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Master Informationstechnik

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  • Department

    Informationstechnik

  • Stand/version

    2021

  • Standard period of study (semester)

    4

  • ECTS

    120

Study plan

  • Compulsory elective modules 3. Semester

  • Compulsory elective modules 4. Semester

Module overview

1. Semester of study

Digitale Signalverarbeitung 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106070

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Digitale Signalverarbeitung 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106080

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Embedded System 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106110

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Embedded System 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106120

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Energiesystemtechnik
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60060

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Energiewirtschaft
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60080

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Fahrzeugelektronik
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60050

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Höhere Mathematik 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106020

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Höhere Mathematik 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106010

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


KI-Systeme 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106090

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


KI-Systeme 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106100

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Kommunikationstechnik 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106050

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Kommunikationstechnik 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106060

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Projektarbeit 1
  • PF
  • 6 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    60721 B84

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Theoretische Elektrotechnik 2
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106040

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Theoretische Elektrotechnik 1
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106030

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Advanced Robotic Vision
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60682

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60

  • Self-study

    120


Learning outcomes/competences

Knowledge
  • Knows concepts and structure of SW architectures for embedded systems
  • Knows standards and frameworks
  • Knows specific challenges (e.g. real time, functional safety)
Skills
  • Can define requirements and features for a specific problem
  • Can develop a SW architecture for a specific problem
  • Can model SW architectures with state of the art tools
  • Can apply SW architecture standards to structure a project
Competence - attitude
  • Ensures quality and safety for embedded SW
  • Can discuss and assess the advantages and disadvantages of different SW architectures
  • Understands the main issues within research about SW architectures for embedded systems

Contents

The ongoing complexity increase in mechatronic solutions consequently leads to more complex embedded systems and embedded software. Therefore, advanced SW engineering methodology from large software development projects is consecutively applied in the embedded world, too. Software architectures help to structure, to manage and to maintain large embedded SW systems. They allow re-use, design patterns and component based development. In addition, specific topics like safety, SW quality, integration and testing are addressed by SW architectures and respective standards (e.g. AUTOSAR). In this module, students learn about the concepts and structure of SW architectures for embedded systems.


Course Structure
  1. Characteristics of Embedded (and real-time) Systems
  2. Motivation for Architectures for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  3. Software Design Architecture for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  4. Patterns for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  5. Real-Time Building Blocks: Events and Triggers
  6. Dependable Systems
  7. Hardware's Interface to Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  8. Layered Hierarchy for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems Development
  9. Software Performance Engineering for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  10. Optimizing Embedded and Mechatronic Systems for Memory and for Power
  11. Software Quality, Integration and Testing Techniques for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  12. Software Development Tools for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  13. Multicore Software Development for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  14. Safety-Critical Software Development for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems

Case Studies
  • CS01: AMALTHEA tool chain - front end will be used for modeling, Artop modeling tool for AUTOSAR will be used
  • CS05: M2M System - architecture of the middleware will be used

Skills trained in this course: theoretical, practical and methodological skills

Teaching methods

  • Lectures, Labs (with AMALTHEA and Artop tools), homework
  • Access to tools and tool tutorials
  • Access to recent research papers
  • Presentation of an industry case by partner BHTC GmbH

Participation requirements

programming, basics of embedded systems

Forms of examination

  • Oral Exam at the end of the course (50%) and
  • individual homework (50%): paper/essay on a recent research topic, presentation

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

  • MOD1-02 - Distributed and Parallel Systems
  • MOD1-03 - Embedded Software Engineering
  • MOD2-01 - Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Connects to:
  • MOD-E01 - Applied Embedded Systems 1 & 2
  • MOD-E03 - Automotive Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,00%

Literature

  • Robert Oshana and Mark Kraeling, Software Engineering for Embedded Systems: Methods, Practical Techniques, and Applications, Expert Guide, 2013
  • Bruce Powel Douglass. Doing Hard Time: Developing Real-Time Systems with UML, Objects, Frameworks and Patterns. Addison-Wesley, May 1999
  • Bruce P. Douglass, Real-Time Design Patterns: Robust Scalable Architecture For Real-Time Systems, Addison-Wesley, 2009
  • F. Buschmann, R. Meunier, H. Rohnert, P. Sommerlad, and M. Stal. Pattern Oriented Software Architecture. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996

Angewandte biomechanische Messtechnik
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    11222

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Architekturen verteilter intelligenter Systeme
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60674

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Automotive Systems
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60675

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Biomedical Signal Processing
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60324

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Computer Vision
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60317

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Computer-Netzwerke 1
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106401

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Computer-Netzwerke 2
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106402

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Cyber Security A
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60636

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Cyber Security A
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Cyber Security B
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    60668

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Cyber Security B
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Learning outcomes/competences

Test

Data Science und Softwareengineering 1
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106341

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Data Science und Softwareengineering 2
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106351

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Data-driven Development
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    106391

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students learn the methodology for designing integrated circuits in the context of both analog and digital systems. In addition, students will be able to combine both design worlds and create complex mixed-signal systems. After attending the course, students will be able to analyze CMOS circuits and apply the acquired knowledge creatively in the design process. In addition, students receive an intensive introduction to the use of professional design tools that have become standard in the industry. Participants gain an insight into common mixed-signal design blocks such as analog-digital or digital-analog converters or phase-lock or delay-lock loops. Students are introduced to established verification methods such as the Unified Verification Methodology.

