Information Technology and Systems Management

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Basics of Computer Science

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1GLIIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with the fundamentals of computer systems and can assign and describe the components. They can use common tools for software development and their support. The students can formalize problems methodically and derive functional algorithms from the problem definition. They know the building blocks of a procedural program, as well as the basic data structures of mod-ern information technology and can develop individual solutions using these entities.

Superior module:

Informatik Grundlagen

Module description:

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Change.Climate.Resilience

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1CCRIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the symposium, students are able to analyse and evaluate social developments in the context of their studies; describe and question ways of thinking in their discipline; question their own ideas and values and challenge the ideas and values of others; present one¿s own point of view and compare it with that of others; derive insights from academic presentations and integrate them in their own body of knowledge.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 1

Module description:

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Computer Networks 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1CNEIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students are familiar with the most important basics, structures and communication processes in computer networks and know the corresponding network components. They are proficient in IP ad-dressing (IPv4 and IPv6) and can set up and configure small networks themselves.

Superior module:

Computernetze

Module description:

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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1GETLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to dimension and construct simple circuits. They can determine parameters such as voltage, current, power, etc. using measurement technology. They are familiar with the use of com-mon measuring instruments and can estimate measurement errors. They can record measurement setups and the results derived from them.

Superior module:

Angewandte Elektrotechnik

Module description:

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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1GETIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students know the basics, as well as the most important components and parameters in the DC circuit. They are able to calculate electrical quantities using different methods and understand the basic methods for measuring them. They understand the concept of electrical power and energy and can calculate them. They know the most important relationships in the electric and magnetic field and understand the mode of action of inductances and capacitances. They understand the basics of an alternating current circuit and can calculate simple circuits using the complex alternating current calcu-lation. The students master the most important electrotechnical basics for further topics and speciali-sations relevant to the course of study.

Superior module:

Angewandte Elektrotechnik

Module description:

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Information and Communication Technologies 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1IKTIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students have basic knowledge of the most important components of the transmission chain. They know different number systems as well as basic logic circuits and can apply Boolean algebra. They know the basics and characteristics of information theory and understand the operation of cod-ing, compression, error detection and correction methods.

Superior module:

Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik

Module description:

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Introduction to the Study

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1EISIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students actively shape their study cohort. Getting to know each other and forming study groups contributes to successful integration in the university setting. The students discuss and reflect on the tasks of their studies, both individually and in relation to their fellow students.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 1

Module description:

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MINT Practice Lab 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1PLBUE
Type UB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can confidently apply basic mathematical procedures to concrete examples and argue the procedures in terms of content as well as interpret results. They can translate facts from natural lan-guage (text problems) into the language of mathematics in order to solve and interpret them. They learn through working on examples (matrices, vectors, symbolic arithmetic, complex numbers, solving systems of equations, determining roots numerically with Newton's method). Within this course they will learn to use mathematical software (e.g. Python and libraries). The students, supported by teachers, implement the basic concepts of procedural software devel-opment using contemporary tools. They gain confidence in converting tasks formulated in natural language into executable programs and are able to adequately formulate their comprehension prob-lems in the process. In addition, they are able to independently and autonomously use information retrieval strategies to solve procedural software engineering tasks.

Superior module:

MINT Praxis Lab

Module description:

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Mathematics 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1MATIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 4
ECTS Credits 5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students get to know mathematics as a formal language that enables them to describe and solve mathematical problems. The focus of the first semester is on the foundations and on linear algebra. The students use the language of mathematics, they can understand mathematically formulated texts and can also formulate simple mathematical problems by themselves. They know the concepts of sets, logic, mappings and functions. They can perform set operations, and formal logical reasoning. They can formulate mathematical assumptions and conclusions and come up with well-defined illus-trations. They master matrix and vector calculus and can reformulate, solve, and interpret systems of equations involving matrices and vectors. This content is supplemented by selected chapters specific to the course of study.

Superior module:

Mathematische Grundlagen

Module description:

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Professional Placement 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1BRPIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

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Software Development 1

Semester 1
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB1SWEIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the basic elements of the procedural programming language C and can implement, compile and execute a structured C program (functions). They understand basic algorithms in C and implement them independently.

