Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

Module Handbook
for the Master Program

Electrical Engineering and Information

Technology
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Contents
1 Compulsory Modules 2
1.1 Digital Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 Digital Information Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 Electromagnetic Field Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Electronic Circuits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5 Power Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.6 Power Network Planning (and Operation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.7 Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.8 Systems and Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2 Technical Elective Modules 10

2.1 Field of Study Automation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.1 Automation Lab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1.2 Digital Automation Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1.3 Non-linear Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1.4 Optimal Control / Predictive Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.1.5 Process Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.2 Field of Study Information and Communication Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.1 Digital Information Processing Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.2.2 FPGA and Microcontroller Programming 1 und 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.2.3 Image Coding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2.4 Introduction to RF Communication Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2.5 Medical Imaging - CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.2.6 Speech Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
2.2.7 Theoretical Neuroscience II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2.3 Field of Study Microsystems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.4 Field of Study Power and Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.1 Control of AC Drives (Regelung von Drehstrommaschinen) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.4.2 Digital Protection of Power Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
2.4.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2.4.4 Power Electronic Components and Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.4.5 Power System Economics and Special Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.4.6 Renewable Energy Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.5 Interdisciplinary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5.1 Integrated Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.5.2 Introduction into Medical Imaging Technologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.5.3 Power Systems Control and Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.5.4 Ultrasonic Sensors for Imaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

3 Master Thesis 33
3.1 Master Thesis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

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1 Compulsory Modules
1.1 Digital Communication Systems
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student will
• gain knowledge about the functions and properties of digital communica-
tion systems.
• understand the physical principles underlying digital communication.
• gain knowledge about the modern wired and wireless digital communica-
tion standards.

Contents:
• Introduction
• Signal representation
• Stochastic processes and noise
• Sampling, quantization, and coding
• Transmission bandwidth, data rate, and channel capacity
• Calculation of error rates
• PCM, ASK, PSK, and FSK modulation techniques
• OFDM and CDMA
• Modeling of wireless channels

Literature [1] Jerry D. Gibson: Principles of Digital and Analog Communications. Macmil-
lian Publishing Company, 1989, ISBN 0-02-341780-3

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, research
report and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Abbas Omar (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.2 Digital Information Processing
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The participant has an overview of basic problems and methods of digital
signal processing.
• The participant understands the functionality of a digital signal processing
system and can mathematically explain the modus of operation.
• The participant can assess applications in terms of stability and other
markers. He / She can calculate the frequency response and reconstruction
of analogue signals.
• The participant can perform these calculations and assessments as well on
stochastically excited digital systems.
• The participant can apply this knowledge in a field of specialization, e.g.
Medical Signal Analysis.

Contents:
• Digital Signals and Digital LTI Systems
• Z-Transform and Calculations of Inverse Z-Transforms
• System Analysis by Difference Equations
• Sampling and Reconstruction
• Synthesis and analysis of such systems
• Discrete and Fast Fourier Transformations
• Processing of Stochastic Signals by LTI-Systems: Correlation Techniques
and Model-Based Systems (ARMA). Selected Specialization Topics, e.g.
Medical Signal Analysis

Literature [1] Oppenheim, A; Schafer R (2013): "Discrete Time Signal Processing", 1056
pages, Pearson, ISBN: 978-1292025728
[2] Lathi, B P; Green, R A (2014) “Essentials of Digital Signal Processing”, 748
pages, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-1-107-05932-0

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation Knowledge of signals and systems, Analog Fourier transformations
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite Mandatory participation in exercise classes, successful results in exercises
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.3 Electromagnetic Field Theory
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student
• will know mathematical basics (vector analysis, operators and integral the-
orems).
• know and understand fundamental laws of electromagnetics, constituting
the system of Maxwell’s field equations and the boundary conditions for
the different fields.
• learn how to solve basic problems for static and dynamic fields.

Contents:
• Mathematical fundamentals
• Static electric fields
• Stationary currents and the static magnetic field
• Time-varying electromagnetic

Literature [1] J.A. Edminster, Schaum’s Outline of Electromagnetics - (Schaum’s Outline

Series), McGraw-Hill Book Company

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Marco Leone (FEIT-IMT)

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1.4 Electronic Circuits
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The Student will
• understand the main function principles on the interface between analog
and digital circuit design.
• have an overview about the realization of some complex function blocks.