Contents

Submodule: Digital CMOS Design
-Overview Design Flow
-Hardware description languages: Verilog, System-C, Mixed-Language
-Synthesis
-Design Constraints
-Place & Route
-Design For Testibility (DFT)

Submodule: Analog CMOS circuit design
- MOS transistor model
- Short channel effects
- Noise
- Current mirror
- Operating point adjustment
- Inverting amplifier
- Differential amplifier
- Bandgap voltage reference
- Linear regulator

After teaching the basic topics, further insights are provided across all courses using concrete mixed-signal circuit examples such as ADC, DAC, PLL, DLL components and examined using common verification methods.

Teaching methods

Lecture, exercise, seminar, practical course

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations apply

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Importance of the grade for the final grade

is calculated in the course-specific handbook

Literature

Razavi, Design Of Analog Cmos Integrated Circuit , 2Nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
Baker, Cmos: Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation, 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell
Allen, Holberg, CMOS Analog Circuit Design, Oxford University Press
Sansen, Analog Design Essentials, Springer
Hubert Kaeslin: "Top-Down Digital VLSI Design", Morgan Kaufmann, December 2014
Erik Brunvand, Digital VLSI Chip Design with Cadence and Synopsys CAD Tools, Pearson Education
Weste, Harris, CMOS VLSI Design, 4th edition, Addison-Wesley
Nikolic, Rabae, Chandrakasan, Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design Perspective, Pearson Education

Digital Automation and Control
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60673

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Digital Design Lab
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60666

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Digital Transmission Systems
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60669

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Digitale Signalverarbeitung auf FPGAs
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106321

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Drahtlose Sensornetzwerke / Aktornetzwerke
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60216

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Elektromagnetische Feldsimulation
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60631

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Elektronik 1 in der Medizintechnik
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11220

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Elektronik 2 in der Medizintechnik
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11221

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Embedded Systems
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60315

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Embedded Systems for AI/ML
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11213

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Energieübertragungstechnik
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students will be familiar with the main energy transport equipment subjected to high voltage and will be able to explain and justify the design features resulting from their operational stress, in particular the insulation and arcing arrangements. On the basis of a thorough understanding of the basic ageing and failure mechanisms, students are able to analyze and optimize insulation and arcing arrangements and to further develop them independently or as part of a team. Students will be able to propose high-voltage tests and diagnostic procedures to check the solutions and for operational monitoring. Students will be able to transfer the knowledge and methods learned from selected examples of equipment to other equipment.
Students have knowledge of the effect and feedback of control components and compensation units in grids.
They have knowledge of the design and simulation of grid control systems.
They are able to solve complex tasks by independently selecting suitable tools (e.g. software tools MicroCap, Simplorer, NETOMAC or NEPLAN).

Contents

Technology of the energy transport:
- Energy transport equipment and its types of stress (AC, DC, mixed stress)
- Properties of insulating gases
- Partial discharge and breakdown processes of gaseous insulating arrangements
- Design and dimensioning of external insulating sections using the example of outdoor insulators
- Properties of solid insulation
- Ageing and failure mechanisms for solid insulation
- Design and dimensioning of inner insulating sections using the example of cast resin insulated transformers
- Properties of insulating liquids
- Ageing and failure mechanisms of liquid-insulated insulating arrangements
- Design and dimensioning of the internal insulation of transformers
- Physics of gas discharge and arcing
- Arc modeling and arc quenching
- Design and dimensioning of arcing arrangements using the example of disconnectors, load and circuit breakers, as well as arrester spark gaps
- Monitoring and diagnosis of the insulation arrangements in the equipment

Grid control:
- Active power and frequency control
   - Primary control
   - Secondary control
   - Interconnected operation
- Reactive power and voltage control
   - Voltage quality
   - Generator control
   - Transformer control
   - Compensators
   - STATCOM and SVC
   - Power electronic components for energy technology

Teaching methods

Seminar course

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations apply

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Importance of the grade for the final grade

is calculated in the course-specific handbook

Literature

Beyer, Boeck, Möller, Zaengl, Hochspannungstechnik
Küchler, Andreas, Hochspannungstechnik
Schwab, Adolf, Hochspannungsmesstechnik
Spring, Eckhardt: Elektrische Energienetze, Energieübertragung und Verteilung
Heuck, Dettmann, Schulz: Elektrische Energieversorgung
Flosdorff, Hilgarth: Elektrische Energieverteilung
Schwab, A. J.: Elektroenergiesysteme

Extended Reality
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106361

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Extended Reality
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Extended Reality 2
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    106362

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Fahrzeugvernetzung
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    1063951

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60 h

  • Self-study

    90 h


Learning outcomes/competences

The course is based on the three components of a case study of a HW/SW project during the semester, the preparation of a publication on a current research question and an event with an industry representative. Students acquire the necessary skills to carry out HW/SW projects professionally using current methodology, to adapt and expand the methodology and to present and critically discuss such projects with experts in the field.

