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The course of studies offered by the department
- The different courses of the department (*courses in co-operation with the electrical and information engineering department)
Apart from the mechanical engineering course of studies, a bachelor course of mechatronics studies is offered which is shouldered by both the mechanical engineering and mechatronics department and the electrical engineering and information department. In the mechatronics course of studies the educational contents in the basic courses correspond to a high degree to those of the respective mechanical engineering or electrical engineering courses. This course overcomes the traditional segregation between mechanical and electrical or electronic engineering.
The mechatronics course of studies is also completed with the vocational qualification degree of a “Bachelor of Science” and has also been accredited by the ASIIN on June 23, 2005. For more information see these pages.
In the 2008/2009 winter semester the department has implemented the new bachelor course of “Advanced Power Technology” studies founding upon a long energy engineering tradition. The interest primarily focuses on future energy supply concepts and their technical realization meeting sustainability (from ecological and economical points of view) and climatic compatibility demands. For further information please refer to these pages. This course of studies, too, has been accredited by the ASIIN.
- master course
The mechanical engineering and mechatronics department again in conjunction with the electrical and information engineering department is also offering a consecutive (succeeding a previous course of studies) master course of “mechatronics systems” studies which is completed with a “Master of Science” degree (accredited by the ASIIN on June 23, 2005). More information is found on these pages.
A university course of studies is marked by a relatively short duration and a strong orientation on practise. Learning by doing is an essential element of our courses. A large part of the courses are practical exercises taking place in the laboratories of the department.
A special feature is the “Lippe-model dual studies” (Duales Studium nach dem Modell Lippe) allowing a practical training to be concluded in a company. This means that the courses for all students are organized such that one day in the week is free of compulsory courses. For more detailed information please refer to “dual studies”.
For many years the graduates have had excellent career prospects and this trend seems to continue.