Superior module:

Informatik Grundlagen

Module description:

xxx

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Computer Networks 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2CNEIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students have detailed knowledge of Ethernet and WLAN technologies. They are familiar with generally valid procedures of the bit transmission and data security layer and gain an initial insight into the concepts of mobile networks. They master Cisco-specific configuration steps on the switch and router and can implement various solutions for the parallel existence of IPv4 and IPv6 in a network.

Superior module:

Computernetze

Module description:

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Fundamentals IoT Sensor Engineering

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2GLSVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

The students understand the physical basics of common sensors in the IoT application area. They know their most important parameters and possible applications. They are able to record and interpret characteristic curves of electronic components. They can design basic electronic circuits for the con-version of non-electrical into electrical variables. Furthermore, they can prepare analogue measured variables for further digital processing. The students have basic knowledge for the network-based further processing of sensor data.

Superior module:

Angewandte Elektrotechnik

Module description:

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Fundamentals IoT Sensor Engineering

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2GLSLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students can process data from different sensors with the help of an embedded system; they are able to correctly interpret the important parameters from data sheets and implement basic electronic circuits for sensor evaluation; they are able to configure GPIO interfaces, use digital interfaces, write program sequences and automatically record sensor data; further process sensor data, visualise it and connect it to an IoT network.

Superior module:

Angewandte Elektrotechnik

Module description:

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Information and Communication Technologies 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2IKTIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students can dimension basic OPV circuits. They are able to build and examine them in a labora-tory environment. They understand the basic principles and circuits of DA and AD converters. They can calculate and analyse simple, frequency-dependent circuits. They understand the effects of a conducted transmission and can process signals accordingly. The students know the basic functioning of simple interfaces.

Superior module:

Informations- und Kommunikationstechnik

Module description:

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MINT Practice Lab 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2PLBUE
Type UB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can confidently apply basic mathematical procedures to concrete examples and argue the procedures in terms of content as well as interpret results. They can translate facts from natural lan-guage into the language of mathematics in order to solve and interpret them. They can use mathemat-ical software (e.g. Python and libraries) in application examples (differential and integral calculus, symbolic and numerical calculation). The students, supported by teachers, implement the advanced concepts of procedural software de-velopment using contemporary tools. They gain confidence in working with operating systems and runtime environments and are able to formulate their problems adequately. They are able to use in-formation retrieval strategies to solve advanced software engineering tasks independently and autonomously.

Superior module:

MINT Praxis Lab

Module description:

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Mathematics 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2MATIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 4
ECTS Credits 5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students can formulate and understand techniques of analysis in the formal language of mathe-matics and thus describe and solve problems in other courses with mathematical precision. The stu-dents know basic terms of the calculus of limits and can determine limits. They understand the defini-tion and meaning of the derivative and integral of a function and can (manually) derive functions and calculate standard integrals. Students learn the concept of (linear) transformation of spaces and mappings. They can calculate selected analytical transformations and perform chained linear trans-formations with change of base. They understand the concept of eigenvalues and eigenvectors and can determine them computationally.

Superior module:

Mathematische Grundlagen

Module description:

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Operating Systems

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2BTSIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students understand the basic functionalities of modern operating systems and carry out a technical evaluation and differentiation of operating systems for diverse environments. They argue the network functionalities of operating systems and implement them in applications, taking into account the existing security concepts.

Superior module:

Informatik Grundlagen

Module description:

xxx

Professional Placement 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2BPRIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

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Social and Communication Skills 1

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2SKKIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students are able to evaluate their study progress and derive improvement measures when need-ed. They are able to apply the basic rules of scientific work using examples. After the in-depth semi-nar in Team Communication & Conflict students will be able to distinguish between the most important communication models. They will be able to use questioning techniques to gather information and find solutions, and in doing so, to adapt their way of expression - verbally and non-verbally - to the interlocutor. They are able to use I-messages and link them to statements about concrete observa-tions. They can give and receive feedback. The students can describe what conflict is and how to recognise, name and apply methods to change it in cooperation with others.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 1

Module description:

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Software Development 2

Semester 2
Academic year 1
Course code ITBB2SWEIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students understand and master the basics of procedural programming in C and know the relevant concepts, data types and structures. They know the C standard libraries and use them. They argue the breadth of possible uses of the C programming language and understand data structures and algo-rithms and implement and debug them in C in a suitable development environment.

