Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Module Handbook
for the Master Program

Electrical Engineering and Information

Technology
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Contents
1 Compulsory Modules 2
1.1 Digital Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Digital Information Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Electromagnetic Field Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Electronic Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Power Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Power Network Planning (and Operation) (Applies as described here Deviating from sSPO M-EEIT) . 7
1.7 Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.8 Systems and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Technical Elective Modules 10

2.1 Field of Study Automation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.1 Automation Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2 Digital Automation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.3 Non-linear Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1.4 Optimal Control / Predictive Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.5 Process Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1.6 State Estimation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2 Field of Study Information and Communication Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.1 Chatbot-Challenge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.2 Computed Tomography I - Methods on CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.3 Digital Information Processing Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.4 Electronic System Level Modeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.5 Heterogeneous Computing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.2.6 Image Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2.7 Microwave Engineering (formerly Introduction to RF Communication Systems) . . . . . . . . 23
2.2.8 Microwave Measurement Techniques (µWMT) / Mikrowellenmesstechnik . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.2.9 Seminar „System-on-Chip“ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.2.10 Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2.11 System-on-Chip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.2.12 Theoretical Neuroscience II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.3 Field of Study Microsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.4 Field of Study Power and Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.1 Control of AC Drives (Regelung von Drehstrommaschinen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.4.2 Digital Protection of Power Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.4.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
2.4.4 Power Electronic Components and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.4.5 Power System Economics and Special Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
2.4.6 Power System Dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
2.4.7 Renewable Energy Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.5 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.5.1 Basics of Medical Image Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
2.5.2 Integrated Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.5.3 Micromechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.5.4 Microsystems Processes and Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

3 Master Thesis 43
3.1 Master Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Master Electrical Engineering and Information Technology - Modul Handbook 1
1 Compulsory Modules
1.1 Digital Communication Systems
English title Digital Communication Systems
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student will
• gain knowledge about the functions and properties of digital communica-
tion systems.
• understand the physical principles underlying digital communication.
• gain knowledge about the modern wired and wireless digital communica-
tion standards.

Contents:
• Introduction
• Signal representation
• Stochastic processes and noise
• Sampling, quantization, and coding
• Transmission bandwidth, data rate, and channel capacity
• Calculation of error rates
• PCM, ASK, PSK, and FSK modulation techniques
• OFDM and CDMA
• Modeling of wireless channels

Literature [1] Jerry D. Gibson: Principles of Digital and Analog Communications. Macmil-
lian Publishing Company, 1989, ISBN 0-02-341780-3

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, research
report and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Holger Maune (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.2 Digital Information Processing
English title Digital Information Processing
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The participant has an overview of basic problems and methods of digital
signal processing.
• The participant understands the functionality of a digital signal processing
system and can mathematically explain the modus of operation.
• The participant can assess applications in terms of stability and other
markers. He / She can calculate the frequency response and reconstruction
of analogue signals.
• The participant can perform these calculations and assessments as well on
stochastically excited digital systems.
• The participant can apply this knowledge in a field of specialization, e.g.
Medical Signal Analysis.

Contents:
• Digital Signals and Digital LTI Systems
• Z-Transform and Calculations of Inverse Z-Transforms
• System Analysis by Difference Equations
• Sampling and Reconstruction
• Synthesis and analysis of such systems
• Discrete and Fast Fourier Transformations
• Processing of Stochastic Signals by LTI-Systems: Correlation Techniques
and Model-Based Systems (ARMA). Selected Specialization Topics, e.g.
Medical Signal Analysis

Literature [1] Oppenheim, A; Schafer R (2013): "Discrete Time Signal Processing", 1056
pages, Pearson, ISBN: 978-1292025728
[2] Lathi, B P; Green, R A (2014) “Essentials of Digital Signal Processing”, 748
pages, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-1-107-05932-0

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation Knowledge of signals and systems, Analog Fourier transformations
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite Mandatory participation in exercise classes, successful results in exercises
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.3 Electromagnetic Field Theory
English title Electromagnetic Field Theory
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student
• will know mathematical basics (vector analysis, operators and integral the-
orems).
• know and understand fundamental laws of electromagnetics, constituting
the system of Maxwell’s field equations and the boundary conditions for
the different fields.
• learn how to solve basic problems for static and dynamic fields.

Contents:
• Mathematical fundamentals
• Static electric fields
• Stationary currents and the static magnetic field
• Time-varying electromagnetic

Literature [1] J.A. Edminster, Schaum’s Outline of Electromagnetics - (Schaum’s Outline

Series), McGraw-Hill Book Company

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marco Leone (FEIT-IMT)

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1.4 Electronic Circuits
English title Electronic Circuits
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student will
• understand the main function principles on the interface between analog
and digital circuit design.
• have an overview about the realization of some complex function blocks.

Contents:
• digital analog converters: methods, characteristics, errors, applications
• analog digital converters: classification, methods, characteristics, errors,
applications
• phase locked loops: principle, linear model, circuit design of the function
blocks, applications
• characteristics, circuit design of some function blocks, design process, in-
troduction VHDL
• design and test of digital circuits with programmable logic devices

Literature [1] U. Tietze, C. Schenk, D. Gamm: Electronic Circuits: Handbook for Design
and Applications
[2] Springer R. Best: Phase-Locked Loops: Design, Simulation and Applications

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Laboratory Internship
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module in the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
Examinations prerequisites None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, laboratory
work, research report and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fabian Lurz (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.5 Power Electronics
English title Power Electronics
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Knowledge about important power electronic circuits shall be imparted. Major
methods to understand power electronic circuits are practised. Applications will
be demonstrated in the exercise. Cross-links to related fields of electrical and
information engineering will be shown.

