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Table of Contents German A1 / part II + III + IV .................................................................................................................................2 English for General Engineering Students ...............................................................................................................4 Basics of International Sales and Business Development ........................................................................................6 Business Storytelling ...............................................................................................................................................7 Intercultural Training for Germany and Bavaria ......................................................................................................9 Bavarian Culture .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Cross-Cultural Team Building ............................................................................................................................... 13 Digital Media Skills - Fundamentals ...................................................................................................................... 16 Web Engineering Fundamentals ............................................................................................................................ 18 Programming Robots and the Internet of Things (IoT) .......................................................................................... 20 Corporate Social Responsibility ............................................................................................................................. 22 Contaminated Sites ................................................................................................................................................ 24 Simplified Microcontroller Programming .............................................................................................................. 26 Statistics for Engineers........................................................................................................................................... 28 Database Engineering ............................................................................................................................................ 29 Advanced Modelling and Simulation ..................................................................................................................... 31 Advanced Circuits Lab........................................................................................................................................... 33 Project Management .............................................................................................................................................. 35 Introduction to the Finite Element Method ............................................................................................................ 37 Fluid Mechanics ..................................................................................................................................................... 39 Design Methodology/ CAD ................................................................................................................................... 41 MATLAB in Engineering Applications ................................................................................................................. 42 Introduction into Solidworks (CAD) ..................................................................................................................... 44 Principles of Accounting ........................................................................................................................................ 45 Projects in Science and Engineering ...................................................................................................................... 46 Advanced Projects in Science and Engineering ..................................................................................................... 48 3D Displays ............................................................................................................................................................ 50 Computation in C ................................................................................................................................................... 52 Additive Manufacturing ......................................................................................................................................... 54 Communication and Presentation Techniques ....................................................................................................... 57 Public Economics ................................................................................................................................................... 58 Economics of Africa .............................................................................................................................................. 60 Market Research incl. 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German A1 / part II + III + IV

Course title German A1 / Parts 2, 3 and 4

Person in charge Ms. Virginia Wallner

Type of course Practical lectures

Course of studies Available for all degree courses in the context of AWP or obligatory language courses

Level of course Beginner

Prerequisites

Students should know - simple grammar terms and concepts in their own mother tongue and - very simple basics of German (spelling, greeting, intro-ducing yourself, numbers)

SWS 6

ECTS 6

Assessment methods Written test (90 min.)

Language of Instruction German

Course Objectives

The students are able to talk about their family, their daily routine and their profession. They know to say the time, the measures and to conduct a simple conversation for purchasing goods. They can ask the way and describe an apartment. Moreover, they can tell about simple issues in the past.

Course contents

The content of the lecture includes the following issues:

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Grammar: - separable verbs - plural of the nouns - accusative forms, verbs with accusative - possessive articles - simple past of "sein" and "haben" - dative forms, prepositions with dative - imperative - modal verbs - present perfect - ordinal numbers Topics: - the clock, daily routine - measurement - eating - family life - asking the way - accommodation - talking about simple issues in the past - asking for personal information - talking about work - at the doctor’s - talking on a journey (travel agency, hotel, ticket office) - talking about the weather

Teaching methods

Introductions to topics by lecturer, partner and group work, feedback for partner and group work from lecturer, listening exercises

Suggested Reading

Lehrbuch: „Berliner Platz 1 Neu“, Langenscheidt. Lektion 4-12 / Unit 4-12.

Miscellaneous

compulsory for GE exchange students

Students must attend a minimum of 75% of classes and take all final exams in order to obtain the certificate of achievement for the course.

We offer German courses for beginners as well as higher level courses for more advanced speakers. For more information please have a look at: https://www.th-deg.de/en/study/electives-languages-centre/languages#nav


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English for General Engineering Students Course title English for General Engineering Students

Course ID 10491

Level of course

This course is B2, meaning students should already have a basic understanding of the English language. They should be able to write about and discuss various ideas and concepts.

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2

Semester Winter term

Workload in hours Total: 60 / In-class: 30 / Self-study: 30

Lecturer Ben Scobie, B.A., B.Ed.

Course objectives

This course aims to give an insight into English vo-cabulary, grammar and various areas of language con-struction. The course is designed to be relevant and interesting for the students and will be adapted to the various needs and interests of the students who participate. By the end of the course, students should have an im-proved understanding of the English language.

Course contents

During the course, a range of areas will be looked at. Class discussions will be used to explore variety of topics cover-ing business, engineering, travel and study. Topics include but are not limited to the following: • The various cultures of the English-speaking world • Language related to travel, tourism, studies, engi-neering, normal daily life • Globalisation


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• The role of corporations • Styles of management • Ways of properly communicating, e.g. small-talk, emails, telephoning. • Areas of grammar and technical English Current world events including news events and popular culture will be used as a basis for discussions.

Teaching methods

Listening, reading, writing and speaking will all be part of the course and students are expected to par-ticipate. Students will sometimes work in groups, be given time to formulate arguments or opinions and present them to the other students.

Assessment method

Written exam (60 min + listening section) No dictionaries are allowed. Exam structure:

- Part 1: Listening comprehension(s) 2-5 minutes - Part 2: Reading comprehension(s) - Part 3: Grammar and Vocabulary questions - Parts 1-3 are made up of multiple choice, fill in the

gap and short answer questions. - Part 4: Writing composition (150 words)

Content for the exam will be taken from materials covered during the semester.

Language of instruction

English

Prerequisite A-levels (Abitur) / 7-9 years of English


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Basics of International Sales and Business Development

Course title Basics of International Sales and Business Development

Course ID 268

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture with group work and presentations

SWS 2

Semester Winter and summer semester

Lecturer Mohammad Daryaie

Course objectives

General knowledge of international sales and strategic business development mechanisms. As well as profound analysis of practical case studies.