Technical and methodological competence:

  • Planning and implementing a development project for a hardware-software system (case study)
  • Analyze and assess which processes, methods and tools should be used in such a project (including SystemC, TLM, Mentor Vista Tools)
  • Know the model-driven approach and adapt and apply it appropriately in a case study
  • Analyze and structure the initial situation (a Viterbi decoder)
  • Determine requirements and design the solution and the solution path
  • Prepare a publication (+ literature research) for a smaller conference as group work (current research topic in the field of HW/SW codesign, English)

Social skills:

  • To work through the case study, the students form project teams and define the roles of the individual team members according to the roles in a HW/SW project (based on Belbin Test)
  • Project is planned independently using the methods and processes taught and its implementation is controlled by a project manager
  • Project concludes with a lessons learned workshop
  • Presentation at the conference (International Research Conference at Fachhochschule Dortmund) for publication (English)

Professional field orientation:

  • Presentation and discussion of a practical project by an industry representative
  • Students are then able to transfer their knowledge to a practical case and discuss it appropriately
  • .

Contents

  • Viterbi decoder case study
  • Development processes for HW/SW projects
  • Requirements analysis, test concept creation
  • System modeling, verification and validation
  • Target platforms
  • System partitioning, representation using graphs
  • System synthesis, code generation, HW/SW coverfication
  • Use of SystemC, TLM, Mentor Vista
  • Basics of project management for engineering projects, team organization
  • Writing a publication (in English) + presentation
  • Example of a complex real HW/SW project, discussion with an industry representative

Teaching methods

  • Lecture in interaction with the students, with blackboard writing and projection
  • Seminar-style teaching with flipchart, smartboard or projection

Participation requirements

See the respective valid examination regulations (BPO/MPO) of the study program.

Forms of examination

written examination paper or oral examination (according to the current examination schedule)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

passed written examination or passed oral examination (according to current examination schedule)

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Master's degree in Computer Science

Literature

  • Teich, J.; Haubelt, C.: Digitale Hardware/Software-Systeme, Synthese und Optimierung, 2. Auflage, Springer, 2007
  • Marwedel, P.: Eingebettete Systeme, Springer, 2008
  • Martin, G.; Bailey, B.: ESL Models and their Application: Electronic System Level Design and Verification in Practice, Springer, 2010
  • Schaumont, P.: A Practical Introduction to Hardware/Software Codesign, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2012
  • Angermann, A.; Beuschel, M.; Rau, M.; Wohlfahrt, U.: MATLAB - Simulink - Stateflow, 5. Auflage, Oldenbourg, 2007
  • Sammlung von Veröffentlichungen und Präsentationen im ILIAS

Gebäudekommunikations- und Managementsysteme
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60632

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Hardware-Software-CoDesign
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    106331

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Hardware/Software Kodesign
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 5 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60 h

  • Self-study

    90 h


Learning outcomes/competences

The course is based on the three components of a case study of a HW/SW project during the semester, the preparation of a publication on a current research question and an event with an industry representative. Students acquire the necessary skills to carry out HW/SW projects professionally using current methodology, to adapt and expand the methodology and to present and critically discuss such projects with experts in the field.

Technical and methodological competence:

  • Planning and implementing a development project for a hardware-software system (case study)
  • Analyze and assess which processes, methods and tools should be used in such a project (including SystemC, TLM, Mentor Vista Tools)
  • Know the model-driven approach and adapt and apply it appropriately in a case study
  • Analyze and structure the initial situation (a Viterbi decoder)
  • Determine requirements and design the solution and the solution path
  • Prepare a publication (+ literature research) for a smaller conference as group work (current research topic in the field of HW/SW codesign, English)

Social skills:

  • To work through the case study, the students form project teams and define the roles of the individual team members according to the roles in a HW/SW project (based on Belbin Test)
  • Project is planned independently using the methods and processes taught and its implementation is controlled by a project manager
  • Project concludes with a lessons learned workshop
  • Presentation at the conference (International Research Conference at Fachhochschule Dortmund) for publication (English)

Professional field orientation:

  • Presentation and discussion of a practical project by an industry representative
  • Students are then able to transfer their knowledge to a practical case and discuss it appropriately
  • .

Contents

  • Viterbi decoder case study
  • Development processes for HW/SW projects
  • Requirements analysis, test concept creation
  • System modeling, verification and validation
  • Target platforms
  • System partitioning, representation using graphs
  • System synthesis, code generation, HW/SW coverfication
  • Use of SystemC, TLM, Mentor Vista
  • Basics of project management for engineering projects, team organization
  • Writing a publication (in English) + presentation
  • Example of a complex real HW/SW project, discussion with an industry representative

Teaching methods

  • Lecture in interaction with the students, with blackboard writing and projection
  • Seminar-style teaching with flipchart, smartboard or projection

Participation requirements

See the respective valid examination regulations (BPO/MPO) of the study program.