Contents:
• choppers, buck chopper, boost chopper, phase leg
• self commutated bridges with constant voltage DC link, H-bridge, three
phase bridge
• rectifiers, single and three phase, uncontrolled, half controlled, controlled
• AC controllers

Literature [1] Ned Mohan: Power electronics - converters, applications and design; Wiley,
Hoboken NJ, 3rd edition 2003

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies, comprising, fundamentals of
for participation electrical engineering, electronics – circuit theory, fundamentals of semiconductor
components, mathematics
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology” belonging to the field of electrical.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes without auxiliaries at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Lindemann (FEIT-IESY)

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1.6 Power Network Planning (and Operation) (Applies as described
here Deviating from sSPO M-EEIT)

English title Power Network Planning (and Operation)

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will learn about steady-state and quasi-stationary algorithms to
model and calculate grid states for the purpose of power system planning and
operation. This includes the modelling of topology and equipment in natural
and modal components, power flow calculation, state estimation, stability and
short-circuit calculations as well as modelling of shunt and series faults.

Contents:
• Introduction to the tasks of network planning and system operation
• Equation systems to describe steady-state and quasi-steady-state problems
in electric power networks
• Grid modeling using modal component systems
• Basic algorithms of power flow, short-circuit and stability calculations as
well as state estimation
• Introduction to power grid modelling with MATLAB

Literature [1] Electric Power System Planning“, H. Seifi, M.S. Sepasian, Springer-Verlag,
2011
[2] „Power system engineering : planning, design, and operation of power sys-
tems and equipment”, Juergen Schlabbach. - Weinheim : WILEY-VCH,
2008

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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1.7 Project

English title Project

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The student knows the typical processes and techniques of scientific work.
After passing the module, the student is able to analyze the current state
of science and technology and to develop own scientific project ideas. The
student can perform a market analysis, develop project specifications and
write a scientific project report.
• The student knows the basic rules of scientific writing. After completing
the module, the student is able to structure a report or thesis, to create
significant plots and figures, and to cite all used sources. The student is
very well aware of the problem of plagiarism. The student is also able to
defend his project results in an oral presentation.

Contents:
Part 1 (Non-technical Project Seminar)
The seminar consists of four lectures with the topics
• Literature survey and reference management
• Rules of scientific writing, Visualization, schematics and diagrams
• Effective oral presentations,writing a short paper (1 page) and giving a
short presentation (5 minutes) about a given topic
Part 2 (Non-technical Project Work)
• Application of the obtained skills on a specific topic under supervision of
the project supervisor
Schedule
Lecture Week Event
01 to 04 Lectures of part
05 Short paper submission/review of part 1
06 Short presentations of part 1, issue of the certificates of
attendance of part 1
07 to 14 Part 2

Literature [1] R. C. Dorf, R. H. Bishop: Modern Control Systems, Pearson Education, 2005

Language English
Forms of teaching Research project
Requirements Part 2 of the module can only be attended if the part 1 was successfully passed
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master’s course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Research project (PRO)
Credit points and grades 5 CP = 150 h
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort The first part of the module is accounted with 12 hours of attendance and 8 hours
of autonomous work. The remaining time for the second part of the module is
then 30 hours of attendance and 100 hours of autonomous work.
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dr.-Ing. Magdowski (FEIT-IMT) in conjunction with work supervisor

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1.8 Systems and Control
English title Systems and Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will learn how to
• mathematically describe and analyses dynamic systems.
• design feedback control systems using frequency and time domain tech-
niques.
• efficiently apply modern software tools to achieve the aforementioned
goals.

Contents:
• Introduction to control systems
• Mathematical models of systems
• Feedback control systems characteristics
• The performance of feedback control systems
• The stability of linear feedback systems
• The root locus method
• Frequency response method
• The design of state variable feedback systems (Full-state feedback design
and observer design methods)

Literature [1] R. C. Dorf, R. H. Bishop: Modern Control Systems, Pearson Education, 2005

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master’s course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”, optional module for students of the “International Max-Planck
Research School” and the Master’s course “Chemical Process Engineering”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2 Technical Elective Modules
2.1 Field of Study Automation Systems
2.1.1 Automation Lab
English title Automation Lab
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module To develop practical skills in the field of (process) automation.

Contents:
The acquired knowledge from the courses “Systems and Control” and “Dis-
tributed Control Systems” should be applied to practical examples/systems of
automation. For these purposes miscellaneous experiments will be conducted.

Literature According to modules "Systems and Control” and “Distributed Control Systems”
Language English
Forms of teaching Laboratory Internship
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies, Systems and Control, Dis-
for participation tributed Control Systems
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test after every experiment
Credit points and grades 2 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (28 h time of attendance + 122 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Post processing and preparation of Laboratory Internship
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.2 Digital Automation Systems

English title Digital Automation Systems

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module At the end of the course, the students will have core competencies in the des-
ignand construction of distributed digital automation systems. They will under-
stand how to plan and implement the integration of various automation com-
ponentsand which automation and information technologies are used. Students
acquire the ability to recognize and interpret abstract automation and infor-
mation technology models and to grasp their interrelations in order to create
functional automation systems. Through the exercises, the students are able to
deepen their knowledge and skills in a research-oriented way and to apply and
evaluate them in complex problems.