Course contents

- Basics of sales and business development - Analysis of market potential including cultural & po-

litical aspects, correlation between microeconomic and demographic aspects, (PESTELO analysis)

- Relevancy of world bank reports on general eco-nomic performance and their implementation in company BD strategy

- Market entry and risk management

Recommended literature

Strategic Management by Richard Lynch von Pearson Longman Business Development Management By Lutz Becker, Walter Gora, Tino Michalski

Teaching methods Lecture with integrated project development examples

Assessment method Written examination, 60 min.


English


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Business Storytelling Course title Business Storytelling

Course ID 296

ECTS 2

Course type Elective

SWS 2

Semester Winter and summer Semester


Lecturer Diego and Raphael Fiche

Course objectives

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Recognize key elements that go into persuasive sto-rytelling

• Identify types of stories and their purposes

• Create compelling stories to achieve business goals

• Apply acquired knowledge to develop a compelling

story to persuade others to think or act in a differ-ent way.

Course contents

• Introduction to Business Storytelling

• Power of Business Stories: when and why to tell them

• Types of Business Stories and Their Purposes

• Structuring Your Story to Engage the Audience

• Storytelling techniques

• Enhance Your Storytelling Skills


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Janis Forman (2013), Storytelling in Business: The Au-thentic and Fluent Organization Seth Godin(2005), All Marketers Are Liars

Teaching methods

• Lectures • Group work • Case studies • Presentation • Exercises

Assessment method Class workshops / Presentation / Case Studies


English

Prerequisites None


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Intercultural Training for Germany and Bavaria

Course Title Intercultural Training for Germany and Bavaria

ECTS 1

Course type Elective but compulsory for GE exchange students

SWS 1


Workload in hours 30 hours

Name of Instructor Ms. Maria Gretzinger

Course Objectives

Participants get an understanding of the different theories of “culture” and learn about stereotypes and traditions in Bavaria. Furthermore the participants get information on Germany and Bavaria as well as the Deggendorf Institute of Technology.

Course Contents

I. Culture (theroies) II. Customs and Rituals in Germany/Bavaria III. Information on Germany and Bavaria and the

DIT IV. Quiz and Presentation V. Culture Shock

Recommended Literature

Bolten J. und Ehrhardt C., Interkulturelle Kommunikation, Verlag Wissenschaft & Praxis 2003; Bolten J, Einführung in die interkulturelle Wirtschaftskom-munikation, Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht 2007

Teaching Methods

The course is organized according to four pillars: 1. Culture


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2. Customs and Rituals 3. Information on Germany/Bavaria 4. Culture Shock Whereas hard facts are taught in a classical lecture style, students will do lots of role-plays, critical incidents, short movies and do a quiz.

Assessment Method Participation, Quiz and Presentation

Language of Instruction English/German

Prerequisite None

Miscellaneous

Requirement for the participation in the elective (AWP) “Bavarian Culture”


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Bavarian Culture Course title Bavarian Culture

SWS 2

ECTS 2

Course type compulsory for GE exchange students

Language of instruction English

Name of lecturer Mr. Mohammad Daryaie

Objectives of the course

Participants get a deeper understanding of the traditional and contemporary Bavarian culture by integrating knowledge about customs, language, and history with cul-turally routed events.

Course contents

1. Hard facts 1.1. History 1.2. Demographics 1.3. Geography 2. Customs and rituals 2.1. Traditional 2.2. Contemporary 3. Language 4. Events

Teaching methods

The course is organized according to four pillars: 1. Hard Facts 2. Customs and Rituals 3. Language 4. Events Whereas hard facts are taught in a classical lecture style, students should experience aspects of the culture in a live-ly manner through knowledge dissemination of cultural experts, off-campus seminars at events of traditional cul-tural origin, as well as learning and engaging in cultural rituals themselves. The aim is to deepen and complement the contents taught in the Orientation Week.


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Recommended Reading

Jonas, B., Gebrauchsanweisung für Bayern, Piper Verlag, 2007

Assessment Methods

Seminar paper

Prerequisites

Participants should have attended the introductory Inter-cultural Training during the Orientation Week. It is com-pulsory for GE exchange students.


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Cross-Cultural Team Building

Course Title Cross-Cultural Team Building

Course ID 120

Point person Prof. Dr. Nagengast

Course Type Elective interactive lecture

SWS 2

ECTS 2

Assessment method

Written report and evaluation of individual contributions to group activities.

Course language English

Course objectives

Globalisation demands that managers possess the basic skills required to work together in international teams. Many companies actively encourage the development of these skills through teambuilding or team development programs. Especially for change management, team de-velopment plays an increasingly important role. Here the critical goal is to optimise how the group members work together as a team. Key factors affecting a team’s success include organisation, structures, processes, culture and relationships.

International Team Building is conducted at the beginning of the semester as a three day off-campus seminar. The hands-on, outdoor training gives the students intensive exposure to the multifaceted nature of group dynamics.

By working together to solve complex problems and through structured feedback sessions, the participants be-come sensitised to the rolls they assume in group interac-tions, to the limitations imposed by the German and their own cultures, and to the conditions required for effective team work.


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The course supports the integration of foreign students into campus and social life and helps build lasting working relationships among all participants.

The skills of giving and receiving of feedback are learned in the protective atmosphere of small groups through inten-sive exchanges between instructors and participants. This leads to improved observation and communication skills.

