Hochschule KarlsruheHochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
Hochschule KarlsruheHochschule Karlsruhe - University of Applied Sciences
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Automotive Systems Engineering

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The standard period of study for the Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering is three semesters.  Each semester 30 ECTS credit points are awarded.

When you begin your studies, you will choose one of the following two specializations:

  • Digital Vehicle Development
  • Intelligent and Autonomous Driving
     

The final Master's thesis in the third semester can be written either at the university or in cooperation with a company - even abroad.

Contact

Fakultät für Maschinenbau und Mechatronik
Silke Loykowski

Phone: +49 (0)721 925-1708
Fax: +49 (0)721 925-1707
silke.loykowskispam prevention@h-ka.de

Office hours:
Mo.-Do. 08:00-14:30 Uhr
Freitag 08:00-12:00 Uhr

Geb. F, Raum 114
Moltkestraße 30
76133 Karlsruhe

Curriculum

In the following, you will find a list of all the modules to be taken in each semester. A module consists of several courses. For detailed information on the studies, courses, examinations, literature and the ECTS awarded please see the module handbook at the German-language pages.

First semester
Secure cyber-physical systems
Modeling of intelligent systems
Networks & vehicle communication
Research and development project 1
Personnel and business management

 

Second semester (specialization)
Artificial intelligence
Research and development project 2

Specialization 1: Intelligent and Autonomous Driving
- Autonomous driving; embedded systems; mathematical algorithms

Specialization 2: Digital Vehicle Development
- Simulation methods in thermofluid dynamics; mathematical algorithms or selected chapters of mathematics; efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning or selected chapters of engineering design    

 

Third semester
Elective module
Master’s thesis
Final exam

 

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Make the most of it

Professional part-time studies in 4 semesters

We offer the possibility to complete the course in four semesters instead of three. In this way, classes are held two to three days per week. Monday and Tuesday are lecture-free.

This allows you to work at the same time in your job or in one of the research institutes at Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences.

You do not need to apply specially for this variant - you enroll normally in the program and get informed about the procedure when you start your studies.

 

Specializations

When you begin your studies, you will choose one of the following two specializations.

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Digital Vehicle Development

On the one hand, the focus of the specialization is on in-depth knowledge of thermal systems and design. On the other hand, fundamental knowledge in the field of intelligent physical systems is taught, so that you gain a systemic and comprehensive knowledge of future vehicles.

The curriculum comprises:

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Secure cyber-physical systems
  • Modeling of intelligent systems
  • Networking & vehicle communication
  • Simulation methods in thermofluid dynamics
  • Energy efficiency in refrigeration and air conditioning or selected chapters in engineering design
  • Research and development project I and II

Intelligent and Autonomous Driving

The focus of the specialization is on intelligent and networked vehicle systems and addresses in particular highly innovative topics such as artificial intelligence, vehicle networking, security and autonomous driving.  Knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering is not required for this specialization. By choosing this specialization, you will be able to gain in-depth and cross-system knowledge of future intelligent and connected vehicle systems.

The curriculum comprises:

  • Secure cyber-physical systems
  • Modeling of intelligent systems
  • Networks & vehicle communication
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Embedded systems
  • Autonomous driving
  • Research and development projects I and II

 

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