Engineers – Made in Germany Experts in Manufacturing
Undergraduate courses offered in the English Study Program at the School of Engineering
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Page 6 Five reasons Page 8 »Engineers – Made in Germany« (EMIG) – our program Study in English, become part of German Engineering Page 12 Our team Page 16
Page 18 Pforzheim University and the School of Engineering Page 20 Where we are – in the heart of Europe
Pforzheim and surroundings Page 22
Welcome Have you always wanted to experience the land of innovation? Then take a look at our new program »Engineers – Made in Germany« offered by the School of Engineering at Pforzheim University, Germany. This one-semester program at our internationally recognized university offers a wide range of engineering and management courses in manufacturing based on the latest technological know-how thanks to strong ties to industry and commerce in our region. The south-west of Germany is renowned for its leading German engineering tradition, brilliant technical inventions, world famous products and many internationally well-known companies in the automotive, software or machine building industry. More than 30% of all machines »Made in Germany« are built in Baden-Württemberg. Baden-Württemberg is one of the regions of Europe with the highest concentration of colleges and universities which offer a very research-intensive infrastructure. We are proud to be one of these internationally known institutions and also of the fact that Pforzheim University belongs to the group of seven currently international AACSB accredited academic institutions in Germany. This attests the high quality of teaching, research and study programs at our university. Take the chance to come to the heart of Europe, study in an international and intercultural environment and return with unforgettable memories of a dynamic land with its creative, innovative and cosmopolitan people. We are looking forward to seeing you soon! prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Weyer Dean of the School of Engineering
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Five reasons Why choose Pforzheim University’s »Engineers – Made in Germany« program for your study abroad semester? 1. German engineering – benefit from our long tradition and know-how Germany has always been synonymous with engineering. No other country has shaped the profession and the image of an engineer more than Germany. Carl Benz, Robert Bosch and many others have developed their inventions in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Its reputation as a land of inventors has been the result of its many successful patents, one of its most famous persons being Gottlieb Daimler, the inventor of the first car in the late nineteenth century. The education goal of our study programs in engineering has been very much influenced by this spirit. 2. Gain an insight into engineering As a university with a mandate in applied sciences, we deliver engineering competence, not just theory. Our professors not only hold PhD or Master degrees – they have worked for at least three years in industry. They are practitioners maintaining close collaboration to industry, hence, enabling them to link theory and practice in student projects undertaken together with companies. A lot of our exchange students avail themselves of the opportunity of a six-month internship semester to complete their studies by gaining hands-on experience at companies such as Bosch, Daimler, Porsche and SAP as well as powerful small and medium sized enterprises which have their headquarters in our southern German region. 3. We offer a study program tailored to your needs Our program offers a wide range of engineering and management courses in manufacturing based on the latest technology know-how due to strong ties to industry and commerce in the region. These courses are taught entirely in English. You will not only become an expert in manufacturing by learning the skills of an engineer combined with the skills of a manager. You will also have the chance to supplement your studies abroad by acquiring German language skills and choosing from our wide range of contextual studies and intercultural engineering. The courses you will have access to, are part of our bachelor degree programs. Therefore, you will meet our domestic students right in the classroom and get integrated into our local student community. Furthermore, Pforzheim University welcomes hundreds of exchange students every semester from all over the world. Thus, intercultural networking begins on the campus. 4. Enjoy high quality education Our commitment to quality in the teaching of our study programs has been confirmed by various national accreditation institutions. Furthermore, our study program of Business Administration and Engineering has recently been accredited by AACSB International together with our business and business law programs at the Pforzheim Business School. In Germany only seven out of about 200 universities with business programs have been AACSB accredited. Our School of Engineering’s excellent educational standards and methods, outstanding study conditions as well as its focus on the job market have repeatedly been reflected in various German rankings. 5. Studying in one of the most innovative regions in the heart of Europe Pforzheim is located between the cities of Stuttgart and Karlsruhe (30 min. driving distance) in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Baden-Württemberg is one of Europe’s most innovative and globalized regions. Interesting destinations for weekend trips are famous cities such as Heidelberg, Munich, and Zurich. Paris and Vienna are further popular travel destinations for our exchange students. Pforzheim is also a starting point for trips to the beautiful and varied landscape of the Black Forest with a multitude of leisure activities such as hiking, climbing or skiing.