Moreover, the group members continually switch roles. This promotes a deeper understanding of social interac-tion, helps members to reflect on their contribution to the group process, encourages members to experiment with new behavioural concepts, and improves the group’s ca-pacity to co-operate and perform. Final feedback rounds offer the possibility to align the members’ self-images with the perception others have of them, to reduce “blind spots”, to increase self-confidence and their ability to re-flect.

The capacity to give appropriate feedback in various situa-tions, to monitor one’s self image as well as the conse-quences of one’s own behaviour form the basis for a suc-cessful career in management.

Course contents

Group dynamics, processes and structures in groups; Roles in groups (roles in tasks and supporting roles); Group leadership; Effect of one’s actions in groups; The “give and take” of feedback; Self-image and how others see you; Communication levels (content versus relation-ship); Conditions for successful co-operation; Cultural in-fluences on teamwork.

Note: The main emphasis of this course is not the convey-ance of theoretical knowledge, but rather learning directly from experience. The theories on which the intervention and evaluation sessions are based are taught in the course “Human Resources Management”.

Teaching methods

This course is organised as an interactive experience and activity based training program. With the help of complex tasks, timed interaction activities combined with elements of surprise, classical outdoor training exercises, moderated feedback and reflection sessions, participants are taught the necessary conditions for effective teamwork.

The teaching methods are based on the principles of self-organised learning. The instructors define their roles in terms of Schein’s model of process consulting.


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They intervene by questioning the participants in a manner designed not only to examine their perspectives, but to introduce new perspectives and stimulate the group’s crea-tive process.

The responsibility for these process remains with the par-ticipants.

In the context of the learning environment, the students enjoy the opportunity to increase their observation, com-munication, co-operation, self-reflection, teamwork and management skills as well as their self-confidence.

In addition, the course offers the students the chance to network and develop sustainable work relationships at the start of their studies.

Suggested Literature

Baron, R. S.: Group Process, Group Decision, Group Ac-tion, 2nd. Ed., Buckingham, 2003;

Buchanan, D., Huczynski, A.: Organizational Behavior, 5th Ed., Harlow, 2004;

Wagner, M., Waldmann, R.: Vom Outdoor-Training zur Teamentwicklung, Welchen Beitrag leisten Hochseilgärten? in: Jagenlauf, M./Michl, W. (Hrsg.) Erleben und Lernen – Internationale Zeitschrift für handlungsorientiertes Lernen, 1/2004

Notes

The weekend seminar is characterised by team teaching in a mountain hostel. The team consists of Prof. Dr. Nagengast and trained tutors selected from participants in the course „Train the Trainer“. The tutors make it possible to conduct the training in small „protected“ groups (around 8) and to give qualified feedback.


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Digital Media Skills - Fundamentals Course title Digital Media Skills – Fundamentals

Course ID

ECTS 3

Course type Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium

SWS 2

Semester Summer Semester

Workload in hours 30 hrs lecture / 60 hrs independent / 90 hrs total

Lecturer Prof. Dr. Gerhard Partsch

Course objectives

• Become skilled in digital image processing and creating quality audio for videos or podcasts that engage audi-ences

• Shoot, edit and produce your own video • Become versed in the fundamentals of coding: Wiki,

HTML and CSS for efficient editing • Produce a final digital media project (e.g. an e-

portfolio) using digital skills and new media technolo-gies and tools

Course contents

The course provides tools to help students analyse messages critically and offers opportunities for learners to broaden their experience in digital media. The students use their own laptops, tablets or smartphones and work individually and in small groups on projects, such as a reflexive e-portfolio, a group wiki, or an audio and video podcast. The course is taught in a new media based environment: • Open University, http://OpenUniversity.de • Open Portfolio, http://OpenPortfolio.de • Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern, https://www.vhb.org

http://openuniversity.de/

http://openportfolio.de/

https://www.vhb.org/


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• Coursera, edX, Udacity, MIT OpenCourseWare, Khan Academy, MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses)

• iLearn Deggendorf Institute of Technology, https://ilearn.th-deg.de

• Google Apps for Education o Web Conferencing – e.g. Adobe Connect, Skype,

BigBlueButton, TeamViewer

Literature

Examples of e-learning and MOOC platforms: • Virtuelle Hochschule Bayern • Coursera • edX • Udacity • MIT OpenCourseWare • Khan Academy

Teaching methods Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium Student-centered approach: Inquiry-based and coopera-tive Learning

Assessment method E-portfolio and final project


English

Prerequisite No prerequisites required

https://www.coursera.org/

https://www.edx.org/

https://www.udacity.com/

https://ocw.mit.edu/

https://www.khanacademy.org/


https://ilearn.th-deg.de/

https://www.vhb.org/

https://www.coursera.org/

https://www.edx.org/

https://www.udacity.com/

https://ocw.mit.edu/



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Web Engineering Fundamentals Course title Web Engineering Fundamentals – Developing Dynamic

Web Sites and Applications

Course ID 100 710

ECTS 5

Course type Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium with the use of supervised Massive Open Online Courses. Environmentally friendly participation via web conferencing from home.

