Please note: This degree programme is taught in German only. For the English taught master have a look here.
The goal of this course of study of the RWTH Aachen Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is the broad training of mechanical engineers, who may be employed in all technical fields in the industry in research and development as well as in production and distribution. Combined, the Bachelor and Master courses of study form the successor of the Diploma program in Mechanical Engineering.
Overview of study course topics and credit points
| Study course topics | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Overall compulsory courses | 23 |
| Compulsory courses according to specialisation | 21 – 24 |
| Mandatory elective courses | 13 – 16 |
| Master thesis (22 weeks) | 30 |
| 90 |
Basic Information
Standard Period of Studies: 3 semesters
ECTS Credits: 90
Language: german
examination regulation
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Further information on Automotive Engineering and Transport M.Sc. course at RWTH Aachen University website.
Course Guidance
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Overview modules / Curriculum plan
as on: 11.03.2015
All classes held by ika are linked to the respective information on Campus.
| Compulsory Subjects | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modul | Dozenten | L | P/L | CP |
| Electrical Drives and Energy Storage Systems | Hameyer | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Fluid Power | Murrenhoff | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Processes and Principles for Lightweight Design | Reimerdes/Feldhusen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Internal Combustion Engines I | Pischinger | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Pflichtbereich Vertiefung I Straßenfahrzeugtechnik | ||||
| Modul | Dozenten | L | P/L | CP |
| Alternative Vehicle Propulsion Systems Module description Information |
Eckstein/Pischinger | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Automotive Engineering III Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Dynamics of Machines and Structural Dynamics | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Structural Design of Motor Vehicles Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Pflichtbereich Vertiefung II Schienenfahrzeugtechnik | ||||
| Modul | Dozenten | L | P/L | CP |
| Components of Rail Vehicles - Undercarriages, Braking Systems, Couplings | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Electrical Railways, Linear Drives and Magnetic Levitation | Hameyer | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Vibration Techology of Rail Vehicles | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Dynamics of Track Guiding | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Pflichtbereich Vertiefung III Fördertechnik | ||||
| Modul | Dozenten | L | P/L | CP |
| Fundamentals of Dynamics of Machines and Structural Dynamics | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Material Flow Technology | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Continuous Conveyors | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Discontinuous Conveyors | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Compulsory-elective Subjects | ||||
| Modul | Dozenten | L | P/L | CP |
| Agile Management in Technological and Organisational Contexts | Richter/Tummel | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Agricultural Engineering Module description Information |
Brunnert/Schulze-Lammers | 3 | - | 4 |
| Applications of Laser Technology | Poprawe/Hengesbach/Weitenberg | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Mechanism Design | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Multi Body Dynamics | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Diagnosis and Safety Considerations of Contemporary and Future Vehicle Systems Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Dynamics and Efficiency of Heavy Duty Power Trains | Jacobs | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Railway Signalling | N.N. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Electromechanic Motion Technology | Corves | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Ergonomics and Human-Machine Systems | Schlick | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Transportation Design – Fundamentals and Industrial Practice | Fügener | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Vehicle and Wind Turbine Aerodynamics | Schröder | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Manufacturing Technology I | Klocke | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Foundations of Finite Element Methods | Itskov | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Joining Technology IV – Adhesive Bonding | Reisgen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Fundamentals and Design of Optical Systems | Loosen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Fundamentals and Technology of Fuel Cells and Hydrogene | Stolten | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Brazing and Soldering Technology | Bobzin | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Industrial Logistics | Schuh/Stich | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Industrielle Montagesysteme | Schmitt | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Industrial Development Process for Passenger Car Drivelines Module description Information |
Eckstein/Schulte | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Industrial Development of Commercial Vehicles Modulbeschreibung Informationen |
Eckstein/Baake | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Design of Fluid Power Components | Murrenhoff/Kunze | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Vehicle Acoustics Module description Information |
Biermann | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Automotive Engineering – Practical Course Module description Information |
Eckstein | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Motorbikes Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Plastics in Automotive Application Module description Information |
Hopmann/Eckstein | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Plastics Processing I | Hopmann | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Rail Vehicles Laboratory | Dellmann | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Laser Measurement Technology | Noll | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Machine Acoustics and Dynamic Causes | Schelenz | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Assembly and Comissioning of Vehicles | Müller R. | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Production Management I | Schuh | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Quality Management | Schmitt | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Measurement of Vibration and Strain | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Servohydraulics – Closed Loop Controlled Hydraulic Drives | Murrenhoff/Stammen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Simulation of Discrete Event Systems | Schlick | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Simulation of Fluid Power Systems | Murrenhoff/Stammen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Strategies in the Automotive Industry Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Automotive System Evaluation Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| System Ergonomics | Flemisch | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Planning of Technical Investments | Schuh | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Tribology | Jacobs | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Cause Analysis of Motor Vehicle Accidents | Eckstein/Möhler | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Internal Combustion Engines II | Pischinger | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Technologies of Surface Engineering | Bobzin | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Wind Power | Pischinger/Schröder/Schelenz | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Module aus dem Pflicht- und Wahlpflichtbereich des Berufsfeldes Verkehrstechnik-Fahrzeugtechnik des Bachelorstudiengangs Maschinenbau |
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| Automotive Engineering I – Longitudinal Dynamics* Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Automotive Engineering II – Vertical and Lateral Dynamics* Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Fluid Technology for Mobile Applications Module description Information |
Murrenhoff/Eckstein | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Materials Handling Technology | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Joining Technology I – Basic Course | Reisgen | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Fundamentals of Rail Vehicles** | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals | Pischinger | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Engineering Design I | Feldhusen | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Dynamics of Machines for Rigid Bodies | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Mechatronics in Automotive Engineering Module description Information |
Eckstein/Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Module aus dem Pflichtbereich der jeweils anderen Vertiefungsrichtungen des Masterstudiengangs Fahrzeugtechnik und Transport |
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| Alternative Vehicle Propulsion Systems Module description Information |
Eckstein/Pischinger | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Components of Rail Vehicles – Undercarriages, Braking Systems, Couplings | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Electrical Railways, Linear Drives and Magnetic Levitation | Hameyer | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Automotive Engineering III Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Dynamics of Machines and Structural Dynamics | Corves | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Material Flow Technology | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Vibration Techology of Rail Vehicles | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Dynamics of Track Guiding | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Continuous Conveyors | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Structural Design of Motor Vehicles Module description Information |
Eckstein | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Discontinuous Conveyors | Dellmann | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Errors and omissions excepted.
Valid from release of 4th ÄÖ (PO 2011)
L: Lecture
P/L: Practice/Lab
CP: Creditpoints
* Backlog demand within the elective modules for specification "I – Street Vehicle Engineering", if this module was not already taken during previous study courses
** Backlog demand within the elective modules for specification "II – Rail Vehicle Engineering", if this module was not already taken during previous study courses