Contents:
• digital analog converters: methods, characteristics, errors, applications
• analog digital converters: classification, methods, characteristics, errors,
applications
• phase locked loops: principle, linear model, circuit design of the function
blocks, applications
• characteristics, circuit design of some function blocks, design process, in-
troduction VHDL
• design and test of digital circuits with programmable logic devices

Literature [1] U. Tietze, C. Schenk, D. Gamm: Electronic Circuits: Handbook for Design
and Applications
[2] Springer R. Best: Phase-Locked Loops: Design, Simulation and Applications

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Laboratory Internship

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module in the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
Examination prerequisites none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, laboratory
work, research report and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Bresch (FEIT-IIKT)

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1.5 Power Electronics
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Knowledge about important power electronic circuits shall be imparted. Major
methods to understand power electronic circuits are practised. Applications will
be demonstrated in the exercise. Cross-links to related fields of electrical and
information engineering will be shown.

Contents:
• choppers, buck chopper, boost chopper, phase leg
• self commutated bridges with constant voltage DC link, H-bridge, three
phase bridge
• rectifiers, single and three phase, uncontrolled, half controlled, controlled
• AC controllers

Literature [1] Ned Mohan: Power electronics - converters, applications and design; Wiley,
Hoboken NJ, 3rd edition 2003

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies, comprising, fundamentals of
for participation electrical engineering, electronics – circuit theory, fundamentals of semiconductor
components, mathematics
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology” belonging to the field of electrical.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes without auxiliaries at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Lindemann (FEIT-IESY)

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1.6 Power Network Planning (and Operation)

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will learn about steady-state and quasi-stationary algorithms to
model and calculate grid states for the purpose of power system planning and
operation. This includes the modelling of topology and equipment in natural
and modal components, power flow calculation, state estimation, stability and
short-circuit calculations as well as modelling of shunt and series faults.

Contents:
• Introduction to the tasks of network planning and system operation
• Equation systems to describe steady-state and quasi-steady-state problems
in electric power networks
• Grid modeling using modal component systems
• Basic algorithms of power flow, short-circuit and stability calculations as
well as state estimation
• Introduction to power grid modelling with MATLAB

Literature [1] Electric Power System Planning“, H. Seifi, M.S. Sepasian, Springer-Verlag,
2011
[2] „Power system engineering : planning, design, and operation of power sys-
tems and equipment”, Juergen Schlabbach. - Weinheim : WILEY-VCH,
2008

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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1.7 Projects
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module • The student knows the typical processes and techniques of scientific work.
After passing the module, the student is able to analyze the current state
of science and technology and to develop own scientific project ideas. The
student can perform a market analysis, develop project specifications and
write a scientific project report.
• The student knows the basic rules of scientific writing. After completing
the module, the student is able to structure a report or thesis, to create
significant plots and figures, and to cite all used sources. The student is
very well aware of the problem of plagiarism. The student is also able to
defend his project results in an oral presentation.

Contents:
Part 1 (Non-technical Project Seminar)
The seminar consists of four lectures with the topics
• Literature survey and reference management
• Rules of scientific writing, Visualization, schematics and diagrams
• Effective oral presentations,writing a short paper (1 page) and giving a
short presentation (5 minutes) about a given topic
Part 2 (Non-technical Project Work)
• Application of the obtained skills on a specific topic under supervision of
the project supervisor
Schedule
Lecture Week Event
01 to 04 Lectures of part
05 Short paper submission/review of part 1
06 Short presentations of part 1, issue of the certificates of
attendance of part 1
07 to 14 Part 2

Literature [1] R. C. Dorf, R. H. Bishop: Modern Control Systems, Pearson Education, 2005

Forms of teaching Research project

Requirements Part 2 of the module can only be attended if the part 1 was successfully passed
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master’s course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Research project (PRO)
Credit points and grades 5 CP = 150 h
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort The first part of the module is accounted with 12 hours of attendance and 8 hours
of autonomous work. The remaining time for the second part of the module is
then 30 hours of attendance and 100 hours of autonomous work.
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dr.-Ing. Magdowski (FEIT-IMT) in conjunction with work supervisor

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1.8 Systems and Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The student will learn how to
• mathematically describe and analyses dynamic systems.
• design feedback control systems using frequency and time domain tech-
niques.
• efficiently apply modern software tools to achieve the aforementioned
goals.