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»Engineers – Made in Germany« (EMIG) – our program
We offer an exciting course combination of manufacturing and automation technology on the one hand and management of manufacturing on the other. Furthermore, it is supplemented by intercultural and language courses. Nearly all courses of this program which are taught in English are part of our bachelor degree programs and also offered to our domestic students. Subsequently, both exchange students and domestic students gain a great deal of invaluable experience through the increased diversity of cultural backgrounds and the respective differences in attitudes and opinions.
In order to choose a complete semester workload you can select from the following course combinations: • Entire Course Block 1 and 2 (two minors) which offer a well-selected variety from all study programs of the School of Engineering Extracurricular activities such as visits to German/
The semester system
European companies and institutions are provi-
All classes are available in the fall and spring semester. If you are
ded by some of our lecturers. The program also
interested in learning German you are invited to our intensive
cooperates with student initiatives arranging
beginners course starting three weeks before the beginning of the
additional organized trips – for example to the
lecture period in Pforzheim. Furthermore we will offer an additional
Black Forest, Heidelberg, Berlin etc.
beginners course within the lecture periods.
Course Block 1: Engineering in Manufacturing
Pre-requisites
Fall semester:
Available lectures are Metal Processing, Electric Machines & Robot
Students are kindly asked to carefully check the
• Start of classes: beginning of September
Programming or Measurement & Communication in Manufacturing.
specific pre-requisites for individual courses as
• End of classes: end of December
• Course Block 1 and choose from Elective Technical and Elective Intercultural & Language Courses • Course Block 2 and choose from Elective Technical and Elective Intercultural & Language Courses • or feel free to compile your own curriculum out of the four course blocks
Course Block 2: Management of Manufacturing There is a selection of courses with topics in Production Management, Material Management in Manufacturing or Business Management for Engineers.
indicated in the course descriptions included in Spring semester:
this brochure (see appendix 2).
• Start of classes: middle of March Language requirements Pforzheim University expects
• End of classes: middle of July that
you have
Elective Technical Courses
reached at least English Level B2 according to
Beside this we also offer a wide range of Elective Courses which
the Common European Framework of Reference
complement the mandatory subjects of Course Block 1 & 2 in
(CEFR) proved by TOEFL iBT (minimum score 87) or
manufacturing.
equivalent tests. German language skills are not mandatory.
Elective Intercultural & Language Courses Learn more about the history of Germany, the German »Wirtschaftswunder« or understand the impact of culture in your daily life and in work-related contexts. In addition to that wide variety of German language courses are offered.
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Susie Cantu, bachelor student of Mechatronics
Sebastian Schröck, master student of Product Development
“Our Mechatronics study program provides us with a very good insight into
“My studies appeal to me for their high level of interdisciplinarity. This is re-
the three main disciplines of mechatronics – mechanical engineering, elec-
flected in both the lectures and projects as well as through the collaboration
tronics and software. We are able to apply theoretical knowledge to exciting
with students from different disciplines. Thus new perspectives and points
practical project work. As the School of Engineering is a manageable size
of view can be discovered.”
there can be a great deal of interdisciplinary exchange.”
Enrique Batani, exchange student of Business Administration and
Lara Bauer, bachelor student of Business Administration and Engineering
Engineering from Guadalajara, Mexico
“Why am I studying Business Administration and Engineering (BAE) in
“Studying and living in Pforzheim was the best experience that I have had
Pforzheim? Because students are able to participate in excellent practical
for my life. On a professional level I had the opportunity to gain international
projects from semester to semester. We have just been working together
experience by doing an internship at Bosch and on a personal level I am able
with the School of Design constructing a bike using CAD and then printing
to speak fluent German. Besides the outstanding lectures that I attended
it out in 3D.”
at the university I got the opportunity to get to know amazing people and develop long lasting friendships with both exchange and local students that I am certain I will meet again.”
