Electrical engineering project

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 12.08.2025.

Module identifier

11B1200

Module level

Bachelor

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

10.0

Module frequency

winter and summer term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

In this module, students work in project groups on practical technical and scientific tasks in the field of electrical engineering. The topics may also combine subject-specific aspects with interdisciplinary aspects (e.g., sustainability). In addition to content-related work, methodological aspects from the areas of project organization, teamwork, independent research, as well as documentation and presentation of work results are part of the module. The module enables students to plan a project with a task corresponding to the content of the study program in a division of labor, to implement and test it in a team. Students learn about the challenges of working in a group and experience how to resolve differences collectively. By working on the project, they gain a deeper professional insight into the chosen subject area. The tasks of the projects are offered by different instructors. At the beginning of the course, students can choose from the topics offered.

Teaching and learning outcomes

  • Subject-specific content from electrical engineering according to the varying tasks
  • Project management, project organization, working in teams
  • Literature Study
  • Documentation of work results
  • Presentation of results

Overall workload

The total workload for the module is 300 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
20Lecture-
25Learning in groups / Coaching of groups-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
210Work in small groups-
45Creation of examinations-
Graded examination
  • Project Report, written
Exam duration and scope

Project report: approx. 25 pages; Demonstration and explanation of project results: approx. 15 minutes

Recommended prior knowledge

Modules of the 1st-3rd semester (EPV: 1st-6th semester)

Knowledge Broadening

The students apply the knowledge acquired throughout their academic journey. They are capable of identifying the knowledge bases relevant to the assigned project task and independently expanding them as needed. The students can communicate work results adequately in both written and oral forms (project report, presentation). The students are familiar with key aspects of project management. They are capable of appropriately planning challenging tasks and adjusting the planning according to the project's progress. They can define project goals and coordinate these with the project's client.

Knowledge deepening

The students possess in-depth knowledge in the subject area of the electrical engineering task and can transfer and apply this knowledge to other tasks. They are familiar with basic aspects of project management and can apply them in subject-specific projects.

Knowledge Understanding

The students are capable of evaluating the competencies acquired during their studies in a professional-like project context and applying them appropriately. They are able to select suitable methods and approaches that are appropriate for the problem at hand and apply these to solve the task.

Application and Transfer

The students can research solution approaches and apply the findings to the task at hand. They can analyze a problem, divide it into sub-aspects, and design the resulting interfaces so that the identified sub-problems can be worked on in a sub-team.

Academic Innovation

The students independently verify hypotheses formulated to solve the tasks using suitable subject-specific methods.

Communication and Cooperation

The students can present the project's topic, as well as discuss problems and solution approaches appropriately within the project group. They are able to demonstrate and present the findings and results they have developed.

The students are capable of working in heterogeneous teams, recognizing the cultural, social, or professional diversity of other team members, and using this diversity effectively to achieve team results.

Literature

wechselnd, entsprechend der Themenstellungen

Applicability in study programs

  • Electrical Engineering in Practical Networks (dual)
    • Electrical Engineering in Practical Networks (dual) B.Sc. (01.03.2026)

  • Electrical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering B.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Gehrke, Winfried
    Further lecturer(s)

    alle Elektrotechnik-Lehrende