Contents:
• Introduction to control systems
• Mathematical models of systems
• Feedback control systems characteristics
• The performance of feedback control systems
• The stability of linear feedback systems
• The root locus method
• Frequency response method
• The design of state variable feedback systems (Full-state feedback design
and observer design methods)

Literature [1] R. C. Dorf, R. H. Bishop: Modern Control Systems, Pearson Education, 2005

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master’s course “Electrical Engineering and Informa-
tion Technology”, optional module for students of the “International Max-Planck
Research School” and the Master’s course “Chemical Process Engineering”.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2 Technical Elective Modules
2.1 Field of Study Automation Systems
2.1.1 Automation Lab
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module To develop practical skills in the field of (process) automation.

Contents:
The acquired knowledge from the courses “Systems and Control” and “Dis-
tributed Control Systems” should be applied to practical examples/systems of
automation. For these purposes miscellaneous experiments will be conducted.

Literature According to modules "Systems and Control” and “Distributed Control Systems”
Forms of teaching Laboratory Internship
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies, Systems and Control, Dis-
for participation tributed Control Systems
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test after every experiment
Credit points and grades 2 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (28 h time of attendance + 122 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Post processing and preparation of Laboratory Internship
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.2 Digital Automation Systems

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module At the end of the course, the students will have core competencies in the des-
ignand construction of distributed digital automation systems. They will under-
stand how to plan and implement the integration of various automation com-
ponentsand which automation and information technologies are used. Students
acquire the ability to recognize and interpret abstract automation and infor-
mation technology models and to grasp their interrelations in order to create
functional automation systems. Through the exercises, the students are able to
deepen their knowledge and skills in a research-oriented way and to apply and
evaluate them in complex problems.

Contents:
• Models and methods for handling automation systems
• Information models
• Integration technologies
• Principles of descriptive description methods for technical systems

Literature [1] Wolfgang Mahnke, Stefan-Helmut Leitner, Matthias Damm: OPC Unified
Architecture. Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2009. ISBN 978-3-540-
68898-3, DOI 10.1007/978-3-540-68899-0, e-ISBN 978-3-540-68899-0
[2] Riedl, M., Naumann, F.: EDDL. Vulkan-Verlag. ISBN-10: 3835632434.
Standard books UML and XML.

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology” and “Digital Engineering“.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written or oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of presentation and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian Diedrich (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.3 Non-linear Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module The students will be able to describe and model nonlinear systems, to analyze
the system dynamic behaviour such as stability considering different stability
concepts, and to design controllers for nonlinear systems.

Contents:
• Review of mathematical basics
• Review of linear MIMO systems
• Lyapunov stability
• Concepts of BIBO stability
• Passivity
• I/O linerarization
• Design of controllers for nonlinear systems

Literature [1] D.E. Kirk. Optimal Control Theory – An Introduction. Prentice-Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 2004
[2] D.P. Bertsekas. Dynamic Programming and Optimal Control, volume 1.
Athena Scientific Press, Belmont, MA, 2006
[3] R. Bellman. Dynamic Programming. Princeton University Press, Princeton,
New Jersey, 1957

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Tutorial

Requirements Knowledge in control theory
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Courses “Systemtechnik und Technische Kyber-
netik”.
Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Tutorial
autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project
work/report and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Findeisen (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.4 Optimal Control / Predictive Control

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The module provides an introduction to the formulation, theory, solution, and
application of optimal control theory for dynamic systems subject to constraints.
The students are enabled to mathematically formulate, analyse and solve optimal
control problems appearing in many applications spanning from medicine, pro-
cess control up to systems biology. Besides an understanding of the theoretical
basis the students are enabled to derive numerical solutions for optimal control
problems using different numerical solution algorithms. The acquired methods
are deepened in the exercises considering small example systems. In the frame of
a mini-projects the students derive numerical solutions of small, practical relevant
optimal control problems and compare them to analytic solutions.