Study in English, become part of German Engineering
Course No. Course Title
Contact Hours
ECTS Credits
Course No. Course Title
Course Block 1 / Engineering in Manufacturing
Contact Hours
ECTS Credits
Elective Technical Courses
A. Metal Processing
BAE2031
IT Applications
2
2
MEN3113
Introduction to Stamping Technology
2
2
BAE2150
International Industrial Engineering (1&2)
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4
MEN3643
Laser Materials Processing
2
2
MEN3533
Automotive Technology
2
2
BAE2170
Sustainable Product Development (1&2)
4
4
BAE2093
Financial Control
2
2
B. Electric Machines and Robot Programming MEN3513
Electric Machines
2
2
CEN2074
Introduction to Robot Programming
2
3
C. Measurement and Communication in Manufacturing
Course No. Course Title
Contact Hours
ECTS Credits
Elective Intercultural & Language Courses
EEN2034
Optical Instrumentation and Sensors
2
3
EEN2084
Industrial Network Systems
2
3
BAE3153
Intercultural Engineering 1
2
2
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BAE3074
International Business Operations
2
3
SSC1101
The History of Post-War Germany 1)
2
3
SSC1102
The History of German Art
2
3
SIC2011
Cross-Cultural Communication 2)
2
2
German as a foreign Language 3)
depends on course
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ECTS credits in total
Course No. Course Title
Contact Hours
ECTS Credits
Course Block 2 / Management of Manufacturing A. Production Management BAE2018/9
Production Management with Exercises
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5
B. Materials Management in Manufacturing BAE2122
Logistics
2
2
BAE4051
Supply Chain Management 1
2
3
1) Limited number of participants 2) Intensive classes in blocks 3) Details next pages
C. Business Management for Engineers BAE2102
International Technical Sales
2
2
BAE4025
Financial Control in Production
2
3
ECTS credits in total
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German as a foreign language
CEFR – Common European Framework of
All course offerings at a glance Course No. Course Title
Reference for Languages Contact hours
ECTS Credits
Pre-semester courses LAN1181
German 1 Pre-semester-course CEFR*-Level A1 / Basic User
intensive course (3 weeks, 90 contact hours in total)
5
LAN1192
German 2 Pre-semester-course CEFR-Level A2 / Basic User
intensive course (2 weeks, 60 contact hours in total)
5
LAN1194
German 4 Pre-semester-course CEFR-Level B2 Grammar / Independent User **
intensive course (2 weeks, 60 contact hours in total)
5
Basic User A1 Breakthrough
A2 Waystage
Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. (Corresponds to Goethe-Institute »Start 1«)
Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need. (Corresponds to Goethe-Institute »Start 2«)
Courses during the semester LAN1081
German 1 – CEFR-Level A1 / Basic User
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LAN1002
German 2 – CEFR-Level A2 / Basic User
6
5
LAN1082
German 2 + Business – CEFR-Level A2+ / Basic User (telc Deutsch A2 + Beruf)
6
5
LAN1083
German 3 – CEFR-Level B1 / Independent User
6
5
LAN1093
German 3 + Business – CEFR-Level B1+ / Independent User ** (telc Deutsch B1 + Beruf)
4
5
LAN1005
German 5 – CEFR-Level B2 Business
4
5
LAN1006
German 6 – CEFR-Level C1 [on demand]
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5
* CEFR = Common European Framework of Reference for Languages; please see following page. ** limited number of participants
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Independent User B1 Threshold
B2 Vantage
Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. (Corresponds to Goethe-Institute »Zertifikat Deutsch«)
Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialization. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. (Corresponds to Goethe-Institute »Deutsch Plus« / »Zertifikat für den Beruf«)
Proficient User C1 Effectiveness
C2 Mastery
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognize implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. (Corresponds to Goethe-Institute »Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch« – equivalent to DSH 4, Test DaF 4)
Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarize information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/ herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations.
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Our team
Prof. Dipl.-Ing. J端rgen Wrede Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heiko Thimm
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Guy Fournier
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Golle
Prof. Dr. phil. Jasmin Mahadevan
Prof. Dr. phil. Katharina Kilian-Yasin
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Heidrich
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Weyer Prof. Dipl. oec. Harald Schnell
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Henning Hinderer
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Roland Wahl
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Frank Lindenlauf
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Friedemann Mohr
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Pfeiffer
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Peer Johannsen
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Pforzheim University and the School of Engineering
The School of Engineering The School of Engineering, founded in 1992, offers a broad range of bachelor and master study programs in the fields of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Mechatronics and Business Administration and Engineering (Industrial Engineering). All study programs enjoy close collaboration with business representatives and established industrial enterprises. Thus, we are able to ensure that our future graduates will secure excellent job offers in industry, taking on technical, business and organizational managerial responsibilities. Pforzheim University
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Pforzheim University is able to trace its roots back to 1877 when an Arts and Crafts
We offer a learning situation based on the diversity of our students in terms of
School for the jewelry and metal industry was founded. Today with around 5,100
nationality, ethnicity and gender. Our school is student oriented and provides a high
students and 170 professors it integrates three schools: the School of Engineering,
level of interaction and communication with other students and professors. We focus
the Business School and the School of Design. With a broad range of bachelor and
on good and effective mentoring in small-sized classes (on average 30 students).
master degree programs these schools (faculties) combine creativity with business
Students enhance their knowledge primarily through individual projects and group
management and technical precision.
work. As a result, students are able to work effectively in teams or leading positions.
