Introduction to Mechanical Engineering

11B2312

Bachelor

German

5.0

winter and summer term

2 semesters

New students entering university face a number of challenges. Not all of these challenges may be apparent to students at the beginning of their studies, as they do not yet have a clear insight into the course of their studies, possible individual study goals, or potential career fields.

This is where the "Introduction to Mechanical Engineering" module comes in, providing first-year students with an overview of the respective subject area.

This includes, on the one hand, insights into specific working methods and requirements of their future studies and, on the other hand, insights into various specific job profiles that the respective course of study can lead to. Contributions from external experts and excursions can also be considered for this purpose. This enables students to focus their study activities on a specific goal, which increases their motivation to make the efforts necessary to achieve this goal.

Practical teaching and learning methods also contribute to increased motivation to study, as they enable students to experience self-efficacy right from the start of their studies.

Since practical experience is mainly gained through group work, the ability to cooperate and cohesion within the student body are also promoted.

In addition to these insights into later stages of study and career, teaching learning skills is an essential part of the "Introduction to Mechanical Engineering" module. The skills taught are intended to enable students to organize their study activities more effectively and efficiently, but also to guide them toward taking responsibility for shaping their own studies.

The heterogeneity within the student body is specifically addressed, reflected upon, and used positively to compensate for existing differences in competence.

1 Thematic introduction to the degree program
2 Insights into future studies
3 Insights into possible career fields
4 Fundamentals of scientific work
5 Learning skills
6 Information gathering, reception, and production of texts
7 Creativity techniques
8 Presentation skills
9 Time management
10 Social skills
11 Ability to reflect

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

• Homework / Assignment and Project Report, written and Regular participation or
• Oral presentation, with written elaboration and Project Report, written and Regular participation

The specified forms of examination must be completed in total. The content is assigned according to the following scheme:

Subject-specific components (methods): Term paper or presentation
Excursions, etc. (orientation): Regular participation
Project, etc.: Presentation, project report (written)

Term paper and project report, written: 5–10 pages
Presentation: 5–10 pages and 10–15 minutes
Regular participation: attendance of at least 80% of the course

The examination requirements can be completed as group work.

• Mechlinski, Thomas

• Bahlmann, Norbert
• Friebel, Wolf-Christoph
• Mechlinski, Thomas
• Gervens, Marika
• Lenz, Sandra