Forms of examination

written examination paper or oral examination (according to the current examination schedule)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

passed written examination or passed oral examination (according to current examination schedule)

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Master's degree in Computer Science

Literature

  • Teich, J.; Haubelt, C.: Digitale Hardware/Software-Systeme, Synthese und Optimierung, 2. Auflage, Springer, 2007
  • Marwedel, P.: Eingebettete Systeme, Springer, 2008
  • Martin, G.; Bailey, B.: ESL Models and their Application: Electronic System Level Design and Verification in Practice, Springer, 2010
  • Schaumont, P.: A Practical Introduction to Hardware/Software Codesign, 2nd Edition, Springer, 2012
  • Angermann, A.; Beuschel, M.; Rau, M.; Wohlfahrt, U.: MATLAB - Simulink - Stateflow, 5. Auflage, Oldenbourg, 2007
  • Sammlung von Veröffentlichungen und Präsentationen im ILIAS

IOT Systems and Services
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60677

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


IT-Sicherheit und Datenmanagement
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students have detailed knowledge of the requirements and designs of secure IT systems and robust data systems for the control and monitoring of critical infrastructures. In particular, they are familiar with the legal requirements of the IT Security Act, BSI Act, BSI Criticism Ordinances, IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11Abs. 1a) and (EnWG §11Abs. 1b)  as well as the implementation instructions of the standards DIN ISO/IEC 27001, DIN ISO/IEC 27002 and DIN ISO/IEC TR 27019 for the assets within the scope of application, such as control and telecommunications systems, IT inventory systems, such as EDM, GIS, market communication and process control systems. The necessary technical and organizational measures for the secure operation of the critical infrastructure can be derived and a comprehensive risk analysis, assessment and treatment can be prepared. This includes measures for data backup, test procedures, hardware and software system hardening as well as the use of cryptographic procedures. In addition to specialist knowledge, students also acquire key qualifications in this module. In the Data Science sub-module, students first learn the basic principles of digital processing, analysis and representation of data structures against the background of technical process data. Subsequently, various algorithms and techniques for pattern recognition, classification and prediction based on these digital data structures are covered and the knowledge is deepened using practical examples and self-made implementations. One focus of the Data Science module is on the field of machine learning, in which decision structures are made on the basis of trained data and no explicit programming is carried out;

Contents

IT (information security) security in energy grids:
- Threat situation and potential threats to critical infrastructures, in particular energy networks (TSOs, DSOs) (further consideration of the intelligent metering point operator (iMSO) and energy systems)
- statutory requirements (IT Security Act, BSI Act, BSI Criticality Ordinances, IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11 para. 1a), IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11 para. 1b), BSI Technical Guideline (TR-03109))
- Critical business processes and their modeling (notation: EPK, BPMN2.0, ...)
- Standards (DIN ISO/IEC 27001, DIN ISO/IEC 27002, DIN ISO/IEC TR 27019, TR-3109-x (BSI))
- Management system (information security and data protection)
- Risk management (protection requirements, assets, threats, vulnerabilities, damage categories according to the IT security catalog of the BNetzA (Federal Network Agency))
- Information security measures (cryptographic procedures, logging and monitoring, control of access to systems and applications / hash functions)

Data science:
- Data processing: raw and finished data
- Characteristics, variable data and missing data (substitute values)
- Data imports and various data formats
- Data presentation (graphical, tabular), data cockpit
- Regression and classification algorithms
- Supervised and unsupervised learning
- Activation functions

Teaching methods

Seminar-based course, practical implementation of the construction and testing of a secure and robust data system for controlling and monitoring energy networks.

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations apply

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

MA Electrical Engineering and Energy Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,33%

Literature

Appelrath, H, u.a. 2012. IT-Architekturentwicklung im Smart Grid.
bitkom und VKU. 2015. Praxisleitfaden IT-Sicherheits-katalog.
BDEW: Whitepaper- Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunikationssysteme
BDEW: Ausführungshinweise zur Anwendung des Whitepaper - Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunkationssysteme
BDEW: Checkliste zum Whitepaper - Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunikationssysteme
BSI: Technische Richtlinie TR-03109, TR-03109-1 bis TR-03109-6 sowie Testspezifikationen (TS)
BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik). 2015. KRITIS-Sektorstudie – Energie.
Klipper, S. 2015. Information Security Risk Manage-ment. Springer Verlag.
FNN/DVGW. 2015. Informationssicherheit in der Energiewirtschaft.
VDE. 2014. Positionspapier Smart Grid Security Energieinformationsnetze und –systeme.
Kävrestad, J. 2018. Fundamentals of Digital Forensics Theory, Methods, and Real-Life Applications. Berlin. Springer‐Verlag.
Kersten, H. und G. Klett. 2017. Business Continuity und IT-Notfallmanagement. Grundlagen, Methoden und Konzepte. Springer Verlag.
Witte, F. 2016. Testmanagement und Softwaretest. Theoretische Grundlagen und praktische Umsetzung. Springer Verlag
Paar und Pelzl. 2016. Kryptografie verständlich Ein Lehrbuch für Studierende und Anwender. Berlin: Springer‐Verlag.
Eckert, C.: IT-Sicherheit: Konzepte - Verfahren - Protokolle, De Gruyter Oldenbourg
Ng, Soo: Data Science - was ist das eigentlich?!
Nelli: Python Data Analytics
Yan, Yan: Hands-On Data Science with Anaconda
VanderPlas: Data Science mit Python
Frochte: Maschinelles Lernen: Grundlagen und Algorithmen in Python