Superior module:

Informatik Grundlagen

Module description:

xxx

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Data and Statistics

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3DUSIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to present empirical data and results of random experiments using methods of descriptive statistics. They can visualise these data appropriately and comment on them linguistically. They can analyse correlations and adapt regression models to data. They know important areas of application of these methods and can solve exemplary tasks with software support.

Superior module:

Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und Statistik

Module description:

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English 1

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3ENGIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can summarise technical articles, structure and write texts, as well as represent and present their position in a discussion. They can use IT terms in a written and oral English discussion.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 2

Module description:

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Object Oriented Programming

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3OOPLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students independently implement the essential features of the object-oriented paradigm in the programming language C++. They are able to develop class models and implement them inde-pendently in the object-oriented programming language C++ using industry-relevant IDEs. They use modern class libraries to implement tasks in object-oriented software and use the technical possibili-ties of meta-programming by means of templates and STL (Standard Template Library).

Superior module:

OOP und Webprogrammierung

Module description:

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Object Oriented Programming

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3OOPVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the possibilities and limitations of object-oriented programming and understand the essential features of the object-oriented paradigm. They master the basic concepts of abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism and implement these independently in the programming language C++. They develop class models and describe them using UML class diagrams. Further-more, they design software using metaprogramming and modern C++ constructs.

Superior module:

OOP und Webprogrammierung

Module description:

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Probability Calculus

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3WKRIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students master the language and basics of probability Calculus and combinatorics and are able to model experiments using random variables. They can calculate and interpret expected values of these models. They know the cross-links with real-world experiments and stochastic simulations and can carry out simple simulations themselves. They master basic estimation procedures for parameters and moments. They are able to use mathematical software in a supportive manner.

Superior module:

Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung und Statistik

Module description:

xxx

Professional Placement 3

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3BPRIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

xxx

Signals and Systems 1

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3SSYLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students can simulate basic signal properties and signal-theoretical relationships with the help of a special simulation environment. They are able to document the procedure accordingly and interpret the results. They understand the limitations of a computer simulation and can understand any devia-tions compared to theory.

Superior module:

Signals and Systems

Module description:

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Signals and Systems 1

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3SSYIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

The students know the basic properties of time-varying signals. They have a theoretically sound knowledge of the relationships between the time and frequency domains and understand the principle of convolution. They can derive fundamental mathematical relationships. Furthermore, they under-stand the basics of stochastic signals and the principle and possible applications of auto- and cross-correlation. They can comprehend the theoretical background of signal sampling and understand the principle of anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters. They can mathematically describe and quantify quantisation errors. They know the theoretical fundamentals of signal transmission and line coding as well as the principle of calculating the error probability.

Superior module:

Signals and Systems

Module description:

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Social and Communication Skills 2

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3SKKIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students are able to evaluate their study progress and derive improvement measures if neces-sary. They are able to apply the basic rules of scientific work using examples. After the in-depth sem-inar in appearance & presentation techniques, the students can speak clearly, acoustically and dis-tinctly, as well as actively use their voice (sound, rhythm, volume, speech tempo). They are able to use figurative language / comparisons, to speak coherently (with a common thread) and to get to the heart of things with few words. You can identify the effect of gestures and facial expressions as support for verbal communication. They can adapt a presentation to the target group. These skills also contribute to targeted preparation for job interviews.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 2

Module description:

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Web Technologies

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3WEBIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students have a sound overview of current client-side web technologies, master the basics of web programming and implement these in Internet and web applications, taking into account the exist-ing security concepts. They apply current protocols, standards and APIs in the field of web and web programming and recognise the specific problem areas of web technologies. They apply current de-sign techniques in the context of different client devices and independently implement dynamic lay-outing concepts for web projects.