Contents:
• Models and methods for handling automation systems
• Information models
• Integration technologies
• Principles of descriptive description methods for technical systems

Literature [1] Wolfgang Mahnke, Stefan-Helmut Leitner, Matthias Damm: OPC Unified
Architecture. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009. ISBN 978-3-540-
68898-3, DOI 10.1007/978-3-540-68899-0, e-ISBN 978-3-540-68899-0
[2] Riedl, M., Naumann, F.: EDDL. Vulkan-Verlag. ISBN-10: 3835632434.
Standard books UML and XML.

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology” and “Digital Engineering“.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of presentation and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Diedrich (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.3 Non-linear Control
English title Non-linear Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The students will be able to describe and model nonlinear systems, to analyze
the system dynamic behaviour such as stability considering different stability
concepts, and to design controllers for nonlinear systems.

Contents:
• Review of mathematical basics
• Review of linear MIMO systems
• Lyapunov stability
• Concepts of BIBO stability
• Passivity
• I/O linerarization
• Design of controllers for nonlinear systems

Literature [1] D.E. Kirk. Optimal Control Theory – An Introduction. Prentice-Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2004
[2] D.P. Bertsekas. Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control, volume 1.
Athena Scientific Press, Belmont, MA, 2006
[3] R. Bellman. Dynamic Programming. Princeton University Press, Princeton,
New Jersey, 1957

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Tutorial
Requirements Knowledge in control theory
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Courses “Systemtechnik und Tech-
nische Kybernetik”.
Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Tutorial
autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project
work/report and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer PD Dr. sc. techn. ETH Eric Bullinger (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.4 Optimal Control / Predictive Control

English title Optimal Control / Predictive Control

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The module introduces the formulation, theory, solution and application of opti-
mal control theory/dynamic optimization. The students are enabled to formulate
and solve optimal control problems appearing in many applications spanning from
engineering, process control up to medicine and systems biology. The students
will be able to formulate optimal control problems on standard form from spec-
ifications on dynamics, constraints and control objective as well as to explain
how various control objectives affect the optimal performance. They will be
able to use the methods developed in the course to design open and closed loop
controllers for optimal control problems.

Contents:
• Static optimization
• Numerical algorithms
• Dynamic programming, principle of optimality, Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellmann
equation
• Variational calculus
• Pontryagin maximum principle
• Numerical solution of optimal control problems
• Infinite and finite horizon optimal control, LQ optimal control
• Model predictive control
• Game theory
• Application examples from various fields such as chemical engineering,
economics, aeronautics, robotics, biomedicine and systems biology

Literature [1] R. Bellman. Dynamic Programming. Princeton University Press, Princeton,

New Jersey, 1957.
[2] D.P. Bertsekas. Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control, volume 1.
Athena Scientific Press, Belmont, MA, 2006.
[3] D.E. Kirk. Optimal Control Theory – An Introduction. Prentice-Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2004.

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Recommended: Control theory (frequency domain and state space approaches)
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course EEIT, and other Master
Courses. Compulsory module in other Master Courses of the OvGU.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer N.N. (FEIT-IFAT)
Further lecturers: Priv.-Doz. Dr. sc. techn. ETH Eric Bullinger (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.5 Process Control
English title Process Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Students should
• learn fundamentals of multivariable process control with special emphasis
on decentralized control
• gain the ability to apply the above mentioned methods for the control of
single and multi unit processes
• gain the ability to apply advanced software (MATLAB) for computeraided
control system design

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Process control fundamentals
• Mathematical models of processes
• Control structures
• Decentralized control and Relative gain analysis
• Tuning of decentralized controllers
• Control implementation issues
3. Case studies
4. Plantwide control

Literature [1] B. W. Bequette: Process Control, Modeling Design and Simulation, Pearson
Education, 2003

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Tutorial
Requirements Basic knowledge in control theory
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Elektrotechnik und Informationstech-
nik” Option “Automatisierungstechnik”.
Optional module for the Master Courses “Systemtechnik und Technische Ky-
bernetik” and “Chemical Process Engineering”, for students of the International
Max-Planck Research School.
Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Tutorial
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project
work/report and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.6 State Estimation
English title State Estimation
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The module provides an introduction to state estimation and model based mea-
surement systems. The students are enabled to judge whether the available
measurement data are sufficient to reconstruct all states of a process model, or
which additional measurement information is required. At the end of the course
the students are able to choose suitable state estimation techniques for linear
and nonlinear systems. Special emphasis is on the Kalman filter. The students
are enabled to derive the filter equations, to implement them and to choose the
tuning parameters.
The acquired knowledge is deepened in computer exercises. In mini-projects, the
students obtain practical experience in programming and testing state estimation
algorithms.

Contents:
• Observability criteria for LTI systems
• Luenberger observers for LTI systems with one or several measurements
• Kalman filter for linear time-discrete systems
• Kalman filter for linear time-continuous systems
• Extended Kalman filter for nonlinear time-discrete and time-continous sys-
tems
• Unscented Kalman filter
• Kalman filter with constrained filter update
• Bayesian estimators
• Outlook on observers for nonlinear systems

Literature [1] A. Gelb, Applied Optimal Estimation, M.I.T. Press, 1974.

[2] D. Luenberger, Introduction to Dynamic Systems. Wiley, 1979.
[3] D. Simon, Optimal State Estimation, John Wiley, 2006.