Contents:
• Static optimization
• Numerical algorithms
• Dynamic programming, principle of optimality, Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman
equation
• Variational calculus
• Pontryagin maximum principle
• Numerical solution of optimal control problems
• Infinite and finite horizon optimal control, LQ optimal control
• Model predictive control
• Game theory
• Application examples from various fields such as chemical engineering,
economics, aeronautics, robotics, bio-medicine, and systems biology

Literature
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements none
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course ETIT and WETIT, option “Automa-
tisierungstechnik”.
Optional module for the Master Courses STK, MTK and EEIT.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises, presen-
tation and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Rolf Findeisen (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.1.5 Process Control
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Students should
• learn fundamentals of multivariable process control with special emphasis
on decentralized control
• gain the ability to apply the above mentioned methods for the control of
single and multi unit processes
• gain the ability to apply advanced software (MATLAB) for computeraided
control system design

Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Process control fundamentals
• Mathematical models of processes
• Control structures
• Decentralized control and Relative gain analysis
• Tuning of decentralized controllers
• Control implementation issues
3. Case studies
4. Plantwide control

Literature [1] B. W. Bequette: Process Control, Modeling Design and Simulation, Pearson
Education, 2003

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise/Tutorial

Requirements Basic knowledge in control theory
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Course “Elektrotechnik und Informationstech-
nik” Option “Automatisierungstechnik”.
Optional module for the Master Courses “Systemtechnik und Technische Ky-
bernetik” and “Chemical Process Engineering”, for students of the International
Max-Planck Research School.
Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite None
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise/Tutorial
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project
work/report and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Achim Kienle (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.2 Field of Study Information and Communication Technology
2.2.1 Digital Information Processing Laboratory

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module • The participant has an overview of basic methods of applied digital signal
processing.
• The participant can transform physiological knowledge into technical dig-
ital signal processing methods.
• Selected Feature Space transformations and their applications are known.
• Gaussian Production System Architectures are being estimated under
Maximum-Likelihood Assumptions

Contents:
• Digital Signals and Digital LTI Systems
• Synthesis and analysis of such systems
• Selected Digital Filters
• Discrete and Fast Fourier Transformations
• Selected Feature Space transformations
• Gaussian Production System Architectures Characteristics of Human
Speech

Literature [1] Oppenheim, A; Schafer R (2013): "Discrete Time Signal Processing", 1056
pages, Pearson, ISBN: 978-1292025728
[2] Lathi, B P; Green, R A (2014) “Essentials of Digital Signal Processing”, 748
pages, Cambridge University Press, ISBN: 978-1-107-05932-0

Forms of teaching Seminar, Laboratory Internship

Requirements Credits obtained in the module „Digital Information Processing" (Prof. Wende-
for participation muth)
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite Successful laboratory attendance (Praktikumsschein), and grading based on the
average of the four best graded laboratory reports.
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Seminar + Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Pre- and post processing of course, preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.2 FPGA and Microcontroller Programming 1 und 2

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will
• have an overview about the design process of FPGAs and Microcontrollers
Contents.
• Programmable logic devices: overview, circuit design of special function
blocks, introduction in the hardware description languages and their real-
ization.
• Microcontroller: overview, description of special function blocks from the
view of circuit design, realization of projects in assembly language and C.
• simulation and methods of debugging.

Literature Documentation available: www.xilinx.com

Forms of teaching Laboratory Internship
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies, Electronic Circuits
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module in the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 5 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (70 h time of attendance + 80 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance in summer semester: 2 SWS Laboratory Internship
Time of attendance in winter semester: 3 SWS Laboratory Internship
Autonomous work: Post processing, preparation of laboratory work, research
report and exam
Availability Every year Start in the summer semester
Duration of the module Two Semesters
Responsible lecturer Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Bresch (FEIT IIKT)

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2.2.3 Image Coding

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module Learn about methods and techniques of image coding as essential part of image
communication. Problems of image acquisition are treated as far as they are
relevant for image coding.