Innovative Beleuchtungssysteme - Qualität, Technik, Design und Digitalisierung
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    106371

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Innovative Beleuchtungssysteme – Qualität, Technik, Design und Digitalisierung (light)
  • WP
  • 2 SWS
  • 3 ECTS

  • Number

    106381

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Intelligente Antriebssysteme
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students have in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of the development, dimensioning and programming of modern electronic drives in drive and automation technology. They are able to develop suitable control algorithms on the basis of existing practical tasks and take the properties of the existing components into account when implementing them.

Contents

Electronic drives:
In the course "Electronic drives", modern electronic drives are presented in terms of structure and function. The power electronic components are discussed in detail and the various control and regulation methods of the associated hardware are explained. Practical investigations, simulations and dimensioning examples supplement and deepen the course content.

Contents:
- Sensors in drive technology
- Servo controllers and frequency converters
- Modeling, pulse pattern generation and control methods
- Electronic drives (BLDC, servomotors, stepper motors)
- Concepts for the energy-efficient use of drive systems
- Application examples

Modern drive controls:
In the course "Modern Drive Controls", various control loop structures and design methods, typical application problems of control with possible solution approaches are first dealt with. The applications of the methods for controlling electric drives are then explained in detail with examples and simulated with computer support.

Contents:
- Control loop structures
- Typical control engineering application problems
- Speed, torque and position control
- Control of the direct current machine
- Control methods for rotary field machines

Teaching methods

Seminar-based course, practical metrological investigations on electronic drive systems, simulations systems, simulations

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations applyContent: Attendance of the course Drive Systems Technology

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Importance of the grade for the final grade

is calculated in the course-specific handbook

Literature

Brosch: Moderne Stromrichterantriebe
Schröder: Elektrische Antriebe - Regelung von Antriebssystemem
Riefenstahl.: Elektrische Antriebssysteme
Teigelkötter: Energieeffizient elektrische Antriebe
Probst: Servoantriebe in der Automatisierungstechnik
Zirn, Weikert: Modellbildung und Simulation hochdynamischer Fertigungssysteme

Intelligente Energienetze
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60672

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Intelligente Sensoren und Aktoren
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60633

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Interaktions- und Visualisierungssysteme
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60634

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Internet of Things (in Smart Homes, Smart Buildings, Smart Cities)
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60684

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Kommunikationssoftware
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60211

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Kommunikationssoftware
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60212

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Management und Planung von F+E-Projekten
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60611

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Mikrosysteme in der Messtechnik
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60515

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Mixed-Signal CMOS Design
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students learn the methodology for designing integrated circuits in the context of both analog and digital systems. In addition, students will be able to combine both design worlds and create complex mixed-signal systems. After attending the course, students will be able to analyze CMOS circuits and apply the acquired knowledge creatively in the design process. In addition, students receive an intensive introduction to the use of professional design tools that have become standard in the industry. Participants gain an insight into common mixed-signal design blocks such as analog-digital or digital-analog converters or phase-lock or delay-lock loops. Students are introduced to established verification methods such as the Unified Verification Methodology.

Contents

Submodule: Digital CMOS Design
-Overview Design Flow
-Hardware description languages: Verilog, System-C, Mixed-Language
-Synthesis
-Design Constraints
-Place & Route
-Design For Testibility (DFT)

Submodule: Analog CMOS circuit design
- MOS transistor model
- Short channel effects
- Noise
- Current mirror
- Operating point adjustment
- Inverting amplifier
- Differential amplifier
- Bandgap voltage reference
- Linear regulator

After teaching the basic topics, further insights are provided across all courses using concrete mixed-signal circuit examples such as ADC, DAC, PLL, DLL components and examined using common verification methods.

Teaching methods

Lecture, exercise, seminar, practical course

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations apply

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Importance of the grade for the final grade

is calculated in the course-specific handbook

Literature

Razavi, Design Of Analog Cmos Integrated Circuit , 2Nd Edition, McGraw-Hill
Baker, Cmos: Circuit Design, Layout, and Simulation, 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell
Allen, Holberg, CMOS Analog Circuit Design, Oxford University Press
Sansen, Analog Design Essentials, Springer
Hubert Kaeslin: "Top-Down Digital VLSI Design", Morgan Kaufmann, December 2014
Erik Brunvand, Digital VLSI Chip Design with Cadence and Synopsys CAD Tools, Pearson Education
Weste, Harris, CMOS VLSI Design, 4th edition, Addison-Wesley
Nikolic, Rabae, Chandrakasan, Digital Integrated Circuits: A Design Perspective, Pearson Education