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Basic subjects of the bachelor’s degree
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for various master’s degree programs at the OvGU
and for students of the International Max Planck Research School
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (56 h time of attendance + 94 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Following up on lectures, solving exercises/project tasks,
preparing for the exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dr.-Ing. Christian Kunde (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.2 Field of Study Information and Communication Technology
2.2.1 Chatbot-Challenge

English title Chatbot-Challenge

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • Creation of chatbot systems with the Rasa Framework.
• Training, evaluation and direct application of AI models of Natural Lan-
guage Understanding.
• Experience in collecting and preparing training data for classification (re-
quired amount of data, data balance in different classes).
• Creating consistent answers and help texts that contribute to better us-
ability and game design
• Evaluation of trained models with regard to their classification performance
(suitable measures, cross-validation).
• Creation of a chatbot for a selected practical example.
• UX user tests (planning, selection of suitable survey tools, implementation
and evaluation and derivation of measures for your own chatbot).
• Experience with project management and milestone presentations.

Contents:
The task is to develop an escape room game using the AI-supported chatbot
framework Rasa. In an escape room, players have to solve a series of puzzles in
order to free themselves from a room. The result of the module should be an
operable chatbot with a playable and consistent story. This should be proven
through user tests. However, the focus here is primarily on the holistic creation
of an AI project, from the idea to implementation and evaluation in "productive
use".
In addition to the pure recognition rate, user experience (UX) and game experi-
ence are also important metrics for evaluating the chatbot in the challenge. Not
only the generation of the AI model is to be learned, which enables the chatbot to
interpret inputs in natural language semantically correctly, but also how the UX
of an interactive dialogue system can be evaluated. The study project therefore
establishes the extremely relevant link between the creation of an AI-supported
system and its use by and impact on users.
Within the module, students will present their progress via milestone talks, also
in front of external experts, and submit a project report at the end.
Literature
Language German/English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Seminar, Practical Exercises
Requirements Basic knowledge of Python
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology” and other FEIT and FIN Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite Presentations on the defined milestones, user tests
Exam performance Presentations at the milestone meetings (4x10%)
Written elaboration (project report) (60%)
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 10 CP = 300 h (56 h time of attendance + 244 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations

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 Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Seminar
Autonomous work: Rework of lectures, working of the seminar task and practical
exercises, preparation of the project report
Availability In the summer semester 2024
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ingo Siegert (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.2 Computed Tomography I - Methods on CT

English title Computed Tomography I - Methods on CT

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will
• understand the system theory of imaging systems.
• learn the functional principle of the computed tomography.
• understand the mathematical principle of tomographic reconstruction.
• have an overview about the current research work in the area of tomo-
graphic imaging.

Contents:
Starting with the system theory of imaging systems, the first part of the module
is focused on the physical properties of x-rays and their interaction with matter.
The second part deals with X-ray based standard radiography. The third and
final part brings the mathematical methods of tomographic image reconstruction
into focus. The particular content is:
• System theory of imaging systems
• Basic principle of underlying physics
• X-ray tubes and detectors
• Radiography
• Reconstruction: Fourier-based principle, Filtered back projection, Alge-
braic approach, statistical methods
• Beam-geometry: Parallel-, Fan- and Cone beam
• Implementation
• Artefacts and Adjustment

Literature [1] Kak, Slaney: Principles of computerized tomographic imaging; Kalender:

Computed Tomography

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Tutorial
Requirements None
for participation
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite Tutorial certificate
Exam performance Written exam 60 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Tutorial
Autonomous work: Rework of lectures and tutorials, preparation of exercises and
exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Georg Rose (FEIT-IMT)

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2.2.3 Digital Information Processing Laboratory

English title Digital Information Processing Laboratory

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The participant has an overview of basic methods of applied digital signal
processing.
• The participant can transform physiological knowledge into technical dig-
ital signal processing methods.
• Selected Feature Space transformations and their applications are known.
• Gaussian Production System Architectures are being estimated under
Maximum-Likelihood Assumptions

Contents:
• Digital Signals and Digital LTI Systems
• Synthesis and analysis of such systems
• Selected Digital Filters
• Discrete and Fast Fourier Transformations
• Selected Feature Space transformations
• Gaussian Production System Architectures Characteristics of Human
Speech

Literature [1] Oppenheim, A; Schafer R (2013): "Discrete Time Signal Processing", 1056
pages, Pearson, ISBN: 978-1292025728
[2] Lathi, B P; Green, R A (2014) “Essentials of Digital Signal Processing”, 748
pages, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-1-107-05932-0

Language English
Forms of teaching Seminar, Laboratory Internship
Requirements Credits obtained in the module „Digital Information Processing" (Prof. Wende-
for participation muth)
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite Successful laboratory attendance (Praktikumsschein), and grading based on the
average of the four best graded laboratory reports.
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Seminar + Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Pre- and post processing of course, preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.4 Electronic System Level Modeling

English title Electronic System Level Modeling

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The increasing complexity of digital systems requires an abstract modeling con-
cept suitable for both software and hardware design. For this purpose, the lecture
introduces SystemC and shows how digital systems can be created from abstract
system descriptions.
After completing the module, students will be able to convert non-formal system
descriptions into formal models and transform these into a hardware structure.
They can create SystemC models for different levels of abstraction (register
transfer level, transaction level) and model temporal processes at different levels
(Loosely-Timed, Approximately-Timed). Based on C programs, students can
create and optimize data flow models. Furthermore, depending on the problem,
the students can determine a suitable approach for the synthesis of circuits and
evaluate different synthesis methods.
Through practical exercises, students will be able to deepen their knowledge and
skills. In doing so, they will create their own system designs in SystemC and
analyze their simulation behavior.