SWS 4

Semester Summer semester



Course objectives

• Basic and advanced HTML markup and structure • Basic and advanced CSS Style Definitions • Designing page layout through relative positioning with CSS • How to add JavaScript code in a Web site/Web app and how

to debug it • How to change the CSS styles of HTML5 elements from Ja-

vaScript • How to integrate jQuery in a Web site/Web app and how to

debug it • How to make server-side calls using JavaScript • How to enhance the user interface of a websites by using

jQuery • Server-Side Programming with PHP and MySQL

Course contents

• Internet and Web Fundamentals • Client Side Programming

• HTML5 • CSS • JavaScript • jQuery

• Server Side Programming • PHP • MySQL


Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) from • Intel Corporation: HTML5 and CSS Fundamentals • University Côte d’Azur: JavaScript Introduction

Microsoft: Introduction to jQuery

https://www.edx.org/course/html5-css-fundamentals-w3cx-html5-0x

https://www.edx.org/course/javascript-introduction-w3cx-js-0x

https://www.edx.org/course/introduction-jquery-microsoft-dev208x-2


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Teaching methods

Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium with the use of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). Student-centered approach: Inquiry-based and coopera-tive Learning

Assessment method E-portfolio and final programming project


English


Miscellaneous

• The lecture starts with a block event • After the block event at the beginning of the course it’s

possible to join the lectures environmentally friendly, time-saving and comfortable from everywhere (e.g. from home) via web conferencing offered for free by Deggendorf Institute of Technology


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Programming Robots and the Internet of Things (IoT) Course title Programming Robots and the Internet of Things

(IoT)

Course ID NEW

ECTS 5

Course type Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium with the use of supervised Massive Open Online Courses. Environmentally friendly participation via web conferencing from home.

SWS 4




Course objectives

• The course covers embedded systems, the Arduino en-vironment, and the Raspberry Pi platform for building robots and devices that can control the physical world.

• The students will apply the skills they have learned by designing, building, and testing a microcontroller-based embedded system, producing a unique final hardware and software project.

Course contents

• Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embedded Systems

o What is the Internet of Things (IoT)? o Embedded Systems o Hardware and Software o Networking and the Internet

• The Arduino Platform and C Programming o Arduino Environment o C Programming o Arduino Programs o Debugging Embedded Software

• Interfacing with the Arduino o Basics of Hardware Design and Siring o Sensors and Actuators o Software Libraries o Arduino Shields

• The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for


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the Raspberry Pi o Basic Functionality the Raspberry Pi B+ Board o Basic of Linux and its use o Basic of the Python Programming Language o Communicate with Devices through the Pins of

the Raspberry Pi • Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

o Connect the Raspberry Pi to the Internet o The Networking Socket Interface o The use of public APIs and SDKs

Interface with more complicated Sensors and Actuators

Textbook/ online course

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) from the University of California

• Introduction to the Internet of Things and Embed-ded Systems

• The Arduino Platform and C Programming • Interfacing with the Arduino • The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming

for the Raspberry Pi Interfacing with the Raspberry Pi

Teaching methods Combined lecture, seminar and colloquium Student-centered approach: Inquiry-based and coopera-tive Learning

Assessment method E-portfolio and final hardware and software project


English


Miscellaneous

• The lecture starts with a block event • After the block event at the beginning of the course it’s

possible to join the lectures environmentally friendly, time-saving and comfortable from everywhere (e.g. from home) via web conferencing offered for free by Deggendorf Institute of Technology


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Corporate Social Responsibility

Course title Corporate Social Responsibility

Course ID AWP 267

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture with group work and presentations

SWS 2


Lecturer Susanne Reimann

Course objectives

The students will get an insight into the topic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and receive information about the increasing relevance of CSR. Furthermore, they will get an overview about the tourism industry as well as about CSR in that particular industry.

Course contents

- Definition von CSR - Modelle und Theorien in CSR - Bedeutung von CSR - Definition Tourismus - CSR im Tourismusbereich (Nachhaltiger Tourismus, Zertifizierungen, Berichterstattung,…) - Defining CSR - Models and Theories of CSR - Importance of CSR - Defining Tourism - CSR in the Tourism Industry (including sustainable Tourism, Certifications, Reporting,…)


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Carroll, A. B. (1991), The Pyramid of Corporate Social Re-sponsibility: Toward the Moral Management of Organiza-tional Stakeholders, Journal: Business Horizons, Vol. 34 No. 4 Cramer, J. (2006), Corporate Social Responsibility and Globalisation: An Action Plan for Business, Publisher: Greenleaf Publishing Dodds, R., and Joppe, M. (2005), CSR in the Tourism In-dustry: The Status of and Potential for Certification, Codes of Conduct and Guidelines, Publisher: The World Bank Buckley, R. C. and Pegas, F. (2011), Tourism and Corpo-rate Social Responsibility, In: Holden, A. and Fennell, D., Handbook of Tourism and Environment, Publisher: RoutledgeBy Lutz Becker, Walter Gora, Tino Michalski

Teaching methods

- Lectures - Group work - Case studies - Learning based on experiences - Exercises

Assessment method Presentation and written assignment


English

Prerequisites None

Civil Engineering and Environmental Management

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Contaminated Sites Course Title Contaminated Sites

Course ID 100 040

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2 SWS


Workload in hours Total: 60 h / In-class: 26 h / Self-study: 34 h

Name of lecturer Prof. Dr. Karl-Heinz Dreihäupl

Course objectives

Students are introduced into environmental problems which arise from the pollution of soil, groundwater and industrial used buildings. They will be able to recognize contaminated sites and apply an appropriate test and benchmark program. They will also be able to choose the relevant economic and environmental remediation meth-ods. They will be conversant with the statutory provisions of different countries, which will enable them to observe various disposal, health- and employment protection poli-cies.