Pforzheim University is one of the largest Universities of Applied Sciences in the
Interdisciplinary thinking plays a significant role at our school. Throughout their
German state of Baden-W端rttemberg. Universities of Applied Sciences are a type
studies and research projects there is excellent cooperation between students and
of German higher education institution which differ from the traditional university
business companies, engineers, designers and experts from various sectors. The Insti-
mainly through their practical orientation. Our academic and professional education
tute of Applied Research, the Steinbeis Transfer Centers and the Jewelry Technology
conducted in cooperation with hundreds of companies is an excellent starting point
Institute are actively involved in applied research projects. Close collaboration with
for a successful career. All of our undergraduate degree students are required to
internationally acclaimed companies like Bosch, Daimler, Porsche, SAP etc., has led to
complete a six-month internship. International students may also combine their stu-
an increase in applicants to the school. Consequently, the school has been expanding
dy abroad with an internship in a company.
internally as well as internationally.
Pforzheim University has a strong international orientation. It cooperates in an active
Pforzheim University is certified and continuously evaluated by the state of Baden-
exchange with more than 100 partner universities worldwide and is engaged in
W端rttemberg. Most engineering study programs have been nationally accredited
various international networks. We have students from 40 different nations enrolled
and new study programs are in the process of receiving accreditation. Together
at our university. Thus both domestic students and international students have the
with the Business School, the three study programs in Business Administration and
opportunity to study together in a mixed learning environment. Our International
Engineering (Industrial Engineering), have been accredited by AACSB International
Study Program (ISP), the Summer School, numerous university partnerships and also
(the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business). AACSB International is
the international accreditation awarded by AACSB International have contributed
a leading global institution which is responsible for evaluating the standards of tea-
to our internationalization. Pforzheim University is one of nine German universities
ching and research within management-oriented study programs. Pforzheim is the
actively involved in the network of Global Education for European Engineers (GE4),
first University of Applied Sciences in Germany, alongside six German universities, to
it is also a founding member of the Network of International Business and Economic
have received this accolade for its achievement of the highest international quality
Schools (NIBES).
standards.
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Where we are – in the heart of Europe FRANKFURT
BRUSSELS
(FRA)
Netherlands
160 km
France
Poland
GERMANY
520 km
Czech Republic A5
Austria
BELGIUM PARIS
Switzerland
HEIDELBERG
A selection of famous companies with headquarter in Baden-Württemberg (driving distance max. 1 hour):
70 km
580 km
KARLSRUHE
30 km
PFORZHEIM
64 km
Bosch Daimler
55 km
STUTTGART
BADEN-BADEN
FRANCE
Dürr
(FKB) (STR)
115 km STRASBOURG
E.G.O.
A8
Eisenmann 270 km
81 km
Festo MUNICH
TÜBINGEN
A5
Swabian Alb
Fischer Hugo Boss Kärcher La Biosthétique
Black Forest
PolyRack Tech-Group Porsche Castle Neuschwanstein
160 km
Rutronik SAP
FREIBURG
Schuler SEW-Eurodrive Steiff Stihl Lake Constance
245 km
Trumpf 710 km
ZURICH
SWITZERLAND
ITALY
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AUSTRIA
500 km
Witzenmann VIENNA
WMF Würth Group
MILAN
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Pforzheim and surroundings
Go for Gold! Studying at Pforzheim University – in the heart of Europe! Pforzheim is worth its weight in gold in every sense. With a population of 120,000
The Baden-Württemberg people have always been strongly linked historically to
the city lies in the south-west of Germany, right in the heart of Europe – an extremely
the automobile industry. Milestones, such as the first car journey, which Berta Benz
attractive location from both a commercial and geographical perspective. Known as
undertook from Mannheim to Pforzheim, tie the city closely to the history of the
the cradle of the German jewelry and watch-making industry Pforzheim has made its
automobile and have spurred it on time and again to achieve peak innovative per-
name throughout the world as the »City of Gold«. 70% of German jewelry originates
formance. In order to carry on this tradition Pforzheim University is educating the
from factories in Pforzheim – a seal of approval which guarantees top quality.
engineers of tomorrow in close collaboration with the region’s industry.