Contents:
• Fundamentals
• Basics of human perception
• TV Systems
• Basics of information
• Quantisation
• Lossless Coding
• Lossy Coding
• DPCM
• Interframe Prediction
• Transform Coding
• Content based and semantic Coding
• Standards and applications

Literature [1] John W. Woods: Multidimensional signal, image, and video processing and
coding, Academic Press, 2012

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, preparation
of presentation and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Dr.-Ing. Gerald Krell (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.4 Introduction to RF Communication Systems

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will
• understand the differences between low-frequency and radio-frequency net-
works.
• gain knowledge about radio-frequency communication systems.
• be capable of analyzing and designing selected components of radio-
frequency communication systems.

Contents:
• Introduction
• Transmission lines
• Scattering parameters
• Matching networks and filters
• Attenuators, phase shifters, directional couplers, and circulators
• Microwave amplifiers and oscillators

Literature [1] R.E. Collin, "Foundations for Microwave Engineering", McGraw-Hill, 1966

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, research
report and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Abbas Omar (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.5 Medical Imaging - CT

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will
• understand the system theory of imaging systems.
• learn the functional principle of the computed tomography.
• understand the mathematical principle of tomographic reconstruction.
• have an overview about the current research work in the area of tomo-
graphic imaging.

Contents:
Starting with the system theory of imaging systems, the first part of the module
is focused on the physical properties of x-rays and it’s interaction with manner.
The second part deals with X-ray based standard radiography. The third and
final part brings the mathematical methods of tomographic image reconstruction
into focus. The particular content is:
• System theory of imaging systems
• Basic principle of underlying physics
• X-ray tubes and detectors
• Radiography
• Reconstruction: Fourier-based principle, Filtered back projection, Alge-
braic approach, statistical methods
• Beam-geometry: Parallel-, Fan- and Conebeam
• Implementation
• Artefacts and Adjustment

Literature Provided by e-learning system

Forms of teaching Lecture, Tutorial
Requirements Digital Signal Processing, Fundamental Physics
for participation
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Tutorial
Autonomous work: Rework of lectures and tutorials, preparation of exercises and
exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Georg Rose (FEIT-IMT)

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2.2.6 Speech Recognition

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module • The participant understands basic problems and methods of automatic
speech recognition with Hidden Markov Models.
• The participant understands the functionality of the relevant computer
modules in speech recognition and can mathematically explain the modus
of operation.
• The participant knows specific requirements for speech recognition. These
can include reliability, availability, speaker verification.
• The participant knows specific requirements and differences in command,
dictation and dialogue mode, particularly in the field of applications (e.g.
medical) and support systems.

Contents:
• Production and Reception of Natural Speech
• Feature Extraction
• Classification Techniques
• Hidden Markov Models (DTW, Viterbi, Baum-Welch)
• Language Models
• Aspects of robust Speech Recognition: adaptivity, reliability, availabilty,
speaker verification.
• Practical Speech Recognition Systems Design

Literature [1] Rabiner, L & Juang, B (1993): „Fundamentals of Speech Recognition“, 507
pages, Prentice Hall, ISBN: 0-13-015157-2

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise, Laboratory Internship

Requirements for Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
participation Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite Mandatory participation in exercise classes, successful results in exercises
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (56 h time of attendance + 94 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise, 1 SWS Laboratory In-
ternship
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Wendemuth (FEIT-IIKT)

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2.2.7 Theoretical Neuroscience II
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Based on Chapters 7-10 of Dayan und Abbott. Rate models of network dynamics,
synaptic plasticity, reinforcement learning, and generative models. Linear mod-
els of neural networks, dynamic analysis of state-space, eigenvalue analysis of
steady-states, models of activity-dependent plasticity, associative learning with
neural networks, modern theories of reinforcement learning (Rescorla-Wagner,
temporal-difference, actor-critic models), and abstract approaches to representa-
tional learning and generative models (expectation maximization, principal com-
ponents, independent components).
To develop a deeper understanding and to acquire applied and practical skills,
students perform weekly homework assignments with Matlab programming. A
passing grade on all assignments is required for admission to the final exam.
The tutorial is open to all students and provides an opportunity for more extensive
questions and discussions of the lecture material. It is particularly recommended
for students with a weaker background in mathematics and physics.