Course contents

• Soil pollutants • Water pollutants • Industrial building pollutants • Groundwater protection • Soil protection • Employment protection • Environmental protection • Disposal measures • Remediation methods • Various environmental laws in different countries


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Common literature

Teaching methods Lectures

Assesment method Written examination, 60 min


English

Prerequisite None


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Simplified Microcontroller Programming Course title Simplified Microcontroller Programming

Course ID 100 570

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture with practical exercises

SWS 2



Lecturer Mr. Gerner

Course objectives

In almost all areas of technical installations, microcontrol-lers constitute the core of control and regulating engineer-ing. By means of various university initiatives, systems have been developed that are both inexpensive and easy to program and therefore they are especially suitable for students who do not have an extensive basic knowledge in the field of electrical engineering. Based on the simple de-velopment system “Arduino”, students will learn how can be solved technical problems in the various engineering disciplines with the aid of software and hardware. Here, the handling of hardware-based programming is exercised and solution approaches are developed that are presented in the various sensors and actuators.

Course contents

• Introduction: presentation of the development system Arduino and its sub-systems • Testing and analysis of existing sample programs under consideration of special problem cases • Reading and implementing Fritzing diagrams and wiring diagrams • Inclusion and application of external program libraries • Application programming of different sensors and their characteristics


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• Control of different actuators and introduction to the ap-plied technology • Program development for simple measurement and con-trol applications • Information about current development trends in micro-controller engineering


Massimo Banzi, Arduino für Einsteiger (2012); O’Reilly Simon Monk, Programming Arduino Next Steps: Going Further with Sketches

Teaching methods seminar-like lessons and practical tasks in the laboratory

Assessment method Presentation of project results


English

Prerequisites Fundamentals of Informatics, experience with Windows


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Statistics for Engineers Course title Statistics for Engineers

Course ID 100 580

ECTS 5

Course type Lecture/ practical exercises

SWS 4



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Peter Ullrich

Course objectives

This is an introductory course to statistics with emphasis on applications in engineering. You will learn how to use statistical methods to analyse and visualise experimental data. Furthermore, the statistical programming language R is used for practical exercises.

Course contents

Descriptive Statistics, Probability Theory, Inductive Statis-tics, Programming with R.


Teaching methods Lesson / practical work



English

Prerequisite Elementary calculus

Electrical Engineering and Media Technology

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Database Engineering Course title Database Engineering

Course ID 100 100

ECTS 5

SWS 4


Workload in hours In-class: hrs. / Self-study: 90 hrs / Total: 150 hrs

Lecturer Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Dorner

Course objectives

After this module students should

• be able to describe the database design process, • know the elements of the Entity-Relationship-Model, • can build an Entity Relationship Model for a specific

case, • can normalize a database design, • be able to manage a database through a database

management system, • be able to query a database using SQL, • know the core components and functionalities of a

database management system.

Recommended lit-erature

Conolly, Thomas M.; Begg, Carolyn E.: Database Solutions - A step-by-step guide to building databases. 2nd Edition. Harlow, Essex: Pearson Education Limited, 2004 Conolly, Thomas M.; Begg, Carolyn E.: Database systems - A practical approach to design, implementation, and man-agement. 4th edition. Addison-Wesley, an imprint of Pearson Education, 2005

Teaching methods

Classes with exercises and practical training Course and document management through E-Learning Sys-tem iLearn


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Assessment method

Written examination, 90 min.


English

Prerequisite Basics in Computer Science


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Advanced Modelling and Simulation Course Title Advanced Modelling and Simulation

Course ID 100 260

ECTS 4

Course type Seminar

SWS 4


Workload in hours Attendance: 60 / Self-study: 90

Name of instructor Prof. Dr. Juhász

Course Objectives

General Objectives: • Demonstration of methods of parameter identification

and parameter estimation of linear time-invariant sys-tems

• Explanation and classification of different simulation methods of mechatronic systems

Competencies: • Students will be able to choose between identification

methods or parameter estimation methods and apply them to the given situation.

• Simulation methods are used to verify the identification results.

• Identification methods and simulation methods are in-tegrated into a complete system analysis.

Course Contents

• System identification through parameter identification • System identification through parameter estimation • Simulation method for dynamic systems • Simulation method for event-driven systems • Coupled simulation method (HIL, interfaces in simula-

tion systems)


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• Wernstedt J.: Experimentelle Prozeßanalyse. Olden-

bourg-Verlag, 1989. • Kramer U., Neculau M.: Simulationstechnik. Hanser-

Verlag, 1998 • Litz L.: Grundlagen der Automatisierungstechnik.

Oldenbourg-Verlag, 2005. • Robert L. Woods, Kent L. Lawrence: Modeling and Sim-

ulation of Dynamic Systems. Prentice Hall, 1997 • Ljung, Lennart. System Identification: Theory for the

User, 2/E. Prentice Hall, 1999

Teaching Methods Lecture

Assessment Method Written examination (90 min)


Prerequisite

Formal: none

Material: Knowledge of systems theory of linear systems, knowledge of physical principles of electrical and mechani-cal systems


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Advanced Circuits Lab Course title Advanced Circuits Lab

Course ID 100 590

ECTS 5

Course type Practical Exercises

SWS 4



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Werner Bogner

Course objectives Ability to analyze and apply analog semiconductor circuits. Ability to design simple analog semiconductor circuits.

