Specialization Project

The choice of project topics is based on previous education or the choice of accompanying courses.

• Working in diverse teams
• Application and deepening of technical knowledge in project work
• Independent acquisition of new technical competencies
• Problem analysis and division into sub-aspects
• Description and documentation of requirements
• Implementation of the project solution with a focus on problem-solving (design, modeling, simulation, production, implementation)
• Evlauation of the solution (verification, testing, evaluation)
• Applied project management

The students

• can assess, deepen, and apply existing technical competencies to specific problems.
• can independently familiarize themselves with new technical topics.
• can design and implement project-oriented solutions to selected problems in the field of mechatronics (modeling, simulating, manufacturing, assembling, implementing), as well as present and document them.
• can analyze the technical quality of a specific problem solution (verify, test, evaluate).
• have the ability to work in diverse teams and can apply various collaboration strategies. They can organize themselves and coordinate teamwork.
• are able to reflect on their role, develop the requirements of specific job profiles and assess their personal suitability for defined areas of responsibility.
• are able to critically reflect on their own actions from a professional perspective and in teamwork.

• Seminars
• Expert discussions
• Project work
• Laboratory exercises and practicals
• Presentations with feedback
• Group work
• coaching
• Asynchronous learning units

• Evaluation of cooperation and working methods during the project
• Project presentation and defense
• Evaluation of the project result on the basis of the project documentation

Depending on the project, work outside the FHV (excursion) may be necessary.

Depending on the project topic, specialist literature specifically and analyzed.

• Harasim, Linda (2017): Learning Theory and Online Technologies, London: Routledge. 
• Sennett, Richard (2012): Zusammenarbeit, Was unsere Gesellschaft zusammenhält. München: Hanser Berlin. 
• O'Rourke, Michael; Crowley, Stephen; Eigenbrode, Sanford D. (2013): Enhancing communication & collaboration in interdisciplinary research. Los Angeles, Calif. [u.a.]: Sage.  
• Patzak, Gerold; Rattay, Günter (2017): Projektmanagement, Wien: Linde.

Classroom course with compulsory attendance

Laboratory exercises with compulsory attendance

asynchronous learning units