Numerous famous global enterprises are located in the region thus making the metropolitan area around Pforzheim and the Baden-Württemberg state capital of Stuttgart
Alongside these economic locational advantages, Pforzheim also has something
into one of the strongest economic regions in Europe. Worldwide renowned compa-
to offer when it comes to quality of life. With the highest amount of hours of
nies originate from this area and even today have their headquarters in the vicinity of
sunshine per year Baden-Württemberg is known as the »Sunshine State« of Ger-
Pforzheim.
many. Located on the northern edge of the Black Forest the city is ideally situated to undertake numerous leisure time activities in both summer and winter such as
For engineers in particular is Pforzheim the perfect place to reap the benefits of the
hiking, climbing, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding in the mountains,
combination of innovative talent and the long-standing tradition of reliable quality.
watersports on Lake Constance or to enjoy the pulsating nightlife in the nearby
In a national comparison it was demonstrated that the state of Baden-Württemberg
state capital Stuttgart. In addition due to its location in the heart of Europe Pforz-
has filed the most applications for patents for its inventions. Famous inventors of the
heim is the perfect starting point to explore Europe. You can find so much scenic
region, such as Ferdinand von Zeppelin, Gottlieb Daimler, Carl Benz, Robert Bosch
and cultural diversity in very close proximity. It is all just waiting for you to visit.
and Johannes Kepler laid the foundations which led to Baden-Württemberg being deservedly known as the »land of inventors«.
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The EMIG office Your contact for EMIG course offerings For questions regarding the EMIG course offerings, please do not hesitate to contact the EMIG office: Contact Exchange Students / School of Engineering Phone: +49 7231 28 6515 Fax: +49 7231 28 7515 E-mail: emig@hs-pforzheim.de Website: www.hs-pforzheim.de/emig Postal Address EMIG Program Pforzheim University / Hochschule Pforzheim Tiefenbronner Str. 65 75175 Pforzheim Germany Please note Applications to the EMIG program are handled exclusively by the Pforzheim University International Programs Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt). All questions regarding application procedures, admissions, housing and other practical issues should be addressed directly to these colleagues. Please see page 26 for contact details.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Weyer
Prof. Dr. rer. pol. Guy Fournier
Henriette Wilhelm, M.A.
Dean of the School of Engineering
Director International Program School
Program Coordinator
Program Director
of Engineering
School of Engineering
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Your contact for applications The Pforzheim University International Programs Office Applications to the EMIG program are handled by the Pforzheim University International Programs Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt). All questions regarding the application procedures, admissions and housing in Pforzheim are the responsibility of this department. Application deadlines For the fall semester: June 1 For the spring semester: November 1 Application form Please use the »Application form for exchange students from partner universities« on the website of Pforzheim University International Programs Office: www.hs-pforzheim.de/forms. Nomination All exchange students from our partner universities have to be selected and nomi-
Application address
nated for the study abroad at Pforzheim University by their home university.
Pforzheim University / Hochschule Pforzheim
Freemovers will not be accepted.
International Programs Office / Akademisches Auslandsamt Tiefenbronner Str. 65
Admission / application address
75175 Pforzheim
Nominated students from partner universities are admitted to Pforzheim University
Germany
by the International Programs Office at Pforzheim University. Housing After admission the International Programs Office of Pforzheim University will mail
Application communications
housing information to all international exchange students.