Superior module:

OOP und Webprogrammierung

Module description:

xxx

VT: Mechatronik 1

EL: Mechanical Engineering

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3TMKIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 4
ECTS Credits 5
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students know the basics of statics and dynamics. They understand the essential relationships in the area of kinematics and kinetics. They can design and implement static and dynamic systems for typical applications. You can consider the specific challenges of statics and dynamics in your own designs. You are familiar with the basics of CAD systems.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 1

Module description:

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VT: Medieninformatik / Netzwerk-Kom.technik 1-IPD

EL: Internet Protocols and Services

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3IPDLB
Type LB
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to configure simple networks and associated services and will be able to identi-fy and rectify misconfigurations.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik / Netzwerk-Kom.technik 1-IPD

Module description:

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EL: Internet Protocols and Services

Semester 3
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB3IPDIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students know how the Internet works and understand the protocols and services used. They are proficient in mapping the basics of the quantitative evaluation of the various aspects of data trans-mission and the requirements of modern transmission networks to the existing technical systems (routers, ¿). Both the theoretical basics of the network and transport layer and the functioning of concrete protocols are understood. The relationship of concrete application protocols to the underly-ing layers can be established.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik / Netzwerk-Kom.technik 1-IPD

Module description:

xxx

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Database Systems

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4DBSLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students know common notations of ER modelling and are able to conceptually model the appli-cation domain. They have the ability to derive corresponding logical data models for relational or NoSQL databases and to physically implement them. The students independently obtain information from database systems using suitable query languages (e.g. SQL). They understand the challenges in multi-user operation and independently apply suitable solution concepts. Furthermore, they inde-pendently implement the possibilities of database connection in selected technologies.

Superior module:

Datenbanksysteme

Module description:

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Database Systems

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4DBSVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students have a basic understanding of the logical and physical management of data and the opera-tion of database systems. They select the appropriate database (architecture) for a given task and independently design both relational and non-relational (NoSQL) database structures conceptually and implement them physically. The students obtain structured information from database systems with the help of the query language SQL (Structured Query Language) and understand the interaction of databases and applications. They decide the selection of the appropriate method for application in-tegration and evaluate the respective advantages and disadvantages.

Superior module:

Datenbanksysteme

Module description:

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Digital Electronics

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4DIGLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can measure the behaviour of logic gates of the CMOS circuit family on the plug-in board and in a simulation program and correctly connect the inputs and outputs of CMOS ICs. They under-stand the technical specifications (data sheets, circuit types, timing diagrams, technical terms) of a CMOS gate. They can design typical digital switching networks and switching stations in a simulation program and build and test them with commercially available CMOS ICs on the plug-in board.

Superior module:

Digitaltechnik und Microcontroller

Module description:

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Digital Electronics

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4DIGVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

The students know the construction principles of digital circuits and can compare and evaluate them using their data sheets. They can systematically design, simplify and implement typical digital circuits and switching circuits. They recognise the specific challenges of digital technology and can take these into account in their own designs.

Superior module:

Digitaltechnik und Microcontroller

Module description:

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English 2

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4ENGIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to write and present a short problem analysis report, create process diagrams and describe process flows. They can discuss relevant technical topics orally and in writing.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 2

Module description:

xxx

Professional Placement 4

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4BPRIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

xxx

Signals and Systems 2

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4SSYLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can simulate both continuous and discrete signals and systems in a special simulation envi-ronment and implement simple algorithms. They are able to document the procedure accordingly and interpret the results. They understand the limitations of a computer simulation and can understand any deviations compared to theory.

Superior module:

Signals and Systems

Module description:

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Signals and Systems 2

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4SSYIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students understand the most important signal functions or transformations also for discrete signals and can apply them. They know the basic properties of continuous systems and can describe them mathematically with the help of the Laplace transformation and perform calculations. They can also investigate their stability using various methods. They know the basic principles and theoretical back-ground of analogue filters and simple controllers. They understand the basics of discrete systems and can describe them with the help of the z-transformation and examine them for stability. They can determine the frequency response of discrete systems.