Literature [1] Dayan and Abbott (2001) Theoretical Neuroscience, MIT Press

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements for Required: basic knowledge in Calculus and Linear Algebra
participation Useful: basic knowledge in programming
Usability of the module Master Courses in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Tech-
nology, and other Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 5 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (70 h time of attendance + 80 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 3 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises, project work
and preparation of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. Jochen Braun (FNW-IBIO)

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2.4 Field of Study Power and Energy
2.4.1 Control of AC Drives (Regelung von Drehstrommaschinen)

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The students will get knowledge about the dynamic models of the usual AC
electric machines and the space vector representation. They will be able to
understand the algorithms for the control of AC drives and to adjust their pa-
rameters. They will also be capable to asses advantages and drawback of the
different machine types and control algorithms depending on a given application.

Contents:
• Optimization of control loops
• The inverter as an power electronic actuator
• Space vector representation
• Model of the permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM)
• Field oriented control of the PMSM
• Model of the Induction machine (IM)
• Field oriented control of the IM
• Direct torque control (DTC)

Literature [1] De Doncker et.al.: Advanced Electrical Drives, Analysis, Modeling, Control.
Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011
[2] Mukhtar Ahmad: High Performance AC Drives, Modelling Analysis and Con-
trol. Springer-Verlag 2010

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Knowledge of Control Systems and Power Electronics
for participation
Usability of the module Compulsory module for the Master Courses ETIT-EE and EE-RE.
Optional module for the Master Courses EEIT, ETIT, MTK and STK.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project report and
exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roberto Leidhold (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.2 Digital Protection of Power Networks

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The students will get acquainted with the knowledge about power systemprotec-
tion concepts as well as related digital signal processing algorithms. The students
will be able to use appropriate means as well as prepare settings of protection
for any network elements and structures.

Contents:
• Concepts and requirements of power system protection
• Protection of particular network elements
◦ power lines
◦ transformers
◦ generators
◦ busbars
• Digital signal processing for protection purposes
◦ digital filtering
◦ calculation of protection criteria
◦ decision-making and logic
• Adaptive and intelligent protection systems
◦ adaptive and multi-criteria systems
◦ artificial intelligence – based systems
• wide-area protection concepts

Literature
Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements Knowledge of power system basics
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 120 minutes at the end of the module and project report
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of project report and
exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester (block-wise at the end of semester)
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Waldemar Rebizant (WUST-FEE)

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2.4.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The students gain information on the fundamental concepts, principles and mea-
surement techniques of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). At the end of the
module, they are able to understand and apply measures to improve the EMC
of electric and electronic systems. They will also be able to analyze the EMC of
electrical systems.

Contents:
• Introduction
• EMC regulation
• EM coupling, shielding, filtering
• EMC analysis
• Interference models for special applications
• EMC measures in electronic circuits
• Measurement techniques

Literature [1] K.-H. Gonschoreck, R. Vick: Electromagnetic Compatibility for Device De-
sign and System Integration. Springer Verlag

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology” and “Medial System Engineering”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 4 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (56 h time of attendance + 94 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures and laboratory work, preparation
of exercises, laboratory work, research report and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ralf Vick (FEIT-IMT)

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2.4.4 Power Electronic Components and Systems

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module Knowledge about power semiconductor components as part of power supply or
drive systems shall be imparted, considering the mutual interaction between com-
ponent and system level. Applications will be demonstrated in the exercise. To
strengthen the competence for interdisciplinary work, consideration of questions
of reliability shall show cross-links to related fields of engineering.