Course contents

• Lessons for introduction of specific topics

- Applications of analog circuits

- Diodes and Transistors

- Amplifiers

- RF circuits (Oscillators, PLL)

• Lab Experiments

- Introduction to basic electronics measurement equipment

- Diode circuits: voltage doubler (Villard and Greinacher circuit), voltage cascade, diode as switch

- Integrated circuits: Timer circuit

- Design of AF-amplifier according to specification

- Differential amplifier: Characteristics, current source, application

- Quasi-linear AF-power-amplifier: Class A, B, AB oper-ation, biasing, output power, efficiency


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- Switch mode AF power amplifier: Class D

- Phase locked loop – PLL

- RF-Oscillators: Phase-shift oscillator, Wien-bridge os-cillator, Colpitts-oscillator, LC-oscillators, Franklin-oscillator

- Nonlinear RF-circuit simulation using AWR Microwave office

- RF-measurements: S-Parameter and time domain re-flectometry


Tietze, Schenk: Electronic Circuits: Handbook for Design and Application, Springer 2nd ed. 2008

Teaching methods Practical work and some lessons for introduction of specific topics

Assessment method Written examination (90 min.) or examination assignment (seminar paper)


Prerequisite Basic knowledge of solid state devices (bipolar junction transistors, diodes) Basics of electronic networks


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Project Management Course Title Project Management

Course ID 100 110

ECTS 5

Course type

SWS 4


Workload in hours Lectures: 60 hours / Self-study: 90 hours / Total: 150 hours

Name of instructor Mr. Splitthoff

Course Objectives

Students get acquainted with the core concepts of (IT) pro-ject management. After finishing this module, students are able - to define a project order - to derive requirements and structure them in a specifica-tion - to design a project plan and estimate project expenses - to use supporting software tools

Course Contents

1. What is a project? 2. Phases of projects 2.1 Project order 2.2 Project planning and project manual 2.3 Project controlling 2.4 Project close out and documentation 3. Tendering 3.1 Perspective of purchaser and contractor 3.2 Requirements engineering 3.3 System specifications 3.4 Agilen Methods 4. Tools 4.1 Visio


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4.2 MS Project 4.3 MS Team Foundation Server and interfaces 4.4 Excel in Project management 5. Study project


Teaching Methods

Lecture and practical training Practical training is up to 25% of the course. Exercises and training material will be provided as voluntary homework.

Assessment Method written examination, 90 min.

Language of Instruction

English

Prerequisite None

Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics

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Introduction to the Finite Element Method

Course title Introduction to the Finite Element Method with NASTRAN & PATRAN

Course ID 100 150

ECTS 4

Course type Lectures with workshops

SWS 4

Semester Winter and Summer Semester

Workload in hours Total: 60/ in-class: 30/ Self-study: 30

Lecturer Prof. Dr. Christian Bongmba

Course objectives

The main aim is to introduce students to the direct stiff-ness method. They learn how to derive the stiffness matri-ces for springs, bars, beams, two- and three-dimensional finite elements. The workshops introduce students to MSC NASTRAN and PATRAN. Students learn how to use PATRAN for pre- and post-processing and NASTRAN as a solver. They learn how to import geometry into PATRAN, carry out the discretization, define material and section properties and boundary conditions and set up a finite element analy-sis.

Course contents

1. Introduction – What is the Finite Element Method? 2. Discretization examples 3. Development of truss element 4. Development of beam element 5. Two-dimensional elements 6. Three-dimensional elements 7. Workshops with MSC NASTRAN und PATRAN linear stat-

ic, normal modes and buckling


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Logan, Daryl L.: A First Course in the finite Element Meth-od, CENGAGE Learning 2012.

Teaching methods Lectures, workshops and videos


Prerequisite Statics, Strength of Materials


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Fluid Mechanics Course title Fluid Mechanics

Course ID 100 650

ECTS 5

Course type Lecture with exercises

SWS 4



Lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Giuseppe Bonfigli

Course objectives

The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of fluid mechanics. It aims at providing both the theoretical background for more advanced courses and some funda-mental skills and the related technical knowledge as need-ed by engineers working in the field of fluid mechanics. Conservation laws are presented in integral form keeping mathematical formalism to a minimum. Simplified models are derived and exercised in the context of classical appli-cations.

Course contents

• Kinematic of continua • Conservation laws (integral formulation) • Applications for incompressible flows:

◦ Computation of integral forces from the momen-tum equation

◦ Hydrostatic ◦ Laminar and turbulent pipe flow, pressure losses

and Bernoulli equation ◦ Hydraulic circuits ◦ Elements of hydraulic machines ◦ Bernoulli equation for inviscid flows

• Similarity laws


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Potter M. C., Wiggert D. C., Ramadan B. H., (2012), Me-chanics of Fluids, 2nd edition, Cencage Learning, Stam-ford, CT

Teaching methods lecture with exercises

Assessment method Written exam, 90 min.


English

Prerequisite basics of differential and integral calculus, mechanics


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Design Methodology/ CAD

Course Title Design Methodology/CAD

ECTS 3

Course type Lecture with the conduction of CAD project

SWS 2

Semester Winter and Summer semester


Name of instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Hain

Course Objectives

Students are able to apply design methods and rules systemati-cally for product development, especially in the earlier design stages, using CAD for the depiction of solutions.

Course Contents

• Introduction to basics • Methodology of the design process • Conceptual design

o Analysis and requirements o Functional analysis, function structures and logical

considerations o Aids and methods for finding solutions

• Evaluation and selection • Rules and principles for embodiment design • TRIZ techniques • Design examples with CAD


Pahl, Beitz et. al.: Engineering Design: A Systematic Approach, 3rd Edition, Springer 2007, ISBN: 978-1-84628-318-5

Teaching Methods Lecture with integrated product development example with CAD

Assessment Methods Written examination, 90 min.

Prerequisite Basics of design and CAD


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MATLAB in Engineering Applications Course title MATLAB in Engineering Applications

Course ID 100 180

ECTS 4

Course type Lecture with computer exercises

SWS 4



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Ing. Christoph Rappl

Course objectives

Students will be able to handle the MATLAB desktop and are aware what MATLAB is capable of. They will be pre-pared to solve simple and advanced numerical problems in MATLAB and can transfer these capabili-ties to basic engi-neering applications. To solve more sophisticated prob-lems, partici-pants of the course formulate programs in the MATLAB m-file language.