Phone: +49 7231 28 6145
Further information can be found on the website: www.hs-pforzheim.de/housing
Fax: +49 7231 28 6140 E-mail: aaa@hs-pforzheim.de
Extension of your study abroad period
Website: www.hs-pforzheim.de/international
Exchange students who originally intended to study at Pforzheim University for one semester are welcome to extend their stay for a second semester. The extension should be approved by the home university, by nominating the student at the Pforzheim University International Programs Office. Registration periods: • fall semester: July 1 – July 31
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• spring semester: January 1 – February 15
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Appendix 1 Credit and grading system The credit system Pforzheim University uses a credit system in which each course has a specific number of ÂťECTSÂŤ credits. These ECTS credits (ECTS = European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) are based on the workload including contact hours, further reading, assignments, preparation for exams, etc., students need in order to achieve the expected learning outcomes. The total student workload is calculated with approximately 900 hours for one semester, consequently one credit corresponds to 30 hours of work. 30 ECTS credits comprise the standard workload of a full-time semester. Due to these regulations, students from universities within the European Union are expected to take 30 credits in total during a semester. Please note that ECTS credits are not equal with US-style credits! Contact hours For all courses, the contact hours and credits are indicated as follows: One contact hour of lectures and seminars at Pforzheim University spans 45 minutes. Usually, one session comprises 2 contact hours, respectively 90 minutes, followed by a break. The grading system 1,0 - 1,4 excellent / hervorragend 1,5 - 1,8 very good / sehr gut 1,9 - 2,5 good / gut 2,6 - 3,5 satisfactory / befriedigend 3,6 - 4,0 sufficient / ausreichend > 4,0 fail / nicht bestanden The grades are assigned as follows: 1,0 | 1,3 | 1,7 2,0 | 2,3 | 2,7 3,0 | 3,3 | 3,7 4,0 | 4,7 | 5,0
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Appendix 2 Course descriptions Course block 1: Engineering in Manufacturing A. Metal Processing Introduction to Stamping Technology Course no. MEN3113 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: Stamping integrates several manufacturing methods into one process with a single stroke of a press. The individual manufacturing methods included in stamping are blanking, forming (e.g. bending, stamping, deep drawing etc.) and joining. The mass manufacture of stamping parts is a highly-automated process. Products manufactured using pressing techniques can be found in almost all everyday objects. Contents of the lecture are: Basic principles of metallography and forming, material requirements for stamping parts, basic principles of blanking, forming techniques in stamping technology, joining techniques in stamping technology and basic principles of forming presses. Laser Materials Processing Course no. MEN3643 Level: Advanced Level 1 ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: Elementary lectures in Physics, containing the field of Optics Content: Fundamentals: Laser beam sources for materials processing, beam characteristics, beam transport via fibers, focusing. Laser materials processes: Welding, brazing, cutting, hardening, cladding, drilling, marking. All laser materials processes are described in their function, attainable results and application examples. Machineries for laser materials processing: Laser materials processes often allow high feed rates in manufacturing. To take advantage of this in production applications often advanced machinery has to be employed. Contemporary advanced machinery is described (e.g. robots with scanners or sensors). B. Electric Machines and Robot Programming Electric Machines Course no. MEN3513 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: Additionally to paper and pencil an electronic calculator, as the students have to solve exercises making part of the lecture. Content: Magnetic fields in electric machines: field equations; materials: electric sheets and permanent magnets; force generation; magnetic equivalent circuit (mec); modeling of a simple geometry using the mec and calculation of inductances and forces. Conclusions concerning the basic design of the cross-section of electric machines. Windings and coils: distributed and concentrated coils; electric isolation. Thermal aspects: losses generated in electric machines; cooling; thermal equivalent circuit (tec); modeling of a simple electric machine using the tec. Dimensioning of the shaft of an electric machine. Recapitulation of the mathematical model of brushed direct current (dc) machines. Models of the brushed alternating current (ac) universal machine; model of brush-less dc machines. From the dc machine to the permanent magnet synchronous machine (PMSM) with field oriented control. Field-weakening of PMSM. Application examples of electric machines, especially of PMSM: in robots, in hybrid and fully electrified vehicles (automobiles, e-bikes, railway vehicles, ‌).
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Introduction to Robot Programming Course no. CEN2074 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: Only basic knowledge and skills in computer science and programming. Content: The purpose of this course is to give an introduction to the basics of modeling, programming and controlling of robot systems. The course is presented in a format of lectures with integrated practical lab sessions. A small autonomous robot will be programmed as group exercise during the lecture sessions, illustrating the algorithmic principles which are presented. Keywords: Autonomous Robots, Microcontrollers, Embedded Systems, Algorithms, Finite State Machines, C, Multitasking, Sensors, Actuators. Written examination at the end of the term. C. Measurement and Communication in Manufacturing Optical Instrumentation and Sensors Course no. EEN2034 Level: Intermediate ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Contents: Part 1: Basics of optics: Geometrical optics – wave optics – quantum optics Part 2: Components and devices for optical instrumentation Part 3: Light generation and detection: LEDs, lasers, junction photodetectors, 1D and 2D detectors Part 4: Instrumentation electronics for measurement and sensing Part 5: Measurement concepts and sensors based on geometrical optics Part 6: Measurement systems and sensors based on wave optics Industrial Network Systems Course no. EEN2084 Level: Introductory/Intermediate ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: Attendees should have a basic understanding of bus systems. Content: This lecture gives an introduction to the usage of fieldbus systems in industrial and automotive applications. Topics that will be discussed include ISO/OSI-Layers, features and limitations of field bus systems, automotive and industrial networks. The Controller Area Network (CAN) will be handled in more detail (Basic Protocol, Physical Layer, Error Handling). We then have a look at several higher layer protocols such as Network Management (NM), Transport Protocol (TP), CAN Application Layer, CANOpen or Diagnostic Protocols. Other bus systems such as LIN, FlexRay, and EtherCAT and their protocols are introduced and compared to each other. Typical fields of application, tools and engineering workflow sum up the course.
