Biomechanics (B. Eng.)

Provides mathematical foundations for engineering applications, including complex numbers, differential and integral calculus, and differential equations.

Covers material structure and properties, microstructures, heat treatment of steels and material testing with lab work.

Covers fundamentals of statics, planar and spatial force systems, structures, internal forces, centroids and friction.

Teaches standards of technical drawing, projection methods, tolerances, machine elements and basic design rules.

Introduction to business fundamentals such as cost accounting, finance, investment management, marketing and business model development.

Introduction to biomechanics including statics and kinematics of the musculoskeletal system, muscle activation, performance measurement, sensing and simulation.

Deepens mathematical methods including Fourier series, linear algebra, multidimensional calculus, differential equations and Laplace transform.

Focuses on stresses and deformations under different loads, multiaxial stress states, buckling and strength verification.

Covers DC and AC circuits, electric and magnetic fields, machines, semiconductors, electronic circuits and measurement technology.

Introduces computer science fundamentals, data processing, algorithms and programming with a practical focus.

Provides an overview of industrial manufacturing processes according to DIN 8580 including forming, machining, joining, plastics and sustainability.

Introduces energy and entropy, state changes, cycles, phase transitions and efficiency of technical systems.

Covers measurement fundamentals, measurement errors, error propagation and measurement of mechanical, electrical and thermal quantities.

Teaches systematic product development from idea to design and 3D CAD modeling and drawings using CATIA.

Covers selection, design and application of key machine elements such as screws, bearings, springs and joints.

Covers statistics, probability theory and analytical and numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations.

Covers kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies, multibody systems, vibrations and energy principles.

Team-based project addressing a complex design or development task using engineering methods.

Covers fundamentals of fluid mechanics, internal and external flows, aerodynamics, pressure losses, simulation and laboratory experiments.

Transfers principles from nature to engineering applications, covering natural structures, evolution and lightweight design.

Covers biomechatronic systems, microcontrollers, sensors, signal processing and applications in medical and health technology.

Introduces human anatomy and physiology, organ systems, medical terminology and selected pathologies.

Teaches project and quality management methods, risk assessment, process management and agile approaches.

Block seminar focusing on teamwork, presentation, scientific work, ethics and entrepreneurship.

Practical semester applying and deepening academic knowledge in an industrial environment.

Accompanying team project to independently solve an engineering task including presentation.

Covers numerical methods for engineering problems including iterative techniques, FEM basics and simulation.

Introduces cost management fundamentals, product cost calculation, cost reduction and investment appraisal methods.

Covers rehabilitation devices, medical fundamentals, motion analysis and care concepts.

Covers training science, performance biomechanics, sports equipment, diagnostics and technological innovations.

Prepares students for the bachelor thesis focusing on topic selection, literature research, time planning and academic writing.

Independent scientific work on an engineering or biomechanics topic with practical or research relevance.

Focuses on development of support systems such as orthoses, prostheses and exoskeletons and human-machine interaction.

Covers ergonomic design of products and workplaces, human-system interaction and occupational safety aspects.