Basics of Electrical Engineering and Physics for Computer Engineering

11B1210

Bachelor

German

5.0

only winter term

1 semester

Today, Computer engineering is based on the use ofelectronic circuits. The underlying electrical engineering is based on the usage of the principles of physics. Reliability and durability of technical systems are highly dependent on thermal effects. After successful completion of this course the students know about the basic principles of electrical engineering including the behaviour of ideal transmission lines. They are also familiar with the basics and the relevance of thermodynamics for the reliabilty of computer engineering equipment. Finally, they know about the most important electronical components and the basic principles of sensors.

1. Fundamental quantities in physics/electrical engineering

2. Kirchhoff's laws

3. Energy, power, efficiency

4. Capacitance and inductance

5. Ideal conductors

6. Heat capacity and conduction

7. Failure rates and service life of real systems

8. Sensor technology

The total workload for the module is 150 hours (see also "ECTS credit points and grading").

• Written examination

• Field work / Experimental work

Examination: see valid study regulations

Experimental work: experiments

Examination: See valid study regulations

Experimental work: approx. 5 experiments, each lasting 90 minutes

Basic mathematical knowledge from school education is required.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be familiar with the basic concepts of mechanics and electrical engineering, as well as the fundamental properties of electrical components and ideal conductors. They will also have a basic understanding of thermodynamics and know the effects of heat on the service life and reliability of information technology systems. Successful graduates of the module will also be familiar with important sensor principles.

Students will be able to calculate simple electrical networks. They will be able to assess the significance of variables such as energy, power and efficiency on resource consumption. They will also be able to explain the relationship between the complexity of programme operations and the energy required to perform them.

Furthermore, they will be able to assess the significance of propagation delays for signals on lines in computer systems.

After successfully completing the module, students will be able to describe fundamental aspects of the functioning of electrical engineering systems.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to discuss the issues they are working on with other students and organise appropriate collaboration among themselves. They will be able to summarise the results of their experimental work in a short paper.

Students who have successfully completed this module will be able to correctly apply terms related to electrical components in information technology systems. They will be able to make statements about the reliability of computer systems depending on environmental conditions. Furthermore, they will be able to assess the significance of runtime effects for signals on cables in computer systems.

• Emeis, Norbert

• Emeis, Norbert