Electrical Engineering & Information Technology

Program Overview

This engineering cooperation program offers a unique opportunity to earn a double bachelor's degree from FOM University in Germany and a Chinese university in Shenyang. Students will study in both countries, gaining international experience and enhancing their career prospects. The program includes a focus on mechatronics, electrical machines, and renewable energies, preparing graduates for careers in various engineering fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Semester 1

• Mathematics
• Basics of logic and algebra
• Analytical basics
• Real and complex numbers
• Real functions
• Differential and integral calculus
• Integration techniques
• Complex numbers and functions
• Linear- algebraic basics
• Functions of several real variables
• Differential equations
• Work methods and software application
• Time management
• Self-management
• Methods of literature research
• Elemental modelling I

Semester 2

• Electrical engineering
• Electrostatic field
• Simple electrical networks
• Power supply mechanisms
• Stationary magnetic field
• Alternating voltage and alternating current
• Switching operations
• Laplace-Transformation
• Physics
• Physics of oscillation
• General wave theory
• Electromagnetic waves
• Geometrical optics and wave optics
• Fundamental quantum physics
• Basics of atom physics
• Elemental nuclear physics
• Digital technology
• Number systems
• Coding, code security
• Logical connections
• Calculation rules of Boolean algebra
• Circuit analysis, circuit synthesis
• Work methods and software application
• Time management
• Self-management
• Methods of literature research
• Elemental modelling II

Semester 3

• Micro processor technology
• Structure and functionality of micro computers and micro processors
• Standard processors and signal processors, micro controllers
• ASIC
• Circuit design
• Programmable logic
• Use of micro controllers
• Programming environment
• Computer science
• Abstract machines and formal languages
• Data structures
• Algorithms
• Programming languages
• Software engineering
• Databases
• Digital technology
• Number systems
• Coding, code security
• Logical connectives
• Calculation rules of Boolean algebra
• Circuit analysis, circuit synthesis
• Service engineering
• Markets and perspectives
• After sales service
• Service engineering
• Service supply chain management
• Replacement parts management
• Outsourcing and collaboration (incl.
operator models)
• Technology and innovation
• Materials of electrical engineering
• Galvanic cells
• Electrolysis
• Conduction mechanism
• Conductor materials
• Resistance materials
• Contact materials
• Superconducting materials

Semester 4

• Industrial information technology
• Computer architecture
• Industrial computer systems
• Task and structure of operating systems
• Computer networks, stratigraphic model of communication
• Industrially used protocols
• Programming
• Measurement engineering, steerage engineering and control systems engineering
• Measuring instruments and methods
• Computer-aided measuring
• Basic concepts of control technique and types
• Programmable logic controller
• Basic concepts and tasks of control systems
• Control loop
• Project management
• Software use in project management
• Problem solving techniques and creativity techniques
• Communication strategies and conflict solving strategies
• leadership techniques
• Maintenance management
• Parameters of the business of production plants
• Work preparation, maintenance and production
• Inspection, preventive maintenance
• Maintenance personnel
• Maintenance costs
• Degree of utilization and service life of machines
• Study project IHM I

Semester 5

• Company organisation and logistics
• Production planning and controlling
• Business logistics
• Business strategies
• Arrangement of operating cycles
• Production types
• Electronics
• Amplifier principals, ideal und real operation amplifiers, operational amplifiers - basic circuitry
• Integrator and differentiator
• Electronic filter circuit
• Voltage regulating circuit
• Diodes and transistors
• Simulation of electronic circuits
• Sensors and actuators
• Sensor-technical-physical basics
• Sensors of geometric, kinematic und dynamic dimensions
• Embedded Sensors
• Micro sensors
• Actuators
• Study project IHM II
• Quality management
• Foundations, goals and essence
• Standards, regulations and documentation
• Statistics and probability calculation
• Methods of quality testing
• Total quality management
• Methods of quality planning
• Energy technology
• Power plant technology
• Steam power plant, nuclear power plant, gas turbine power plant and combination power plant
• Fuel cells
• Cogeneration and block-type thermal power station
• Hydropower plants
• Waste recycling
• Energy distribution
• Energy storage

Semester 6

• Business studies
• Business terms and theoretical concepts
• Methods for business analysis and synthesis
• Market and competition analysis and strategic positioning on the market
• Renewable energies
• Energy and climate protection
• Solar thermal energy, photovoltaics
• Wind energy, hydropower, geothermal energy
• Biomass, fuel cell
• Telecommunications engineering
• Signals and systems
• Pulse-Code-Modulation, digital signal processing and audio coding
• Modulation of a sinusoidal carrier
• Digital transmission in the baseband
• Telecommunications network
• Optical telecommunications
• Mobile communications
• Power electronics
• Switch operation, power balance, operation quadrant
• Power semiconductor
• Converter circuitry
• DC circuits
• Converter with DC link

Semester 7

• Mechanical plants
• Forces, torques, cutting principal, determination of centre of gravity
• Tensile and compressive stress
• Steiner's theorem
• Bending and torsional stress
• Kinematics and Kinetics
• Electrical machines
• Machine basics
• Control and movement processes
• Determination of the necessary engine power
• Dynamic behaviour of electrical machines, controlled electric drives
• Mechatronics
• Modelling of mechatronic systems
• System engineering methods
• Positioning techniques and robotics
• Computer engineering, automotive engineering, precision engineering, building services engineering and medical engineering
• Entrepreneurial simulation
• Entrepreneurial thinking and acting
• Commercial and/or legal aspects
• Specialised study project

Semester 8

• Scientific-theoretic study project
• Applied contents of a chosen field of specialisation
• Methodical handling of scientific texts and systematic research
• Project seminar final paper
• Preparation to work on the final paper

Careers:

The FOM’s first engineering cooperation programme is a milestone in the university’s involvement with China. During your German engineering university education you will be studying in Shenyang/China as well as in Essen/Germany. Your chances on the international labour markets will increase due to a double bachelor's degree. In addition, you will work on your bachelor thesis in Essen. Profit from the University's involvement with China, and boost your career with the double bachelor's degree. In addition, increase your chances by pursuing a master program at the FOM.