Modelling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 02.03.2026.

Module identifier

11M2225

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only winter term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

In addition to theoretical methods and real-world experiments, simulation technology is now the third pillar of science and represents the most widely used problem-solving strategy across all scientific disciplines. Furthermore, simulation techniques and tools are also widely used and increasingly employed in technical development. Students acquire the necessary specialist knowledge and learn the systematic approach to modeling technical processes. They are able to critically analyze and evaluate models and the results of simulations.

Teaching and learning outcomes

  1. Introduction to simulation technology
  2. Systematics of modeling technical processes
  3. Modeling philosophies
  4. Integration methods
  5. Simulation of technical processes
  6. Validation of models
  7. Example: Application of simulation tools in technical development practice

Overall workload

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

Teaching and learning methods
Lecturer based learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Laboratory activityPresence-
15LecturePresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
55Preparation/follow-up for course work-
50Exam preparation-
Graded examination
  • Project Report, oral
Ungraded exam
  • Field work / Experimental work
Exam duration and scope

Project report, oral: approx. 15-30 minutes

Experimental work: Experiment: approx. 6 experiments in total

Literature

  • Bungartz, Hans-Joachim: „Modellbildung und Simulation“, Springer Vieweg, 2013
  • Nollau, Rainer: „Modellierung und Simulation technischer Systeme“, Springer Vieweg, 2009
  • Westermann, Thomas: „Modellbildung und Simulation“, Springer, 2021
  • Haußer, Frank: „Mathematische Modellierung mit MATLAB und Octave“, Spektrum, 2019 
  • Strehmel, Karl: „Numerik gewöhnlicher Differentialgleichungen“, Springer Spektrum, 2012 
  • Bosl, A.: "Einführung in MATLAB/Simulink", Carl Hanser, 2020
  • Pietruszka, W.D.:" MATLAB in der Ingenieurspraxis", Springer Vieweg, 2021

Applicability in study programs

  • Automotive Engineering (Master)
    • Automotive Engineering M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechatronic Systems Engineering
    • Mechatronic Systems Engineering M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

  • Mechanical Engineering (Master)
    • Mechanical Engineering M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

    Person responsible for the module
    • Niemeyer, Philip
    Teachers
    • Schmidt, Reinhard
    • Niemeyer, Philip