Contents:
• Transaction Level Modeling
• Introduction to SystemC
• Modeling of temporal processes, timing models
• System descriptions
• Creation of hardware from C programs
• Data flow graphs / system modeling
• Basic methods for circuit synthesis

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in electrical engineering or computer science, basic knowledge in C and
for participation C++
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thilo Pionteck (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.5 Heterogeneous Computing

English title Heterogeneous Computing

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module After successfully completing the module, students will be able to discuss the
computing principles of different hardware platforms and select a suitable com-
puting principle for a given application. They can create applications that can be
implemented on different hardware platforms and exploit their individual prop-
erties. Students can also transform algorithms in such a way that they make
optimal use of the possibilities of a given hardware. The students can analyze
the data flow within neural networks and adapt hardware architectures to their
specifics. Through theoretical and practical exercises, students will be able to
deepen their knowledge and skills in a research-oriented manner. Students will
realize algorithms in OpenCL for GPUs and CPUs as well as gain practical ex-
perience in creating data flow descriptions for FPGA hardware accelerators.

Contents:
• Alternative computing principles
• Design of hybrid computing systems
• Dataflow computing
• Introduction to OpenCL
• Hardware based OpenCL programming for GPUs, FPGAs, and CPUs
• Hardware architecture of GPUs
• Introduction to Deep Neural Networks (DNN)
• Hardware accelerators for DNNs
• Hardware architecture of TPUs

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in electrical engineering or computer science, basic knowledge in C and
for participation C++
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thilo Pionteck (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.6 Image Coding

English title Image Coding

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Learn about methods and techniques of image coding as essential part of image
communication. Problems of image acquisition are treated as far as they are
relevant for image coding.

Contents:
• Fundamentals
• Basics of human perception
• TV Systems
• Basics of information
• Quantisation
• Lossless Coding
• Lossy Coding
• DPCM
• Interframe Prediction
• Transform Coding
• Content based and semantic Coding
• Standards and applications

Literature [1] John W. Woods: Multidimensional signal, image, and video processing and
coding, Academic Press, 2012

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of presentation and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dr.-Ing. Gerald Krell (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.7 Microwave Engineering (formerly Introduction to RF Communication Systems)

English title Microwave Engineering

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module At the end of the module, students will have a basic understanding of the e var-
ious areas of high-frequency design. They will have mastered the mathematical
basics for the description of electromagnetic waves, esp. on transmission lines.
They are familiar with the analysis of high-frequency circuits and can describe
them using scattering parameters. They can design matching circuits in the
Smith Chart.

Contents:
• Maxwell’s equations and material equations
• Transmission lines and wave propagation
• Impedance transformation and Smith chart
• Analysis of high-frequency circuits
• Scattering parameters

Literature See lecture notes

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Electromagnetic Field Theory, Digital Communication Systems
for participation
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module (30 minutes)
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, and prepa-
ration of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Holger Maune (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.8 Microwave Measurement Techniques (µWMT) / Mikrowellenmesstechnik

English title Microwave Measurement Techniques (µWMT)

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Students should understand the principles of microwave metrology and be able
to be able to apply them independently to measurement problems in the frame-
work of communications and medical engineering. The following Fine Learning
Objectives are associated with the lecture:
• Students will understand the basic principles of power measurement and
effects of mismatch or pulsed signals and can independently perform and
interpret measurements.
• Students will understand the fundamentals of spectrum analysis and will
be able to perform and interpret measurements independently.
• Students understand the fundamentals of scattering parameter measure-
ment and calibration of network analyzers and are able to perform and
interpret perform and interpret measurements.
• The students know different methods for material characterization
• The students work can solve measurements task such as characterization
of biomedical materials or matching of MRI coils.

Contents:
Introduction to measurement techniques, high frequency components and their
characteristics,RF power measurement, spectrum analysis, vector network anal-
ysis (scattering parameter, X-parameters, calibration), on-wafer metrology,
load/source pull, high frequency characterization of materials.

Literature Lecture notes, further literature is listed in the lecture notes

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise, Practical Excercise
Language English or German
Requirements Recommended: Fundamentals of Communication Technology, Fundamentals of
for participation High Frequency Technology (previously: High Frequency Technology I)
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module in the master’s degree programs as well as other
courses of study at FEIT.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 6 CP = 180 h (56 h time of attendance + 124 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercice, 1 SWS Practical Exercise
Autonomous work: Preparation and wrap-up of the lecture, the exercises, and
preparation for exams
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. habil. Holger Maune (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.9 Seminar „System-on-Chip“

English title Seminar „System-on-Chip“

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module A system-on-chip (SoC) combines all aspects of a system on a single chip. It
is a central component of many mobile computing devices as well as of modern
embedded systems. Consequently, the design of SoCs poses many interesting
questions, such as the management of heterogeneous processing units, the com-
munication through an on-chip network or the application in critical systems.
In this seminar the students work collaboratively to acquire an overview of the
state of the art for one of these topics.
Through this seminar the students will be able to independently search, under-
stand and classify scientific literature. They will be able to present the acquired
knowledge in a systematic way. Furthermore, they get a profound insight on
current research topics in the field of system-on-chips.

Contents:
• Overview of a selected research topic connected to SoCs
• How to read scientific papers
• How to do a systematic literature search
• Developing research questions based on the current state of the art

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Seminar
Requirements Participation in the lecture “System on Chip” is recommended.
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module in the option “Information and Communication
Technology” of the master’s programs of the FEIT and further courses of studies
at OvGU.
Examinations prerequisite Active on-site participation in the seminar
Exam performance Presentation
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Seminar
Autonomous work: Reading assignments, preparation of talks
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thilo Pionteck (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.10 Speech Recognition

English title Speech Recognition

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The participant understands basic problems and methods of automatic
speech recognition with Hidden Markov Models.
• The participant understands the functionality of the relevant computer
modules in speech recognition and can mathematically explain the modus
of operation.
• The participant knows specific requirements for speech recognition. These
can include reliability, availability, speaker verification.
• The participant knows specific requirements and differences in command,
dictation and dialogue mode, particularly in the field of applications (e.g.
medical) and support systems.