Contents:
• power electronic components
◦ functionality, ratings and characteristics of IGBT, MOSFET and
diode
◦ packaging and assembly
• power electronic systems
◦ component stress in selected power supply and drive systems
◦ dimensioning
◦ reliability

Literature [1] Ned Mohan: Power electronics - converters, applications and design; Wiley,
Hoboken NJ, 3rd edition 2003

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies and Master Course “Power
for participation Electronics”
Usability of the module Selectable module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”, belonging to the field of electrical energy systems.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Lindemann (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.5 Power System Economics and Special Topics

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will learn
• the main principles of high voltage and high current engineering.
• the principles of materials used as isolator.
• how to calculate economics of power systems.
• how the energy market is structured and organized.
• how to calculate the reliability and ability of power grid components.
• how energy trading is organized and power prices will be calculated.

Contents:
• Electric power market and its liberalization
• Financing account
• The costs of transmission
• Liberalization of European energy market
• Energy trading
• Network reliability
• Network planning
• Computing in network planning
• High voltage measurement
• High voltage and high current generation
• Isolation materials
• Isolation technology engineering
• Use of high voltage technology in testing

Literature [1] “Fundamentals of Power System Economics”, Daniel S. Kirschen, Goran Str-
bac, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2004
[2] “Power System Economics: designing marktes for electricity", Steven Stoft.
Wiley Interscience, 2002

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 1 SWS Lecture, 2 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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2.4.6 Renewable Energy Sources

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The student will learn about energy conversion processes of different types of
renewable energy sources, the regulatory framework and the challenges of grid
integration. Thereby, wind energy, photovoltaic systems, biomass and fuel cells
are focused. Grid integration includes possibilities and limitations of energy
storage as well.

Contents:
• Introduction to Renewable sources
• Legal Framework, priority and subsidies
• Functionality of energy conversion
• Introduction to Fuel Cells
• Introduction to energy storage

Literature [1] "Renewable Energy Systems Fundamentals, Technologies, Techniques and

Economics”, Z. A. Styczynski, N. I. Voropai (Editors), ISBN: 978-3-940961-
42-6, 2010
[2] “Power Conversion of Renewable Energy Systems”, E. F. Fuchs, Mohammad
A. S. Masoum, Springer-Verlag, 2011

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Written exam 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, preparation of exercises and exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Martin Wolter (FEIT-IESY)

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2.5 Interdisciplinary
2.5.1 Integrated Project

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module This module serves to improve and apply the knowledge gained in a research-
related topic. The student will develop his skills to work on a scientific topic under
supervision. He will learn to perform research including accessible literature. In
addition, the student will be able to develop his own research project.

Contents:
The content of teaching is largely determined by the research project.

Literature
Forms of teaching Scientific project
Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Research project (PRO)
Credit points and grades 6 SWS / 10 CP = 300 h (84 h time of attendance + 216 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 6 SWS Scientific project
Autonomous work: Post processing of seminars and tutorials, preparation and
performance of scientific work, preparation of presentations and a project
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Supervisor of the project

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2.5.2 Introduction into Medical Imaging Technologies

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The course gives an introduction to medical imaging technologies. While the
famous clinical techniques, i.e. MRI, PET, SPECT, CT and projectional radiog-
raphy are studied shortly, the aim is to present also other modern techniques.For
every imaging technique we will go quickly into the image (re-)construction/data
acquisition and look at the key technologies that are needed to realize the indi-
vidual imaging setups.

Contents:
• Ultrasound Imaging
• Impedance Tomography
• Infrared Medical Imaging
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Magnetic Nano-Particle Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• X-ray: Absorption, Dark Field & Phase Contrast Imaging
• Xray: Computed Tomography, Diffraction Computed Tomography, Coher-
ent Scatter Imaging
• Nuclear medicine imaging: Scintigraphy, Single PhotonEmission Com-
puted Tomography, (TOF) Positron Emission Tomography

