Vehicle Electrics and Electronic Systems

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science

Version

Version 1 of 22.02.2026.

Module identifier

11M0522

Module level

Master

Language of instruction

German

ECTS credit points and grading

5.0

Module frequency

only summer term

Duration

1 semester

 

 

Brief description

Electrics and electronics are omnipresent in modern motor vehicles, from the powertrain to comfort systems, driver information systems to driver assistance systems. After successfully completing this module, students will know the basics of modern vehicle electrics and electronics systems, be aware of the increasing internal and external vehicle networking and the resulting opportunities and challenges, and be able to make a well-founded assessment and evaluation of current topics such as telematics and autonomous driving.

Teaching and learning outcomes

1. Basics: Electrical power supply, generator and battery, wiring system / cabling

2. Internal networking: CAN, Ethernet, LIN

3. Control units: Hardware, OSEK, Autosar, diagnostics

4. Safety and comfort functions

5. Driver assistance and sensors for driver assistance

6. Telematics and navigation

7. Car2X communication

8. Autonomous driving

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
45LecturePresence-
Lecturer independent learning
Workload hoursType of teachingMedia implementationConcretization
30Preparation/follow-up for course work-
75Creation of examinations-
Graded examination
  • Homework / Assignment
Literature

K. Reif: "Automobilelektronik: Eine Einführung für Ingenieure", Springer-Vieweg

Zimmermann, R. Schmidgall: "Bussysteme in der Fahrzeugtechnik", Springer-Vieweg

M. Krüger: "Grundlagen der Kraftfahrzeugelektronik", Hanser

Applicability in study programs

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

  • Computer Science
    • Computer Science M.Sc. (01.09.2025)

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

    Person responsible for the module
    • Lübke, Andreas
    Teachers
    • Lübke, Andreas