Contents:
• Production and Reception of Natural Speech
• Feature Extraction
• Classification Techniques
• Hidden Markov Models (DTW, Viterbi, Baum-Welch)
• Language Models
• Aspects of robust Speech Recognition: adaptivity, reliability, availabilty,
speaker verification.
• Practical Speech Recognition Systems Design

Literature [1] Rabiner, L & Juang, B (1993): „Fundamentals of Speech Recognition“, 507
pages, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-015157-2

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise, Laboratory Internship
Requirements for Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
participation Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite Mandatory participation in exercise classes, successful results in exercises
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (56 h time of attendance + 94 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise, 1 SWS Laboratory In-
ternship
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.11 System-on-Chip

English title System-on-Chip

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module A system-on-chip (SoC) combines all components of an electronic system on a
single chip. This module deals with the basic structure of SoCs, the hardware
architecture of the individual components and the effects of design decisions
on the chip design. One focus of the lecture is on the design of the internal
communication networker. After successful completion of the module, students
will be able to independently define the basic structure of application-specific
SoCs and to identify and evaluate design alternatives. Students will be able to
describe standards and criteria for the design and use of SoCs and place them
in the overall context. They can model problems and carry out a systematic
design space exploration. They are able to select and parameterize suitable
optimization methods. Through theoretical and practical exercises, students are
able to deepen their knowledge and skills in a research-oriented manner. The
characteristics of different communication architectures are clarified with the
help of simulation tools.

Contents:
• Structure of system-on-chips (SoCs)
• ARM processors
• Bus architectures and bus standards
• Network-on-chips (NoCs)
• (heterogeneous) 3D chips
• design space exploration
• optimization techniques

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in electrical engineering or computer science, basic knowledge in C and
for participation C++
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module in the Master Course "Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology". Compulsory module in other master’s degree programs
at FEIT.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Thilo Pionteck (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.12 Theoretical Neuroscience II
English rule Theoretical Neuroscience II
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Based on Chapters 7-10 of Dayan und Abbott. Rate models of network dynamics,
synaptic plasticity, reinforcement learning, and generative models. Linear mod-
els of neural networks, dynamic analysis of state-space, eigenvalue analysis of
steady-states, models of activity-dependent plasticity, associative learning with
neural networks, modern theories of reinforcement learning (Rescorla-Wagner,
temporal-difference, actor-critic models), and abstract approaches to representa-
tional learning and generative models (expectation maximization, principal com-
ponents, independent components).
To develop a deeper understanding and to acquire applied and practical skills,
students perform weekly homework assignments with Matlab programming. A
passing grade on all assignments is required for admission to the final exam.
The tutorial is open to all students and provides an opportunity for more extensive
questions and discussions of the lecture material. It is particularly recommended
for students with a weaker background in mathematics and physics.

Literature [1] Dayan and Abbott (2001) Theoretical Neuroscience, MIT Press

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements for Required: basic knowledge in Calculus and Linear Algebra
participation Useful: basic knowledge in programming
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 5 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (70 h time of attendance + 80 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, project work
and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. Jochen Braun (FNW-IBIO)

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2.3 Field of Study Microsystems
The option "Microsystems" is not offered at the moment.

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2.4 Field of Study Power and Energy
2.4.1 Control of AC Drives (Regelung von Drehstrommaschinen)

English title Control of AC Drives

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The students will get knowledge about the dynamic models of the usual AC
electric machines and the space vector representation. They will be able to
understand the algorithms for the control of AC drives and to adjust their pa-
rameters. They will also be capable to asses advantages and drawback of the
different machine types and control algorithms depending on a given application.

Contents:
• Optimization of control loops
• The inverter as an power electronic actuator
• Space vector representation
• Model of the permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM)
• Field oriented control of the PMSM
• Model of the Induction machine (IM)
• Field oriented control of the IM
• Direct torque control (DTC)

Literature [1] De Doncker et.al.: Advanced Electrical Drives, Analysis, Modeling, Control.
Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011
[2] Mukhtar Ahmad: High Performance AC Drives, Modelling Analysis and Con-
trol. Springer-Verlag 2010

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Knowledge of Control Systems and Power Electronics
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Courses ETIT-EE and EE-RE.
Compulsory elective module for the Master Courses EEIT, ETIT, MTK and STK.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project report and
exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roberto Leidhold (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.2 Digital Protection of Power Networks

English title Digital Protection of Power Networks

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The students will get acquainted with the knowledge about power systemprotec-
tion concepts as well as related digital signal processing algorithms. The students
will be able to use appropriate means as well as prepare settings of protection
for any network elements and structures.

Contents:
• Concepts and requirements of power system protection
• Protection of particular network elements
◦ power lines
◦ transformers
◦ generators
◦ busbars
• Digital signal processing for protection purposes
◦ digital filtering
◦ calculation of protection criteria
◦ decision-making and logic
• Adaptive and intelligent protection systems
◦ adaptive and multi-criteria systems
◦ artificial intelligence – based systems
• wide-area protection concepts

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Knowledge of power system basics
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project report and
exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester (block-wise at the end of semester)
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Waldemar Rebizant (WUST-FEE)

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2.4.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

English title Electromagnetic Compatibility

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The students gain information on the fundamental concepts, principles and mea-
surement techniques of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). At the end of the
module, they are able to understand and apply measures to improve the EMC
of electric and electronic systems. They will also be able to analyze the EMC of
electrical systems.

