prüfstände für Verbrennungsmotoren, Springer Vieweg
• Paulweber / Lebert: Mess- und Prüfstandstechnik, Springer Vieweg
• Merker / Kessen: Verbrennungsmotoren, Teubner, Stuttgart
• Hoffmann: Handbuch der Messtechnik, Hanser-Verlag
• Kuratle: Motorenmesstechnik, Vogel Buchverlag
• Niebuhr / Lindner: Physikalische Messtechnik mit Sensoren, Oldenbourg Industrieverlag, München
• Reif: Sensoren im Kraftfahrzeug, Vieweg + Teubner Verlag

• Drive acoustics of modern drives with combustion engines and electric motors
• Body acoustics
• Tyre/road noise

• Seminar-style lecture
• Exercises
• Practicals in the acoustics laboratory and on outdoor test tracks

• Henn / Sinambari / Fallen: Ingenieurakustik, Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 2008
• Pflüger / Brandl / Bernhard / Feitzelmayer: Fahrzeugakustik, Springer Wien/New York, 2010
• Zeller: Handbuch Fahrzeugakustik, Springer Vieweg Verlag, 2018

• Vertical dynamic requirements for the chassis
• Road surface as a stimulus
• Suspension components
• Single-wheel suspension model
• Single-track suspension model
• Double-track suspension model

• Driving behavior requirements
• Tires
• Single-track vehicle model
• 4-wheel vehicle model
• Steering
• Wheel suspensions

• Seminar-type lecture

• Eckstein: Vertikal- und Querdynamik von Kraftfahrzeugen

• Gearbox subdivision and definition based on VDI 21279 with examples. Advantages and disadvantages of the individual designs and selection criteria. Design of gears as a supplement to previous knowledge (Roloff/Matek).
• Manufacture of gears. Gearing accuracy and its measurement.
• Gear damage with causes and effects.
• Gear materials, lubricants, gear noise.

• Lecture
• Exercise
• Internship

• Roloff / Matek: Maschinenelemente
• DIN 3990: Teil 1 - 6: Tragfähigkeitsberechnung von Stirnrädern
• Niemann / Winter: Maschinenelemente Band 2. Sicherung der Qualität von Serieneinsatz, Verband der Automobilindustrie e.V., 1996

• Overview of manufacturing processes and technology
• Selected manufacturing systems in the field of primary forming, forming and cutting manufacturing processes
• Description of individual manufacturing system elements (machine tools, tools, devices and other peripheral equipment such as heating, cooling, transport, lubrication, ventilation, cleaning, preservation, storage and safety equipment)
• System elements of single and multi-process machines (power and information control, main and auxiliary drives, guides and bearings, frames and frame components)
• 'Performance capability' of production systems (quality capability, production capacity, flexibility)
• Manufacturing control systems
• Flexible manufacturing cells (FFZ)
• Handling technology and robots
• Transport and storage technology
• Corporate logistics
• Flexible manufacturing systems (FMS)

• Seminar-style lecture
• Exercises/internships

• Basic idea of the FEM
• Application of the FEM to trusses
• Derivation of the FEM using the principle of minimum potential energy
• Application of the FEM to frame structures
• FEM in the plane theory of elasticity
• How to create FE models
• Vibrations
• Buckling and buckling
• Calculation of solid components
• CAD/FEM coupling

• Lecture
• Exercises
• Internship

• After completing the module, students will be able to, basic concepts of personnel management, leadership and organizational organizational design to typical situations of a first management role or project management. They will analyze personnel and organizational organizational situations, derive suitable measures for personnel selection, development -development, retention and personnel deployment and reflect on these, taking into taking motivation and leadership theory approaches into account.

• In addition, they use basic controlling instruments, in particular controlling tools, in particular key performance indicator systems and break-even analysis, in order to Business Studies to assess the economic impact of personnel and organizational organizational decisions and to take responsibility for budgets in their own area of responsibility. area of responsibility.

The event focuses on the topics of leadership and personnel management and personnel management, organizational design and development as well as controlling.

Contents of personnel and leadership:

• Definition and importance of personnel management (incl. demand for skilled workers, personnel costs in European comparison)

• Objectives of personnel management

• People concepts and motivation theory approaches

• Human resource management (including transformational, transactional, agile, leadership continuum)

• Human resources analysis and future skills

• Staff change, recruiting and staff retention

• Staff deployment and onboarding

• Human resources cost management

• Personnel appraisal

Contents of organizational design and development:

• Fields of action of change management

• Resistance and types of employees in change processes

• Success factors of change processes

• Phases of change processes

• Instruments for accompanying change processes

• Organizational analysis and synthesis

• Structural organization and process organization

Contents of controlling:

• Controlling objectives, tasks and concepts

• Key figure systems

• Break-even point analysis

Semester-accompanying examinations in the form of assignments and online tests as well as written exams.