Superior module:

Signals and Systems

Module description:

xxx

VT: Mechatronik 1

VT: Automatisierungstechnik

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4ATTIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the basic modes of operation of industrial controllers. They understand the various IEC programming languages for programmable logic controllers and can select and apply the appro-priate IEC language for typical industrial problems. They can apply the standard function blocks ac-cording to IEC 61131-3 and use them to design standard solutions for industrial problems. They can describe synchronised single-axis motion controls, present suitable industrial use cases and program synchronised single-axis motion controls. They know the challenges of functional safety concepts and can analyse specified technical protection devices. They understand the basics of industrial fieldbus systems and can demonstrate their vertical integration into operational processes.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 1

Module description:

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VT: Automatisierungstechnik

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4ATTLB
Type LB
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can commission and program programmable logic controllers. They can design and imple-ment software for these according to IEC 61131-3. They can independently solve tasks in the area of logic, motion control and functional safety technology with the specific aid of the standard and the standard function blocks.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 1

Module description:

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VT: Mess- und Antriebstechnik

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4MAKIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the basic structure and the physical principles of motion generation for DC machines, asynchronous machines and synchronous machines. They can derive the operating behaviour of the respective drives from this and explain the advantages and disadvantages of the respective drive type. They know how rotating fields are generated for asynchronous and synchronous machines. They can describe the purpose of use and the basic functioning of frequency converters. The stu-dents know the sensors most frequently used in automation technology and their basic mode of op-eration. They have knowledge of digital measured value processing and know the basic implementa-tion of algorithms for measured data processing and correlation measurement technology. After at-tending the laboratory part, the students know the operating behaviour of DC machines and asyn-chronous machines and have verified this on the test bench. They have independently commissioned a DC machine and asynchronous machine on the test bench. The students have implemented the basic algorithms for measurement data processing and correlation measurement technology and veri-fied them on a laboratory set-up.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 1

Module description:

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VT: Medieninformatik / Netzwerk-Kom.technik 1-WEB

EL: Web Engineering

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4WEEIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have a sound overview of current server-side web technologies. They master the basics of web programming and implement the data exchange between back- and frontend; they do this taking into account the current security concepts for internet and web applications. They use the common protocols, languages and standards in the field of web and web programming and develop solutions for the specific problem areas of web technologies. The students can make technology decisions independently and implement and put into operation server-side web solutions according to the set requirements.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik / Netzwerk-Kom.technik 1-WEB

Module description:

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VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 1

EL: Media Technology

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4MTLIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have a sound overview of current multimedia technologies and transmission techniques. They demonstrate technical decision-making competence for the development of multimedia applica-tions. They understand the advantages and disadvantages of compression standards and have an understanding of the technical challenges of multimedia data streams. The students are able to evalu-ate media informatics applications.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 1

Module description:

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EL: Media Technology

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4MTLLB
Type LB
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to implement software for multimedia applications and to use common software libraries for audio, image and video compression in their own programs. They have broad handling competence for common multimedia applications.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 1

Module description:

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VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 1

EL: Network Management

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4NWMIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know and understand current network management standards. They are able to plan and implement monitoring solutions. They understand the importance of manufacturer-independent evalua-tion procedures and can explain the measurement procedures of BMWG and IPPM. Students under-stand Netflow and IPFIX as well as Syslog and can describe how they work. They know different building blocks of QoS systems and can explain their structure and function; they have a basic un-derstanding of IntServ and DiffServ. The students understand the basic functioning of MPLS.

Superior module:

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 1

Module description:

xxx

EL: Network Management

Semester 4
Academic year 2
Course code ITBB4NWMLB
Type LB
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can implement and secure smaller enterprise networks. They can isolate and rectify faults in these networks.

Superior module:

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 1

Module description:

xxx

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Bachelor paper 1 and accompanying Seminar

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5BA1SE
Type SE
Kind Bachelor thesis
Language of instruction German
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 6
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can independently prepare written work and proceed systematically. In addition to analysing and presenting problems, they can recognise and formulate goals. They systematically develop the Bachelor's thesis whose content focuses on specialized degree program subjects. The students are able to distinguish between their own and others' intellectual property and can justify and argue their approach.