Course contents

1. An overview of MATLAB ® 2. Numeric, cell, and structure arrays 3. Functions and files 4. Programming with MATLAB 5. Advanced plotting 6. Model building and regression 7. Statistics, probability, and interpolation 8. Linear algebraic equations 9. Numerical methods for calculus and differential equa-

tions 10.Simulink 11.Symbolic math: MuPAD


Palm, W. J.: Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers


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Teaching methods

Lecture with integrated MATLAB exercises



Prerequisite Calculus, basic computer knowledge


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Introduction into Solidworks (CAD)

Course Title Introduction into Solidworks (CAD)

Course ID 100 330

ECTS 3

Course type Lecture with CAD exercises

SWS 2

Semester Winter and Summer semester


Name of instructor Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Hain

Course Objectives

Students are able to apply Solidworks CAD system for product development

Course Contents

• Overview and menus • Sketch elements, tolerance, dimensioning • Modeling single parts • Modeling assemblies • Modeling welded parts • Simulations

Teaching Methods Supervised CAD exercises at PCs

Assessment Method Written examination, 90 min.

Language of Instruction English

Prerequisite Basics of design and product development

Miscellaneous

Natural Sciences and Industrial Engineering

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Principles of Accounting

Course Title Principles of Accounting

Course ID 100 520

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2


Workload in hours Lecture 30 h / Self-study 30 h

Name of instructor Mr. Gerhard Brauch-Widmann

Course Objectives

This course will equip students with an understanding of basic accounting principles. Students will learn basic accounting concepts.

Course Contents

Accounting equation, Balance Sheet, Real accounts, income accounts, Profit & Loss Account, Purchasing and recording of long-term and short-term assets and journal entries.

Recommended Literature None

Teaching Methods Lecturing with exercises

Assessment Method Written examination, 60 min.

Language of Instruction English

Prerequisite None


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Projects in Science and Engineering Course title Projects in Science and Engineering

Course ID 100 210

ECTS 6

Course type

SWS 4


Workload in hours 180

Name of lecturer Prof. Dr. Thomas Stirner

Course objectives

Knowledge of project management; analysis, distribution and solution of the tasks in a small team; obtaining and presenting results; practical application of the theoretical knowledge base; communication and team skills; strategic planning; time-management skills; problem-solving skills

Course content

Projects or part of a project may be of a theoretical nature (e.g. literature review, software development, data min-ing, etc.) or of an experimental nature (e.g. design of ex-periment, measurements, etc); project descriptions will be made available at the beginning of the semester; teams will be built to solve the tasks; each team will work on project results, which will be presented in written form and orally

Recommended literature Specific to the project

Teaching methods Supervision


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Assessment method Written report and oral presentation


English

Prerequisite none


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Advanced Projects in Science and Engineering Course title Advanced Projects in Science and Engineering

Course ID 100 530

ECTS 6

Course type

SWS 4




Course objectives

Deeper knowledge of project management; further analy-sis, distribution and solution of advanced tasks in a small team; obtaining and presenting results; extensive practical application of the theoretical knowledge base; enhanced communication and team skills; strategic planning; time-management skills; problem-solving skills

Course content

Advanced projects or part of an advanced project may be of a theoretical nature (e.g. literature review, software de-velopment, data mining, etc.) or of an experimental nature (e.g. design of experiment, measurements, etc.); project descriptions will be made available at the beginning of the semester; teams will be built to solve the advanced tasks; each team will work on project results, which will be pre-sented in written form and orally

Recommended literature Specific to the project

Teaching methods Supervision


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Assessment method Written report and oral presentation


English

Prerequisite Projects in Science and Engineering


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3D Displays Course title 3D Displays

Course ID 100 560

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Gerald Fütterer

Course objectives

The use of 3D data acquisition and its visualization plays an increasing role e.g. in industrial measurements, medical examinations, engineering and biological science. The lecture explains basic approaches used within the plu-rality of existing 3D display technologies. Pros and cons are discussed in regards to discrete applications and em-bodiments.

Course contents

- Physiological aspects of 3D viewing - Stereoscopic displays - Auto-stereoscopic displays - Volumetric displays - Light field displays - Integral imaging - 3D projection displays - HMD, HUD - Classic holographic 3D displays - Holographic 3D with limited space bandwidth - Data representation - Eye tracking


Ernst Lueder, ,,3D Displays”, ISBN:978-1-119-99151-9, Wiley 2012, UK


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Teaching methods Lecture, script on blackboard, projector



English

Prerequisite none


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Computation in C

Course Title Computation in C

Course ID 100 200

ECTS 5

Course type Lecture

SWS 4




Course objectives

Knowledge of basic software-engineering methods; ability to use an integrated software development environment; ability to use the programming language C; basic under-standing of the precompile; ability to implement algo-rithms in the programming language C

Course contents

Software-engineering methods; computer architecture; precompile; data types; declarations; arithmetic, relational and logic operators; decisions; loops; functions; pointers; arrays; structures; dynamic memory allocation


Kernighan and Ritchie, The C programming language, Prentice Hall

Teaching methods Lectures, exercises

Assessment method Written examination (60 min)


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Preqrequisite none


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Additive Manufacturing Course title Additive Manufacturing – more than 3D printing

Course ID NEW

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture / Seminar

SWS 2

Semester Sommer


Lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. Nat. (USA) Christian Wilisch

Course objectives

The students will understand the nature and the current state of the art of additive manufacturing. The students will be able to select appropriate methods of additive manufacturing, depending on the specific requirements for the part(s) in question.