Mobile Kommunikationssysteme
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60637

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Nachhaltigkeit in smarten Technologien und Gesellschaft
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60679

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Neurotechnology and Brain-Computer Interfaces
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11224

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Projektmanagement und Projektplanung
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60122

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Projektmanagement und Projektplanung
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60683

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Qualitätsmanagement
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60625

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Radar Systems
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    10420

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    72h

  • Self-study

    168h


Learning outcomes/competences

Students have detailed knowledge of the requirements and designs of secure IT systems and robust data systems for the control and monitoring of critical infrastructures. In particular, they are familiar with the legal requirements of the IT Security Act, BSI Act, BSI Criticism Ordinances, IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11Abs. 1a) and (EnWG §11Abs. 1b)  as well as the implementation instructions of the standards DIN ISO/IEC 27001, DIN ISO/IEC 27002 and DIN ISO/IEC TR 27019 for the assets within the scope of application, such as control and telecommunications systems, IT inventory systems, such as EDM, GIS, market communication and process control systems. The necessary technical and organizational measures for the secure operation of the critical infrastructure can be derived and a comprehensive risk analysis, assessment and treatment can be prepared. This includes measures for data backup, test procedures, hardware and software system hardening as well as the use of cryptographic procedures. In addition to specialist knowledge, students also acquire key qualifications in this module. In the Data Science sub-module, students first learn the basic principles of digital processing, analysis and representation of data structures against the background of technical process data. Subsequently, various algorithms and techniques for pattern recognition, classification and prediction based on these digital data structures are covered and the knowledge is deepened using practical examples and self-made implementations. One focus of the Data Science module is on the field of machine learning, in which decision structures are made on the basis of trained data and no explicit programming is carried out;

Contents

IT (information security) security in energy grids:
- Threat situation and potential threats to critical infrastructures, in particular energy networks (TSOs, DSOs) (further consideration of the intelligent metering point operator (iMSO) and energy systems)
- statutory requirements (IT Security Act, BSI Act, BSI Criticality Ordinances, IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11 para. 1a), IT Security Catalog (EnWG §11 para. 1b), BSI Technical Guideline (TR-03109))
- Critical business processes and their modeling (notation: EPK, BPMN2.0, ...)
- Standards (DIN ISO/IEC 27001, DIN ISO/IEC 27002, DIN ISO/IEC TR 27019, TR-3109-x (BSI))
- Management system (information security and data protection)
- Risk management (protection requirements, assets, threats, vulnerabilities, damage categories according to the IT security catalog of the BNetzA (Federal Network Agency))
- Information security measures (cryptographic procedures, logging and monitoring, control of access to systems and applications / hash functions)

Data science:
- Data processing: raw and finished data
- Characteristics, variable data and missing data (substitute values)
- Data imports and various data formats
- Data presentation (graphical, tabular), data cockpit
- Regression and classification algorithms
- Supervised and unsupervised learning
- Activation functions

Teaching methods

Seminar-based course, practical implementation of the construction and testing of a secure and robust data system for controlling and monitoring energy networks.

Participation requirements

Formally, the requirements of the respective valid examination regulations apply

Forms of examination

Written or oral exam (depending on the number of participants and in consultation with the whole course)

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Module examination must be passed

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

MA Electrical Engineering and Energy Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,33%

Literature

Appelrath, H, u.a. 2012. IT-Architekturentwicklung im Smart Grid.
bitkom und VKU. 2015. Praxisleitfaden IT-Sicherheits-katalog.
BDEW: Whitepaper- Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunikationssysteme
BDEW: Ausführungshinweise zur Anwendung des Whitepaper - Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunkationssysteme
BDEW: Checkliste zum Whitepaper - Anforderungen an sichere Steuerungs- und Telekommunikationssysteme
BSI: Technische Richtlinie TR-03109, TR-03109-1 bis TR-03109-6 sowie Testspezifikationen (TS)
BSI (Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik). 2015. KRITIS-Sektorstudie – Energie.
Klipper, S. 2015. Information Security Risk Manage-ment. Springer Verlag.
FNN/DVGW. 2015. Informationssicherheit in der Energiewirtschaft.
VDE. 2014. Positionspapier Smart Grid Security Energieinformationsnetze und –systeme.
Kävrestad, J. 2018. Fundamentals of Digital Forensics Theory, Methods, and Real-Life Applications. Berlin. Springer‐Verlag.
Kersten, H. und G. Klett. 2017. Business Continuity und IT-Notfallmanagement. Grundlagen, Methoden und Konzepte. Springer Verlag.
Witte, F. 2016. Testmanagement und Softwaretest. Theoretische Grundlagen und praktische Umsetzung. Springer Verlag
Paar und Pelzl. 2016. Kryptografie verständlich Ein Lehrbuch für Studierende und Anwender. Berlin: Springer‐Verlag.
Eckert, C.: IT-Sicherheit: Konzepte - Verfahren - Protokolle, De Gruyter Oldenbourg
Ng, Soo: Data Science - was ist das eigentlich?!
Nelli: Python Data Analytics
Yan, Yan: Hands-On Data Science with Anaconda
VanderPlas: Data Science mit Python
Frochte: Maschinelles Lernen: Grundlagen und Algorithmen in Python