Superior module:

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Module description:

xxx

Business and Law 1

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5WURVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2.5
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with the basic content of economics and business administration and proper accounting. They have the basic legal knowledge, whereby the practice of the future professional field is particularly considered and deepened.

Superior module:

Wirtschaft und Recht

Module description:

xxx

English 3

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5ENGIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students select and summarise relevant scientific literature for the Bachelor thesis. They formulate the topic, research question and results of the BA 1 orally and in writing and record them in the form of a synopsis and an abstract. They can write a letter of motivation in English.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 3

Module description:

xxx

Microcontrollers

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5MICLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can commission and program embedded systems, such as microcontroller evaluation boards. They can design and implement software for these. The students can independently solve tasks in the area of embedded systems with the specific help of data sheets. They know the specific challenges in the software development of embedded systems and can take these into account in their own solutions.

Superior module:

Digitaltechnik und Microcontroller

Module description:

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Microcontrollers

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5MICVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

The students know the construction principles of microcontrollers and can compare and evaluate them using their data sheets. They can design and implement software for typical use cases. They know the specific challenges of embedded software and can take these into account in their own designs.

Superior module:

Digitaltechnik und Microcontroller

Module description:

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Professional Placement 5

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5BPRIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

xxx

Scientific Working Methods

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5WIAIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to write a Bachelor's thesis according to the common rules of scientific work in the ITS degree programme. They are able to reproduce technical facts for different target groups.

Superior module:

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Module description:

xxx

Software Design

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5SWDLB
Type LB
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students master the techniques of object-oriented design and can independently design and imple-ment class hierarchies, using selected UML representation forms. They are proficient in an industry-relevant UML tool and independently realise artefacts in the entire life cycle (including refactoring) of smaller software systems; based on this, they can argue the competence profiles required for "soft-ware development on a large scale". The students independently implement several design patterns in a given target platform and use a toolchain on the basis of their own business-oriented software pro-jects.

Superior module:

IT und Softwaredesign

Module description:

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Software Design

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5SWDVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an overview of the various task fields and activities within the framework of the soft-ware development process and understand the methodological building blocks of "programming on a large scale" relevant to implementation. They have mastered the techniques of object-oriented design and independently carry out the design and implementation of class hierarchies and software compo-nents using practice-relevant UML diagram types and software design patterns. They evaluate differ-ent process models and tool chains from a technical-methodological point of view and carry out an effectiveness-oriented method and tool selection.

Superior module:

IT und Softwaredesign

Module description:

xxx

Freies Wahlfach IT

WF: .NET Development for Industrial Applications

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5NETIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students master the advanced technical possibilities of modern object-oriented software development using the .NET framework with C#. They independently implement applications for different target platforms and professionally use the special possibilities of human-machine interaction under .NET as well as application-specific libraries for both the consumer and the industrial environment.

Superior module:

Freies Wahlfach IT

Module description:

xxx

WF: Data Analysis with Python

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5DAPIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction English
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are able to solve problems that they know from other programming languages using Python. They can create stand-alone scripts as well as notebooks and know about the advantages and disadvantages of both. Students know the different libraries and frameworks for analysing data various data and can use these applications to read, clean, process and display data. They know the different categories of data and how they can be visualised. Students know about the components of data sets and can easily write programs that collect data from the internet or devices.

Superior module:

Freies Wahlfach IT

Module description:

xxx

VT: Mechatronik 2

EL: Control Engineering

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5RTKIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students can recognise and analyse control engineering tasks as such. They know how to exam-ine linear systems with regard to their properties and can approximate non-linear systems locally by linear systems. The students know suitable design methods for linear, dynamic systems and can ap-ply these to examples. They can examine control loops with regard to their properties and perfor-mance. In addition to conception and simulation, the students can design a controller in a real envi-ronment for standard industrial applications.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 2

Module description:

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VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 2

EL: Media Informatics

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5MIFIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have broad knowledge regarding common techniques and widespread methods in the field of media informatics and are able to design simple multimedia systems and operate the technical implementation as well as evaluate the use of different multimedia technology products. They also have broad handling competence in common multimedia applications and are able to use industry-standard computer vision software libraries as well as libraries for image and video processing in their own programs.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 2

Module description:

xxx

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 2

EL: Mobile Networks

Semester 5
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB5MONIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 4
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have in-depth knowledge of the latest WLAN and mobile radio technologies and architec-tures. They know and understand the associated state-of-the-art procedures of the physical layer. With regard to voice communication and Voice over IP, they are familiar with the handling of different scenarios and protocols.