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C. Business Management for Engineers Course Block 2: Management of Manufacturing A. Production Management Production Management with Exercises Course no. BAE2018 & BAE2019 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 5 Contact Hours: 60 total Content: In this course the principles of strategic, tactical and operative production management will be imparted. Exercises for the particular management levels will round off the lecture. The students will learn the theoretical fundamentals and use them in practical exercises and in a business game. The class covers issues from fundamental key figures to production area optimization. B. Materials Management in Manufacturing Logistics Course no. BAE2122 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: In this course the principles of logistics and special knowledge about production logistics will be imparted. It is the aim that the students learn the general goals, functions and tasks of logistics and their meaning for an increase in a company’s value. For that it is essential that the students gain a logistical mindset and occupy themselves with management rules and design structures in terms of logistics planning and implementation. The students will learn the theoretical basics, broaden them in discussions and learn to apply them by means of practical expert knowledge. In this way the lectures impart the importance of logistics and logistical mindset but also specific topics (for example collection, distribution and provision of goods to their place of consumption). Based on the occurring questions in the course, it is aimed to encourage a discussion and thereby a critical debate on the topic. The knowledge procured in lectures will be consolidated and enhanced by a facility visit and a one day SAP basics course. Supply Chain Management 1 Course no. BAE4051 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: In this course the principles of logistics and special knowledge about strategic, tactical and operational supply chain management will be imparted. It is the aim that the students learn the goals, functions and tasks of supply chain management. The understanding for a holistically optimal configuration of the entire supply chain is essential. The students will learn the theoretical fundamentals, consolidate them in discussions and use them in a practical case study. The course content spans strategic reflections about the supply chain configuration to the optimal organisation of the transport network and to crash management in the system. Based on the occurring questions in the course it is aimed to encourage a discussion and thereby a critical discussion on the topic.
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International Technical Sales Course no. BAE2102 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: Basic knowledge about international technical sales and marketing as well as the relations with different business types such as investment business, supplier business or service business. This course provides a thorough introduction to marketing in business-to-business relations focusing on communication (marketing instrument: promotion) and product policies (marketing instrument: product). It is intended for technical people working in close co-operation with customers in their daily business. Financial Control in Production Course no. BAE4025 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: The seminar will familiarize participants with methods, instruments and the way of thinking and acting for ensuring effectiveness and efficiency in industrial plants. First, there will be a general »introduction to financial control in industrial plants«. Subsequently strategic problems of industrial production will be discussed such as »decision on a suitable location of production«, »decision on an efficient production concept« as well as about »make-or-buy-decisions«. Furthermore the focus of the seminar will be on operative questions of financial control in production with the sub-chapters »planning and control of production costs« as well as »performance measurement« by means of business ratios. Additional specific items will be how to deal with cost of quality and how to choose the production process with the lowest costs. Elective Technical Courses IT Applications Course no. BAE2031 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: The course covers major aspects of IT applications and their use in businesses. This includes a motivation for such applications from a business point of view, the prominent IS pyramid model to classify different kinds of such systems, and also a study of the major principles of the most widely used types of IT applications. International Industrial Engineering (1&2) Course no. BAE2150 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 4 Contact Hours: 60 total Content: This course provides an extensive introduction to international business strategy, operations and environmental conditions. The focus is on international management in engineering and on technical industries. Both immediate business-related and technical aspects, as well as wider socio-political, cultural and ethical aspects of international industrial engineering are discussed. After this course, students are familiar with the basics of international business and management in engineering and understand both theory and practice of going and being international. They know how the different stakeholders of international business act and how to manage their interaction. They understand the economic, socio-political, cultural and technical implications of doing business abroad and are able to apply this understanding to specific cases and contexts of international industrial engineering.