Literature [1] Diakides, Medical Infrared Imaging - Principles and Practices (2012)
[2] Plonsey, Bioelectromagnetism - Principles and Applications of Bioelectricand
Biomagnetic Fields (1995)
[3] Bouma & Tearney, Handbook of Optical Coherence Tomography (2001)
[4] Paganin, Coherent X-ray Optics (2006)
[5] Bech, X-ray imaging with a grating interferometer - PhD thesis (2009)
[6] Scherer, Grating based X-ray phase contrast mammography (2016)
[7] Zeng, Medical Image Reconstruction (2010)
[8] Bushberg, The Essential Physics of Medical Imaging (2011)
[9] Oppelt, Imaging systems for medical diagnostics (2005)

Forms of teaching Lecture, Tutorial

Requirements Basics of Radiation Physics and Image Science
for participation
Usability of the module Master program
examinations prerequisite 50% correct answers to exercise sheets + short talk
Exam performance Written exam of 90 minutes at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Preparation of the lectures and tutorials, preparation of the
exam
Availability Every year in the winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Hoeschen (FEIT-IMT)

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2.5.3 Power Systems Control and Optimization

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The students should:
• learn fundamentals of automatic power system operation.
• gain the ability to provide a stability analysis and design control laws for
specific parts of a power system.
• learn how to formulate and solve different kinds of optimization problems
for power systems.

Contents:
• Relay control, automatic emergency control
• Generation and frequency control
• Voltage stability and automatic voltage regulator
• Economic dispatch problem
• Unit commitment
• Optimal power flow

Literature provided by e-learning system

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise
Requirements none
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module of the Master Courses.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module and project
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
autonomous work: Rework of lectures and tutorial, preparation of exercises and
exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Palis (FEIT-IFAT)

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2.5.4 Ultrasonic Sensors for Imaging

Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:

contents of the module The students gain information on the fundamental concepts and principles of
ultrasonic sensors and the characteristics and requirements of ultrasonic sensors
for imaging. At the end of the module they are able to engineer ultrasonic sensors
and apply the physics behind signal analysis for ultrasonic imaging. They will be
able to join interdisciplinary groups working on ultrasonic imaging, develop new
sensors and imaging schemes.

Contents:
• Principles of generation and detection of ultrasound
• Fundamentals of acoustic wave propagation
• Methods of signal optimization and signal extraction
• New trends in ultrasonic sensor development and imaging principles

Literature [1] Sanches, J.M., Ultrasound Imaging: Advances and Applications, Springer
2012 (Link: zum Buch)
[2] Scabo, T.L., Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging, Elsevier,2007

Forms of teaching Lecture, Exercise

Requirements Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related studies
for participation
Usability of the module Optional module for the Master Course “Electrical Engineering and Information
Technology”.
examinations prerequisite none
Exam performance Oral test at the end of the module
Credit points and grades 3 SWS / 5 CP = 150 h (42 h time of attendance + 108 h autonomous work)
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort Time of attendance: 2 SWS Lecture, 1 SWS Exercise
Autonomous work: Post processing of lectures, solving of exercises and prepara-
tion of exam
Availability Every year in the summer semester
Duration of the module one Semester
Responsible lecturer Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ulrike Steinmann (FEIT-IFAT)

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3 Master Thesis
3.1 Master Thesis
Qualification goals and Learning objectives and acquired competences:
contents of the module Students can work in a research-oriented and scientific manner. They can select
and apply suitable scientific methods to solve a defined problem and critically
evaluate and classify the results obtained. They can identify information needs,
find and obtain information. Students are able to write a research-oriented
scientific text to the extent of a Master’s thesis. The student is able to present
this work and to answer questions scientifically.

Contents:
after arrangement with the advisor

Forms of teaching term paper, presentation

Requirements see study and examination regulations
for participation
Usability of the module There is no interaction with other modules.
examinations prerequisite According to the requirements of the study and examination regulations
Exam performance term paper, presentation
Submission of a scientific text with novelty character prepared by the participant
himself/herself, as part of a Master’s thesis as well as the presentation and
defence of the thesis.
Credit points and grades 30 CP = 900 h autonomous work
Grading scale as per examination regulations
Work effort After topic-specific agreement with the advisor
autonomous work: Research-oriented scientific work
Availability Every year in the summer semester or winter semester
Duration of the module One Semester
Responsible lecturer Supervisor of the Master Thesis

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