Superior module:

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 2

Module description:

xxx

Course titleSWSECTSTYPE

Accompanying Seminar for Professional Placement

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6BPRSE
Type SE
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students successfully implement the tasks assigned by the company. They create a final report and hold a public presentation at the FHS. The company confirms the student's performance after com-pletion of the internship; the final assessment is made by the programme supervisor. A reflection of one's strengths, a professional and rhetorically coherent presentation of the results, the implementa-tion strategies, the work-life balance (time management), and improvement of independence and problem-solving skills.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

xxx

Applied Project Management

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6APMIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students are familiar with models of successful project management. Classical as well as agile meth-ods: for project start, project implementation and project completion with sustainable securing of project results and experiences are understood. The focus is on "non-technical", but methodical, or-ganisational and management-oriented conditions. In addition, the students systematically and me-thodically create scientific documentation, manuals and structures. Use cases from project manage-ment practice and their own projects are applied. Through the implementation and scientific pro-cessing of practical tasks, the students are introduced to the scientific level of master studies and international standards in project management.

Superior module:

Projekt- und Qualitätsmanagement

Module description:

xxx

Bachelor Exam

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6BAPBP
Type BP
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

The students deal with a chosen examination subject in depth, answer complex tasks and present the solution approach in a comprehensible way. The students are able to reproduce the essential ele-ments of their Bachelor's thesis 2 (task, methodology, results) in a technically mature, clear presenta-tion and answer questions related to the theoretical background and the empirical practice.

Superior module:

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Module description:

xxx

Bachelor paper 2 and accompanying Seminar

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6BA2SE
Type SE
Kind Bachelor thesis
Language of instruction German
SWS 1
ECTS Credits 9
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students can prepare written work independently and proceed systematically. In addition to analysing and presenting problems, they recognise goals and formulate corresponding questions. They sys-tematically develop the Bachelor's thesis oriented towards the specialisation subjects in terms of content, which is based on a concrete project from their professional activity or professional intern-ship. The students have the competence to distinguish between their own and others' intellectual property and can justify and argue their approach.

Superior module:

Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten

Module description:

xxx

Business and Law 2

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6WURVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 3
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students have an overview of cost accounting procedures. The students have basic knowledge of investment appraisal and financing, evaluation of investment projects, drawing up investment and financing plans and comparing the different types of financing. The students know the laws relevant for the professional practice of the laws for professional practice in the field; certification within the framework of the EBCL (European Business Competence Licence) is offered.

Superior module:

Wirtschaft und Recht

Module description:

xxx

Cryptology

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6KRYIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know the basics of modern cryptographic procedures. They know the areas of application of symmetric and asymmetric cryptography and can evaluate current procedures. They are familiar with approaches to cryptanalysis as well as the different roles in the evaluation of attacks on algo-rithms and protocols. By practising practical cryptographic implementations, they are familiar with the most common libraries as well as the challenges in implementing secure encryption methods.

Superior module:

Kryptologie und SW-Entwicklung

Module description:

xxx

Fundamentals in Quality Management

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6QMAVO
Type VO
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character final

Learning Outcomes:

Students have theoretical knowledge about the structure and content of a quality management sys-tem. They can create the contents of the relevant quality management standards (ISO 9000 ff) and the required documented information. The students have a basic knowledge of the principles and imple-mentation of internal audits according to the relevant standard ISO 19011. They have a theoretical and practical knowledge of the most important methods of quality management. This includes TQM, prob-lem solving techniques and CIP tools. After positive assessment, students receive a course confirmation on the QMS (Quality Management Systems) courses accredited by Quality Austria. If a student has the course confirmation, he/she is offered the opportunity to take the examination for "System Representative Quality" (Accredited Examination Certificate).