Contents:
• Introduction
• EMC regulation
• EM coupling, shielding, filtering
• EMC analysis
• Interference models for special applications
• EMC measures in electronic circuits
• Measurement techniques

Literature [1] K.-H. Gonschoreck, R. Vick: Electromagnetic Compatibility for Device De-
sign and System Integration. Springer Verlag

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology” and “Medial System Engineering”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (56 h time of attendance + 94 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures and laboratory work, preparation
of exercises, laboratory work, research report and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Vick (FEIT-IMT)

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2.4.4 Power Electronic Components and Systems

English title Power Electronic Components and Systems

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Knowledge about power semiconductor components as part of power supply or
drive systems shall be imparted, considering the mutual interaction between com-
ponent and system level. Applications will be demonstrated in the exercise. To
strengthen the competence for interdisciplinary work, consideration of questions
of reliability shall show cross-links to related fields of engineering.

Contents:
• power electronic components
◦ functionality, ratings and characteristics of IGBT, MOSFET and
diode
◦ packaging and assembly
• power electronic systems
◦ component stress in selected power supply and drive systems
◦ dimensioning
◦ reliability

Literature [1] Ned Mohan: Power electronics - converters, applications and design; Wiley,
Hoboken NJ, 3rd edition 2003

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies and Master Course “Power
for participation Electronics”
Usability of the module Selectable module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”, belonging to the field of electrical energy systems.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Lindemann (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.5 Power System Economics and Special Topics

English title Power System Economics and Special Topics

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will learn
• the main principles of high voltage and high current engineering.
• the principles of materials used as isolator.
• how to calculate economics of power systems.
• how the energy market is structured and organized.
• how to calculate the reliability and ability of power grid components.
• how energy trading is organized and power prices will be calculated.

Contents:
• Electric power market and its liberalization
• Financing account
• The costs of transmission
• Liberalization of European energy market
• Energy trading
• Network reliability
• Network planning
• Computing in network planning
• High voltage measurement
• High voltage and high current generation
• Isolation materials
• Isolation technology engineering
• Use of high voltage technology in testing

Literature [1] “Fundamentals of Power System Economics”, Daniel S. Kirschen, Goran Str-
bac, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2004
[2] “Power System Economics: designing marktes for electricity", Steven Stoft.
Wiley Interscience, 2002

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 1 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.6 Power System Dynamics

English title Power System Dynamics

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module By completing the module, the students acquire in-depth knowledge of the char-
acteristic transient behavior of electric power systems. Extended modeling and
calculation methods are taught that consider the dynamic properties of both the
individual equipment and the overall system. The participants will be able to
design the required models and to apply them when performing transient simu-
lations of power systems.

Contents:
• Power system dynamic simulation
◦ Modal components
◦ State space models
◦ Extended nodal approach
◦ differential conductance method
• Dynamic models of equipment
◦ Lines, transformers, generators, motors
◦ Switching operations
• Dynamic security assessment
• Matlab seminar

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise, Matlab Seminar
Requirements Power Network Planning and Operation
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”, belonging to the field of electrical energy systems.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.7 Renewable Energy Sources

English title Renewable Energy Sources

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will learn about energy conversion processes of different types of
renewable energy sources, the regulatory framework and the challenges of grid
integration. Thereby, wind energy, photovoltaic systems, biomass and fuel cells
are focused. Grid integration includes possibilities and limitations of energy
storage as well.

Contents:
• Introduction to Renewable sources
• Legal Framework, priority and subsidies
• Functionality of energy conversion
• Introduction to Fuel Cells
• Introduction to energy storage

Literature [1] "Renewable Energy Systems Fundamentals, Technologies, Techniques and

Economics”, Z. A. Styczynski, N. I. Voropai (Editors), ISBN: 978-3-940961-
42-6, 2010
[2] “Power Conversion of Renewable Energy Systems”, E. F. Fuchs, Mohammad
A. S. Masoum, Springer-Verlag, 2011

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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2.5 General
2.5.1 Basics of Medical Image Science

English title Basics of Medical Image Science

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student will:
• get an overview about radiation principles including types of ionizing radi-
ation and their behaviour
• learn about the difference between active and passive imaging methods
and examples from medical imaging techniques
• get to know system theory of medical imaging systems
• learn to understand the differences between Fourier-based and task-based
image quality descriptions
• understand how image quality can be described by different types of ob-
servers (human and model observers)

Contents:
• Radiation physics for alpha-, beta-, gamma-, neutron- and X-ray radiation
• MTF, NPS and DQE
• Ideal observer, human observer models, ROC curves

Literature provided by e-learning system

Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Recommended: Mathematics, Physics, Fundamentals in Electrical Engineering
for participation
Usability of the module Master program
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam of 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Rework of lectures and exercises, preparation of exercises
Availability Every summer semester (starting from summer term 2022)
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Hoeschen (FEIT-IMT)

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2.5.2 Integrated Project

English title Integrated Project

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module This module serves to improve and apply the knowledge gained in a research-
related topic. The student will develop his skills to work on a scientific topic under
supervision. He will learn to perform research including accessible literature. In
addition, the student will be able to develop his own research project.

