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Mechatronics – (M.Sc.)
FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences
Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
| Application Deadline: | April 30 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,000 | ||
| Location: | Aachen / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary area of engineering, based on mechanical engineering, electronics and data processing. A typical mechatronic system receives signals through sensors, elaborates them, gives signals out, everything done with components, e.g. to set strengths and movement.
Mechatronics is the new technology of the future. In many engineering areas a lot of changes are taking place nowadays. The classical methods and working ways of mechanical engineering and electronics are increasingly influenced today. Numerous technical problems can be solved, to some extent, through inter-disciplinary activities.
To be able to cope with the multiple future's challenges, the traditional engineering working ways need to be replaced before entering the new technological aera. This process is called mechatronics.
The mechatronics technology assembles together the traditional disciplines mechanical engineering, electronics and data processing. They include inter-disciplinary work and thoughts. Mechatronics delivers the synergy effect for solutions to more and more complicated tasks.
The mechatronic systems collects independent information, evaluate them and - reveal a flexible programmed logic - which allows to carry on with the needed steps. The required sensors, (e.g. for temperature, pressure, intervals) corresponding to human senses, such as the brain's signals elaboration and other parts, such as limbs, nerves and muscles. The relation between the components in mechatronics systems follows the individual wishes.
Mechatronics is next century's technological innovation, with considerable growth potential and will offer numerous new jobs in the near future. Die mechatronics systems will change the worldwide markets. Its development has dynamically reached a global size. At the same time, the miniaturisation has opened up new possibilities, options and discoveries for the research industry.
We would be glad to see you, if you were to become one of our mechatronics students starting in autumn. Enrolment takes place at the FB 8 - Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics
Contents
Beginners must have a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or an equivalent degree. The master course is a scientific course leading to a master degree.
Because of the students different previous knowledge, the first semester tries to achieve a general basic knowledge. To facilitate foreign students the start in germany the lessons of the first semester are presented in English. Special knowledge of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and information technology is given. Especially the interaction of these areas is discussed in the subjects micro mechatronic systems, iteligent sensor-actuator systems, or simulation of mechatronic systems.
In the final semester the students prepare a master project.
The courses are being taught in two segments with duration of 16 weeks each. The courses consist of lecture, problem sessions, laboratory session, seminars, projects and excursions.
The theory of a technical field is mostly being taught in lectures which are complemented by problem sessions with application oriented problems. Laboratory sessions allow the students to gain practical experience in using technical equipment and advanced technical software. More than 50% of the study programs are problem and laboratory sessions. This underlines the strong industrial and application orientation of the study programs at the University of Applied Sciences.
The attendance of lectures and problems sessions at the university is usually not compulsory, except the laboratory sessions. However, we strongly recommend the students to attend all lectures and problem sessions, since all topics covered in the courses can be relevant for the examinations. Seminars are mostly voluntary and help to get deeper insight into a special topic. Excursions to industrial companies enhance the industrial and practical orientation of the courses. Students at the university plan their studies in their own responsibility. They can deviate from the suggest study plan, which has been conceived for full time students. Working part time besides studying usually leads to an elongation of the duration of the study program.
Examinations are being scheduled in three examination periods with duration of 2 weeks each. Examinations in all subjects and modules are possible in each examination period. Examination dates are posted early. The students decide on their own if they take place in a particular examination or not.
The free time between the lecture periods can be used for the preparation for examinations, the writing of project reports, for working and of course for holidays, too.
Examinations can take place in writing or orally. In special cases examinations are given in a computer based format. The grading system for examinations uses the grades sehr gut (1,0 and 1,3), gut (1,7; 2,0 and 2,3), befriedigend (2,7; 3,0; 3,3) and ausreichend (3,7; 4,0) for passed examinations. The grade 5,0 is given for non-sufficient performance in an examination. Upon failing an graded examination (Fachprüfung) it can be repeated twice. If the first taking of an examination is done at the first possible time (Regelprüfungstermin), a second examination can be taken in order to improve the grade.
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A necessary prerequisite for the enrolment in the M. Sc. in Mechatronics program is a qualified Bachelor’s degree, Dipl.-Ing. or equivalent degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or in an equivalent field. The duration of the corresponding course has to be at least three years.
All applicants have to submit proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language by passing the "Zertifikat Deutsch" of the Goethe Institut or a comparable German language examination. No further proof is needed, if the applicant holds a High School Diploma of a German school or if he or she holds a degree of a German university (see below: German language course).
In addition every applicant should have sufficient knowledge of the English language, because the lecture of the 1st semester and part of the lectures of the 2nd semester will be taught in English.
Further on we recommend to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test, since candidates with high GRE score are prefered.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
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You can contact Prof. Dr. Klaus-Peter Kämper to ask a question about Mechatronics at FH Aachen - University of Applied Sciences.
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