Superior module:

Projekt- und Qualitätsmanagement

Module description:

xxx

Network Oriented Software Development

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6NOSIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 3
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students design and implement distributed software systems independently and are able to cooper-ate in a division of labour. To do this, they use current frameworks and class libraries to ensure the implementation of tasks in object-oriented software. Using the technical possibilities of modern runtime environments (e.g. concurrency, security mechanisms, introspection), students carry out au-tomated software tests. They recognize libraries and frameworks with a focus on distributed software and can evaluate suitability of application. The students have an overview of basic middleware concepts and know how they are used in distributed systems.

Superior module:

Kryptologie und SW-Entwicklung

Module description:

xxx

Professional Placement 6

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6BPRIT
Type IT
Kind Internship (N)
Language of instruction German
SWS 0
ECTS Credits 1
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students in the part-time form of study can have their relevant professional activity recognized for the internship. A relevant activity in IT-related fields of activity - adequate to the ITS study program - is required. The necessary confirmations/certificates from the employer are submitted by the student and checked by the head of the study program with regard to the required relevance to the subject and the necessary amount of time. If recognition is not possible, an internship of at least the same extent as in full-time studies must be completed.

Superior module:

Berufspraktikum

Module description:

xxx

Social and Communication Skills 3

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6SKKIL
Type IL
Kind Compulsory
Language of instruction German
SWS 1.5
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

The students are able to apply and optimise the basic rules of scientific work in the context of the Bachelor thesis 2. After the in-depth seminar in creative & innovation techniques, the students are able to select and use simple creativity techniques. They are able to systematically plan innovation pro-cesses and develop their own product ideas with the help of methods from Design Thinking. These can be presented in a target group-oriented and compact manner in the form of a pitch.

Superior module:

Sozial- und Kommunikationskompetenz 3

Module description:

xxx

VT: Mechatronik 2

EL: Introduction to Robotics

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6EROIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students recognise the mechanical structure of common industrial robots and their advantages and disadvantages. They can select the appropriate kinematic type for given application examples. They know how to use simulation and visualisation technologies for robot programming. They know the basic principles of the structure and tasks of the controls of industrial robots and have knowledge of the newer fields of application and concepts of industrial robotics. The students can put a real robot into operation and implement simple robot programmes.

Superior module:

VT: Mechatronik 2

Module description:

xxx

VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 2

VT: Selected Topics from Media Informatics

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6AKMIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students have a comprehensive overview of data-driven innovation topics in the field of media infor-matics. They evaluate the possibilities and limitations of AI-based systems and design and implement media informatics applications using industry-relevant, current multimedia frameworks and multimedia database systems.

Superior module:

VT: Medieninformatik und Bildverarbeitung 2

Module description:

xxx

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 2

EL: Network Security

Semester 6
Academic year 3
Course code ITBB6NWSIL
Type IL
Kind Elective
Language of instruction German
SWS 2
ECTS Credits 2
Examination character immanent

Learning Outcomes:

Students know current measures and protocols for securing network infrastructures on different layers. They can understand and evaluate cryptographic basics in security protocols and are able to apply the security measures in practice.

Superior module:

VT: Netzwerk- und Kommunikationstechnik 2

Module description:

xxx

Legend
SemesterSemesters 1, 3, 5: courses held only in winter semester (mid-September to end of January), Semesters 2, 4, 6: courses held only in summer semester (mid-February to end of June)
SWSweekly contact hours over 14 weeks in semester (example SWS 2 equals 28 contact hours for the whole course
ECTS CreditsWork load in ECTS credits, 1 ECTS credit equals an estimated 25 hours of work for the student
TypeBP = Bachelor final exam
DP/MP = Master final exam
IL = Lecture with integrated project work
IT = Individual training/phases
LB = Lab (session)
PS = Pro-seminar
PT = Project
RC = Course with integrated reflective practice
RE = Revision course
SE = Seminar
TU = Tutorial
UB = Practice session/Subject practical sessions
VO = Lecture