Contents:
The content of teaching is largely determined by the research project.

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Scientific project
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and
Information Technology”.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Research project (PRO)
Credit points and grades 6 SWS / 10 CP = 300 h (84 h time of attendance + 216 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 6 SWS Scientific project
Autonomous work: Post processing of seminars and tutorials, preparation and
performance of scientific work, preparation of presentations and a project
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Supervisor of the project

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2.5.3 Micromechanics
English Title Micromechanics
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contens of the module Micromechanics is the core that sets apart micro-electromechanical systems
(MEMS) from microelectronics. While the laws of physics on the micro scale
are the same as on the macro scale, different effects become relevant, resulting
in different engineering concepts.
After completing this module, the students are aware of the general mechanical
engineering concepts of micro-electromechanical systems and the most common
structural and functional components. They are further equipped with the un-
derstanding and the tools to quickly estimate the mechanical response such as
displacements, forces, flow speeds or resonance frequencies either from the re-
sponse of building blocks that we derive in classes or from first principles. In
combination with the application examples, this puts them in the position to find
suitable MEMS solutions based on conventional building blocks and to develop
new fundamental working principles.

Content:
1. Introduction, comparison of macro and micro scale
2. Solid mechanics
• Cantilever springs
• Spring systems
• Resonances
3. Micro fluidics
• Basic fluidic equations, flow profiles, turbulence
• Surface tension, capillary effect, droplet generation
• Diffusion
4. Micro actuators
• Fundamental motivation of principle of least action; Euler-Lagrange
equation; principle of virtual work
• Electrostatic actuators: Parallel plate, pull-in effect, comb drives,
electrowetting, dielectric electroactive polymers; Paschen effect
• Magnetic actuators: Lorentz force, voice coil actuators, reluctance
actuators
• Solid state actuators: Piezo actuators, thermal actuators, bending
actuators, 1D and 2D buckling actuators, shape memory materials
5. Application examples
• Micro pumps
• Adaptive lenses
• Smart phone camera
• Scanning mirrors

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Engineering mathematics and physics, e.g., bachelor degree in Electrical Engi-
for participation neering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module in the master’s degree program EEIT as well as
other master’s degree programs of FEIT.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations

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 Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving and preparation of exer-
cises, preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Dauer des Moduls One Semester
Modulverantwortlicher Prof. Dr. Matthias Wapler (FEIT-IMT)

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2.5.4 Microsystems Processes and Technologies

English Title Microsystems Processes and Technologies

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contens of the module After completing this module, the students are aware of the general fabrication
processes of micro systems. They will know the general strategy of how to build a
micro system with additive and subtractive processes, the implications on micro
systems design and the individual processes and their limitations. They will also
have a general understanding of the relevant materials and the characterization
techniques.
While we will focus on the fabrication of micro electro mechanical systems such
as sensors and micro actuators, the concepts are transferable to micro electronics,
and we will also briefly cover the relevant nanometer-scale lithography. We will
cover both the classical cleanroom-based processes and modern rapid prototyping
processes, and in addition, we will cover the most relevant traditional inorganic
and modern organic materials and the structural, chemical and dynamic MEMS
characterization techniques.

Content:
1. Introduction
• Why not classical fabrication? Parallel vs. serial processes. Planar
systems
• Basic MEMS materials, silicon
• Clean rooms, yield, wafers
2. Classical micro processes
• Lithography: Optical, EUV, multi-patterning, e-beam, x-ray
• Subtractive processes: Chemical, physical, (an)isotrophy, selectivity
• Additive processes: Surface modification, thin film, thick film, phys-
ical, chemical, epitaxy
• Back end processes: Bonding, contacting, encapsulation, dicing
• Special processes: DRIE, LIGA
3. Modern/rapid prototyping processes
• Laser ablation
• 2-photon lithography
• Surface nano structures
• Alternative/organic MEMS materials
4. Characterization techniques
• (Electron) microscopy
• X-ray Spectrometry, diffractometry
• Force microscopy, surface profilometry
• Interferometry, vibrometry

Literature
Language English
Forms of teaching Lecture
Requirements Basic chemistry and physics, e.g., bachelor degree in engineering, natural sciences
for participation or related disciplines.
Usability of the module Compulsory elective module in the master’s degree program EEIT as well as
other master’s degree programs of FEIT.
Examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations

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 Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Lecture
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, studying of suggested papers
and literature, preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Dauer des Moduls One Semester
Modulverantwortlicher Prof. Dr. Matthias Wapler (FEIT-IMT)

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3 Master Thesis
3.1 Master Thesis
English title Master Thesis
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Students can work in a research-oriented and scientific manner. They can select
and apply suitable scientific methods to solve a defined problem and critically
evaluate and classify the results obtained. They can identify information needs,
find and obtain information. Students are able to write a research-oriented
scientific text to the extent of a Master’s thesis. The student is able to present
this work and to answer questions scientifically.

Contents:
after arrangement with the advisor

Language English
Forms of teaching Term paper, presentation
Requirements See study and examination regulations
for participation
Usability of the module There is no interaction with other modules.
Examinations prerequisite According to the requirements of the study and examination regulations
Exam performance Term paper, presentation
Submission of a scientific text with novelty character prepared by the participant
himself/herself, as part of a Master’s thesis as well as the presentation and
defence of the thesis.
Credit points and grades 30 CP = 900 h autonomous work
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort After topic-specific agreement with the advisor
autonomous work: Research-oriented scientific work
Availability Every year in the summer semester or winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Supervisor of the Master Thesis

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