Systems and Automation — Major of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Students interested in the Systems Engineering and Automation major must apply for the Master's programme in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. Once accepted and enrolled, they can choose one of the following five majors: Electrical Power Engineering, Micro- and Nanoelectronics, Systems and Automation, Communications Engineering, or Biomedical Systems Engineering. Graduates with a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a specialisation in Systems Engineering and Automation will understand systems by combining their in-depth knowledge in systems and control with their knowledge of other disciplines. Graduates from this Master's programme will be able to apply control theory to design systems with a desired behaviour. They will have insight and enhanced appreciation of analysis, modelling, and control of dynamic systems. They will be familiar with calculus, physics, and programming skills. They will have the ability to interpret the physical significance of mathematical results in system analysis. The graduates will be able to apply theoretical concepts of system identification, modelling, and optimisation. For many industrial branches, automation technology is the key to economic performance. The graduates will be able: to take technical-scientific questions from practice, to understand the problems, to formulate them, and then communicate them to others to analyse engineering and technology questions and formulate solutions to understand the impact of design activities on the life cycle of products to adequately report results both in writing and verbally using current technical language and terminology to communicate adequately in their native language and in English The standard period of study is four full-time semesters (two years), including the preparation of the Master's thesis. The course of study may be commenced in either semester. The programme consists of a range of mandatory or mandatory-elective modules that define its specific profile. This part of the curriculum is complemented by a large offer of laboratory work, project work, and seminars. In addition, there is a selection of possible courses that comprise courses from all other Master's programmes offered by the faculty. Finally, there is an assortment of elective courses from the entire RWTH course programme, including courses in economics and soft skills as well as language courses. All Master's students must complete the "Scientific Integrity" module to meet ethical standards of scientific practice. German language courses are compulsory for all students who cannot certify a German language level of at least B1. During the 18-week industrial internship, students will learn how to solve current engineering problems while working with renowned industry partners. This is often the first step towards a future professional career. The Master's thesis is an independent, predefined scientific project to be completed in a fixed period of six months. It is concluded by an oral presentation and defence of the results. A total of 120 ECTS credits are required for the successful completion of the programme, distributed among the various subject areas. Modules from the CORE department are mandatory and must be taken for at least 20 credits. Below you will find a visual structure of the Master's programme to see how many credit points are required in each subject area. The programme utilises the following basic forms of teaching to achieve the defined goals: Lectures – a serial presentation of material, including specific methodologies Tutorials – solidifying and deepening expert knowledge and capabilities by solving problems associated with the lecture material Seminar work – the elaboration of complex questions and scientific knowledge (Students give oral presentations in the seminar.) Intensive courses – compact intensive courses composed of lectures and tutorials Important additional options for