Reinforcement Learning
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60681

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Robotic Vision
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60680

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Robotics
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60123

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Ruhr Master School
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60704

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Ruhr Master School
  • WP
  • 2 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60701

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Semantik und Datenmodelle
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60678

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Sensorik
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60513

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Service orientierte Anwendungen und Dienste
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11223

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Signals and Systems for Automated Driving
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    10404

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Signalverarbeitung in der Kommunikationstechnik
  • WP
  • 0 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60640

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Signalübertragung
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60313

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Software Engineering
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60512

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Statistik
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11012

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Verteilte Energieinformationssysteme- und Anwendungen
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11218

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60

  • Self-study

    120


Learning outcomes/competences

Knowledge
  • Knows standards and platforms for specific domain
  • Knows target systems
  • Has acquired overview of target domain
Skills
  • Can describe relevant characteristics and challenges of application domain
  • Can model mechatronic systems for the domain
  • Can apply methodology and state of the art tools on real use cases
  • Can select tools and define tool chains and design flows
Competence - attitude
  • Can structure a real mechatronic systems design project
  • Can communicate and find solutions with domain experts
  • Understands issues from application domains and can integrate solutions into a holistic design

Contents

Applied embedded systems such as embedded controllers for industrial (i.e. robotics) applications are surrounded from sensors and actuators. Together with other embedded systems they can be groups of networked computers, which have a common goal for their work. This course gives an overview about the recent state of the art in embedded and cyber physical systems. Each semester, a selected CPS application will be analyzed in depth. This can be from robotic, energy, mobile communications or industrial scenarios (industry 4.0). The student will learn how to explore and structure a certain application domain and how to map the acquired skills and knowledge to that particular domain. CPS applications will be selected from recent research projects.


Course Structure
  1. Introduction to the application domain
  2. Characteristics of CPS in the application domain
  3. Architectures for application specific CPS
    1. Standards
    2. Platforms and Frameworks
    3. Design methodology and processes
  4. Domain specific languages (DSL) and applications
    1. DSL engineering
    2. Tools and Tool Chain Integration
  5. Target Platforms and Code Generation
    1. Code generation
    2. Using real time operating systems (RTOS)

Case Studies
  • CS01: AMALTHEA tool chain - will be used for case study
  • A recent use case from a research project will be discussed

Skills trained in this course: theoretical, practical and methodological skills

Teaching methods

  • Lectures, Labs (with AMALTHEA tools), homework
  • Access to tools and tool tutorials
  • Access to recent research papers

Participation requirements

none

Forms of examination

  • Oral Exam at the end of the course (50%) and
  • group work as homework (50%): modeling and target mapping of an example with AMALTHEA tools, demonstration and presentation

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Passed exam and passed semester assignments
 

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Requires:
  • MOD1-02 - Distributed and Parallel Systems
  • MOD1-03 - Embedded Software Engineering
Connects to:
  • MOD-E02 - Biomedical Systems
  • MOD-E04 - SW Architectures for Embedded Systems
  • MOD-E03 - Automotive Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,00%

Literature

WP anerkannt
  • WP
  • 5 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60671

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


WP anerkannt
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60670

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Wearables
  • WP
  • 6 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    11208

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Learning outcomes/competences

Test

Wellendigitalfilter
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    60220

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Wellendigitalfilter 2
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 8 ECTS

  • Number

    60663

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Wireless Digital Communication
  • WP
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    11219

  • Duration (semester)

    1


2. Semester of study

Projektarbeit 2
  • PF
  • 6 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    60722

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Applied Embedded Systems
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Language(s)

    en

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60

  • Self-study

    120


Learning outcomes/competences

Knowledge
  • Knows standards and platforms for specific domain
  • Knows target systems
  • Has acquired overview of target domain
Skills
  • Can describe relevant characteristics and challenges of application domain
  • Can model mechatronic systems for the domain
  • Can apply methodology and state of the art tools on real use cases
  • Can select tools and define tool chains and design flows
Competence - attitude
  • Can structure a real mechatronic systems design project
  • Can communicate and find solutions with domain experts
  • Understands issues from application domains and can integrate solutions into a holistic design

Contents

Applied embedded systems such as embedded controllers for industrial (i.e. robotics) applications are surrounded from sensors and actuators. Together with other embedded systems they can be groups of networked computers, which have a common goal for their work. This course gives an overview about the recent state of the art in embedded and cyber physical systems. Each semester, a selected CPS application will be analyzed in depth. This can be from robotic, energy, mobile communications or industrial scenarios (industry 4.0). The student will learn how to explore and structure a certain application domain and how to map the acquired skills and knowledge to that particular domain. CPS applications will be selected from recent research projects.