Course contents

- data generation - polymerization methods - sintering/melting-based methods - lamination methods - extrusion-based methodsn - 3D printing - applications for rapid prototyping/tooling/manufacturing

Literature Gebhardt,A., Additive Manufacturing, Hanser, 2016

Teaching methods lectures, seminars, student presentations

Assessment method final paper incl. presentation


English


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3D Displays Course title 3D Displays

Course ID

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Gerald Fütterer

Course objectives

The use of 3D data acquisition and its visualization plays an increasing role e.g. in industrial measurements, medical examinations, engineering and biological science. The lecture explains basic approaches used within the plu-rality of existing 3D display technologies. Pros and cons are discussed in regards to discrete applications and em-bodiments.

Course contents

- Physiological aspects of 3D viewing - Stereoscopic displays - Auto-stereoscopic displays - Volumetric displays - Light field displays - Integral imaging - 3D projection displays - HMD, HUD - Classic holographic 3D displays - Holographic 3D with limited space bandwidth - Data representation - Eye tracking


Ernst Lueder, ,,3D Displays”, ISBN:978-1-119-99151-9, Wiley 2012, UK


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Teaching methods Lecture, script on blackboard, projector



English

Prerequisite

Business Administration and Business Informatics

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Communication and Presentation Techniques Course title Communication and Presentation Techniques

Course ID

ECTS 2

Course type Lecture

SWS 2


Workload in hours

Time of attendance: 23 hours, self-study: 37 hours Total: 60 hours

Lecturer Prof. Dr. Jack Bauersachs

Course objectives

The main goal is to improve students listening, speaking and presentation skills through theory, observation, prac-tice and group feedback. They also learn to moderate a group discussion. Besides this they will develop the skills that are necessary to prepare presentations, to speak with confidence and to plan and use visual aids effectively.

Course contents

Students learn what communication is, how culture, lan-guage choices and non-verbal clues affect the image pre-sented, how to organize a message, how to make persua-sive presentations. Students also learn how to be effective listeners and give qualified feedback.

Teaching methods Lesson

Assessment method Oral examination, 30 min.


English


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Public Economics Course title Public Economics

Course ID

ECTS 3

Course type Virtual lecture, exercises

SWS 2



Lecturer Prof. Dr. Hanjo Allinger

Course objectives

The main object of the financial science is the apprentice-ship of the state income and issues, also called „economy of the public sector “. The introductory event deals with the question of the role which the state should take in a social market economy. A main focus lies in the investigation of the typical facts of the matter of market failure which could justify state in-terventions in the markets – provided that no simultane-ous state failure is to be expected. The problems of the most different externalities of private goods and questions of the optimum supply decision and decision of utilisation of public goods are looked thoroughly here. Nevertheless, markets can fail not only in allocative re-gard, but also in distributive regard, possibly if the market supply of goods contradicts central justice images of the society. Hence, the event mediates of distant bases of exogenous and endogenous concepts of justice.


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Course contents

Introduction - Introduction to the financial science Externalities - Positive and negative external effects - Graphic and mathematical derivation of the welfare losses - Pareto-relevance of externalities - Financial externalities - Internalization by Pigot-taxes - Stamp duties on capital issues - Trade with issue certificates - Infra-marginal externalities - Fixed externalities - Coase theorem Public goods - Criteria more purely of public goods - Impure public goods - Allmende goods (common goods) - Toll goods or collective goods - Supply decision - Crowding costs and decision of utilisation Introduction to the tax effect theory - Tax-induced welfare losses (Excess Burden I) - Tax-induced welfare losses (Excess Burden II) - Introduction to the optimum tax theory Concepts of justice - Exogenous justice - Endogenous justice

Teaching methods Virtual lecture

Assessment method Written exam, 90 min.


English


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Economics of Africa

Course title Economics of Africa

Course ID 500 70

ECTS 5

Course type Lecture

SWS 4


Workload in hours Total: 150 / In-class: 90/ Self-study: 60

Lecturer Dr. Owuso

Course objectives

This course is meant for the 6th/7th semester, home, RIBA and Erasmus students. In the course, these students would learn about current economic policies of African countries.

Course contents

The course is divided into two parts. The first part will fo-cus on thematic perspectives of African economics. The second part deals with the different state perspectives. In these more detailed perspectives students will be given state-specific topics that include research of the latest economic policies that are persued by individual African states. Each text-based project on economic policies will be presented and discussed in class. Before this project-based part of the lecture starts, stu-dents will be given an overview of themes to be presented. Overview: 1. Short Introduction 2. Key dimensions of economic diversity and commonality across the continent 3. Detailed analysis of economic policies in a global con-text / opportunities and challenges that the global econo-my presents to Africa 4. Macro-economic perspective including monetary and fiscal policies 5. Micro- and sectorial issues of poverty and human de-


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velopment 6. Diversity of performance - the effectiveness of the state in pursuing development agendas 7. Failed state interferences - internal and cross-border conflicts 8. Specifics of the current policy making in a long-term perspective and the context of broad environmental and demographic trends 9. Conclusion

Teaching methods In-class lectures and project work



English

Prerequisites None


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Market Research incl. SPSS

Course title Market Research incl. SPSS

Course ID NEW

ECTS 5

SWS 5



Lecturer Melanie Hazod, Dipl. BA

Course objectives

This lecture should lead you to an understanding of the uses and abuses of market research. After completing the module, you should be able to: • evaluate the usefulness of market research for the prob-lem you are involved with • discuss appropriate types of research with confidence • set yourself realistic expectations regarding the results/ timing • understand the importance of market research • perform a complete market research project • know the statistical software SPSS and can operate basis analysis • analyze questionnaires under quality aspects

Teaching methods Lesson



English

Prerequisites None

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