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Automotive Technology Course no. MEN3533 Level: Intermediate ECTS-Credit: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: Basic mechanics Content: Introduction to automotive technology, requirements for automotive components, longitudinal and lateral vehicle dynamics, basic tire dynamics, basic design of drive train including gearbox, function of combustion engine (Otto and Diesel), alternative drive systems including hybrid and electric vehicles, brake systems and components, function of ABS and Electronic Stability Program, Driver Assistance Systems. Sustainable Product Development (1&2) Course no. BAE2170 Level: Intermediate ECTS-Credits: 4 Contact Hours: 60 total Content: The lectures give an overview of method based development of sustainable products and the related processes. After introducing the product term with a broader concept, historic developments and the three pillars of sustainability, the course explains why sustainable (product) development is important, especially because of its impact on economic, ecologic and social key figures, such as economic growth, resource depletion, pollution, global warming and social prosperity. After explaining the international (European) and national (German) regulatory framework for product development and highlighting common features of sustainability approaches and quality management, different established methods as well as new concepts of developing products are explained. A special issue is to take the environmental impact into account (Life Cycle Assessment): Selection of low-impact materials, reduction of materials usage, optimization of production techniques, optimization of distribution systems, reduction of impact during use, increasing initial lifetime, planning and improving end-of-life system. Finally, approaches for realizing and managing these methods in companies will be depicted. Financial Control Course no. BAE2093 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: You should have a good understanding of traditional cost accounting systems, especially cost type accounting, cost centre accounting and unit costing. Content: The dominant topic of this course is how to take strategic as well as operative management decisions by means of cost information. Preparation of management decisions by means of instruments of modern cost accounting: Attending to the lecture the student will know how to use modern instruments of cost accounting for taking decisions like »Optimizing the product range«, »Production program planning«, »Analysis of the break-even point«, »How to construct competitive products by means of Target Costing«, »Analysis of process costs«, »Calculating the costs of the product‘s life cycle«.
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Elective Intercultural & Language Courses Intercultural Engineering 1 Course no. BAE3153 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: This is an interactive seminar during which students develop an extensive understanding of culture, both in theory and in practice. Students will reflect upon their own cultural imprint and understand the impact of culture in daily life and in work-related contexts. They will familiarize themselves with culture on different levels and in different contexts. This includes an understanding of the formation of professional cultures, such as engineering and management. In summary, students are able to identify the influence of culture on themselves and on others, thereby developing key social competencies for successful intercultural engineering. International Business Operations Course no. BAE3074 Level: Advanced ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Pre-requisites: You should have good command of the English language. Content: During this seminar, students develop an in-depth understanding of intercultural teamwork and intercultural learning in international business. The History of Post-War Germany Course no. SSC1101 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: The origins of modern Germany / Germany 1945, allied occupation, refugees and dislocation, »Grundgesetz« / Germany in the Cold War / The formation of the two German States 1947-49 / The West German »Wirtschaftswunder« and the Federal Republic’s west integration / The Adenauer chancellorship NATO membership, rearmament and European integration / Crises: The 68 Movement and the end of the »Wirtschaftswunder« / The new foreign policy: »Neue Ostpolitik« / Chancellor Brandt 1969-74 / Crisis at home / Chancellorship in a time of crises: Helmut Schmidt; the formation of the Greens / The last years of the GDR and German unification / Germany in the 21st century. This course will take place at different locations in Pforzheim, including visits to historical sites.
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The History of German Art Course no. SSC1102 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 3 Contact Hours: 30 total Content: The development of German Art from medieval times to the present and its European context: German art? Does this exist? About typical, national styles and European influences / Early traces, antique, Teutonic and Celtic influences / The Middle Ages – influences from France and some specific ways of mysticism / About 1500 – Renaissance, rebirth of the antiquity / Woodcut, art of etching. Visit to the studio of an artist / Baroque and classicism – the last European styles in the history of art / Typical German, the so-called »Biedermeier« / Art Nouveau the so called »Jugendstil«, handcrafted furniture, architecture and jewellery / German avant-garde, expressionism, the art of »Brücke« and »Blauer Reiter« / After 1945, influences of the USA / Visit to »Konsumat« a new form of shop and art gallery / German art today. Cross-Cultural Communication Course no. SIC2011 Level: Introductory ECTS-Credits: 2 Contact Hours: 30 total Language: German, English, French or Spanish Content: Foreign students are included in cross-cultural training at the university. This has the desired effect of bringing the international and German students together to participate in project work. The didactic goal when conducting this in English is improvement of communication skills (as opposed to language skills – these are pre-requisites). The training is organized in groups of approximately 20 participants in an alternating block on half days. The basic form consists of four or six lecture units on two or three dates per semester. One training group is split up into smaller groups. Between the dates, these small groups receive cross-cultural work assignments plus an individual presentation / task. The contents of cross-cultural training consist of culturally relevant standard situations such as greetings, dates, thanking, opening a conversation, conversation strategies, etc. Additionally, the course covers communication situations from the business world, for example negotiations, meetings.
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