Course Structure
  1. Introduction to the application domain
  2. Characteristics of CPS in the application domain
  3. Architectures for application specific CPS
    1. Standards
    2. Platforms and Frameworks
    3. Design methodology and processes
  4. Domain specific languages (DSL) and applications
    1. DSL engineering
    2. Tools and Tool Chain Integration
  5. Target Platforms and Code Generation
    1. Code generation
    2. Using real time operating systems (RTOS)

Case Studies
  • CS01: AMALTHEA tool chain - will be used for case study
  • A recent use case from a research project will be discussed

Skills trained in this course: theoretical, practical and methodological skills

Teaching methods

  • Lectures, Labs (with AMALTHEA tools), homework
  • Access to tools and tool tutorials
  • Access to recent research papers

Participation requirements

none

Forms of examination

  • Oral Exam at the end of the course (50%) and
  • group work as homework (50%): modeling and target mapping of an example with AMALTHEA tools, demonstration and presentation

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

Passed exam and passed semester assignments
 

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Requires:
  • MOD1-02 - Distributed and Parallel Systems
  • MOD1-03 - Embedded Software Engineering
Connects to:
  • MOD-E02 - Biomedical Systems
  • MOD-E04 - SW Architectures for Embedded Systems
  • MOD-E03 - Automotive Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,00%

Literature

SW Architectures for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  • WP
  • 4 SWS
  • 6 ECTS

  • Number

    RMS

  • Language(s)

    en

  • Duration (semester)

    1

  • Contact time

    60

  • Self-study

    120


Learning outcomes/competences

Knowledge
  • Knows concepts and structure of SW architectures for embedded systems
  • Knows standards and frameworks
  • Knows specific challenges (e.g. real time, functional safety)
Skills
  • Can define requirements and features for a specific problem
  • Can develop a SW architecture for a specific problem
  • Can model SW architectures with state of the art tools
  • Can apply SW architecture standards to structure a project
Competence - attitude
  • Ensures quality and safety for embedded SW
  • Can discuss and assess the advantages and disadvantages of different SW architectures
  • Understands the main issues within research about SW architectures for embedded systems

Contents

The ongoing complexity increase in mechatronic solutions consequently leads to more complex embedded systems and embedded software. Therefore, advanced SW engineering methodology from large software development projects is consecutively applied in the embedded world, too. Software architectures help to structure, to manage and to maintain large embedded SW systems. They allow re-use, design patterns and component based development. In addition, specific topics like safety, SW quality, integration and testing are addressed by SW architectures and respective standards (e.g. AUTOSAR). In this module, students learn about the concepts and structure of SW architectures for embedded systems.


Course Structure
  1. Characteristics of Embedded (and real-time) Systems
  2. Motivation for Architectures for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  3. Software Design Architecture for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  4. Patterns for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  5. Real-Time Building Blocks: Events and Triggers
  6. Dependable Systems
  7. Hardware's Interface to Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  8. Layered Hierarchy for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems Development
  9. Software Performance Engineering for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  10. Optimizing Embedded and Mechatronic Systems for Memory and for Power
  11. Software Quality, Integration and Testing Techniques for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  12. Software Development Tools for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  13. Multicore Software Development for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems
  14. Safety-Critical Software Development for Embedded and Mechatronic Systems

Case Studies
  • CS01: AMALTHEA tool chain - front end will be used for modeling, Artop modeling tool for AUTOSAR will be used
  • CS05: M2M System - architecture of the middleware will be used

Skills trained in this course: theoretical, practical and methodological skills

Teaching methods

  • Lectures, Labs (with AMALTHEA and Artop tools), homework
  • Access to tools and tool tutorials
  • Access to recent research papers
  • Presentation of an industry case by partner BHTC GmbH

Participation requirements

programming, basics of embedded systems

Forms of examination

  • Oral Exam at the end of the course (50%) and
  • individual homework (50%): paper/essay on a recent research topic, presentation

Requirements for the awarding of credit points

  • MOD1-02 - Distributed and Parallel Systems
  • MOD1-03 - Embedded Software Engineering
  • MOD2-01 - Mechatronic Systems Engineering

Applicability of the module (in other degree programs)

Connects to:
  • MOD-E01 - Applied Embedded Systems 1 & 2
  • MOD-E03 - Automotive Systems

Importance of the grade for the final grade

5,00%

Literature

  • Robert Oshana and Mark Kraeling, Software Engineering for Embedded Systems: Methods, Practical Techniques, and Applications, Expert Guide, 2013
  • Bruce Powel Douglass. Doing Hard Time: Developing Real-Time Systems with UML, Objects, Frameworks and Patterns. Addison-Wesley, May 1999
  • Bruce P. Douglass, Real-Time Design Patterns: Robust Scalable Architecture For Real-Time Systems, Addison-Wesley, 2009
  • F. Buschmann, R. Meunier, H. Rohnert, P. Sommerlad, and M. Stal. Pattern Oriented Software Architecture. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1996

3. Semester of study

Masterstudienarbeit
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 14 ECTS

  • Number

    120

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


4. Semester of study

Thesis und Kolloquium
  • PF
  • 3 SWS
  • 4 ECTS

  • Number

    101

  • Language(s)

    de

  • Duration (semester)

    1


Notes and references

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